APRIL 2025 LCAS PROGRAM

Wildlife in the Helena Valley and Beyond

 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – Program begins 7:00PM

  Montana Wild, 2668 Broadwater Ave.

  Free – All Are Welcome

Retired from FWP as an Education Specialist, Kurt Cunningham spends his time exploring Montana’s wild spaces. As an avid wildlife photographer, he captures images of the wildlife observed along the way. After retirement, he upgraded his camera equipment and enjoys spending time outdoors taking better photos of wildlife. This presentation will show people how easy it is to interact with wildlife in the Helena surrounding areas – from easy morning walks/paddles at Spring Meadow Lake to day hikes in the surrounding Helena National Forest. Of course, no presentation is complete without a few Glacier Park and Yellowstone critters. Kurt’s presentation will provide a photo journey of all these places and the critters that inhabit them.

Kurt Cunningham was hired from the Colorado Dept of Education by Vince Yannone for the position of Youth Education Coordinator with Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) in 1989. Montana Audubon’s Janet Ellis was key in securing this position for FWP from the legislature. He continued to work for FWP in the Education Bureau until retirement in 2020. An important part of his career included working as a member of the Montana WILD Education team. Kurt has a Degree in Wildlife Ecology and Masters in Education.