The subject of climate change can be uncomfortable. Pastor Jean Larson of Our Savior's Lutheran Church wrote a theological reflection on climate change.

NASA: "The Blue Marble"

Dr. Steve Running speaks on the science of climate change on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Bonner. Dr. Running is a UM professor and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for research on the science of climate change.

The free public presentation considers the evidence supporting the conclusion that man's activities are the root cause of the accelerating trend in climate change including weather and important features of our planet.

Dr. Running will also briefly consider human activities in our region and their relationship to climate change: Biomass utilization; tar sands oil extraction.

"Considering Climate Change" is part of the Sustainability Series sponsored by Friends of 2 Rivers. For more information call Gary Matson, 370-6584 or visit www.friendsof2rivers.org.

BILLINGS, MONTANA: Green Prosperity and Poverty Reduction Sound like a good idea? "In the Billings metropolitan area, investment in a clean-energy economy would produce 1,066 jobs, over 500 for workers with high school degrees or less, and cut unemployment by over one percentage point." The article goes on to point out cost of living savings which would enhance income levels even further.

What is happening outside?

Great horned owls begin nesting.

On warmer days, snow flies, Chionea valga,  can be seen crawling over the snow.  Though they may look like spiders, they only have 6 legs and are most closely related to the crane fly.

Bear cubs are born.

Look for snowshoe hare tracks when out xc skiing or snowshoeing in conifer forests.  The hares winter diet consists of conifer buds and shrub bark that are made accessible by the rising platform of snow.

This information came from the Montana Natural History Center. Visit their site for program and class schedules.