Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl try their hand at a cross cut saw as part of the National Public Lands Celebration at Monture Guard Station, Sept. 24. The event was hosted by the Seeley Lake Ranger District.
Seeley Lake second grader Sera Benton practices with a fire hose after getting instruction from wildland firefighter Jaylen Ricks. Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear and her mother Carrie cheer her on.
Developed Recreation Manager Chad Mullman giving a packing demonstration. He along with Trails Specialist Jeremy Watkins talked about the horses and mules, all the equipment and encouraged backcountry users to hang a highline to which a horse is tied to keep them away from the trees.
Recreation Manager Katie Knotek gives Seeley Lake residents Angie and her daughter Bethany Johnson a demonstration of Leave No Trace camping. Knotek showed how to use an old fire shelter to build a fire on so the ashes can be dispersed, leaving no fire scar.
SEELEY LAKE – Monture Guard Station was buzzing with activity in celebration of National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 24. The Seeley Lake Ranger District (SLRD) had activities for children and provided information for adults about all the different disciplines on the district.
The district fire crew along with Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear talked with attendees about fire prevention and had a game for children to practice their aim with the fire hose.
The wilderness and trail crews demonstrated how to use a cross cut saw and hitch up the pack mules. Weeds, soil, recreation and wildlife departments had interactive displays and plenty of opportunities for questions and dialogue.
"The intent of National Public Lands Day was met at Monture Guard Station - to connect people to public lands and to promote enjoyment and encourage use of public land," said Seeley Lake District Ranger Rachel Feigley. "We were impressed with the level of interest and engagement from those that did attend which included the daughter and granddaughter of Walter Robb who was a District Ranger for Seeley Lake and built the Monture Guard Station house and barn in 1927. This was a great event to celebrate public lands that provide for education, recreation, general health and conservation services."
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