Small Landowners Weed Workshop – March 4 & 11
If you own 5-50 acres of land and want to learn the basics of weed management, then here is your opportunity. Flathead National Forest, CHS, and others are sponsoring workshops at the FCC campus, Arts & Technology Building on March 4 and March 11. The March 4 focus is on weed identification, plant physiology and non-chemical control options. The March… Read more →
Christmas Dinner at the Hall 2014
After a picture perfect day on the North Fork that included lots of snow and a blue sky, folks gathered at Sondreson Hall for Christmas dinner. Santa’s elves had been there early to decorate with colorful lights and a beautiful Christmas tree and then neighbors began arriving laden down with side dishes and desserts. There were probably 50 or more… Read more →
Winter Events on the North Fork
Everyone had a great time at Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the NFLA at Sondreson Community Hall. But there is more fun to be had on the North Fork this winter. Christmas Dinner at the Hall – Come join your North Fork neighbors at Sondreson Hall for a Christmas potluck dinner. Turkey and ham will be provided. Please bring a side dish… Read more →
University of Montana returns to the North Fork
The University of Montana returns to the North Fork from Sunday January 18 until Friday January 23. And the usual Monday night program by Rick and Susie Graetz – Monday January 19 at 6:30 PM in the Community Center – will be presented. This event this year features a new version of “This Is Montana.” THIS IS MONTANA It’s been… Read more →
Fall 2014 Enrollment Letter
It’s that time of year again, time for the Fall Enrollment Letter where North Fork landowners are encouraged to get involved with the NFLA. The enrollment has been mailed out, but in case yours goes astray, here it is in an electronic version: 2014 Enrollment Letter. Generating and mailing the Fall Enrollment Letter and Spring Newsletter takes a lot of work and… Read more →
Thanksgiving at the Hall 2014
The community celebrated another wonderful Thanksgiving at the Community Hall last evening. The roads getting to the hall were icy and slick, but friends and neighbors (some coming all the way from town) were not to be stopped. Several folks brought appetizers including some delicious deviled eggs. The side dishes were especially good this year including mashed potatoes, several different… Read more →
Fire Mitigation Committee Report, Fall 2014
2014 Firewise Day The North Fork Landowners’ Association’s Fire Mitigation Committee held its annual Firewise Day workshop on July 16, 2014. The theme of the workshop was “Wildfires Happen: Take Action! Plan. Prepare. Prevent.” The program began with a powerful DVD about recent major fires in Colorado, with a segment on the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona in 2013. Several… Read more →
Sondreson Hall Back Porch Lights
The following report on the maintenance and Sondreson Hall and photo was sent in by Bill Walker… Thursday, Paul Marotz and I installed lights on the recently upgraded Sondreson Hall back porch. I noticed that someone put the finishing touches to the ramp, too. Thanks, Paul, and everyone else who has worked so hard on Sondreson Hall this summer/fall. And… Read more →
Food Drive at the Final Meeting of the Year
It’s that time of year again. All members of the NFLA are encouraged to bring or send non-perishable food items to the October meeting on the 4th. Acceptable donations include non-perishable commercially canned goods, dried foods such as rice, pasta, beans and any packaged food items not requiring refrigeration. Of particular interest is baby food. Another popular item is pancake syrup…. Read more →
New Sign Up Form for NF Patrol
The North Fork Patrol, with the written permission of a landowner, checks a property for evidence of trespass, poaching and external physical damage. Get more information about the North Fork Patrol and download a copy of the new sign up form.