— 188 - 



Native Trees; Animal Counterfeits; Our Game Birds; Nature Study in 

 the Grades; How to Know Birds; Adaptations in Bird Life; Bird Life of 

 Daphnia Pond; The Use of Photograpliy in Science; The Importance 

 of Planliton Study. Others will be added to the list. Pres. Craig will 

 be present for a portion of the time and will give several lectures. 



EXCURSIONS. 

 The following excursions will be taken during the session of 190.3, 

 unless the weather is unfavorable: 



1. A trip to Swan Lake, through the forests, with stop over night 

 at the lake. This is a beautiful lake in the mountains, of great interest 

 biologically and geologically. 



2. A trip to Rost Lake, at the base of the Kootenay Mountains. This 

 Is a lake almost filled up, a fine collecting field. It is an admirable loca- 

 tion for camps. 



3. An ascent of MacDougal Peak via an Indian trail, to an altitude 

 of 7,725 feet. This will afford opportunity for alpine collecting, and will 

 present some of the most sublime scenery in the world. 



4. A trip around Flathead Lake, making study of its banks, bays, 

 and swamps. 



5. A visit to the Ryther herd of elk, where may be seen many of 

 these noble and fast vanishing animals. 



These trips will be under the personal supervision of the Director of 

 the Station. Those taking the trips must bear a proportionate share of 

 the expense necessary. Such trips will prove of great value and interest 

 biologically aside, from the pleasures they bring. 



HOW TO REACH THE STATION. 



Students via Northern Pacific will get off at Selish. Stage tri-weekly 

 runs to Flathead Lake (3.5 miles), connecting with steamer Klondyke, 

 which runs across the lake. Stage fare, one way, $3.00, round trip, $.5.00, 

 trunks extra. Boat fare across the lake, one way, $3.00, round trip, $5.00. 

 Stage leaves Selish on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, connecting 

 with the steamer, returning the same day. 



Students via Great Northern wiU get off at Kalispell, connecting by 

 stage with the steamer Klondike ai Demersville, a short distance from 

 Kalispell. 



BOARD AND ROOM. 

 Most of those at the Station, including the staff, live in tents. A few 

 tents are for rent. Day board may be had at Sliter's hotel for $5.00 per 

 week. Board and room may be had at $7.00 per week. Many prefer to 

 do their own cooking. The stores supply all the necessaries of life, while 

 the region affords an abundance of fruit and vegetables. Daily mail gives 

 easy communication with the outside world. There is also telephone con- 

 nection. 



RECREATION. 

 Many will wish to combine an outing with study. Pishing near the 

 laboratory is excellent. There are many boats besides those of the 

 Station, and rowing may be indulged in. The field is excellent for photo- 

 graphy. Bathing in the lake is always a treat and the beach is fine. The 

 region has an abundance of fruit of all kinds. The hills and forests afford 

 quiet retreats for study or for strolls. Few piaces have more natural at- 

 tractions. At the proper season hunting is good. Deer have been seen 

 annually a few rods from the laboratory. Grouse and pheasants abound 

 in the hills. In season duck shooting is fine. Most of the country af- 

 fords good wheeling for bicycles. 



DATE OF OPENING. 

 The laboratory work of the Station will begin Monday, July 13, and 

 continue five weeks, or until Saturday, August 15. For a week or more 

 before the Station opens some one on the staff will be at or near the 



