The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center will be closed today in commemoration of Veterans Day. The center will reopen on Saturday for its 10 a.m.-4 p.m. winter hours.<\/p>\n
Until March, the MGVC will be open Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission to the MGVC and the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area will be free of charge until March.<\/p>\n
The Discovery Southeast bookstore, located inside the center, will be open during winter hours throughout the winter. The local nonprofit opened in May.<\/p>\n
USFS staff will host special programs throughout the winter months. In November and December, center staff will conduct on-site conservation education trips for elementary school students. Fees collected during summer will assist with transportation between area schools and the visitor center.<\/p>\n
Additional student programs will start in January. Teachers interested in programs should contact Amy Sherwin at asherwin@fs.fed.us.<\/p>\n
The popular Fireside Lecture series returns on Jan. 12 and continues through March 30. The Friday night presentations are held at the MGVC, with two showings at 6:30 and 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
In conjunction with Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Forest Service will hold an ice safety workshop and demonstration on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 1:30 p.m. This annual tradition educates citizens on safe practices during winter and rescue techniques in the event of falling through lake ice.<\/p>\n
For details or questions about winter hours and programs, contact the MGVS at 789-0097.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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