Blackfoot Swan Release, 2013

Seeley Lake Elementary School Swan (# OV5)

May 16, 2013

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Jack Gladstone, a Blackfeet singer and songwriter, led the Seeley Lake 7th and 8th graders in a song celebrating the natural world.

Jack Gladstone and the Seeley Lake Kids Jack Gladstone and the Seeley Lake Kids
Jack Gladstone and the Seeley Lake Kids Jack Gladstone and the Seeley Lake Kids
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Jack Gladstone and the Seeley Lake Kids Seeley Lake Kids

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Jack Gladstone Jack Gladstone Jack Gladstone and the Seeley Lake Kids

Then they got to check out their swan up close.

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Louie Bouma Delivers a Swan... A Curious Swan

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Still Checking Out those Kids All Seems to be OK...

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Hmmm, Someone's Coming...

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Obligatory Photo with the Gov. Obligatory Photo with the Gov.

After photos, the swan was given to Jeff Jegener of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, who would be releasing it.

Jeff Hegener, Mt. Dept. Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Jeff Hegener, Mt. Dept. Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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