The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is still accepting participants for its Youth Forest Monitoring Program, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The program gives young people hands-on experience collecting data in local forest environments.

The Forest Service has not announced a hard enrollment deadline, but has indicated openings remain available. The program is administered through the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, which manages millions of acres of public land surrounding the Helena Valley.

Residents interested in enrolling youth in the program can find additional information through the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest newsroom.