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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
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SUMMARY:Wetland Delineation Refresher Course
DESCRIPTION:Scholarship Opportunity – Wetlands Training Institute Wetland Delineation Refresher Course\nThe Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Montana Wetland Council has funding to sponsor up to five individuals to attend the Wetland Training Institute (WTI) Wetland Delineation Refresher Course June 1 – 2\, 2022 in Helena\, Montana. This course is designed for those who would like a refresher on wetland delineation field practices. More information on the course can be found at: https://wetlandtraining.com/course/wetland-delineation-refresher/.  Along with covering the cost of the registration\, DEQ will also cover lodging for one night in Helena\, at the state rate\, for those receiving a scholarship. Depending on interest and need\, a combination of scholarships may be used to fund one participant for the full WTI Basic Wetland Delineation Course and 2 participants for the Wetland Delineation Refresher. \nScholarship Application
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/wetland-delineation-refresher-course/
LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Funding and Opportunities,Trainings and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Kickin' Grass Range Tour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nKickin’ Grass Ranch Tour\nMontana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative\nWednesday June 1st\, 2022 8:00am-5:30pm\nHaughian Ranch\, 447 Road 155\, Kinsey\, MT 59338 (25 miles northeast of Miles City)\nJoin us for a tour of the Haughian Ranch to learn about the Haughian Ranch’s history and management. \nIndustry speakers listed below: \n\nTerry Haughian\nWhit Hibbard Miles City Veterinary Service\nFt. Keogh Livestock and Range Research\nKevin Good\, Cattle Fax – Fall Price Outlook\n\nTickets are $20 each\, lunch and dinner provided. For registration\, please visit our eventbrite or contact Ben Hauptman at (406)-544-5090[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/kickin-grass-range-tour/
LOCATION:Haughian Ranch\, 447 Road 155\, Kinsey\, MT\, 59338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Speaker Series: Songbirds
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWildlife Speaker Series: Songbirds | June 1\nJoin the Ruby Habitat Foundation on the evening of June 1st for a free presentation on songbirds! \nWildlife Speaker Series: Scaup | June 8\nJoin the Centennial Valley Association for a free presentation on scaup. Jeff Warren of the US FWS will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Stoats and Mink | July 1\nJoin the Ruby Valley Conservation District for a free presentation on stoats and mink. The Montana Trappers Association will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Snake Savvy | Aug 3\nJoin the Madison Valley Ranchlands Group for a free presentation on snakes. Dr Jared Beaver (MSU) and Stephen M. Vantassell (MT Dept of Ag) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Pika | July 9\nJoin the Jack Creek Preserve for a free presentation on pika. Dr. Eric Beever (USGS) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Beavers | July 14\nJoin the Big Hole Watershed Committee for a free presentation on beavers. Torrey Ritter (FWP) and Elissa Chott (Clark Fork Coalition) will present.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/wildlife-speaker-series-songbirds-2/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220610
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SUMMARY:406 Grazing Academy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Registration Open for 406 Grazing Academy \nLearn More: 2022 406 Grazing Academy \nRanchers wanting to hone their grazing management skills are encouraged to register for this year’s 406 Grazing Academy. The 3-day\, hands-on workshop is offered by the Rangeland Resources Program in the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)\, Montana State University (MSU) Extension Range Management\, and MSU’s Dan Scott Ranch Management Program. Additional partners include the Montana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and Winnett ACES.   \nParticipants will gain practical information to help them make strategic decisions for their ranch. Topics include economic optimum stocking rates\, diverse grazing strategies\, range monitoring\, extending the grazing season\, livestock-wildlife relations\, targeted grazing\, and coping with drought\, wildfire and poisonous plants. Successful Montana ranchers and other range managers from across the state will share their expertise and complement presentations by the educators.  \nThe workshop will be held June 7-9\, 2022. Classroom activities will occur in Lewistown\, MT at the Yogo Inn with field activities held on working ranches near Winnett\, MT.  \nRegistration is $150/person or $250 for two people from the same ranch. Registration covers educational materials\, noon and evening meals. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging expenses. \nRegistration closes May 16 and space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. To register\, contact Teresa at Judithbasincd@macdnet.org  or call 406-599-2311 ext. 107. To learn more\, contact Stacey Barta at 406-594-8481 (sbarta@mt.gov)\, Jeff Mosley at 406-994-5601 (jmosley@montana.edu)\, or Rachel Frost at 406-994-3724 (frost@montana.edu). [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAgenda is still being finalized\, topics include\, but not limited to the following: \nDay 1 \n\nHealthy Plants\, Healthy Soils (plant growth and development\, mineral cycle\, energy flow\, water cycle\, soil health)\nBalancing Forage Supply with Livestock Demand\nStocking Rate and Stock Density (including economic optimum stocking rate)\nGrazing Concepts (timing\, intensity\, frequency\, selectivity)\n\nDay 2 \nField day \n\nReading the Range: Identification of Indicator Plant Species (small groups)\nReading the Range: Range Health Checklist (including hands-on practice\nUtilization Monitoring (including hands-on practice)\nPhoto Monitoring for Range Trend\n\nDay 3 \n\nGathering Time\nReview and Looking Forward\nRangeland Analysis Platform and Other Technology Tools Grazing Decisions for Drought and Wildfire\nCoping with Poisonous Plants\nRiparian Area Grazing\nTargeted Livestock Grazing for Weed Control\nLUNCH\nCan Livestock and Wildlife Coexist?\n\nEvenings of day 1 and 2\, we will have our campfire discussions where Montana ranchers will describe their operations followed by open discussion with workshop participants \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/406-grazing-academy/
LOCATION:lewiston\, lewiston\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Speaker Series: Scaup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWildlife Speaker Series: Songbirds | June 1\nJoin the Ruby Habitat Foundation on the evening of June 1st for a free presentation on songbirds! \nWildlife Speaker Series: Scaup | June 8\nJoin the Centennial Valley Association for a free presentation on scaup. Jeff Warren of the US FWS will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Stoats and Mink | July 1\nJoin the Ruby Valley Conservation District for a free presentation on stoats and mink. The Montana Trappers Association will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Snake Savvy | Aug 3\nJoin the Madison Valley Ranchlands Group for a free presentation on snakes. Dr Jared Beaver (MSU) and Stephen M. Vantassell (MT Dept of Ag) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Pika | July 9\nJoin the Jack Creek Preserve for a free presentation on pika. Dr. Eric Beever (USGS) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Beavers | July 14\nJoin the Big Hole Watershed Committee for a free presentation on beavers. Torrey Ritter (FWP) and Elissa Chott (Clark Fork Coalition) will present.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/wildlife-speaker-series-scaup/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220617
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SUMMARY:MACD Spring Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MACD 2022 Spring Board Meeting\nThe MACD Spring Board Meeting will take place in Helena at the State Capitol from June 14th-16th. Check back here for more updates.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-spring-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:CD Board Meetings,Events Calendar,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220614T210000
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SUMMARY:How Spokane CD Became a Conservation Powerhouse
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nHow Spokane Conservation District Became a Conservation Powerhouse\nEat\, Learn\, and Grow during the 2022 MACD Spring Board Meeting\nLearn how Spokane Conservation District (SCD) grew from a modest district to a self-sustaining one. Vice Chair Randy James and SCD Director\, Vicki Carter\, will share their districts journey\, so you can learn how they became a conservation powerhouse in Washington State. \nRSVP by June 1st\nTo RSVP\, please email: Katherine Certalic (KCertalic@mt.gov)[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27677″][vc_column_text]\nSpeakers\nVicki Carter \nVicki Carter currently serves as the Director of the Spokane Conservation District. Her management experience includes over 30 years in human resource management\, accounting and financial management\, project and program development\, and governmental insurance programs. She provides input to policy and legislative matters at local and state levels. \nVicki is active in the veteran community of Spokane through her work as Director of Vets on the Farm. VOTF has gained statewide and national attention by emphasizing the growing need to fill a gap in our agricultural production with post 9/11 Veterans ready for a new mission. Vicki was instrumental in the formation of the Farmer Veteran Coalition Washington State Chapter and was recently appointed to the national Farmer Veteran Coalition Board of Directors. Over the last 5 years\, Vicki has been instrumental in the purchase and development of a 50-acre former rock quarry in the heart of Spokane. \nRandall S. James \nRandy has lived in Spokane County in Washington State his whole life. He grew up loving the out-of-doors and continues to be an avid hunter\, fisherman\, backpacker\, and camper. Randy’s family roots and culture instilled a fierce Conservation Ethic that has continued to grow over his 70 years. Randy has been married to the love of his life for 46 years\, has three kids and two absolutely adorable and wonderful twin granddaughters that are five years old. He is currently retired from teaching after teaching science in a high poverty public school for 39 years. Randy absolutely loved his job and feels that he had the best job in the world; educating kids. Always wanting to be a farmer\, the closest he has come has been helping his neighbors swath (He loves swathing) and harvest and being on the Spokane Conservation District board for the past 23 years. He would tell you that one of the highlights of his life has been watching and helping the Spokane Conservation District family continue to be a conservation leader in putting conservation on the ground. He loves his family\, people\, the out-of-doors\, life-long learning\, and Conservation.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220615T080000
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SUMMARY:2022 MACD Annual Barbeque
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MACD invites you to its 2022 Annual Barbecue following Wednesday’s Spring Board Meeting. We will be gathering at Ten Mile Brewing on Wednesday\, June 15th. Food will be provided by Bad Betty’s Barbeque.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2022-macd-annual-barbeque/
LOCATION:Ten Mile Brewing\, Helena
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220615T190000
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CREATED:20220511T190138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T190158Z
UID:28441-1655314200-1655319600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MACD Annual Barbeque
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nMACD Annual Barbeque with Partners\nMACD is hosting its Annual Barbeque with Partners held at Ten Mile Brewery on Wednesday\, June 15th @ 5:30 pm. Ten Mile Brewery is located at 48 North Last Chance Gulch (on the walking mall). Free Dinner provided![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/28441/
LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220627
DTSTAMP:20260612T103217
CREATED:20220228T173933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T160954Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Week: Wings of Life!\n\nPollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Popular events include planting for pollinators\, hosting garden tours\, participating in online bee and butterfly ID workshops\, and so much more. However you choose to celebrate this year\, be sure to register your event on the map below\, and share your story with us by tagging us on social media using the hashtag #PollinatorWeek. \n\nThe folks at Pollinator.org have created a great Toolkit to use\, with educational posters\, logos and social media kit tools!
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/pollinator-week-2022/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pollinator Partnership":MAILTO:info@pollinator.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
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SUMMARY:Feral Swine Table-Top Exercise (Save the Date)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Feral swine are an invasive species that can damage resources\, destroy crops\, and spread disease. The threat of feral swine in Montana will mostly likely come from animals that migrate from Canada or humans that transport animals into our state. \nThe Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) and MT Department of Livestock are co-hosting a meeting for key members of county\, state\, federal\, and tribal agencies to discuss and plan for feral swine detections in Montana. \n\nPlease save the date for a meeting on June 30 in Helena.  Watch for a formal invitation coming soon.\nIn-person participation is preferred but a virtual option will be available.\n\nMISC Website[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/feral-swine-table-top-exercise-save-the-date/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
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SUMMARY:Feral Swine Tabletop Exercise
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nFeral Swine Table-Top Exercise – June 30 in Helena\, MT \nThe Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) and MT Department of Livestock are co-hosting a meeting for key members of county\, state\, federal\, and tribal agencies to discuss and plan for feral swine detections in Montana. \n\nPlease save the date for a meeting on June 30 in Helena.  Watch for a formal invitation coming soon.\nIn-person participation is preferred but a virtual option will be available.\n\nFeral swine are an invasive species that can damage resources\, destroy crops\, and spread disease. The threat of feral swine in Montana will mostly likely come from animals that migrate from Canada or humans that transport animals into our state. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/feral-swine-tabletop-exercise/
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