Early bird registration for NACD's 2023 Summer Meeting has been extended until Wednesday, June 28! Hosted in partnership with the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts, the 2023 Summer Meeting will take place in Bismarck, North Dakota from July 15-19, 2023. You don't want to miss these networking opportunities, workshops, or tours! Sign up…
Meeting for 2023 Area Hosts and MACD Staff.
A Conservation Field School for public school teachers being hosted at the Jack Creek Preserve Foundation in beautiful Ennis, MT July 27-28. This will be a two day event with lodging and meals included with the registration cost. During the training, teachers will receive continuing education credits, learn all about noxious weed identification and control,…
Statewide Employee Training (SET) | Aug 27-29 At this year's training we will attend the play "Misery" at the historic Fort Peck Theater, and talk about Conservation District Authority, Mock Educational Event, Social Media, Working remotely, and give a YouTube Primer Accomodations for the event will be at Historic Fort Peck Hotel (no need to…
Tuesday, September 12 Ruminating on Grazing: Lessons from Montana Ranchers Come on out for a day of learning, listening, and discussion! Eat a delicious meal and ruminate with us on everything Montana grazing. Event RegistrationHear from Cooper Hibbard, Craig and Tyler French, and Allison Cooley-Agee! Lunch and notetaking supplies will be provided Registration and Coffee…
On September 14th MISC will host an informational meeting about eDNA and metabarcoding and how they apply to invasive species detections. Guest speakers are John Amberg (USGS), Gordon Luikart (University of Montana), and Taylor Wilcox (Rocky Mountain Research Station). The meeting will be held at the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks office from 8:30 am to…
EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.
Area 5, Hosted by Granite CD | Sept 26
Area 3, Hosted by Teton CD | Sept 27
Area 6, Hosted by Jefferson Valley CD | Sept 28
Area 4, Hosted by Lower Musselshell CD | Oct 3
Area 1, Hosted by Petroleum CD | Oct 4
Area 2, Hosted by Richland CD | Oct 5
Northern Plains Soil Conservation District Employee Leadership Conference to be held at the Lodge in Deadwood, South Dakota, November 1st through the 3rd. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-plains-soil-conservation-district-employee-leadership-conference-tickets-699827531987?aff=oddtdtcreator This is a great opportunity to…
We hope you will join us from November 14-16, 2023, for this year’s Annual Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Billings, MT.
The Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) has been working with the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) to gain access to the MMIA Health Benefits Pool for conservation districts. MACD…
The theme of the 2024 Invasive Species Forum is Empowering Action. The virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighboring U.S. States. Click Here for More Information and to Register
The USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum provides a valuable platform for individuals in agriculture to gain insights into industry trends and advancements from experts, with opportunities for networking. Featuring over 30 sessions and 120 speakers, the forum covers a broad spectrum of topics including commodity markets, trade, technology, and climate change, making it an ideal space…
This month's MCDEO Director's Meeting will be held from 11am-12pm via Zoom. Link to Join Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87391658208?pwd=cGR6TE4yWENsbCsrckdqTFU3aGxsdz09 Please note: the above link is only for the MCDEO Director's Meeting, and not for the February Roundtable meeting. This month's Roundtable is not being held via Zoom, but hosted as a webinar by MCDEO, MACD, and the…
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Click Here For More Information
News and Brews Presented by MSU Extension Gallatin County & the Gallatin Conservation District February 27 at 6 pm Sawdust and Steel Brewing, Three Forks Making Regenerative Grazing Work, by Dave Scott (MT Highland Lamb) Register Here
DIY Strategic Planning Training Opportunities March 5 at 9a.m and March 6 at 5p.m. Please join the CD Bureau to learn how to craft a thoughtful and compelling roadmap for your conservation district’s future. These sessions will guide participants through a four-step process of crafting a strategic plan without the assistance of a hired planning…
MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Sessions Tuesday, March 5 Three Forks, MT 5pm at the Headwaters Livestock Auction The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will hold a series of listening sessions throughout the spring as part of their Producer Profitability Initiative, aiming to gather input and ideas from livestock producers on ways to strengthen the American livestock…
