Montana Association of Conservation Districts

Employee Roundtable
2023-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Zoom
EO Roundtable | Apr 19
April 19-Financial reporting and documentation-Organization, when to file, what to file, how to file, DOA reporting, BARS system
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MWCC Annual Meeting
2023-04-26 | Helena, Montana, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
MWCC Annual Meeting and
Stewardship Awards Ceremony
MWCC will host our Annual Meeting on April 26, 2023 at the Holter Museum in Helena, MT. This year’s meeting will include a ceremony for the 2023 Montana Wetland and Watershed Stewardship Awards and an opportunity to learn more about the Montana Wetland Council (MWC), which will co-host the awards ceremony with MWCC. More details to come when we open registration in March. Looking forward to seeing you there!

2023 Stewardship Week
2023-04-30 - 2023-05-06

Employee Roundtable
2023-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The May Roundtable will be about Local Work Groups and how to make them work for your District.
EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org).

Winnett Aces: Farm Bill Listening Session
2023-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 | PETROLEUM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER, 207 W Main Street, Winnett, Montana, 59087

Spring Board Meeting
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-08 | Helena, Montana, Helena, MT, 59601, United States

MACD Annual Barbeque
2023-06-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Ten Mile Brewing, Helena
MACD Annual Barbeque
June 7 @ 5:30pm, Helena
MACD invites you to our annual barbeque at Ten Mile Brewing. We can’t wait to celebrate the 2023 legislative session with you! Food provided by Bad Betty’s Barbeque. Please RSVP here so that we can plan food for the event.
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River Rendezvous Tour
2023-06-21 | Jordan, MT, Jordan, MT, United States

CMR Community Working Group | June 22, Jordan MT
2023-06-22 | Jordan, MT, Jordan, MT, United States

The Wetland Training Institute: Hydric and Problem Area Soils
2023-06-22 - 2023-06-23
The Wetland Training Institute will again be offering a course in Helena this summer. This year’s topic is:
Hydric and Problem Area Soils
Course Overview
This course begins with 8 hours of online lectures on soil formation, redoximorphic features, soil color, drained hydric soils, and wetlands not meeting indicators. The 2-day field practicum includes field exercises and additional instruction on regional hydric soil indicators and problematic situations. Informed insights and a focus on field techniques and proper documentation should greatly improve the participant’s command of the Field Indicators of Hydric Soils, a major aspect of the Regional Supplements for wetland delineation. Field visits will examine natural, landscaped, and disturbed conditions and include time for in-depth questioning of a knowledgeable instructor to reinforce the lectures.
Participants will receive Lecture Notes, a Pocket Guide to Hydric Soils Indicators, and a USB drive containing the current Regional Supplements and other pertinent reference publications.
Expect to spend a minimum of 8-lecture-contact-hours online and 16 hours in the field. Online lectures can be started (and reviewed) at any time after December 12, 2022. All online lectures must be completed prior to attending chosen field practicum. Progress through online lectures at your own pace and review as many times as you wish until online courses close on November 30th each year.
Successful completion of course requires completion of online lectures and participation at one in-person 16-contact-hour field session.
More information can be found at: https://wetlandtraining.com/course/hydric-problem-area-soils/

Old Salt Music and Food Festival
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-25 | Helmville, MT, Helmville, Montana

2023 Range Tour
2023-07-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Emigrant, MT, Emigrant, MT, United States
Registration: https://opp.mt.gov/doa/opp/DNRRangelandResourceProgram/cart
MT-Range-Tour-AGENDA_2023

NACD Summer Meeting
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-19
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 to attend before June 28, 2023 to save up to $100 on registration costs with this early-bird special!
Hotel reservations at the Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center under the NACD block still need to be made by June 23 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Reservations can be made by calling 701-660-8063 and identifying yourself with the National Association of Conservation Districts.
Learn more about the meeting, agenda, tours, speakers, and how to register and reserve your hotel room on NACD’s website.

REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS
Register for one of three workshops being held during the Summer Conservation Forum and Tour!
These workshops will explore: Regenerative Grazing on Public Lands and Conservation Leasing, Perspectives on Ecosystem Service Markets and the Eco-Harvest Program, and Developing Equitable Pathways to Market.

Saturday, July 15, 1-5 PM CT | Regenerative Grazing on Public Lands and Conservation Leasing
Saturday, July 15, 1-5 PM CT | ESMC & General Mills EcoHarvest Program
Saturday, July 16, 1-5 PM CT | Equitable Pathways to Market cohosted with Forum for the Future

Space for these workshops is limited! There is no cost to attend but all interested meeting attendees must register to participate. To reserve your spot, add the workshop to your schedule on the event app or email info@nacdnet.org.
Register Here

Area Hosts Meeting
2023-07-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Meeting for 2023 Area Hosts and MACD Staff.

Noxious Weeds Ed Conservation Field School For Teachers
2023-07-27 - 2023-07-28 | Jack Creek Preserve, Ennis, MT, United States
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, as well as how to adopt three amazing noxious weed education programs in their classroom:
1) Pull Your Share
2) The Whitehall Project (biocontrol)
3) The Kids in Action Initiative

Register Here

Teachers may also register on the Jack Creek Preserve Foundation website. Feel free to reach out to me for info or Abi King (Executive Director, Jack Creek Preserve Foundation).

2023 Statewide Employee Training (SET)
2023-08-27 - 2023-08-29 | Fort Peck Hotel, Fort Peck, MT, United States
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 reserve a room) If you prefer to camp at the downstream campground, make your reservations early. www.recreation.gov

Ruminating on Grazing: Lessons from Montana Ranchers
2023-09-12
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 Registration Hear from Cooper Hibbard, Craig and Tyler French, and Allison Cooley-Agee!
Lunch and notetaking supplies will be provided
Registration and Coffee 8:30-9:30
9:30 Welcome and first presentation
12:00-1:00 lunch
3:30 wrap up!
If you need to pay cash or check, please send payment along with the number and names of attendees to Upper Musselshell Conservation District PO Box 201, Harlowton, MT 59036 by September 5th

Cooper Hibbard is a member of the fifth generation and Foreman of Sieben Live Stock Company in Adel, MT. The ranch is home to cattle, sheep, wildlife, and people. Learn more about Sieben Live Stock Company here:
https://www.siebenlivestock.com/#home
Cooper has been on numerous podcasts, spoken far and wide, and remains a humble individual. Watch a short clip of Cooper here:

More info about our speakers will be updated soon!

MISC Informational Meeting on eDNA and metabarcoding
2023-09-14 08:30 - 14:30
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 2:30 pm.
Both meetings are open to the public and virtual attendance is available. Register by Sept 11th using the link below.
MISC is a statewide partnership working to protect Montana’s economy, natural resources, and public health through a coordinated approach to combat invasive species. All MISC meetings are open to the public.
For more information about the meeting and to access meeting materials, visit misc.mt.gov or email Liz Lodman, Council Administrator, at liz.lodman@mt.gov.
To attend these meetings in-person or via zoom, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MISCSeptPublic or email your request to MISC Administrative Assistant Anna Connerton at anna.connerton@mt.gov and include your name and affiliation. Written comments can be emailed to staff and will be forwarded to the Council.

Employee Roundtable
2023-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The next Roundtable is Wednesday, September 20th at 10 am. See Zoom information below.
This month’s RT is all about planning for the CD’s future, with a discussion about the Operations Audit, strategic and annual or operations plans, Budgeting, and succession planning. I am really hoping for lively discussion on these topics, with feedback from you all on what your district is doing, or what you’d like to do. Let’s share some ideas on things!!! If your CD has a plan in place, or tools that they’ve created, please feel free to share them with me so we’ll have even more to talk about! Even if you’re just looking for ideas on how to do this at your district, send me your questions! Pass this on to your supervisors! They’re also welcome to attend the Roundtables!
Please don’t forget to fill out the Employee Organization Training Survey since we are already planning for training in 2024! Topic ideas submitted could be for the statewide employee training in 2024, special training events, or the Roundtables.=
Also, if you’d like to nominate someone (or more than one!) for an award from MACD or the Employee Organization, go fill out the nomination form! It’s super easy this year, even easier than last year! Spread the joy by nominating someone for something! The link is at https://convention.macdnet.org/awards/.
Topic: Montana CD Employee Roundtable
Time: Sep 20, 2023 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Sep 20, 2023 10:00 AM
Oct 18, 2023 10:00 AM
Dec 20, 2023 10:00 AM
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EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org).

Area Meetings: Area 5
2023-09-26

Area Meetings: Area 3
2023-09-27

Area Meetings: Area 6
2023-09-28

Area Meetings: Area 4
2023-10-03

Area Meetings: Area 1
2023-10-04

Area Meetings: Area 2
2023-10-05

Northern Plains Soil CD Employee Leadership Conference
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-03
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 meet District Employees from other states and gain insight into how other states function along with learning how to better manage your District. It is a valuable workshop that I hope everyone can fit into their schedules.

Annual Convention in Billings
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-16 | Billings, MT, Billings, MT, United States

Info Session: MMIA Health Benefits for Montana CDs
2024-01-16 13:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
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 and MMIA will be hosting Info Sessions for districts via zoom. Please bring any questions you have about the potential for MMIA health insurance and the ongoing survey.
Details and call info available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UKTPk2f7pS5-sG5qDlR-ZEXqR-sbsvriZgcCsshUo8Y/edit

Montana Soil Health Symposium
2024-02-06 - 2024-02-08

Annual Invasive Species Forum
2024-02-12 - 2024-02-15 | Zoom
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.
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