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SUMMARY:Soil Health Webinar Series: Soil Health Assessment
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSoil Health Webinar Series: Soil Health Assessment\, A New Approach\nPanelists: Patrick Freeze\, Willie Pretorius\, Zach Wright\, Ray Ward\, Nick Ward\nDate: April 16 \nZoom Link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5316474401423/WN_22epqjaEQg6RWcQaruZS7A \nDescription: Dr. Ray Ward\, Dr. Nick Ward\, Willie Pretorius and Patrick Freeze of Ward Laboratories along with Zach Wright of Living Soil Compost Lab LLC discuss a NEW way to measure soil health: the Soil Health Assessment. This test combines everything we’ve learned about soil fertility and soil health into a single test\, helping farmers and ranchers measure and manage soil health without compromising productivity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-health-webinar-series-soil-health-assessment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220413
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Webinar Series: Nature’s Functions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSoil Health Webinar Series: Practical Example of Nature’s Functions\nPanelists: Patrick Freeze\, Willie Pretorius\, Zach Wright\nDate: April 12 \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316474401119/WN_VM5gb0ZZSk64qabKIwsvfg \nDescription: Willie Pretorius and Patrick Freeze of Ward Laboratories and Zach Wright of Living Soil Compost Lab LLC follow up from part 1 of our webinar series with a practical example of nature functioning in soil.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-health-webinar-series-natures-functions/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
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UID:26142-1650240000-1650671999@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Earth Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Earth!
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/earth-week/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T120000
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SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThis Roundtable will be focused on the Permissive Mill Levy\, as a follow up to the presentation that DNRC hosted on March 31st (can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95uz9nHUakg). \nIf you have any questions that weren’t answered during that training\,  or if you’ve come up with new questions on the process etc.\, please feel free to bring them to this Roundtable. \nIf we have extra time\, I’d like to throw it open for folks to talk about current issues\, questions etc. that they have with other topics. \nIf you haven’t had a chance to sit in on the Roundtables\, and would like to review the recordings of the past Roundtables\, go to the Recorded Roundtable Sessions tab of the Employee Organization website at https://employees.macdnet.org/trainings-recent-and-older/.  There are only a few that we didn’t get recorded. \n\nEO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2-2022-04-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T190000
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SUMMARY:Gallatin CD: Cocktails & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSpring workshop series: Sip sip hooray! \nJoin us for an educational happy hour. Register on our website or by scanning the QR code. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”27692″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/27691/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
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SUMMARY:Earth Day!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Earth! \nThere is a toolkit on the earth day 2022 website: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2022/. This site has links to logos and graphics as well as recommended topics for posting on social media.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/earth-day/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nNACD Stewardship Week\nNACD Stewardship Week is one of the largest national programs to promote natural resource conservation. Celebrated annually since 1955 between the last Sunday in April and the first Sunday in May\, NACD Stewardship Week reminds us of our individual responsibilities to care for natural resources. \nNACD’s 67th Stewardship Week will be held April 24 – May 1\, 2022 with the theme “Healthy Soil: Healthy Life.” Join us in celebrating the 2022 theme by organizing an event in your community celebrating the significance of soil conservation. \nPlease visit NACD’s Stewardship Week webpage for tips\, tools\, and ideas to assist with making your Stewardship Week celebration successful and the talk of the town.\nWe want to know how you plan on celebrating Stewardship Week. Please connect with us via email at stewardship@nacdnet.org and utilize our hashtags #NACDStewardshipWeek or #DistrictsSupportSoilHealth to share your districts celebration.\nResources\nMaterials for Conservation Districts to use and/or distribute are available on the NACD website at https://www.nacdnet.org/news-and-events/stewardship-week/ \nPoster Contest\nThis event is also a way to promote NACD’s annual poster contest.  Instructions for the “Healthy Soil: Healthy Life poster contest are online at: https://www.nacdnet.org/general-resources/stewardship-and-education-materials/contests/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/stewardship-week/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427
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SUMMARY:2022 Envirothon
DESCRIPTION:2022 Envirothon\nThe Cascade Conservation District is now accepting registration for this year’s Montana Envirothon Competition. \nThis event is a great competition involving Range\, Soils\, Aquatics\, Wildlife and Forestry.  There is a written test portion along with an oral presentation to solve a current issue. The event will be held April 25th & 26th\, 2022 in Great Falls Montana. This year’s event current issue is “Waste to Resources”. \n\n2022 Competition Information Letter\nHotel Information and Competition Venue\nTeam Registration Form\n\nVisit the DNRC Envirothon page for information. \nFor all other information\, please contact the Cascade Conservation District at 406-866-0020.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2022-envirothon/
LOCATION:Great Falls\, Great Falls\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220518T120000
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SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nProcurement 101 Training\nPlease join us for a Procurement 101 Training on Wednesday\, May 18th\, at 10 AM on Zoom (as part of the regularly scheduled Roundtable Discussion). \nIn this training we’ll discuss topics such as selecting the appropriate solicitation process for your project\, understanding procurement law for CDs\, contracting basics\, and where to go for help when you need it. This will be a great training for any CD staff that manage grants or contracts for their district\, as well as any Supervisors that are the CD Treasurer or are on project committees for their CD. \n\nZoom Link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZIkc-qqqzouH9PfZd7t1nYPRJhXZckiG3Wp/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGupz8pGNGUtByARpwAHY-gb-rwmH5bgvptmiXhVDQCbDrGBMhKCoh8G9H3 [us02web.zoom.us] \n\nEO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2-2022-05-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTSTAMP:20220202T210331Z
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SUMMARY:Capacity-Building Workshop with MWCC and Future West
DESCRIPTION:Increasing the Sustainability and Impact of Our Work\nFuture West and the Montana Watershed Coordination Council invite local conservation leaders to attend an in-person capacity-building workshop on Thursday\, May 19\, 2022\, in Virginia City. We will focus on increasing the sustainability and impact of our work\, including building stronger relationships to achieve local conservation goals. Included in the workshop will be an optional gathering the evening of May 18 to get to know one another and get our collective\, creative juices flowing. \nWatershed groups\, conservation districts\, tribal governments and tribal partners\, and municipal governments are invited to attend. The workshop will take place in an outdoor venue\, and we will follow Covid-19 protocols as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control at that time. More details will be available on the MWCC Training page\, where information and registration will be posted in the coming months. \nSave the date: May 19\, 2022 \n(With optional evening event on May 18)
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/capacity-building-workshop-with-mwcc-and-future-west/
LOCATION:Virginia City\, Virginia City\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220519T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220519T160000
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UID:27126-1652952600-1652976000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:310 Webinar for Staff and Supervisors [FULL]
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n310 Permitting Workshop\n310 Permitting Workshop for CD Staff and Supervisors. Please RSVP by May 11 to Chris Evans. Phone: 406-389-3884  | Email: chris@lewisandclarkcd.org \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/310-webinar-for-staff-and-supervisors/
LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lewis and Clark Conservation District":MAILTO:lccd@mt.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTSTAMP:20220119T202903Z
CREATED:20220119T202903Z
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UID:25036-1653350400-1653609599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Toward Convergent Solutions to Water Security
DESCRIPTION:Interdisciplinary Regional Workshop\, Toward Convergent Solutions to Water Security\nThe Montana Water Center is hosting a workshop on solutions to Water Security May 24-26\, and they’re offering to pay for travel for those who participate and apply by Jan. 24. \nThe Montana Water Center is excited to co-sponsor Water in the West: Toward Convergent Solutions to Water Security\, an interdisciplinary regional workshop to be held in Bozeman\, Montana in May 2022.  The workshop will bring together individuals working across a wide variety of water-focused disciplines to consider the challenges of fostering convergent research (collaborative transdisciplinary research for social benefit) to protect our regional water resources. Travel support will be provided for participants and applications will be accepted through January 24th\, 2022. The full call for proposals is attached. For more information and to apply\, visit: http://www.montana.edu/stes/regional-workshop.html [montana.edu]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/toward-convergent-solutions-to-water-security/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220524T150000
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UID:27682-1653397200-1653404400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:REALTOR Education Workshop Hosted by Gallatin CD
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nREALTOR education workshop hosted by Gallatin CD\nGallatin Conservation District is hosting a free\, in-person workshop to update REALTORS® about land and water regulations in our area. We’ll provide refreshments\, important information about irrigation basics/regulations\, and a space for local REALTORS® to connect with each other.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”27683″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/27682/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220524T150000
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UID:28418-1653397200-1653404400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Developer\, Contractor\, and REALTOR® Education
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nDeveloper\, Contractor\, and REALTOR® Education\nGallatin CD is to co-hosting a workshop titled Protecting Water and Managing Urban Growth. The purpose of this event is to educate contractors\, developers\, REALTORS\, and other professionals about water issues in the county. \n\nWe will cover:\n\nIrrigation ditch basics\nPond installation\nStream permitting\nVarious other land and water-related topics\n\n\nAttached is an invitation flyer and a link to registration. Although most of you are familiar with these topics\, this will be a great space to chat with folks in this industry. We have speakers lined up but there will be opportunities to hand out information and chat with developers and REALTORS in our area. Please let me know if you’re interested in joining and offering information to attendees.\nLearn more and Register\n\nMore information here\nRegistration\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/developer-contractor-and-realtor-education/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220603
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220601T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T195659Z
UID:28456-1654070400-1654102800@macdnet.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220601T200000
DTSTAMP:20220525T202810Z
CREATED:20220525T202643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T202810Z
UID:28630-1654104600-1654113600@macdnet.org
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
DTSTAMP:20220426T191120Z
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UID:27983-1654560000-1654819199@macdnet.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220608T200000
DTSTAMP:20220525T203137Z
CREATED:20220525T202643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T203137Z
UID:28625-1654711200-1654718400@macdnet.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220617
DTSTAMP:20220610T165042Z
CREATED:20220216T200918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T165042Z
UID:25832-1655164800-1655423999@macdnet.org
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
DTSTAMP:20220426T205027Z
CREATED:20220407T175142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T205027Z
UID:27393-1655229600-1655240400@macdnet.org
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]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/how-spokane-cd-became-a-conservation-powerhouse/
LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220615T170000
DTSTAMP:20220610T163844Z
CREATED:20220610T163844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T163844Z
UID:29085-1655280000-1655312400@macdnet.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220615T190000
DTSTAMP:20220511T190158Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220627
DTSTAMP:20220610T160954Z
CREATED:20220228T173933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T160954Z
UID:26017-1655683200-1656287999@macdnet.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20220610T160644Z
CREATED:20220610T160644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T160644Z
UID:29077-1656547200-1656633599@macdnet.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20220722T190503Z
CREATED:20220623T144546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T190503Z
UID:29367-1656547200-1656633599@macdnet.org
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/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220701T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220701T200000
DTSTAMP:20220525T203900Z
CREATED:20220525T202643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T203900Z
UID:28631-1656696600-1656705600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Speaker Series: Stoats and Mink
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-stoats-mink/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220709T210000
DTSTAMP:20220525T203550Z
CREATED:20220525T202643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T203550Z
UID:28632-1657393200-1657400400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Speaker Series: Pika
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-pika/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220714T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220714T120000
DTSTAMP:20220623T141101Z
CREATED:20220623T141101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T141101Z
UID:29338-1657794600-1657800000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Lewis and Clark CD Local Work Group Meetings
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nLewis and Clark CD Local Work Group Meetings | Jul 14 @ 10:30am \nWe invite agricultural producers\, landowners\, conservation partners\, and other member of the community to discuss the natural resource needs in the county. Based on information gathered\, theNatural Resources Conservation Service will update the their Long Range Plan and develop new Targeted Implementation Plans to address resource concerns. The Conservation District will revise their Long Range Plan and Operations Plan for 2023 according to feedback. \nThese meetings will be in-person only. For more information call 406-449-5000 ext. 5 or email chris@lewisandclarkcd.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/lewis-and-clark-cd-local-work-group-meetings/2022-07-14/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lewis and Clark Conservation District":MAILTO:lccd@mt.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220714T200000
DTSTAMP:20220525T203554Z
CREATED:20220525T202643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T203554Z
UID:28633-1657821600-1657828800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Speaker Series: Beavers
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-beavers/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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