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SUMMARY:NAISMA: Spotted Lanternfly in North America Webinar
DESCRIPTION:NAISMA: Spotted Lanternfly in North America: Insights\, Impacts\, and Preparing for the Future\nApril 16  \n12:00PM-01:30PM  \nJoin NAISMA for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest\, debunk common myths\, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will also share the latest findings on cold tolerance thresholds and their role in assessing the risk of northward expansion. Additionally\, discover how Washington is preparing for the spotted lanternfly invasion and its potential impacts\, including threats to cultural resources. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/naisma-spotted-lanternfly-in-north-america-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T162735Z
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SUMMARY:Fish & Wildlife Commission Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Fish & Wildlife Commission Meeting (Virtual)\nApril 17  \n8:30AM-10:00PM  \nThe Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet virtually via Zoom on April 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be streamed live on Fish\, Wildlife & Parks’ website and YouTube. \nThe commission will take public comment on agenda items from registered commenters on Zoom. Registration for public comment end at noon on April 16. To register\, go to FWP’s website. \nAgenda items include the following: \n\nProposed Fish Removal Project for 2025\n\n\n2025–2026 Migratory Bird Regulations and 2026–2030 Federal Zones and Splits for Montana\n\n\nEar Mountain WMA Grazing Lease Renewal\, Region\n\n\nFishing Access Site Annual Rule\n\n\nCommercial Use Permit Fee Rule Renewal\n\nFor the full agenda\, background on the scheduled topics and to provide public comment\, go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission page on the FWP website. \nFWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with special needs. To request arrangements\, call FWP at 406-444-7826. \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/fish-wildlife-commission-meeting-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T153715Z
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SUMMARY:Convention Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Convention Planning Meeting\nThird Thursday of every month  \n10:00AM-11:30AM \nWe are looking forward to seeing everyone in Billings this November 18-20 for the 2025 Convention!\n\nWe aim to keep Convention’s location central for venue logistics and reasonable travel while ensuring that all areas have the opportunity to participate as hosts (and no areas are overburdened)\, and I am excited to share that Area 1 and Area 2 will be hosting this year’s event! With that said\, Convention planning meetings are open to everyone\, and we invite all suggestions for training and content.\n\nConvention planning meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month – the first will be held tomorrow (4/17) at 10am! Planning meetings are open to all conservation district staff\, supervisors\, and partners. My apologies for sending out this notice last minute – meeting reminders and agenda will typically go out 1 week prior to meetings.\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nMeeting ID: 898 5985 3141 \n\nPasscode: 642957
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/convention-planning-meeting-2/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250327T182313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T182313Z
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SUMMARY:North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook
DESCRIPTION:North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook\nApril 17  \n11:00AM-12:00PM \nThis is a National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners (U.S. Dept of Agriculture\, American Association of State Climatologists\, and others) monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and present conditions which include variables such as snowpack\, temperatures\, precipitation\, drought level\, etc… In addition\, potential and current impacts from climate phenomena will be discussed across sectors (agriculture\, water resources\, ecosystems\, etc…). Finally\, we will look at the most recent outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/north-central-u-s-climate-and-drought-summary-and-outlook/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250414T141432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T144848Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Weeds Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Spring Weeds: Get a jump on the weeds before they get a jump on you\nApril 17  \n12:00PM-01:30PM \nThis timely Cultivating Healthy Plants presentation will explore Spring priorities in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for weeds with Ron Patterson\, University of Idaho Extension. Ron will discuss spring weed control issues and the effectiveness of different weed control tools on those weeds based on their life cycle. He will also cover identification of many of the common spring weeds. \nRon Patterson has been an Extension Educator/Agent for twenty years in Idaho and Utah. He has done extensive research on Russian olive control and has produced over 140 journal articles\, fact sheets\, popular press articles\, educational videos\, scholarly presentations and local presentations on weed control\, always with an emphasis on integrated weed management. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/spring-weeds-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Nevada Reno Extension":MAILTO:cabnr@unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250203T193748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T201058Z
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SUMMARY:Land Stewardship Series: Living by Water
DESCRIPTION:Land Stewardship Series: \nLiving By Water: Navigating the Complex World of Best Practices and Balanced Use\nApril 17\, 2025  \n06:00PM-08:00PM \nJoin local experts at the Land Stewardship Series at Flathead Valley Community College to learn techniques for managing your land. \nThursdays\, 6 -8pm\, April 3 – May 8 \nLiving by Water: Navigating the complex world of best practices and balanced use: This session will cover the basics of the Flathead watershed\, describe potential impacts to water quality\, and explore best practices for balanced use of this shared resource from the perspective of a private landowner.\nInstructor: Samantha Tappenbeck\, Resource Conservationist\, Flathead Conservation District \nLearn more and Register Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/land-stewardship-series-living-by-water/
LOCATION:Flathead Valley Community College\, 777 Grandview Dr\, Kalispell\, MT\, 59901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250401T161017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T161048Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Districts Bureau Grant Hearings
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Districts Bureau Grant Hearings\nApril 18 \n09:00AM-12:00PM \nZoom Meeting  \nThe Conservation Districts Bureau (CDB) will hold Planning\, Project\, and Pollinator (P3) Cycle 2 grant hearings via Zoom from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on Friday\, April 18\, 2025. \nConservation districts and members of the public are encouraged to attend and hear presentations about the projects from applicants.To participate\, please use the link provided below. \nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/84388849288?pwd=troiQrQbxKb1f0MCl5KPn2bgtqaMEb.1 \nDNRC received 7 applications for this grant cycle\, totaling $201\,865. Funding in the amount of $64\,319 is available to award. Grant applications can be viewed and commented on through April 18th via the project gallery and online comment portal. \nThe grant hearing schedule follows:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-districts-bureau-grant-hearings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250307T145612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T145612Z
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SUMMARY:Montana Matters Youth Outdoor Experience
DESCRIPTION:Montana Matters Youth Outdoor Experience\nApril 19  \n10:00AM-03:00PM  \n20250307_montana_youth_flyer
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-matters-youth-outdoor-experience-2/
LOCATION:Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds\, 98 W Custer Ave\, Helena\, MT\, 59602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250325T171018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T171019Z
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SUMMARY:Lewis & Clark CD Pollinator Seed Pick-Up
DESCRIPTION:Lewis & Clark CD Pollinator Seed Pick-Up\nApril 21  \n10:30AM-02:30PM  \n132 Main St  \nAugusta\, MT 59410 \nStaff time is limited. If you have signed up for seed and cannot pick it up on one of these dates\, you will need to contact Chris Evans at chris@lewisandclarkcd.org to set up an appointment to pick up the seed. \nSeed is being claimed quickly this year. If you’ve not yet signed up for seed\, and would like to\, go to our website at https://lewisandclarkcd.org/programs/pollinator-initiative/ and sign up. \nThose who are willing to provide follow up monitoring (one email a year requesting photos of your plot)\, will get priority for seed this year.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/lewis-clark-cd-pollinator-seed-pick-up-3/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Lewis and Clark Conservation District":MAILTO:lccd@mt.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250401T164144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T144604Z
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SUMMARY:EARTH DAY
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URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/earth-day-2/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250415T190248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T190248Z
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SUMMARY:Permissive Mill Levy Training
DESCRIPTION:Permissive Mill Levy Training\nApril 22  \n10:00AM-11:00AM  \nIt’s that time of the year for CDs to consider using the permissive mill levy to provide health benefits to their employees. A permissive mill levy is used for group benefits such as group hospitalization\, health\, medical\, surgical\, life\, and other similar and related group benefits provided to officers and employees of political subdivisions\, including flexible spending account benefits and payments in lieu of group benefits. In this session districts will learn the process and timeline for implementing the permissive mill levy. \nAbout the trainer: Nancy Everson is the Governmental Finance Director for the Montana Association of Counties (MACo). Her focus is on budgeting and accounting issues for Montana Counties.   \nClick here for the Zoom link. \nMeeting ID: 886 0148 0932\nPassword: 388114
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/permissive-mill-levy-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250411T205059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T205059Z
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SUMMARY:Fort Belknap Environmental Protection Department Earth Day Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fort Belknap Environmental Protection Department Earth Day Fair\nApril 22  \n10:00AM-02:30PM  \nWasay Wakpa Wachi powwow grounds  \nLodgepole\, MT  \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/fort-belknap-environmental-protection-department-earth-day-fair/
LOCATION:Wasay Wakpa Wachi Powwow Grounds\, Lodgepole\, MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250401T171352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T171411Z
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SUMMARY:Flathead CD Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Flathead CD Earth Day Celebration\nApril 22 \n10:00AM-06:00PM \n133 Interstate Ln \nKalispell\, MT \nCome celebrate Earth Day with Flathead CD! On April 22 Flathead CD will be doing a pollinator seed giveaway and showing off the demonstration pollinator garden! \nMore information Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/flathead-cd-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Flathead CD\, 133 Interstate Ln\, Kalispell\, MT\, 59901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250331T151310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T175756Z
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SUMMARY:Public invited to provide input on new Judith Landing State Park
DESCRIPTION:Public invited to open house meetings on new Judith Landing State Park \nNOTE: This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.  \nApril 22  \n05:00PM-07:00PM  \nPublic Library \n60 Johannes Ave \nBig Sandy\, MT 59520 \nIn February of 2025\, Montana Fish\, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) acquired 109 acres at the confluence of the Judith and Missouri Rivers in north-central Montana and plans to manage the property as Judith Landing State Park. As part of the initial planning process for the new park\, the public is invited to attend one of several open house meetings in April to learn about plans for the park and share their thoughts on how it can best serve visitors\, the region\, and the local community. \nThe meetings will be held in an open house format allowing attendees to drop in at their convenience anytime between 5 – 7 p.m. and visit information stations set up at the meeting venue. There will be no formal presentation\, allowing participants to move through the stations at their own pace and visit directly with FWP staff about the plans for the newly acquired property. \nFor more information\, please contact FWP recreation manager Colegrove at 406-454-5854 or cannon.colegrove@mt.gov.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/public-invited-to-provide-input-on-new-judith-landing-state-park/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250303T212341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T192424Z
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SUMMARY:Lewis and Clark Conservation District Pollinator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Lewis and Clark Conservation District Pollinator Workshop\nApril 22  \n05:30PM-07:30PM  \nTen Mile Brewing Company  \n48 N Last Chance Gulch  \nHelena\, MT 59601  \nSpeakers include: Abi Saaed\, MSU Extension Horticulturalist Specialist; Alyssa Piccolomini\, Montana Department of Agriculture Entomologist; Christian Lehnert\, Lewis & Clark Weed District Weed Coordinator. \nTopics include: Pollinator species of the Helena area; Gardening practices that benefit pollinator species; Noxious & invasive weed control.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/lewis-and-clark-conservation-district-pollinator-workshop/
LOCATION:Ten Mile Brewing\, Helena
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Lewis and Clark Conservation District":MAILTO:lccd@mt.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250331T151725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T175822Z
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SUMMARY:Public invited to provide input on new Judith Landing State Park
DESCRIPTION:Public invited to open house meetings on new Judith Landing State Park\nNOTE: This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.  \nApril 23  \n05:00PM-07:00PM  \nPublic Library \n210 Main Street \nWinifred\, MT 59489 \nIn February of 2025\, Montana Fish\, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) acquired 109 acres at the confluence of the Judith and Missouri Rivers in north-central Montana and plans to manage the property as Judith Landing State Park. As part of the initial planning process for the new park\, the public is invited to attend one of several open house meetings in April to learn about plans for the park and share their thoughts on how it can best serve visitors\, the region\, and the local community. \nThe meetings will be held in an open house format allowing attendees to drop in at their convenience anytime between 5 – 7 p.m. and visit information stations set up at the meeting venue. There will be no formal presentation\, allowing participants to move through the stations at their own pace and visit directly with FWP staff about the plans for the newly acquired property. \nFor more information\, please contact FWP recreation manager Colegrove at 406-454-5854 or cannon.colegrove@mt.gov.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/public-invited-to-provide-input-on-new-judith-landing-state-park-2/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250401T180643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T180643Z
UID:62733-1745431200-1745436600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Speaker Series: SKQ Dam
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Speaker Series: SKQ Dam\nApril 23  \n06:00PM-07:30PM  \nNinepipes Lodge  \nUS-93 South  \nCharlo\, MT 59824 \nJoin Lake County Conservation District and Brian Lipscomb (CEO\, Energy Keepers Inc.) at Ninepipes Lodge to learn more about the SKQ Dam!
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-speaker-series-skq-dam/
LOCATION:Ninepipes Lodge\, US-93 South\, Charlo\, Montana\, 59824
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250407T162855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T162855Z
UID:63621-1745431200-1745436600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Fresno Reservoir Informational Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Fresno Reservoir Informational Public Meeting\nApril 23 \n06:00PM-07:30PM  \nBest Western Plus Inn & Suites \n 1425 Highway 2 NW  \nHavre\, MT 59501 \nHavre-area FWP fisheries biologist Cody Nagel and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) staff will provide updates on the Fresno fishery in Havre\, including: \n\nFWP reviewing the 10-year Fresno Fisheries Management plan and the status of the Fresno fishery\, including a review of the 2024 netting results and other projects.\nBOR providing Milk River Project updates and 2025 water forecasts on the Milk River and Fresno Reservoir.\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/fresno-reservoir-informational-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites\, 1425 U.S. Rte 2\, Havre\, MT\, 59501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250414T203031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203031Z
UID:64861-1745431200-1745438400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board to meet April 23
DESCRIPTION:Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board to meet April 23\nApril 23 \n06:00PM-08:00PM  \nThe Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025\, at the Lake County Library in Polson. All interested persons are invited to attend. \nThe board is composed of tribal and state appointees and a representative of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The board is advisory to the state and tribes and is responsible for the development of cooperative management plans\, which include fishing and bird hunting regulations. \nFor more information\, contact Stephanie Gillin\, information and education program manager with Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes\, at 406-883-2888 or stephanie.gillin@cskt.org or Vivaca Crowser at FWP at 406-542-5518\, or vcrowser@mt.gov. \nClick here for more information about the board.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/flathead-reservation-fish-and-wildlife-board-to-meet-april-23/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250418T173515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T174217Z
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SUMMARY:Herbicide Basics Webinar Series: Aquatic Herbicides 101
DESCRIPTION:Herbicide Basics Webinar Series:\nAquatic Herbicides 101\nApril 24\, 2025 \n06:00PM-07:30PM \nVia Zoom \nMissoula County Department of Ecology and Extension is hosting a four-part series to provide an educational opportunity for landowners\, applicators\, recreators\, and other stakeholders on the when\, where\, and why of herbicide use. This educational series will cover both terrestrial and aquatic applications and highlight the importance of understanding the potential environmental impacts of this treatment strategy. It is also an opportunity for applicators to earn continuing education credits. \nMore Information \nInformational Flyer \nHerbicides 101 \nIn the first session of Missoula County’s herbicide webinar series\, Andrew Skibo will be presenting on some basic guidelines for herbicide application and how herbicides function. This presentation will focus on how different herbicides affect target species (mode of action) and why some plants are more tolerant of specific herbicide chemistries than others. Dr. Skibo will review common active ingredients in herbicides and their primary uses as well as their environmental considerations. This includes non-target effects that could impact threatened or endangered species. \nMore Information on Session \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/herbicide-basics-webinar-series-aquatic-herbicides-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250203T194031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T201056Z
UID:53596-1745517600-1745524800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Land Stewardship Series: Living with Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Land Stewardship Series: \nLiving with Wildlife – Large Carnivore Conflict Mitigation and Resources\nApril 24  \n06:00PM-08:00PM  \nGrizzly and black bears\, mountain lions\, and wolves roam western Montana’s landscapes with chickens\, cows\, sheep\, garbage\, beehives\, fruit trees\, pet and livestock food\, grain\, and more. We will discuss nonlethal strategies and resources to reduce conflicts with large carnivores to keep people and property safe and carnivores wild. \nInstructor: Ryan Wilbur\, NW Field Project Manager\, People and Carnivores. \nLearn more and Register Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/land-stewardship-series-living-with-wildlife/
LOCATION:Flathead Valley Community College\, 777 Grandview Dr\, Kalispell\, MT\, 59901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250401T182932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T182932Z
UID:62765-1745539200-1745625599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Lake County CD Earth Day and Pollinator Seed Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Lake County CD Earth Day and Pollinator Seed Giveaway\nApril 25  \nFor more information\, contact Caroline at LakeCD@macdnet.org. 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/lake-county-cd-earth-day-and-pollinator-seed-giveaway/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250319T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T191614Z
UID:60145-1745571600-1745582400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Winter Gardening Series: Kids in the Garden w/Roubie Younkin
DESCRIPTION:Winter Gardening Series: Kids in the Garden w/Roubie Younkin\nApril 25  \n09:00AM-12:00PM  \nJoin Valley County Conservation District and Roubie Younkin for this gardening class designed just for kids! This class\, aimed for kids aged six and up\, will teach basic gardening skills and help kids start seeds to grow at home. To RSVP\, contact Valley County Conservation District at vccdmt20@gmail.com or (406)-228-4321. \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/winter-gardening-series-kids-in-the-garden-w-roubie-younkin/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250415T190454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143242Z
UID:64966-1745575200-1745578800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Health Insurance Q&A with SWMITC and Mountain Health Co-Op
DESCRIPTION:Health Insurance Q&A with SWMITC and Mountain Health Co-Op\nApril 25  \n10:00AM-11:00AM  \nJoin this training to learn and discuss group eligibility\, the utilization of both Copay and HSA medical plans\, prescription drug information\, and dental and vision benefits. Employees are encouraged to ask any and all questions they may have regarding group benefits. \nAbout the trainer: Julie Blockey is the general manager of ReliExchange (formerly Southwestern Montana Insurance Center). She has been an agent for the past 35 years.  \nClick here for the Zoom link. \nMeeting ID: 826 8645 5592
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/health-insurance-qa-with-swmitc-and-mountain-health-co-op/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250401T201243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T201243Z
UID:62803-1745625600-1745711999@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:SRWG Freezout Lake Spent Ammo and Trash Pickup
DESCRIPTION:SRWG Freezout Lake Spent Ammo and Trash Pickup\nApril 26  \nFor more information\, contact Madison Coyler.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/srwg-freezout-lake-spent-ammo-and-trash-pickup/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250411T152050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T152053Z
UID:64576-1745654400-1745686800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Hill County CD Seed Packing Event
DESCRIPTION:Hill County CD Seed Packing Event\nApril 26\, 2025 \n10:00AM-02:00PM \n206 25th St \nHavre\, MT \nSeed Packaging Party on April 26th starting at 10:00 am. We will be packaging seeds to distribute to the community for our pollinator project! The Pollinator Project is an initiative by the MACDs to promote an increasing population for our pollinators\, thus planting native wildflowers and vegetation for native bee habitat. Pizza will be provided for lunch to all volunteers! \nRSVP to eleanorwilkerson@macdnet.org . \nInformational Flyer
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/hill-county-cd-seed-packing-event/
LOCATION:Havre\, MT\, Havre\, 59501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250423T140545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T140545Z
UID:66048-1745668800-1745679600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day at Giant Springs State Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day at Giant Springs State Park\nApril 26  \n12:00PM-03:00PM \nHeritage Park  \n4803 Giant Springs Rd \nGreat Falls\, MT 59405 \nGiant Springs State Park in Great Falls invites visitors to celebrate Earth Day this year with nature crafts and active games for kids at the park. \nThe free event is open to children of all ages with parental supervision and will be held on Saturday April 26 from noon to 3 p.m. in Heritage Park\, directly across the street from the main park entrance gate. No advanced registration is required but supplies for some events are limited. \nThis event is weather dependent and may be postponed or cancelled due to poor conditions. For more information or updates about the event\, call the park at 406-727-1212. \nNote: The address listed is for Giant Springs State Park\, as the address for Heritage Park was not listed in Google Maps.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/celebrate-earth-day-at-giant-springs-state-park/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, Great Falls\, Montana\, 59405
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250305T150225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T190421Z
UID:57162-1745712000-1746403199@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Week
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Week\nApril 27-May 4  \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/stewardship-week-2/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250117T190002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T191828Z
UID:51478-1745798400-1745971199@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Envirothon 2025
DESCRIPTION:Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change (Envirothon 2025)\nApril 28-29  \nGreat Falls\, Montana  \nHigh Plains Conservation District\, (formally Cascade Conservation District) is excited for this year’s Montana Envirothon Competition. This 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. This year’s event current issue is “Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change”. Those eligible to compete are students registered in grades 9-12 for the current school. Teams consist of fivemembers from the same school and/or organization/association. No more than two teams may enter from each school or organization. A $150.00 fee will be required to cover the costs of materials and meals during the state competition. Financial assistance may be available through your local conservation district. For more information about this contest\, contact tenlee@cascadecd.com\, secretary@cascadecd.com\, or your local conservation district. \nIf you are interested in registering your team\, please contact Tenlee Atchison\, Executive Director at\ntenlee@cascadecd.com or Teresa Wilhelms\, Administrator at secretary@cascadecd.com for the registration\nform\, rules and hotel information. You can also call 406-866-0020. \nCompetition Information \nRegistration Information \nRules & Regulations
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/envirothon-2025/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20260415T000911
CREATED:20250117T150204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T162244Z
UID:51473-1745884800-1745971199@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Aquatic Pet Rehoming Event
DESCRIPTION:Aquatic Pet Rehoming Event\nApril 29 \nMissoula \nPre-registration for surrendering aquatic pets is highly encouraged\, as it gives staff a good idea of what species to prepare for and how they will rehome surrendered pets. If you have any questions\, reach out to sara@stopais.org or click here for more information. \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/aquatic-pet-rehoming-event-2/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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