• NASCA Webinar: Engaging State Legislators & Influencing Policy

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    NASCA Webinar: Engaging State Legislators & Influencing Policy: Effective Strategies and Activities (Part 2) January 22, 2025 11:30AM-01:00PM Join us for our January 22 webinar, “Engaging State Legislators and Influencing Policy: Effective Strategies and Activities (Part 2)”. The second part of our webinar series will discuss activities that are making a difference at the state level.…

  • MWCC Conservation Conversations: Contracting for Watershed Conservation

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    MWCC Conservation Conversations: Contracting for Watershed Conservation January 22, 2025 12:00pm-01:00pm It’s hard to avoid contracting outside of our organizations – for everything from restoration projects to accounting, and maybe even for your own watershed coordinator. Join MWCC and Lynn Job, Director of Finance and Grants for the Blackfoot Challenge, as she shares processes, tips,…

  • Conservation Districts Awareness Day in the Capitol

    Montana State Capitol 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT

    Conservation Districts Awareness Day in the Capitol January 23, 2025  Helena, MT  Join the DNRC Conservation Districts Bureau and MACD for the 2025 Conservation Districts Awareness Day in the Capitol Rotunda on January 23rd! This event is an opportunity to connect with legislators and partners and highlight the important work done by conservation districts across the state. Lunch will…

  • MACD Legislative Meet and Greet

    Montana State Capitol 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT

    MACD Legislative Meet and Greet January 23, 2025 The Union 361 N Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59601 MACD will be holding a special legislative meet and greet. More information coming soon! More Information Flyer

  • Rural Resilience Webinar: Grass Growth Via Goat

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    Rural Resilience Webinar: Stimulating Native Grass Growth With Goat Grazing Techniques January 23, 2025 07:00PM-08:30PM Join us for the fifth year of the Rural Resilience Webinar Series, where we’re growing our ranching and rural community’s financial, ecological, and social resilience with experienced speakers and actionable insights. This free, four-part series will tackle key topics designed…

  • Western Montana Grazing & Ag Conference

    Western Montana Grazing & Ag Conference January 30-31, 2025 Missoula, MT Join us for two days of planned sessions around grazing and agriculture topics! Learn from your peers and experts in their fields! Keynote Speaker: Glenn Elzinga; Regenerative Grazing & Ranching. Learn more on soil fertility, rotational grazing, agritourism, pest management, panels for beef marketing…

  • Montana Farmer’s Union Annual Women’s Conference

    Great Northern Hotel 2 S 1st Street E, Malta, MT, United States +1 more

    Montana Farmer's Union Annual Women's Conference January 31-February 1, 2025 Great Northern Hotel, Malta, & Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs, Saco Join us for two exciting Montana Farmers Union’s Women’s Conferences where we will work on building new connections, community, and celebrate together. These conferences (Malta 1/31-2/1 and Fairmont 2/7-9) are about food, farming and beyond,…

  • 2025 MWCC Virtual Annual Meeting

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    2025 MWCC Virtual Annual Meeting February 3-4, 2025 Each year, MWCC hosts an annual meeting to provide updates on our programs and resources to partners, as well as to provide opportunities for the collaborative conservation community to connect and learn. Please save the date for our upcoming Virtual Annual Meeting on February 3 & 4! …

  • 2025 Soil Health Symposium

    Billings Hotel and Convention Center 1223 Mullowney Ln #6391, Billings, MT, United States

    2025 Soil Health Symposium February 4-6, 2025 Billings Hotel and Convention Center 1223 Mullowney Lane Billings, MT  Join us for the 5th Annual Montana Soil Health Symposium, an event that brings together local producers, leaders in regenerative agriculture, and technical specialists to share their knowledge and learn about new innovations in soil health. More Information Here!

  • Invasive Annual Grasses in Montana Presentation

    Montana Wild 2668 Broadwater Ave, Helena, MT, United States

    Invasive Annual Grasses in Montana Presentation February 4 05:30PM-07:00PM  Montana Wild 2668 Broadwater Ave Helena, MT 59601 Join the Lewis & Clark Conservation District and the Helena NRCS Field Office for a presentation by Dr. Jane Mangold on Invasive Annual Grasses in Montana, followed by a Snow Forecast presentation. One (1) Pesticide Applicator Credit can…

  • Private Land/Public Wildlife (PLPW) Advisory Committee Meeting

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    Private Land/Public Wildlife (PLPW) Advisory Committee Meeting February 5  11:00AM-02:30PM  The Private Land/Public Wildlife (PLPW) Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Zoom. Public comment will be taken via Zoom.  For more information on PLPW and a full agenda of the meeting, click here.

  • Prairie Dog Management Workshop

    Billings Public Library 510 North Broadway, Billings, Montana

    Prairie Dog Management Workshop February 6  01:00PM - 03:30PM Billings Public Library (Community Room) 510 North Broadway Billings, MT 59101 The Billings NRCS in partnership with Pheasants Forever staff will be conducting an educational workshop for landowners with prairie dogs on the landscape on Thursday, February 6th. For more information, please contact Crystal White at…

  • Montana Farmer’s Union Annual Women’s Conference

    Fairmont Hot Springs & Resort 1500 Fairmont Road, Fairmont, MT

    Montana Farmer’s Union Annual Women’s Conference February 7-9 , 2025 Fairmont Hot Springs & Resort 1500 Fairmont Road Fairmont, MT 59711 Join us for two exciting Montana Farmers Union’s Women’s Conferences where we will work on building new connections, community, and celebrate together. These conferences (Malta 1/31-2/1 and Fairmont 2/7-2/9) are about food, farming and…

  • NACD Annual Meeting

    Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    NACD ANNUAL MEETING February 8-12, 2025 Salt Lake City, Utah The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is having the 2025 NACD Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah on…

  • Invasive Species Day at the Capitol Rotunda

    Montana State Capitol 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT

    Invasive Species Day at the Capitol Rotunda February 12  Montana State Capitol  1301 E 6th Ave  Helena, MT 59601  More information coming soon.

  • Education Work Group Committee Meeting

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    Education Work Group Committee Meeting Education Work Group Committe Meetings will be held every three months on the second Wednesday of that month. The meeting dates for 2025 will be: First quarter - February 12th, 9am (Zoom) Second quarter - May 14th, 9am (Zoom) Third quarter - August 13th, 9am (Zoom) Fourth quarter - November…

  • Agronomy Workshop

    Wibaux Exhibit Hall 7901 Hwy 7 , Wibaux, Montana

    Agronomy Workshop February 18, 2025 09:00AM - 12:00PM Wibaux Exhibit Hall  7901 Hwy 7  Wibaux, MT 59353  Topics to be discussed: Four R's of Fertilizer; Soil Testing Methods; Soil Science & pH; Agricultural Ecosystems.

  • Big Hole Water Quality & Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Meeting

    Big Hole Water Quality & Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Meeting February 19  06:00PM-07:00PM  During the Big Hole Watershed Committee February meeting, Brett Marshall will present on water quality and macroinvertebrate monitoring work done for the Big Hole River Foundation. More information coming soon. If you have any questions, contact  info@mtwatersheds.org.

  • Montana Invasive Species Council Meeting

    Montana Wild 2668 Broadwater Ave, Helena, MT, United States

    Montana Invasive Species Council Meeting February 20  08:30AM-04:30PM  Montana Wild 2668 Broadwater Avenue Helena, MT 59602  During this meeting, the Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) will review the MISC staff work plan and will take action on the co-vice chair position and the landowner representative open seat.  Additionally, guest speakers will provide information about invasive…

  • North Central Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar: February 2025

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    North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook Webinar: February 2025 February 20  12:00PM-01:00PM MST  This monthly briefing, hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate…

  • Association of Montana Floodplain Managers Annual Conference

    Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown 200 South Pattee Street, Missoula

    Association of Montana Floodplain Managers Annual Conference February 25-28, 2025 200 South Pattee Street Missoula, MT 59802 You are cordially invited to participate in the 25th Annual Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) Conference, the premier floodplain management convention in Montana! The conference will include presentations, technical workshops, training sessions and exhibits in a variety…

  • Changing Mindsets and Setting Your District Up For Success

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    Changing Mindsets and Setting Your District Up For Success February 26  10:00AM CST  Jennifer Kleitz with the Dona Ana SWCD has a wealth of experience and enthusiasm for building districts up. She has more than quadrupled her district's annual budget over the last few years through hard work, partnerships, grants, and dedication. Register for the…