News and Brews Presented by MSU Extension Gallatin County &  the Gallatin Conservation District March 26 at 6 pm Dry Hills Distillery, Four Corners Programs and support for Farmers and Ranchers, by NRCS Register Here

Women in Fireland Panel Discussion and Informational Event Tuesday April 2nd, 2024  7:00pm-8:30pm via Zoom Panelists work in the wildfire world in a diversity ways, whether that is directly with fire through wildfire management and intentional fire, or through wildfire focused careers in the fields of social and ecological science, advocacy and policy, and program…

Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival Saturday April 20th, 2024 from 10am-3pm Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds  Bozeman, MT  Come celebrate Earth Day at the Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds. There will be exhibits, talks, children's activities, food, music and more! Full Agenda Here More Information Here

Conservation Outcomes Web Series: Emerging Findings on the Effects of Cover Crops on Grassland Birds April 25  12:00pm-1:00pm As the use of cover crops to improve soil health and reduce water quality concerns on working cropland has increased in recent years, questions have emerged regarding the value of cover crops to wildlife. For example, do…

Yellowstone Conservation District Annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway April 26 10:00am-1:00pm 1670S. 48th St. West Billings, MT 59106   The Yellowstone Conservation District is providing free trees to Yellowstone County residents in celebration of Arbor Day. Over 300 bagged trees will be given away as well as free planting guides for the trees. The trees…

2024 Montana Agritourism Conference: Building Agritourism from the Ground Up: Inviting You to the Table. May 3, 2024 9am-5pm Montana State University  Bozeman, MT The Montana Agritourism Conference is organized by the Montana Agritourism Fellows and MSU, where professionals from various fields like tourism, agriculture, education, and government come together to explore agritourism. The theme,…

Cattle Handling and Stockman Clinic May 3rd, 2024  Lewistown Livestock Yards  Lewistown, MT Come join a cattle handling and stockmanship clinic in Lewistown on May 3rd. There will be presentations, free lunch, and more! For more information reach out to Ryan or Megan Green at (406) 462-5408. Event Poster

Conservation Reserve Program Outcomes Webinar May 23, 2024  01:00pm-02:00pm Spatial Models of Grassland Quality and Risk of Conversion for Evaluating CRP Enrollment Presenter: Kevin W. Barnes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Abstract: Grasslands, especially those on the economic margin, face mounting threats from agricultural expansion and development. To safeguard these valuable systems, Grassland CRP offers financial…

Montana’s Noxious Weed Awareness Week Join the Montana Department of Agriculture in celebrating Montana’s Noxious Weed Awareness Week (MNWAW). This year, MNWAW will be celebrated Sunday, June 2nd – Saturday, June 8th.   This year, MWCA will be sharing a variety of resources daily, via our email system and Facebook page. We will also hold our…

MACD Annual Barbeque June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm Ten Mile Brewing 48 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 Following the MACD Spring Board Meeting you are invited to the Annual MACD Barbeque at Ten Mile Brewing, food will be provided by Bad Betty's Barbeque. MACD BBQ Invitation

Lewis and Clark CD: Beaver Creek Restoration Project Tour June 20, 2024  05:30pm-07:00pm The Beaver Creek Restoration restoration project was completed recently and the organizations involved would like to show it off! This event is limited to 20 people, so register early if you are interested. This event is in conjunction with the Helena CORE…

Old Salt Festival June 21-23  Mannix Family Ranch in Helmville, Montana Presented by the Old Salt Co-op, the 2nd annual Old Salt Festival is a food & music celebration of Montana land stewardship held June 21-23rd, 2024. We’re bringing together top chefs, Americana musicians, Montana ranchers, and Western makers to celebrate in high Montana style…

Flathead Waters Clean-Up August 10,2024 Clean-up: 09:00am-03:00pm After-Party & Prize Giveaway: 04:00pm-08:00pm The 2024 Flathead Waters Cleanup will take place on Saturday, August 10th – mark your calendars! The cleanup itself will occur between 9AM and 3PM. After-Party & Prize Giveaway - 4 PM to 8 PM. After the cleanup, join us at Sacred Waters…

Boating Bonanza: AIS Event August 3-4, 2024 Georgetown Lake  Grassy Point Picnic Area Invasive Species Action Network (ISAN) and the Western Montana Conservation Commission (WMCC) are hosting outreach activities for boaters at Georgetown Lake August 3-4, 2024! Find them at the Grassy Point Picnic Area boat ramp with a wealth of information on AIS and…

2024 River Rendezvous August 22, 2024 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY  31 The Missouri River CD Council, Lewis and Clark CD, Broadwater CD, and Petroleum County CD are pleased to announce the date of this year's River Rendezvous in Broadwater County.  This is an opportunity to network, engage with, and learn from one another on projects in…