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SUMMARY:Northern Plains Soil CD Employee Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Northern Plains Soil Conservation District Employee Leadership Conference to be held at the Lodge in Deadwood\, South Dakota\, November 1st through the 3rd. \n  \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-plains-soil-conservation-district-employee-leadership-conference-tickets-699827531987?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThis 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. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/northern-plains-soil-cd-employee-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
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SUMMARY:Annual Convention in Billings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/annual-convention-in-billings/
LOCATION:Billings\, MT\, Billings\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Miscellaneous,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240116T133000
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SUMMARY:Info Session: MMIA Health Benefits for Montana CDs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDetails and call info available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UKTPk2f7pS5-sG5qDlR-ZEXqR-sbsvriZgcCsshUo8Y/edit
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/info-session-mmia-health-benefits-for-montana-cds/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240125T143000
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CREATED:20240103T000235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T002849Z
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SUMMARY:Liability Insurance Q and A with Chris Hindoien (Rocky Mountain Insurance)
DESCRIPTION:Montana Association of Conservation Districts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Liability Insurance Q and A with RMIC Chris Hindoien\nTime: Jan 25\, 2024 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85124676174?pwd=h3K80bGGaaj1flXzgX0n2zf35bjn0b.1 \nMeeting ID: 851 2467 6174\nPasscode: 278743 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+12532050468\,\,85124676174#\,\,\,\,*278743# US\n+12532158782\,\,85124676174#\,\,\,\,*278743# US (Tacoma) \n  \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/liability-insurance-q-and-a-with-chris-hindoien-rocky-mountain-insurance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240110T164614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T164617Z
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SUMMARY:Montana Soil Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-soil-health-symposium/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240221T110000
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SUMMARY:February Roundtable: Emotional First Aid/Resilience Training (Registration Required)
DESCRIPTION:The MCDEO\, MACD\, and the CDB invite you to a wellness training \n Wednesday\, February 21 from 10-11 a.m. \nFrom Surviving to Thriving: Nurturing Well-Being through\nEmotional First Aid\, Stress Management\, and Resilience \nThis course is an introduction to the concept of taking care of ourselves psychologically\, just as we do physically. It is designed to equip participants with essential skills to navigate and respond effectively to emotional challenges\, stressors\, and cultivate resilience in both personal and professional spheres. Using the practical tools and strategies provided\, participants will be able to take the steps necessary to build a supportive environment for emotional well-being\, learn healthier ways to respond to stress\, develop coping mechanisms for challenging situations\, and create sustainable habits to prioritize emotional health. \nKody Ramler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and wellness trainer for ComPysch\, a worldwide leader of fully integrated employee assistance program (EAP)\, behavioral health\, wellness\, work-life\, HR\, FMLA\, and absence management services. \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/emotional-first-aid-resilience-training/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T002755Z
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SUMMARY:MCDEO Monthly Director's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s MCDEO Director’s Meeting will be held from 11am-12pm via Zoom. \nLink to Join Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87391658208?pwd=cGR6TE4yWENsbCsrckdqTFU3aGxsdz09 \nPlease note: the above link is only for the MCDEO Director’s Meeting\, and not for the February Roundtable meeting. This month’s Roundtable is not being held via Zoom\, but hosted as a webinar by MCDEO\, MACD\, and the CDB. Details can be found here: https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/emotional-first-aid-resilience-training/
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2-2024-02-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240305T103000
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SUMMARY:DIY Strategic Planning Training Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:DIY Strategic Planning Training Opportunities\nMarch 5 at 9a.m and March 6 at 5p.m. \nPlease join the CD Bureau to learn how to craft a thoughtful and compelling roadmap for your conservation district’s future. These sessions will guide participants through a four-step process of crafting a strategic plan without the assistance of a hired planning facilitator. Take-home resources will include strategic planning discussion questions and an easily customizable plan template with sample conservation districts priorities\, strategies\, and goals for your district to consider. \nTerry Profota is the founder of Sage 4 Success and has been working with hundreds of nonprofits\, businesses\, and organizations helping them to improve their effectiveness since 2004. She retired as a professor at Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship at the end of 2018. Profota has also developed and taught online nonprofit management courses for the University of Montana and was a Founding Board Member and past Chair of the Montana Nonprofit Association. \nMore information on Sage 4 Success’ work\, resources and clients can be found at www.sagenonprofitconsulting.com \nZOOM INFORMATION \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/2227574277?pwd=ciswV0hxdk5ibFNDeklBTnBFVW50Zz09&omn=81625699530 \nMeeting ID: 222 757 4277\nPassword: 221372 \nDial by Telephone\n+1 646 558 8656
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/diy-strategic-planning-training-opportunities/2024-03-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240411T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240326T204836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T204836Z
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SUMMARY:NACD Conservation Coffee
DESCRIPTION:NACD Conservation Coffee\nJoin NACD and our District and Partner Relations Committee for the next Conservation Coffee\, a virtual learning and networking opportunity for districts and their partners! \nOn April 11 at 1:00 PM via Zoom\, learn from Aimee Figgatt\, NACD’s Stewardship and Education Coordinator\, about NACD’s Stewardship Week (April 28-May 5) and the variety of free resources available to districts to support their programming. Aimee will also share information on other educational resources available through NACD. \nRegistration Here \nIf you’re unable to attend live\, the session will be recorded and shared later. Check out the previous coffees\, as well as a variety of other recorded learning and networking sessions\, on NACD’s YouTube here.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/nacd-conservation-coffee/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240226T185808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T185809Z
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SUMMARY:Montana Watershed Coordination Council Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Montana Watershed Coordination Council Fundraising Workshop\nApril 16-17  \nBest Western Helena Great Northern Hotel \n835 Great Northern Blvd\, Helena\, MT 59601 \nJoin the Montana Watershed Coordination Council for a workshop on fundraising. Certified Fund Raising Executive Chany Ockert will focus on conservation fund development\, stewarding donor relationships\, and building an annual fund development calendar. Lara Tomov from Stories for Action will host a Life in the Land film screening and discussion as well as a story workshop that will include creating a story pitch packet and budget. \nFull Agenda Here \nRegister Here \nMore Information Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-watershed-coordination-council-fundraising-workshop/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel\, 835 Great Northern Blvd\,\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240226T185808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T185808Z
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SUMMARY:Montana Watershed Coordination Council Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Montana Watershed Coordination Council Fundraising Workshop\nApril 16-17  \nBest Western Helena Great Northern Hotel \n835 Great Northern Blvd\, Helena\, MT 59601 \nJoin the Montana Watershed Coordination Council for a workshop on fundraising. Certified Fund Raising Executive Chany Ockert will focus on conservation fund development\, stewarding donor relationships\, and building an annual fund development calendar. Lara Tomov from Stories for Action will host a Life in the Land film screening and discussion as well as a story workshop that will include creating a story pitch packet and budget. \nFull Agenda Here \nRegister Here \nMore Information Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-watershed-coordination-council-fundraising-workshop/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel\, 835 Great Northern Blvd\,\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T120000
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CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T143918Z
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SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org). [Note: The EO Roundtable meetings for July 2025 and August 2025 have both been cancelled. For more information\, contact Chris Evans.]\n\nTopic: MCDEO Roundtable\nTime: 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYlcO6vqj4vH9JCgJL-Wxx0Fi_fv8J3lFOD/ics?icsToken=DEGG1umcCWKBUYQiuQAALAAAADwKmtGvG2Rvb0Ff-PjxGh-OCZo8B4pWN1MFq51i9EHWuYLq0wiyxAIgdIFl_0MckQV3gWP3-FYgUYYRQTAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=lPa1Rf1TSMegj2n2gdrRKQ\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82877745556Meeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512— \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US (Houston)\n+16694449171\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US \nMeeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240411T195819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T195819Z
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SUMMARY:Water Quality 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Water Quality 101 Webinar\nApril 25 1:00pm-2:30pm via Zoom \nLearn about the fundamentals of water quality as they relate to water monitoring during a Water Quality 101 webinar collaboratively hosted by Montana State University Extension\, Montana Department of Environmental Quality\, Monitoring Montana Waters\, and MWCC. The webinar is geared for volunteer monitoring program coordinators but is open to anyone with an interest in water quality topics. \nThis webinar will be led by Dr. Adam Sigler (MSU Extension) and Abbie Ebert (DEQ) in coordination with Dr. Rachel Malison (Flathead Lake Biological Station) and the Montana Watershed Coordination Council. \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/water-quality-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240424T141009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T141010Z
UID:43359-1715644800-1715903999@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Montana Spring Water School 2024
DESCRIPTION:Montana Spring Water School  2024\nMay 14-16 2024  \nMontana State University – Billings • Billings\, Montana \nThe Montana Water and Wastewater Operators Initiative (MW2OI) is a collaborative effort between the Montana Department of Environmental Quality\, and the Department of Civil Engineering and Academic Technology and Outreach at Montana State University. We aim to provide in-depth training on critical issues facing Montana’s operators. \nMW2OI will offer the Spring Water School on May 14-16\, 2024\, in the Student Union Building (SUB) at Montana State University – Billings. \nThe three-day Spring Water School will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday\, May 14. Sessions will run until noon on Thursday\, May 16. \nKnowledgeable speakers from around Montana and the nation will train operators on topics critical to water and wastewater system operation. The Spring 2024 Water School will provide in-depth workshops with practical operational information that can readily be implemented. \nThe Spring Water School will have three concurrent sessions covering a variety of topics\, including: \n\nVarious in-depth workshops on wastewater treatment and collection\, including presentations on small system fundamentals\, nutrient removal and wetlands systems. Operators can attend up to 20 hours of wastewater system training (2.0 wastewater CECs).\nVarious in-depth workshops on water treatment and distribution\, including presentations on emerging contaminants\, pressure regulating valves\, groundwater wells and laboratory practices. Operators can attend up to 20 hours of wastewater system training (2.0 water CECs).\nSessions focused on the rapidly changing cybersecurity requirements for water and wastewater systems (Dual CECs).\nCapacity development (technical\, financial and managerial) training (Dual CECs).\nAsset management and condition assessment with a focus on small systems (Dual CECs).\nSkills required for effective leadership at all levels (Dual CECs).\nOther topics are in development.\n\nIn addition to these workshops\, MDEQ will conduct two days of water and wastewater certification review sessions followed by administration of the certification exams. \nRegistration for the Spring 2024 Water School is $300. Registration includes parking and access to all sessions and refreshments. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-spring-water-school-2024/
LOCATION:Billings\, MT\, Billings\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T143920Z
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SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org). [Note: The EO Roundtable meetings for July 2025 and August 2025 have both been cancelled. For more information\, contact Chris Evans.]\n\nTopic: MCDEO Roundtable\nTime: 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYlcO6vqj4vH9JCgJL-Wxx0Fi_fv8J3lFOD/ics?icsToken=DEGG1umcCWKBUYQiuQAALAAAADwKmtGvG2Rvb0Ff-PjxGh-OCZo8B4pWN1MFq51i9EHWuYLq0wiyxAIgdIFl_0MckQV3gWP3-FYgUYYRQTAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=lPa1Rf1TSMegj2n2gdrRKQ\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82877745556Meeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512— \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US (Houston)\n+16694449171\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US \nMeeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240522T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240516T185614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T185614Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Conversation\nMWCC Fundraising Workshop Follow-Up\nMay 22\, 2024 \n 01:00pm-02:30pm \nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 22 for a Conservation Conversation with Certified Fundraising Executive Chany Ockert  about some of the key concepts she shared at the Fundraising Workshop\, including annual fund development planning\, donor relationships\, budgeting\, tracking\, evaluation\, and more! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240530T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240530T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240516T192522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T192523Z
UID:43865-1717075800-1717079400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:The National Council of Nonprofits New Federal Grant Rules Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The National Council of Nonprofits New Federal Grant Rules Webinar\nMay 30\, 2024  \n01:30pm-02:30pm  \nThe federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently unveiled significant changes to the grantmaking rules governing federal funding. The networks of the National Council of Nonprofits are hosting a special\, nationwide free webinar\, OMB Uniform Guidance: What the Updates Mean for Nonprofits \nRegister Here \nMore Information on the New Changes
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/the-national-council-of-nonprofits-new-federal-grant-rules-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240603T205640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T205641Z
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SUMMARY:RVCD Stream Team training
DESCRIPTION:RVCD Stream Team training\nJune 14 \, 2024 \n10:00am-03:00pm \n402 S Main Street \nSheridan\, MT \nAre you fond of being outdoors and contributing positively to your community? Would you enjoy the opportunity to learn about water resources and the tools used to monitor them in the Ruby Valley? As the weather begins to warm up and snowpack melts from higher elevations\, the RVCD is kicking off our volunteer Stream Monitoring Team for the season! We have a handful of monitoring sites open this year\, and we would appreciate your help. \nOur training day will occur on Friday\, June 14 at 10 AM. We will meet at the Ruby Valley Conservation District office in Sheridan\, located at 402 S Main Street. All volunteers should bring waders or muck boots\, snacks and water\, rain gear\,  sunscreen\, and whatever else they want for a day spent in the field. \nContact Aleda Miller at bswc@rubyvalleycd.macdnet.org to sign up or to ask any questions you may have.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rvcd-stream-team-training/
LOCATION:Sheridan\, MT\, Sheridan\, MT\, 59749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240419T165758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T200625Z
UID:43298-1718704800-1718730000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:AIS Early Detection and Monitoring Training
DESCRIPTION:AIS Early Detection and Monitoring Training\nJune 18\,2024 10:00am-5:00pm  \nFort Peck Interpretive Center\n157 Yellowstone Road\nFort Peck\, MT \nThe Central & Eastern Montana Invasive Species Team\, Montana  Fish\, Wildlife\, and Parks\, and Valley Conservation District are hosting an Aquatic Invasive Species Detection & Monitoring Training. Free lunch will be provided. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE\, so please RSVP by June 7\, 2024.  \nThings to bring:\n• Water bottle\n• Sunscreen\n• Hat\n• Magnifying lens or loupe if you have one (I’ll have some available but not enough\nfor the whole group)\n• Field clothes – There is a field portion of this workshop so it is expected\nparticipants will get wet and dirty. It is advisable to wear clothing suitable for field\nwork. It is encouraged to bring waders if you have them so you can get in the\nwater to sample\, but at a minimum rubber boots. You are welcome to wet wade\nas well.\n• Excitement to learn about sampling for AIS! \nSampling gear will be provided for the class so no need to bring any nets or plant rakes. \n  \nRSVP  Contact Information Below: \nBrent Smith: cemist.manager@gmail.com\n(406) 599-5120 \nHayley Young:  vccdmt20@gmail.com\n(406) 228-4321 \nEvent Agenda
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/ais-early-detection-and-monitoring-training/
LOCATION:Fort Peck\, Fort Peck\, MT\, 59248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240528T154448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T155605Z
UID:43976-1718715600-1718719200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:National Watershed Coalition Webinar
DESCRIPTION:National Watershed Coalition Webinar\n PIFR Mastery: Navigating PIFR Preparation \nJune 18\, 2024 \n01:00PM \nCome join us as we explore solutions to overcome common challenges and obstacles and navigate through the complexities of Preliminary Investigation Feasibility Report (PIFR) preparation. This engaging session is designed to share innovative strategies and valuable insights\, streamline and track the process\, and share lessons we’ve learned to effectively and efficiently prepare PIFRs. We will also share best practices in setting the stage for planning readiness\, fostering inclusive collaboration\, engaging multiple sponsors so everyone has a voice\, and increasing understanding of the critical path elements and program requirements. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow with industry experts and peers. \nZoom Registration
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/national-watershed-coalition/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T143921Z
UID:29304-1718791200-1718798400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org). [Note: The EO Roundtable meetings for July 2025 and August 2025 have both been cancelled. For more information\, contact Chris Evans.]\n\nTopic: MCDEO Roundtable\nTime: 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYlcO6vqj4vH9JCgJL-Wxx0Fi_fv8J3lFOD/ics?icsToken=DEGG1umcCWKBUYQiuQAALAAAADwKmtGvG2Rvb0Ff-PjxGh-OCZo8B4pWN1MFq51i9EHWuYLq0wiyxAIgdIFl_0MckQV3gWP3-FYgUYYRQTAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=lPa1Rf1TSMegj2n2gdrRKQ\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82877745556Meeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512— \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US (Houston)\n+16694449171\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US \nMeeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2/2024-06-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240625T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240528T161419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T161420Z
UID:43980-1719307800-1719313200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:National Watershed Coalition Webinar
DESCRIPTION:National Watershed Coalition Webinar\nUnlocking the EWP Program: Strategies for Success \nJune 25\, 2024 \n09:30AM \nDive a little deeper into the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program with our exclusive webinar\, “Unlocking the EWP Program: Strategies for Success.” Join our expert panel as they share key insights\, tips\, tricks\, and strategies essential for mastering the EWP process. This session promises to share the path to success through a comprehensive exploration of sponsor strategies\, planning readiness\, overcoming common challenges\, and managing aggressive schedules. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise as we dive into the essentials of effective partnering\, aligning project expectations\, project phasing\, and optimizing compliance with a focus on best practices and checklists. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the EWP program\, this webinar is designed to transform your approach to the program and ensure successful outcomes. \nZoom Registration
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/national-watershed-coalition-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240604T163638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T163639Z
UID:44179-1719396000-1719401400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:NACD GRANTS 101: Program overview\, application\, and effective management
DESCRIPTION:NACD GRANTS 101: Program overview\, application\, and effective management\nJune 26\, 2024 \n10:00am \nZoom \nJoin National Association of Conservation District staff and Erin Kilcullen\, Deschutes SWCD to learn more about NACD grant programs and effective management. \nPre-registration is required to get the meeting link and attendance is limited to the first 500! \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/nacd-grants-101-program-overview-application-and-effective-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240627T151500
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240530T153839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T150544Z
UID:43998-1719478800-1719501300@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:CMR Community Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CMR Community Working Group Meeting\nRangeland Monitoring 101 Training and Tour  (Part 2 of 3) \nJune 27\, 2024 \n09:00am-03:15pm \nWinnett\, MT \nThe CMR Community Working Group (CMR CWG) is excited to keep moving forward with the three-part series of meetings related to rangeland monitoring. The next will be a hands-on monitoring opportunity June 27\, based out of Winnett\, MT. We have a great line-up of experts who will guide participants in hands-on demonstrations on how to do several different parts of a greater monitoring plan for your own ranch and land management. There is NO virtual option for this meeting and training\, as we will mostly be in the field. \nPlease RSVP by June 17 so we can plan for the day accordingly by emailing Molly at mrcdc@macdnet.org or calling 406-454-0056. \nCMR Community Working Group Agenda \nInformational Flyer
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cmr-community-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Winnet\, MT\, Winnet\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240514T161518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T161520Z
UID:43821-1720602000-1720623600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Riparian Grazing Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Riparian Grazing Management Workshop\n\n\nJuly 10\,2024 \n09:00am-03:00pm \nSweet Grass County Fairgrounds \n78 Fairgrounds Rd\, Big Timber\, MT 59011 \n\n\nMore Information Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/riparian-grazing-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Sweet Grass County Fairgrounds\, 78 Fairgrounds Rd\, Big Timber\, MT\, 59011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240701T172937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T173401Z
UID:44503-1720702800-1720710000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:CD Water Reservation Training: Training 1
DESCRIPTION:CD Water Reservation Training\nTraining 1\nJuly 11\, 2024 \n01:00pm-03:00pm \nIn 1978\, the Board of Natural Resources and Conservation granted water reservations to 14 Conservation Districts in the Yellowstone River basin. Ten CDs were granted reservations in the upper Missouri River basin in 1992\, and eleven CDs were given reservations in the lower and Little Missouri River basins in 1994. Some CDs have reservations in more than one basin.  CDB will host a three-part virtual training series in July that will be recorded \nTraining 1 will be about history\, checklist\, and forms overview\, manual and maintenance\, public notice\, board meetings\, working with CDB and consultants. \n  \nMeeting materials and Zoom invites will be emailed prior to each training. There are new standardized forms that should be reviewed prior to the trainings. Reach out to your CD Specialist for more questions.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cd-water-reservation-training-training-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T143939Z
UID:30182-1721210400-1721217600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org). [Note: The EO Roundtable meetings for July 2025 and August 2025 have both been cancelled. For more information\, contact Chris Evans.]\n\nTopic: MCDEO Roundtable\nTime: 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYlcO6vqj4vH9JCgJL-Wxx0Fi_fv8J3lFOD/ics?icsToken=DEGG1umcCWKBUYQiuQAALAAAADwKmtGvG2Rvb0Ff-PjxGh-OCZo8B4pWN1MFq51i9EHWuYLq0wiyxAIgdIFl_0MckQV3gWP3-FYgUYYRQTAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=lPa1Rf1TSMegj2n2gdrRKQ\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82877745556Meeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512— \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US (Houston)\n+16694449171\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US \nMeeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2/2024-07-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240717T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240709T163919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T163920Z
UID:44693-1721214000-1721219400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Taxes on Grant Awards Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Taxes on Grant Awards Webinar\nJuly 17\, 2024 \n11:00am-12:30pm \nIn most cases\, the funds from USDA grant awards are taxable income. This webinar provides information on the potential effects of grant programs on taxes and discusses offsetting tax deductions from the use of these funds. \nZoom Registration
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/taxes-on-grant-awards-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240701T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T174001Z
UID:44506-1721293200-1721300400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:CD Water Reservation Training: Training 2
DESCRIPTION:CD Water Reservation Training\nTraining 2\nJuly 18\, 2024 \n09:00am-11:00am \nIn 1978\, the Board of Natural Resources and Conservation granted water reservations to 14 Conservation Districts in the Yellowstone River basin. Ten CDs were granted reservations in the upper Missouri River basin in 1992\, and eleven CDs were given reservations in the lower and Little Missouri River basins in 1994. Some CDs have reservations in more than one basin.  CDB will host a three-part virtual training series in July that will be recorded. \nTraining 2 will be about forms and workflow processes. \n  \nMeeting materials and Zoom invites will be emailed prior to each training. There are new standardized forms that should be reviewed prior to the trainings. Reach out to your CD Specialist for more questions.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cd-water-reservation-training-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162102
CREATED:20240712T150630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T150808Z
UID:44733-1721298600-1721302200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Convene Webinar: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone
DESCRIPTION:Convene Webinar: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone\nJuly 18\, 2024 \n10:30am-11:30am \n\nYour happiness and your success depend on your working relationships.\n\n\nHow well you work with your boss.\nThe people you manage. \nThe way collaboration happens with colleagues and peers.\nHow you connect with clients and the people you serve.\n\n\n \n\n\nBut the hard truth is this: most of us leave the health and fate of these relationships to chance. We say “Hi\,” exchange pleasantries … and hope for the best. But many relationships become suboptimal at some point\, whether it’s a good one that goes off the rails or one that was poor from the start. But it doesn’t have to be like this. Every working relationship can be better. In this webinar Michael Bungay Stanier will show you how to build the best possible relationships.\n\n \n\nYou will learn: (Learning Objectives)\n\n\n5 powerful questions that deepen trust.\nHow to set relationships up for success from the beginning.\nHow to maintain relationships so they thrive.\nHow to rebuild poor relationships.\n\n  \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION  \nRegister Here \nDistrict Employees should select the National Conservation District Employees Association as their organization to register.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/convene-webinar-how-to-work-with-almost-anyone/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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