Events Calendar
Events
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Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change (Envirothon 2025) April 28-29 Great Falls, Montana High 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… Please call or email CD administrator Kris Hugulet for more information. Please see the Flathead CD website http://flatheadcd.org/ for more info. |
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Aquatic Pet Rehoming Event April 29 Missoula Pre-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.
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Pesticide Container Recycling: Missoula Landfill April 29 09:00AM-02:00PM Republic Services Missoula Landfill 3737 Coal Mine Rd Missoula, MT 59802 For more information, contact Caroline at LakeCD@macdnet.org.
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Public invited to open house meetings on new Judith Landing State Park NOTE: This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. April 29 Yogo Inn 211 East Main Street Lewistown, MT 59457 In February of 2025, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) acquired 109 acres at the confluence of the Judith and Missouri Rivers…
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Lake Elmo State Park Community Education Meeting April 29 06:00PM-07:30PM 2300 Lake Elmo Drive Billings, MT 59105 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Lake Elmo State Park Community Engagement meeting on Tuesday, April 29, at the Billings FWP office (2300 Lake Elmo Dr.) beginning at 6 p.m. As a state park within the… During the legislative session, the MACD Legislative Committee meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7am via zoom. Please contact rebecca@macdnet.org for further information and the zoom link. |
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Pesticide Container Recycling: CHS Kalispell April 30 09:00AM-02:00PM 700 Rail Pk Dr Kalispell, MT 59901 For more information, contact Caroline at LakeCD@macdnet.org.
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Public invited to open house meetings on new Judith Landing State Park NOTE: This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. April 30 05:00PM-07:00PM Fort Benton High School Auditorium 1406 Franklin Street Fort Benton, MT 59442 In February of 2025, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) acquired 109 acres at the confluence of the…
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Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Plan meeting April 30 06:00PM-07:30PM Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold its annual update meeting on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan on Wednesday, April 30. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Montana WILD Education Center in Helena and will… |
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U.S. EPA and Department of the Army: “Waters of the United States” Listening Sessions for Environmental and Conservation Stakeholders May 1 07:30AM-09:00AM WOTUS, or “waters of the United States,” is an issue of great national importance as it establishes the geographic scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. We are reviewing the definition…
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U.S. EPA and Department of the Army: “Waters of the United States” Listening Sessions for Environmental and Conservation Stakeholders May 1 11:00AM-12:30PM WOTUS, or “waters of the United States” is an issue of great national importance as it establishes the geographic scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. We are reviewing the definition…
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Lewis & Clark Pollinator Seed Pick Up May 1 11:00AM-02:00PM Lewis & Clark Library - Lincoln Branch 102 9th Ave S Lincoln, MT 59639 Staff 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…
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Herbicide Basics Webinar Series: Aquatic Herbicide Case Studies May 01, 2025 06:00PM-07:30PM Via Zoom Missoula 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…
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Land Stewardship Series: Landowner Fire Preparedness May 1 06:00PM-08:00PM Join local experts at the Land Stewardship Series at Flathead Valley Community College to learn techniques for managing your land. Thursdays, 6 -8pm, April 3 – May 8 Soil is the foundation for a healthy ecosystem that often gets overlooked. We will learn how to build… |
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MISC Science Advisory Panel May 5-7 Missoula / Virtual More information coming soon.
The MACD Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. https://macdnet.org/about-us/board-organization-documents/ |
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During the legislative session, the MACD Legislative Committee meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7am via zoom. Please contact rebecca@macdnet.org for further information and the zoom link. Contact the conservation district for the most up-to-date meeting information |
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Climate Behind Gardening: What to Plant When May 8 04:00PM-05:30PM Polson Public Library 102 1st St E Polson, MT 59860 For more information, contact Caroline at LakeCD@macdnet.org.
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Herbicide Basics Webinar Series: Terrestrial and Riparian Herbicide Applications May 08, 2025 06:00PM-07:30PM Via Zoom Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension is hosting a four-part series to provide an…
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Land Stewardship Series Montana Noxious Weed Identification and Management May 8 06:00PM-08:00PM Join local experts at the Land Stewardship Series at Flathead Valley Community College to learn techniques for managing…
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Amphestival: An Amphibian Education Night May 8 06:00PM-08:00PM Montana Audubon Center 7026 S. Billings Blvd. Billings, MT 59101 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Audubon Center are hosting…
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LCCD Regular Supervisor Meeting May 8 06:30PM-08:00PM Lake County Conservation District Office 64352 US-93 Ronan, MT 59864 For more information, contact Caroline at LakeCD@macdnet.org. |
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Nightjar Citizen Science Training May 9 06:00PM-07:30PM 7026 S. Billings Blvd. Billings, MT 59101 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Montana Audubon are hosting a nightjar citizen science training on… |
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SRWG Rain Barrel Workshop in Fairfield May 10 For more information, contact Madison Coyler. Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 10 and 17 May 10 & 17 Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is opening Lake Elmo to gasoline motorboats for two Saturdays in May. The events are intended to give boat owners an opportunity to test equipment for… |
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Adapting With Virtual Fencing Webinar May 12 (Part 1) & May 19 (Part 2) 06:00PM-07:00PM Join Quivira Coalition and World Wildlife Fund for a two-part webinar series on virtual fencing… |
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Weed pull at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park May 13 06:00PM-07:00PM First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park 342 Ulm Vaughn Rd. Ulm, MT 59485 Join park staff for a land improvement event from 6-7 p.m. to help remove noxious weeds that threaten the prairie landscape within the park. Gloves and water will be provided… |
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Interagency Bison Management Plan Virtual Meeting May 14 Partner agencies in the Interagency Bison Management Plan will meet virtually on May 14 for their annual spring meeting. The meeting will be held over Zoom, and the link is available on the IBMP’s new website, ibmpinfo.org. There will be a public feedback session during the meeting. Individuals… PLPW Advisory Committee Meeting May 14-15 01:00PM-05:00PM (5/14), 08:30AM-01:15PM (5/15) Montana FWP Region 4 Office 4600 Giant Springs Road Great Falls, MT 59405 The Private Land/Public Wildlife Advisory Committee will meet May 14 and 15 at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 4 office in Great Falls. The public is welcome to attend in… USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series May 14-May 15 12:00PM-02:30PM (May 14), 12:00PM-02:00PM (May 15) Join USDA for a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide…
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Red Lodge Ales Bear Awareness Pint Night May 14 05:00PM-08:00PM Red Lodge Ales 1445 Broadway Ave N Red Lodge, MT 59068
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Nightjars Night In May 14 05:30PM-07:00PM FWP Miles City Office 352 Interstate 94 Business Loop Miles City, MT 59301 Are you a bird enthusiast? Would you like to learn more about species like common nighthawks and poorwills, and maybe help FWP to conduct surveys of these fascinating creatures? Come join Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks'… The MACD Finance Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. (This is typically the Wednesday prior to MACD Board Meetings). Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. |
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Convention Planning Meeting Third Thursday of every month 10:00AM-11:30AM We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Billings this November 18-20 for the 2025 Convention! We 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),… USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series May 14-May 15 12:00PM-02:30PM (May 14), 12:00PM-02:00PM (May 15) Join USDA for a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses…
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The Base Camp Bear Safety Awareness Workshop May 15 05:30PM-07:00PM The Base Camp 1730 Grand Ave. Billings, MT 59102 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and The Base Camp will host a bear safety workshop at The Base Camp in Billings (1730 Grand Ave.) on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event…
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Herbicide Basics Webinar Series: Reducing Unnecessary Herbicides in our Environment May 15, 2025 06:00PM-07:30PM Via Zoom Missoula 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… Please go to the Gallatin CD website https://gallatin.macdnet.org/ for more info. |
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Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 10 and 17 May 10 & 17 Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is opening Lake Elmo to gasoline motorboats for two Saturdays in May. The events are intended to give boat owners an opportunity to test equipment for… Hill County CD: Rain Barrel Workshop May 17, 2025 & May 24, 2025 12:00PM-02:00PM The HCCD is hosting rain barrel workshops in late May for the community. RSVP to eleanorwilkerson@macdnet.org . Informational Flyer |
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Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week May 18-24 Impacts and Management of Emerald Ash Borer Webinar | May 19 at 12:00PM Don’t Move Firewood Emotional versus Objective Language Webinar | May 19 at 2:00PM Roots of Resilience Webinar: Fighting the EAB Impact on Wetlands | May 20 at 12:00PM The Impacts of EAB and the Efforts to… |
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The MACD Board meets on the third Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. https://macdnet.org/about-us/board-organization-documents/
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Impacts and Management of Emerald Ash Borer Webinar May 19 12:00PM-01:30PM The emerald ash borer has killed billions of ash trees in cities and forests across the US and Canada. Several ash species in our region inhabit different types of forests and play important ecological roles. The results of 20 years of monitoring the impacts…
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Don't Move Firewood Social Media Message Frame Testing: Emotional versus Objective Language May 19 02:00PM-03:30PM Effective communication on invasive species is crucial for generating awareness and reducing further anthropogenic spread of forest pest and pathogens like EAB. Message frames in invasion biology have evolved as outreach efforts shift away from using potentially problematic metaphors to… Adapting With Virtual Fencing Webinar May 12 (Part 1) & May 19 (Part 2) 06:00PM-07:00PM Join Quivira Coalition and World Wildlife Fund for a two-part webinar series on virtual fencing on May 12 and 19. Virtual fencing is still a new and developing technology, but for many ranchers, it has transformed how they raise livestock…
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Milltown Water Right Implementation Framework Public Meeting May 19 06:30PM-08:00PM Powell Community Center 416 Cottonwood Avenue Deer Lodge, MT 59722 Click here for more information. |
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RDRA Progress Meeting Notice May 20 09:00AM-11:00AM Atlantic Richfield, EPA, Butte-Silver Bow County, Montana DEQ, and the Montana Natural Resource Damage Program invite the public to observe the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (BPSOU) Remedial Design/Remedial Action Progress Meeting (RDRA Progress Meeting) in a Zoom event by computer or smart phone. Because you will be…
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Roots of Resilience: Fighting the EAB Impact on Wetlands May 20 12:00PM-01:30PM Emerald ash borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis) is causing widespread mortality of black ash (Fraxinus nigra) trees in the western Great Lakes region, threatening forest ecosystems and biodiversity. To assess the impacts, researchers studied black ash wetlands in northern Minnesota, documenting wildlife species, including…
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Mule Deer Management Workshop May 20 FWP Region 7 Headquarters Office 352 I-94 Business Loop Miles City, MT 59301 06:00PM-08:00PM Miles City's Region 7 FWP will host a Mule Deer Management Workshop tonight, May 20, at the Miles City FWP office from 6-8 p.m. This will be an interactive public meeting, one of several being…
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Milltown Water Right Implementation Framework Public Meeting May 20 06:30PM-08:00PM Ovando Fire Hall 410 Main Street Ovando, MT 59854 Click here for more information. |
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Drought Response and Water Loss Workshop for Water Utilities May 21 09:00AM-05:00PM Fort Harrison – Regional Training Institute 1956 Mt. Majo Street Fort Harrison, MT 59636 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sponsoring a free one-day hybrid workshop focused on drought response and water loss for water utilities in Montana. Participants have the option…
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MCDEO Roundtable 310 Refresher May 21, 2025 10:00AM-11:00AM Via Zoom Hailey will be presenting a 310 refresher during the May CD Roundtable. This refresher course will be great for anyone new to 310 permitting or seasoned pros. We'll cover timelines, the review process, emergency procedures, and violations. More Information Here
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310 Refresher May 21 10:00AM-11:30AM Hailey will be presenting a 310 refresher during the May CD Roundtable. This refresher course will be great for anyone new to 310 permitting or seasoned pros. We'll cover timelines, the review process, emergency procedures, and violations. For more information, contact eo@macdnet.org. EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.
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Beyond Buckthorn: Innovative Strategies for Invasive Control and Habitat Restoration May 21 12:00PM-01:30PM Invasive buckthorn continues to threaten native ecosystems, but new and creative management approaches are showing promising results. This webinar will explore cutting-edge strategies to control and replace buckthorn, including the Cover It Up program, which utilizes native plantings to suppress regrowth, targeted goat grazing,… |
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The Impacts of EAB and the Efforts to Preserve Black Ash May 22 12:00PM-01:30PM Examining the cultural impacts of EAB damage, and the efforts of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to preserve black ash as a cultural resource.
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Milltown Water Right Implementation Framework Public Meeting May 22 06:30PM-08:00PM Drummond Community Hall 52 East Broad Street Drummond, MT 59832 Click here for more information. |
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Hill County CD: Rain Barrel Workshop May 17, 2025 & May 24, 2025 12:00PM-02:00PM The HCCD is hosting rain barrel workshops in late May for the community. RSVP to eleanorwilkerson@macdnet.org . Informational Flyer |
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MACD Resolution Info Session May 26 01:00PM-02:30PM Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 879 0893 7393 Passcode: 980252 Please call or email CD administrator Kris Hugulet for more information. Please see the Flathead CD website http://flatheadcd.org/ for more info. |
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Tax Considerations for Agri-Tourism Operations Webinar May 27 11:30AM-1:30PM Often agritourism involves both Form 1040 Schedule C and Schedule F activities as well as some sales and property tax considerations. Join Rob Holcomb and Kevin Burkett for an overview of relevant tax law affecting these operations. Click here to register.
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Poindexter Weed Pull May 27 02:30PM-04:45PM Where: Poindexter Slough Fishing Access Why: Help wildlife and fisheries habitat and rangelands. What to Bring: Gloves, water bottle, and a smile! What’s Provided: Trash bags, extra water, and treats! Click here for more information. Monthly Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month. |
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Western Montana Conservation Commission Meeting May 28-29, 2025 11-00AM-04:30PM (05/28) & 08:30AM-01:00PM (05/29pu Libby Dam Visitor Center 260 Souse Gulch Road Libby, MT 59923 All meetings are open to the public. Participants planning to attend the meeting in-person must register before May 21, 2025. A photo ID is required for the dam tour. See the DRAFT agenda…
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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) (RESCHEDULED TO MAY 28th) Third quarter – August 13th, 9am (Zoom)…
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NCDEA Webinar: Telling Your District Story May 28 10:00AM-11:30AM Click here to register. |
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Intro to Branding: What It Is and Why It’s Important For Natural Resources! May 29 12:00PM-01:00PM Strong branding isn’t just for big companies, it’s a powerful tool for forestry & natural resource professionals, too. In this presentation on branding basics, you’ll learn what it means to clearly communicate the value of your work, whether you’re…
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EPA and Army to Gather Input on WOTUS in Utah May 29 02:00PM-04:00PM (Session 1), 04:30PM-06:00PM Hybrid Modality (Primarily accessible via Zoom, see body text for Utah address) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of the Army (Army) will host a hybrid listening session in Salt Lake City, Utah, to obtain input… |
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Weed Pull at Tower Rock State Park May 31 Tower Rock State Park 2325 Old US Highway 91 Cascade, MT 59421 Tower Rock State Park is looking for volunteers to assist with a weed pull inside the area of the park which burned in 2024 to remove noxious weeds and help give the native plants…
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Benefits of Native Plant Landscaping Micro-Workshop May 31 10:00AM-12:00PM Lupine Lab – Gerald W. Marks Exploration Center 1075 South Avenue W Missoula, MT 59801 The Missoula Conservation District will host a short, public workshop on the many benefits of landscaping with native plants, whether starting from scratch or converting part of an existing lawn or… |

