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SUMMARY:Billings Bear Awareness Presentation at Bass Prop Shops
DESCRIPTION:Billings Bear Awareness Presentation at Bass Prop Shops\nAugust 19  \n06:00PM-08:00PM  \n4550 King Avenue East \nBillings\, MT 59101  \nPrompted by the recent black bear sightings in Billings\, Montana Fish\, Wildlife & Parks staff will host a bear awareness presentation at Bass Pro Shops\, formerly Cabela’s\, in Billings (4550 King Avenue East) on Tuesday\, Aug. 19\, from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting is free to attend and no pre-registration is required. \nFWP wildlife staff will give a presentation on bear safety\, conflict prevention and management in the Billings area. Attendees will learn about possible bear attractants\, how to store them properly to reduce the chances of negative bear encounters and how to keep themselves safe in bear country. Both wildlife and enforcement staff will be at the meeting to answer questions from the public. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to practice using inert bear spray. \nBears are active across the region. If you are experiencing conflicts with bears\, please call your local FWP bear specialist. You can locate their contact information here.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/billings-bear-awareness-presentation-at-bass-prop-shops/
LOCATION:Bass Pro Shops – Billings\, 4550 King Avenue East\, Billings\, MT\, 59101
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250822
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SUMMARY:2025 MCDEO Statewide Employee Training
DESCRIPTION:2025 MCDEO Statewide Employee Training\nAugust 19-21  \nFairmont Hot Springs  \n1500 Fairmont Rd \n Anaconda\, MT 59711 \nClick here to register for this event. \nRegistration Deadline: August 8th \nHotel Room Block Deadline: July 19th
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2025-mcdeo-statewide-employee-training/
LOCATION:Fairmont Hot Springs & Resort\, 1500 Fairmont Road\, Anaconda\, MT\, 59711
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711
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SUMMARY:2025 Goal-Based Grazing School
DESCRIPTION:2025 Goal-Based Grazing School\nJuly 8-10  \nBrusett\, MT  \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2025-goal-based-grazing-school/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T170258
CREATED:20250428T154626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T154627Z
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SUMMARY:MCDEO Roundtable: 310 Refresher
DESCRIPTION:MCDEO Roundtable\n310 Refresher\nMay 21\, 2025 \n10:00AM-11:00AM \nVia Zoom \nHailey 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. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mcdeo-roundtable-310-refresher/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250425T110000
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CREATED:20250415T190454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143242Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250422T110000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
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SUMMARY:Grant Management USA Training with MACD
DESCRIPTION:Grant Management USA Training with MACD\nApril 3-4  \nGrant Management USA and Montana Association of Conservation Districts will present a two-day grant management workshop on April 3-4\, 2025. Attend this class and you’ll learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. \nTo sign up visit: Workshop Application \nFor learning objectives visit: Grant Management USA \nA $75 refundable deposit will be required at time of registration. This deposit will be refunded upon completion of the training by MACD. This workshop includes two days of terrific instruction\, Grant Management USA’s 500-page grant management workbook and reference guide\, and lifetime access to our Alumni Resource Center. Online reservations are necessary. \nFor more information\, contact Kate Helm or LaDara Brydson.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/grant-management-usa-training-with-macd/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250401T160000
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SUMMARY:Cascade County Training: NFIP Basics and Permitting Coordination
DESCRIPTION:Cascade County Training: NFIP Basics and Permitting Coordination\nApril 9  \n09:30AM-04:00PM  \nHigh Plains Outpost  \n3615 29th St SW  \nGreat Falls\, MT 59404 \nThis meeting will cover permitting\, permitting requirements\, & emergency disaster response. There will also be a roundtable discussion where several topics could potentially be covered. For more information\, contact Tenlee Atchinson.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cascade-county-training-nfip-basics-and-permitting-coordination/
LOCATION:High Plains Outpost\, 3615 29th St SW\, Great Falls\, Montana\, 59404
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250218T120000
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CREATED:20241213T152254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T202551Z
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SUMMARY:Agronomy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Agronomy Workshop\nFebruary 18\, 2025 \n09:00AM – 12:00PM \nWibaux Exhibit Hall  \n7901 Hwy 7  \nWibaux\, MT 59353  \nTopics to be discussed: Four R’s of Fertilizer; Soil Testing Methods; Soil Science & pH; Agricultural Ecosystems.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/agronomy-workshop/
LOCATION:Wibaux Exhibit Hall\, 7901 Hwy 7 \, Wibaux\, Montana\, 59353
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T170258
CREATED:20241219T151012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T202841Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Dog Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Dog Management Workshop\nFebruary 6  \n01:00PM – 03:30PM \nBillings Public Library (Community Room) \n510 North Broadway \nBillings\, MT 59101 \nThe 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. \nFor more information\, please contact Crystal White at (406) 371-2540 or clwhite@pheasantsforever.org or Zoe Craft at (406) 371-2542 or zoe.craft@usda.gov
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/prairie-dog-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Billings Public Library\, 510 North Broadway\, Billings\, Montana\, 59101
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTSTAMP:20260607T170258
CREATED:20241202T163337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T163337Z
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SUMMARY:2024 CRB Watershed Pesticide Tour
DESCRIPTION:2024 CRB Watershed Pesticide Tour\nDecember 12 \nRegistration due December 6.  \nThe MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program (MSU PEP) partnered with the Montana Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program are offering an educational tour to instruct urban and agricultural pesticide applicators located within the Columbia River Basin (CRB) on pesticide fate in the environment\, routes of pesticide contamination\, detects in CRB waters\, high risk pesticide applicator behaviors and mitigation measures to protect water quality. All interested parties are welcome to attend. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2024-crb-watershed-pesticide-tour/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T170000
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SUMMARY:Disaster Recovery Training
DESCRIPTION:Disaster Recovery Training\nNovember 19-21\, 2024 \nMissoula-Helena-Billings  \nMT Disaster and Emergency Service (DES) would like to invite all local floodplain administrators and other community representatives to a four-hour Recovery training. \n\nTraining events will be hosted in Missoula (Nov. 19th)\, Helena (Nov. 20th)\, and Billings (Nov. 21st).\nTraci Sears\, State NFIP Coordinator\, says “this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the recovery process during a disaster event”.\n\nInformation\, and Registration  \nNovember 19\, 2024- Missoula\, MT- 01:00PM-05:00PM \nNovember 20\, 2024- Helena\, MT- 08:30AM-12:30PM \nNovember 21\, 2024-Billings\, MT- 01:00PM-05:00PM \nRegister Here: https://teex.org/class/MGT481/ \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/disaster-recovery-training/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Montana\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241120T123000
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UID:49409-1732091400-1732105800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Disaster Recovery Training
DESCRIPTION:Disaster Recovery Training\nNovember 19-21\, 2024 \nMissoula-Helena-Billings  \nMT Disaster and Emergency Service (DES) would like to invite all local floodplain administrators and other community representatives to a four-hour Recovery training. \n\nTraining events will be hosted in Missoula (Nov. 19th)\, Helena (Nov. 20th)\, and Billings (Nov. 21st).\nTraci Sears\, State NFIP Coordinator\, says “this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the recovery process during a disaster event”.\n\nInformation\, and Registration  \nNovember 19\, 2024- Missoula\, MT- 01:00PM-05:00PM \nNovember 20\, 2024- Helena\, MT- 08:30AM-12:30PM \nNovember 21\, 2024-Billings\, MT- 01:00PM-05:00PM \nRegister Here: https://teex.org/class/MGT481/ \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/disaster-recovery-training/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Montana\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241119T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T165138Z
UID:49405-1732021200-1732035600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Disaster Recovery Training
DESCRIPTION:Disaster Recovery Training\nNovember 19-21\, 2024 \nMissoula-Helena-Billings  \nMT Disaster and Emergency Service (DES) would like to invite all local floodplain administrators and other community representatives to a four-hour Recovery training. \n\nTraining events will be hosted in Missoula (Nov. 19th)\, Helena (Nov. 20th)\, and Billings (Nov. 21st).\nTraci Sears\, State NFIP Coordinator\, says “this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the recovery process during a disaster event”.\n\nInformation\, and Registration  \nNovember 19\, 2024- Missoula\, MT- 01:00PM-05:00PM \nNovember 20\, 2024- Helena\, MT- 08:30AM-12:30PM \nNovember 21\, 2024-Billings\, MT- 01:00PM-05:00PM \nRegister Here: https://teex.org/class/MGT481/ \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/disaster-recovery-training/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Montana\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T170258
CREATED:20220321T185623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T185623Z
UID:26993-1648720800-1648724400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-environmental-policy-act-mepa-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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