Regenerative Agriculture
Since the dawn of time farming and agriculture have been a long-standing custom in producing and sustaining life, from our crops, to wildlife, to livestock, to humans. Over the years…
Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Connection Between Soil and Human Health
In Southwest Montana, the connection between land and health runs deeper than we often realize. In Southwest Montana, our lives are interconnected with the land. From the rivers that boast…
Rangelands and Pollinators
Part of what makes Montana such a beautiful place to live is our vast open Rangelands, which make up nearly 70% of the state. Rangelands are wide open spaces not…
Common Ground Film Screening
The Madison Conservation District is excited to partner with Sacred Pine Ranch in McAlister, MT to host a free screening of the Common Ground Redux Film. This special 45 minute…
How Wetlands Support our Watershed
Wetlands are important features of our natural landscape, providing numerous benefits for people and wildlife. These highly productive and diverse ecosystems enhance water quality, control erosion, maintain stream flows, and…
Meet the Common Snowberry
There is not much snow blanketing the valley as we roll into the New Year, so instead I’d like to draw attention to the little white berries whose common name…
Winter Annual Grasses: Ventenata’s Growing Presence
While winter is often a time to slow down and recharge, some plants take advantage of the cooler weather to get a head start on spring. Winter annual grasses, those…
From Soil to Self
From an early age, we interact with soil—we run on it, inhale it (likely accidentally), and drink water filtered through it. But our relationship with soil runs much deeper. The…
Wildlife Friendly Fencing
Throughout the Madison Valley and across Montana, fences are utilized for many reasons, such as defining property boundaries, preventing straying livestock, and enclosing pastures or rangelands. These necessary fences can…
Composting Offers Ranchers, Gardeners, and Communities Sustainable Solutions
When we throw something “away,” does it ever really disappear? While our trash may vanish from sight in dumpsters and landfills, it lingers in our environment. Even food scraps—one of…
Compost Field Day
Join the Madison Conservation District, the Madison Valley Ranchlands Group, and MSU Extension for an explorative Compost Field Day, as our annual Fall Field Tour. We’ll cover everything from composting…
Stream Smart: Know the 310 Law
We’ve reached the height of summer—the perfect season to take on those outdoor projects and renovations that have been waiting on our ever-growing to-do lists. Perhaps you’re planning to build…