We’ve had our holiday celebrations and parties, and maybe more than our typical share of decadence. The overindulgence is coincidentally paired with the passing of the solstice, providing us a chance to exhale and see that we’ve turned an important…
The patterns of change along a river can be barely noticeable, or very dramatic- depending on a number of different factors. Their patterns are known for being a bit mysterious, yet a new mapping effort might be able to give…
Dan Durham, NRCS District Conservationist Last week local land managers had the opportunity to hear grazing expert Jim Gerrish speak about ways to improve their soil and financial bottom line through improved grazing management. Mr. Gerrish has an extensive background…
The first of the 2016-17 Winter Workshop series will start off with an outstanding presentation on a important, but not often discussed topic: Estate Planning. Through her many years of work on this subject, Dr. Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Economics Specialist,…
Year round learning opportunities on land management topics fitting for our region, presented by experts in a wide range of topics. Typically hosted in two formats: Winter Workshop series: Classroom presentations ranging from 2-4 hours Summer Field Tours: Outdoor programs…
To the untrained eye, our long expanses of native rangeland can appear to simply be empty land. Without stately forests, winding rivers, or craggy peaks, they easily blend in as a quiet background and their values may go unnoticed. But…
The sights and sounds of lawn care are everywhere these days, with the long arching cast and the tick-tick-tick from sprinklers reminding us of what it takes to keep lawns green and healthy in our Montana setting. But with all…
Set your middle schooler loose to explore the wilds of Yellowstone with us! The inaugural camp is July 25-27 and will be filled with educational programs by park rangers, hikes, campfire cooking, geological exploration, nature skills development and wildlife…
Citizen Science at it's best- It's happening June 19th at the Madison Valley Public Library! The Madison Stream Team annual training will teach existing and new members how we help our streams to be healthy and productive. The Stream Team…
Are you thinking about a conservation easement, but just not sure what the details are? Wonder no more- this workshop will cover information on the different easement options that landowners can use to protect wetlands, working lands, and wildlife habitat. Speakers…