Join us for a presentation on the health of our streams in the Madison watershed, and learn about the local monitoring efforts that are helping us better understand the conditions of these waterways. Additionally, participate in a discussion about the…
REGISTRATION IS FULL!! Kids belong outside... send YOURS to the 2016 Good Thymes Camp and that's where they will be happiest- and we'll sneak a little learning in there too! Email Nwalker@ennisschools.org to be put on the list for 2017 Good…
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Casey Delphia with Montana State University, as she presents on the importance of native bees as pollinators, the different types of native bees found in Montana and their biology, and practices to encourage native…
Abigail Dennis The Madisonian editor@madisoniannews.com Once a year, the Madison Valley Conservation District and the Ruby Valley Conservation District receive nominations for their stewardship awards. This year, the Madison Valley Conservation District selected John and Donna Crumley, McAllister ranchers, as…
It’s our favorite event of the year and we hope you mark your calendar for the celebration! The annual Ruby Valley and Madison Conservation District Banquet will be held April 16th at the Virginia City Elks Lodge, featuring a great…
March 1, 2016 Update: Registration for the Streambank Workshop has reached the enrollment cap. No further registrations will be accepted. Payment for all currently registered attendees must be received by March 23rd. Have you ever wondered how mother nature keeps her…
Carbon is an element found in all living things on earth. It is in plants, animals, micro-organisms, people, and soils. Most often, however, we hear about carbon in its oxidized form (CO2) because there has been a drastic increase in the…
We all know there are a lot of good folks who work hard every day for the health of our lands. Isn’t it about time they got some well-earned recognition? The annual CD Stewardship Award is coming right up, and…
In 1946, our area was part of a national movement to establish local representation to address concerns about soil. The nation had been taught hard lessons during the era of the dust bowl, and the national leaders knew that…
Start off the New Year with some expanded knowledge! This workshop will cover how soil health benefits from cover crops, how to use cover crops as alternative forages, and how livestock can be the missing link to maximizing cover crops…