Land Management Workshops
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…
The Value of Native Rangeland
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…
Watering Wisdom for Summer Lawn Care
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…
Great Yellowstone Adventure Camp
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,…
Madison Stream Team Training June 16
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…
Conservation Easement Workshop June 9
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…
State of the Water
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…
Register for the 2016 Good Thymes Camp
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…
Pollinator Workshop May 11
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…
2016 CD Stewardship Award Winners Announced
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…
2016 CD Banquet April 16th
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…
Streambank Workshop Planned for March 30 & 31
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…