The Land Stewardship Workshop for Small Acreages brings together natural resource professionals from across the region to share information and resources on topics relevant to small-acreage landowners. This collaborative event is hosted by the Madison Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation…
The Madison River Foundation and Madison Conservation District will be hosting the Madison Watershed Speaker Series again this year. These free public events will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from June 28th through September 13th and feature…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
ENNIS, Mont. – While the landscapes of the Madison Valley region are well known for their scenic beauty, the 2015 Montana Range Tour will offer attendees of this statewide event a once in a lifetime chance to see the…