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 was likely inspired by their likeness to a snowball. The…
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 that germinate in the fall, lie low through the coldest…
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 the largest components of landfill waste—don’t reach their full potential…
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 a footbridge over the creek in your backyard, stabilize a…
Get Your Feet Wet this Summer with the Madison Stream Team
Calling all community members interested in learning about stream health and making a difference in the Madison Watershed! Did you know over 15 streams in the Madison Watershed have been identified as impaired by state regulatory agencies? Our watershed is…
Meet Clayton Marxer, Madison County Weed Coordinator
As we head into the New Year, we would like to welcome a (somewhat) new member of our conservation community in Madison County, Clayton Marxer! To better introduce himself to everyone, Clayton shared with us this short bio, describing his…
Best Practices Guidebook
The Big Sky Owner's Association recently published a best practices guidebook for residents in the Big Sky Area. Although somewhat tailored to properties in Big Sky, many of the sustainability oriented design and development practices/requirements can be applicable for the…
Madison Stream Team Volunteer Resources
Thanks to All who attended the Madison Stream Team's volunteer training this year on June 13th. For those that were unable to make it, but may be interested in learning more about water quality, sampling methods, and happenings in the…
Madison Watershed Restoration Plan
After several years of revisions and the hard work of many at the Madison Conservation District, the Madison Watershed Restoration Plan was finalized and accepted by DEQ in April 2024. This is a living document that will continue to be…
How Does Your Garden G.R.O.W.W.
By Felicia Redfield, GROWW Program Coordinator (11/15/23) "So we are easing through our “First Winter” and you, as well as we at the GROWW Garden, have, hopefully, accomplished all of those garden chores that always challenge us through the fall:…