The Madison Conservation District is excited to partner with Sacred Pine Ranch in McAlister, MT to host a free screening of the Common Ground Redux Film. This special 45 minute documentary shares direct testimony from American farmers, ranchers, educators, and…
The Madison Conservation District is excited to announce an opening for a District Administrator to join our team. This full-time position plays a key role in supporting locally led conservation across the eastern third of Madison County through administrative leadership,…
Madison Passages seeks a Community Liaison to support local outreach, relationship-building, and information-gathering. This role will serve as the face and voice of Madison Passages in the Madison Valley. This is a six-month, part-time independent contractor position, averaging about 10…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…