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SUMMARY:Botany & Foraging along the Magruder Corridor
DESCRIPTION:Botany & Foraging “Intensive” along the Magruder Corridor – S & W of Darby\n\nJuly 5-18 \n\nJoin Tom Elpel and guest instructors for a botanical exploration of southwestern Montana and central Idaho\, exploring ecosystems ranging from sagebrush rangelands to cattail swamps\, coniferous forests and alpine meadows. We’ll have five different campsites\, visiting the traditional lands of the indigenous peoples\, practicing plant identification and ethical foraging for wild foods as we celebrate this green world. \nFor more information\, visit Tom’s website: Botany and Foraging Intensive with Thomas J. Elpel. \nNot free
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/botany-foraging-along-the-magruder-s-w-of-darby/
LOCATION:Magruder Corridor – Darby\, Darby\, Montana\, 59829
CATEGORIES:Paid excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Green University":MAILTO:greenuniversityllc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T143000
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SUMMARY:CSKT Greenhouse Tour - Ronan
DESCRIPTION:CSKT Greenhouse Tour – Ronan \nTuesday\, July 7 – 10 am\nJoin Matthew Ogden for a walk through of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes native plant greenhouses. The tour will showcase locally sourced native species grown for restoration projects within the Mission Valley and throughout Montana. \nPlease register at https://volunteersignup.org/EQ4AJ or email gunnerdavies@live.com.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/11673/
LOCATION:CSKT greenhouse\, 104 Main St\, Ronan\, MT 59864\, Ronan\, Montana\, 59864
CATEGORIES:Show-me
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ORGANIZER;CN="Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes":MAILTO:info@cskt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T133645Z
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SUMMARY:Woodland Garden Tour - Whitefish
DESCRIPTION:Woodland Garden Tour – Whitefish\n\nTuesday\, July 7 – 6:30 to 8 pm\n\nParticipants are invited to tour ~2 acres of a fenced\, private woodland garden in Whitefish Hills. We’ll tour the extensive plantings of more than 200 species\, many Montana natives\, as well as view the raised-bed vegetable garden\, a 16’-x-16’ water feature and an 8’-x-12’ greenhouse. \nSpots are limited! To sign up\, contact mmofitt406@gmail.com.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/woodland-garden-tour-whitefish/
LOCATION:montana
CATEGORIES:Show-me
ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
CREATED:20260510T133841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T134152Z
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SUMMARY:Yeager Flats - Choteau
DESCRIPTION:Yeager Flats – Choteau\n\nWednesday\, July 8 – 8 am to 3 pm\n\nDave Shea and Rachel Potter will lead participants through a limber pine savannah\, cottonwood groves\, sagebrush and an old burn\, before ending in a vast\, high-elevation native fescue prairie near the base of Ear Mountain on the Rocky Mountain Front. We should see bitterroot\, and if our stars are aligned\, they’ll be in bloom\, as well as plenty of other wildflowers. \nIt’s a 5-mile round-trip with 1\,000 feet of elevation gain. Contact Rachel Potter for more details and to sign up at jrepotter@gmail.com.  \nRachel and her family will be camping at the Cave Mountain Campground before and after the trip. Join us!
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/yeager-flats-choteau/
LOCATION:Yeager Flats – Choteau\, Choteau\, Montana\, 59422
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
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SUMMARY:Glacier Park weed blitz - West Glacier
DESCRIPTION:Glacier NP weed blitz – West Glacier\n\nThursday\, July 9 – 10 am to 3 pm\n\nJoin fellow citizens to remove invasive plants from priority sites in Glacier National Park. Park biologist Dawn LaFleur will train participants how to identify the targeted weed species and effective hand-pulling techniques. The morning will focus on learning about invasive plant ecology\, issues and identification. We’ll head into the field during the afternoon. \nBring muscles\, water and gloves. The Glacier National Park Conservancy will provide lunch. Participants must RSVP before July 7 by emailing glac_citizen_science@nps.gov  or calling 406-888-7986.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/glacier-park-weed-blitz-west-glacier/
LOCATION:West Glacier\, Montana
CATEGORIES:Work trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
CREATED:20260510T134848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T135147Z
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SUMMARY:Northfork Forests & Fire - Columbia Falls
DESCRIPTION:Northfork Forests & Fire – Columbia Falls\n\nSaturday\, July 11 – 9 am to 5:30 pm\n\nJoin Steve Wirt\, retired USFS forester and fire manager\, as he discusses fire history in this area for the fourth consecutive year. Emphasis on plant response\, identification and forest succession before and after fires. There may be an opportunity to view the Hay Creek fire of 2021. Hiking the Hornet Lookout trail will be the highlight of the day. \nWear sturdy shoes\, bring a sack lunch and plenty of water. Meet in Columbia Falls to carpool up the Northfork of the Flathead River. The trip is limited to 15 people. \nTo sign up contact Steve at 406-261-2542.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/north-fork-forests-fire-columbia-falls/
LOCATION:Hornet Lookout trail – Columbia Falls\, NF-9805\, Polebridge\, Montana\, 59928
CATEGORIES:Hike,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T130000
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SUMMARY:North Yaak Wetlands & Fens - Yaak
DESCRIPTION:North Yaak Wetland/Fen Walkabout – Yaak\n\nSaturday July 11 – 10 am to 1 pm\n\nEasy\, slow-paced\, mostly flat 2.5-mile walk round-trip\, exploring habitat security in the Yaak Valley. This field trip will visit recently protected wetland and fen habitats near Yaak\, with opportunities to observe English sundew\, mosses and other wetland indicator species. The outing allows time for discussion around species ecology and sensitive habitat types. \nGroup size is limited to 10 participants. To sign up\, contact Pat McLeod at pat_mcleod@yahoo.com.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/north-yaak-wetlands-fens-yaak/
LOCATION:montana
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Western at-large area":MAILTO:jreny@kvis.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T160000
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SUMMARY:Prairie Peace Garden - Townsend
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Peace Garden self-guided tour – SE of Townsend\nSaturday\, July 11 – 11 am to 4 pm\nCome see Bryan Flynn’s Private Stock Peonies (aka Prairie Peace Garden)\, a few miles southeast of Townsend. Bryan has created an ever-expanding number of native grass and forb strips in various stages of development\, as well as a 750-square-foot xeriscape rock garden. Two dates (both this & again on August 8) are offered to showcase a broad variety of native plants at different stages of seasonal development. You’re welcome to come on both days. \nBryan will be on hand to chat with visitors\, and handouts describing native gardening will be available. Picnickers are welcome — there are a number of comfortable garden benches with backs and tables on the premises. He’ll have plants for sale\, as available. You’ll be asked to sign a liability waiver as you enter the premises. \nDirections to the site can be found on Bryan’s website\, listed below. \n 
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/prairie-peace-garden-townsend/
LOCATION:Prairie Peace Garden/Private Stock Peonies – near Townsend\, 215 Flynn Lane\, Townsend\, MT\, 59644\, United States
CATEGORIES:Show-me
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
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SUMMARY:Spanish Peaks Trail - Bozeman
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Peaks Trail – Gallatin Gateway\n\nSunday\, July 26 – 8 am\nWe’ll take the main trail south from Spanish Peaks trailhead\, following the gentle valley\, and stopping often to look at the flowers\, including side trips to look at montane riparian wetland species along the creek. \nIt’s a bit of a drive to a popular trailhead with limited parking\, so we’ll meet to carpool at the northeast corner of the Bozeman Rosauer’s parking lot.  Trip leader is Bryce Pease: 775-550-0759.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/spanish-peaks-trail-bozeman/
LOCATION:Spanish Peaks trail – Gallatin Gateway
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley of Flowers Chapter":MAILTO:beesgrmt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
CREATED:20260511T210954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T211114Z
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SUMMARY:McGuire Ridge - Rexford
DESCRIPTION:Hike McGuire Ridge\, S of Rexford\nSaturday\, August 1 – ~8:30 am to ~4 pm\nExplore NW Montana’s upper elevation vegetation. Join Peter Lesica as we walk a ridge that is nearly 7\,000 feet in elevation. We’ll go past a maintained lookout on McGuire Mountain – the views in all directions should be spectacular! \nModerate\, 3-to-4 miles round trip (we drive to 6\,400’).  Carpooling from Libby or the Eureka area is recommended. Meeting time and location is to be determined. \nTo sign up\, contact Jon Reny at jreny@kvis.net.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/mcguire-ridge-rexford/
LOCATION:McGuire Ridge – Eureka\, Eureka\, Montana\, 59917
CATEGORIES:Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western at-large area":MAILTO:jreny@kvis.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
CREATED:20260511T211523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T211700Z
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SUMMARY:Hoodoo Pass work trip - Superior
DESCRIPTION:Hoodoo Pass work trip (Superior)\nFriday\, August 7 – 11 am\nThe Clark Fork Chapter has adopted the Hoodoo pass trailhead. Come and help!  Pull invasive weeds\,  install an educational kiosk\, and install boot brush station to help clean weed-seeds off boots before people step into the area. Afterwards\, hike along State Line Trail #738 while admiring the plants in the forest understory. \nBring bug spray\, water\, a lunch\, and a pair of gardening gloves.  It’s a half-hour drive from Superior. Please register at VolunteerSignup.org/PH74P or email gunnerdavies@live.com.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/hoodoo-pass-work-trip-superior/
LOCATION:Hoodoo Pass trailhead – Superior\, Superior\, Montana\, 59872
CATEGORIES:Work trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
CREATED:20260511T212302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T212522Z
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SUMMARY:Northwest Peak Scenic Area - Yaak
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Peak Scenic Area (Yaak) \nSaturday\, August 8 – 8:30 am to ~4:30 pm\nHike to Northwest Peak in Lincoln County to visit whitebark pine and subalpine larch habitats. Chris Reichert and Betty Kuropat\, retired Forest Service silviculturists\, will lead this moderate 3-to-4-mile round-trip hike. This will be a good time to visit the beautiful Northwest Peak Scenic area\, find blooming wildflowers in the subalpine zone\, and discuss efforts to conserve whitebark pine. \nThe drive to the trailhead is about 60 miles (2 hours) from Troy.  To carpool from Troy\, meet at 8:30 am at the Troy Museum parking area.  Or\, meet at 9:30 am in the parking area at the junction of Pete Creek Road 338 & Yaak Highway 508. \nWear sturdy hiking shoes\, bring rain gear\, a lunch and plenty of water. To sign up\, contact Chris at reichert.chris9@gmail.com or 406-291-8324\, or Betty at blueirismt@gmail.com or 406-250-8156.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/northwest-peak-scenic-area-yaak/
LOCATION:NW Peaks scenic area – Libby\, Troy\, Montana\, 59935
CATEGORIES:Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western at-large area":MAILTO:jreny@kvis.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
CREATED:20260510T142356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T142607Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Peace Garden - Townsend
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Peace Garden self-guided tour – SE of Townsend\nSaturday\, August 8 – 11 am to 4 pm\nCome see Bryan Flynn’s Private Stock Peonies (aka Prairie Peace Garden)\, a few miles southeast of Townsend. Bryan has created an ever-expanding number of native grass and forb strips in various stages of development\, as well as a 750-square-foot xeriscape rock garden. See a broad variety of native plants at different stages of seasonal development. \nBryan will be on hand to chat with visitors\, and handouts describing native gardening will be available. Picnickers are welcome — there are a number of comfortable garden benches with backs and tables on the premises. He’ll have plants for sale\, as available. You’ll be asked to sign a liability waiver as you enter the premises. \nDirections to the site can be found on Bryan’s website\, listed below.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/prairie-peace-garden-townsend-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Peace Garden/Private Stock Peonies – near Townsend\, 215 Flynn Lane\, Townsend\, MT\, 59644\, United States
CATEGORIES:Show-me
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
CREATED:20260511T213603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T213603Z
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SUMMARY:Baree Lake - Libby
DESCRIPTION:Baree Lake – Libby \nSaturday\, September 12 – 8 am to 5 pm \nModerate-to-strenuous hike to Baree Lake in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness to look for whitebark pine. The trail is roughly 3.3 miles with 2260’ of elevation change. We can take our time hiking in and out\, and may continue on to the ridge above the lake if people would like. \nMeet in Libby or at the trailhead. Group size is limited to 8 participants. To sign up\, contact Kat Thomas at katthomas0316@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/baree-lake-libby/
LOCATION:Baree Lake – Libby\, Libby\, Montana\, 59923
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Western at-large area":MAILTO:jreny@kvis.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162654
CREATED:20260511T224344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T224723Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Creek Larch Scenic Area - Yaak
DESCRIPTION:Wood Creek Larch Scenic Area – Yaak\n \nSaturday\, October 17 or 24 – 10 am to 3 pm \nGolden larch in the fall. Date will depend on optimum fall color and weather. Easy 4-mile round-trip hike to a grove of big\, old western larch near the Canadian border. There won’t be many\, or any flowering plants\, and you’ll mostly be looking up. \nThe trailhead is about ½ hour from Yaak on Road 92. Meet at the Dirty Shame Saloon at 9:30 am. Also carpool options from Libby and Troy. \nTo sign up\, contact Betty Kuropat at blueirismt@gmail.com or 406-250-8156.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/wood-creek-larch-scenic-area-yaak/
LOCATION:montana
CATEGORIES:Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western at-large area":MAILTO:jreny@kvis.net
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