Montana's native plants and their communities
Native grass identification workshop - Billings Tuesday, August 18 at 6 pm - Montana Audubon Center Grasses play a crucial role in our ecosystems. But telling one from the other can be a difficult task! Join highly experienced grasslands botanist Mark Majerus for an evening of discussing native plants, how to identify them, and why […]
Join Montana Discovery Foundation for two days of learning about mosses & lichens. Course registrants are eligible for Master Naturalist credits and/or OPI PDUs. Day 1 - September 26, from 10 am to 3 pm Lab session at Carroll College Science Labs Spend a day in the lab learning about the intricacies of mosses and lichens through guided instruction and individual exploration. Day 2 - September 27, from 10 am to 3 pm Field session at the Skidway Campground on Deep Creek Road outside of Townsend Apply the skills introduced in the lab to field […]
Aquatic Invaders of Montana: Plants, Mussels and more Monday, October 26 at 7 pm Aquatic invasive species pose a growing threat to Montana’s waterways, native species, recreation, and local economies. Join Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks AmeriCorps member Rayna Ponessa and FWP AIS Bureau Chief Tom Wolff to learn about aquatic invasive species. They'll emphasize the aquatic plants present […]
Dyeing with Plants: A Hands-on Educational Workshop Sunday, November 1 – 10 am This workshop will guide participants in developing a dye notebook using various plant dye materials, including lichens, bark, flowers, leaves and berries. Participants may purchase a silk scarf to dye (from $8-to-$13, paid at the event) or bring small samples of their […]
