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SUMMARY:Collect native seed & ID grasses - location TBD
DESCRIPTION:Native Seed Collecting and Grass ID workshops\nLast week of July\, TIME  & Location TBD\nMark Majerus will be teaching. \nContact Rachael Potter for info at jrepotter@gmail.com.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/collect-native-seed-id-grasses-location-unknown/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
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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:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260510T153504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T153757Z
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SUMMARY:Native seed collection workshop - Missoula
DESCRIPTION:Native Seed Collection Workshop – Missoula DNRC nursery \nThursday\, July 23 – 5:30 pm \nMark Majerus\, a highly experienced grasslands botanist\, will walk us through how to collect and process seed from native plant species at the DNRC Seedling Nursery. \nFor more details and to register\, please email mtnursery@mt.gov. \n 
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/native-seed-collection-workshop-missoula/
LOCATION:DNRC nursery – Missoula\, 2823 Spurgin Rd Building G\, Missoula\, MT\, 59804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260510T144924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T151737Z
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SUMMARY:Grass ID workshop - West Glacier
DESCRIPTION:Grass ID & appreciation workshop – West Glacier\n\nTuesday\, July 21 – 1:30 pm to 3 pm\nGrasses comprise the largest\, most wide-spread and economically important plant family worldwide. Mark Majerus spent his career working with grasses.  He authored the book\, Forage and Reclamation Grasses of the Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. \nThe workshop will discuss the morphological characteristics used to distinguish between grass genera and species. Mark will use samples from 60-to-70 different species\, and point out the characteristics unique to individual species.  We’ll also discuss the importance of each species for disturbed land restoration\, as forage for both wildlife & livestock\, and wildlife habitat. \nSign up with Grace Hoelscher at: Forms.office.com/g/p3hURnrRsJ. Contact Grace at grace.hoelscher@mt.gov if you need help signing up.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/grass-id-workshop-west-glacier/
LOCATION:West Glacier\, Montana
CATEGORIES:Workshop/class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
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SUMMARY:Native Seed Collection workshop - West Glacier
DESCRIPTION:Native Seed Collection workshop – West Glacier\nTuesday\, July 21 – 11 am to 12 pm\nPresented by Mark Majerus\, a native plant enthusiast who worked as a botanist/agronomist\, retiring from the Bridger Plant Materials Center. The workshop will emphasize stages of seed development in grasses\, forbs\, and shrubs.  Mark will show us diagnostic techniques (when to harvest vs. wait) and seed harvest techniques (how to harvest)\, as well as how to handle\, dry\, thresh & condition harvested seed. \nBring fingernail clippers\, a hand lens\, and an inquisitive mind. \nSign up with Grace Hoelscher at: forms.office.com/g/p3hURnrRsJ. Contact Grace at grace.hoelscher@mt.gov if you need help signing up.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/native-seed-collection-workshop-west-glacier/
LOCATION:West Glacier\, Montana
CATEGORIES:Workshop/class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260511T230245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T230339Z
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SUMMARY:I’ve collected my seed ... now what? - Butte
DESCRIPTION:I’ve collected my seed … now what? – Butte\nOne Early Weekday Evening in July (based on plant seeding cycle) – 6 pm \nKrystal Weilage will engage a small\, hands-on group in specific techniques for handling particular native seed types to prepare them for storage and/or seeding. Bring your own native seed or learn with seed supplied at the workshop. \nLimit: 5-to-7 participants. For details and to register\, contact Karen at 406-498-9728 or karenwporter44@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/ive-collected-my-seed-now-what-butte/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calypso Chapter":MAILTO:karenwporter44@gmail.com [undefined:karenwporter44@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
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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:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260510T135603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T141032Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Western at-large area":MAILTO:jreny@kvis.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
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:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260510T134322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T143009Z
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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:20260708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
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:20260707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260510T133552Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Show-me
ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260510T035151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T211804Z
UID:11673-1783418400-1783434600@mtnativeplants.org
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;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260510T034724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T035000Z
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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:20260704T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260510T034328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T034547Z
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SUMMARY:Little Beaver Lake - Whitefish
DESCRIPTION:Little Beaver Lake – Whitefish\n\nSaturday\, July 4 – 9:30 am\n\nA ‘fen’-nominal exploration along the Whitefish Trail system. We’ll visit managed forest\, fen and riparian plant communities. \nMeet at the Beaver Lake Trailhead. Call Joe Rizzi at 406-334-9583 for more info and to reserve a spot.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/little-beaver-lake-whitefish/
LOCATION:Little Beaver Lake – Whitefish\, Whitefish\, montana\, 59937
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260510T033855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T034230Z
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SUMMARY:Gravelly Range Wildflowers - Dillon
DESCRIPTION:Gravelly Range wildflower tour\, S of Dillon\nThursday\, July 2 – 9 am\nThis almost-annual tour offered by the Madison Ranger District is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to immerse yourself in the abundant floral display of the Gravelly Range subalpine meadows. \nRegistration not required. Meet at the Madison District Office\, 5 Forest Service Road in Ennis. High-clearance vehicles recommended. For further information contact\, the Madison District Office at 406-682-4253.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/gravelly-range-wildflowers-dillo/
LOCATION:Gravelley Range – Ennis\, Madison Ranger District\, Ennis\, montana\, 59729
CATEGORIES:Show-me
ORGANIZER;CN="Calypso Chapter":MAILTO:karenwporter44@gmail.com [undefined:karenwporter44@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20250309T210639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T225221Z
UID:6647-1782432000-1782691199@mtnativeplants.org
SUMMARY:2026 Annual meeting - near Butte
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 annual membership meeting\, aka “rendezvous\,” will take place on June 26-28\, 2026\, at Homestake Lodge on the Continental Divide.  The lodge is a private inholding on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.  The closest place that looks like a community is Pipestone at the eastern base of the pass — Homestake Pass is the one on I-90 with Butte to the west. \nThere are beds in the lodge for about 20 people\, there was a lodging auction for the yurt & cabins\, there are camping & RV spaces aplenty\, but no RV hookups.  More info to come … \nValley of Flowers chapter is hosting\, & they’ve named it “Botany on the Batholith.”
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Homestake Lodge – near Whitehall\, 530 Upper Radar Creek Road\, Whitehall\, MT\, 59759
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valley of Flowers Chapter":MAILTO:beesgrmt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260203T235358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T220847Z
UID:9872-1782432000-1782518399@mtnativeplants.org
SUMMARY:Weed Rodeo - Middle Fork of Flathead River
DESCRIPTION:River Weed Rodeo on Middle Fork of the Flathead River\nJune 26\, 2026 – starting at 9 am\nGroups will have a full day of rafting with one of the four commercial raft companies or by joining the group of private boaters. Along the way\, we’ll stop to listen to a short educational talk on noxious weeds led by a local weed expert. \nAll participants need to bring leather gloves for hand-pulling weeds. \nThe Middle Fork of the Flathead is a beautiful free flowing river that is protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The native plants and animals on the river corridor would appreciate your help. \nEmail riverweedrodeo@gmail.com to sign up or visit River Weed Rodeo website for more information.  Spots fill up\, so book early!
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/weed-rodeo-middle-fork-of-flathead-river/
CATEGORIES:Work trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Rivers Alliance":MAILTO:info@FlatheadRivers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260508T034133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T034413Z
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SUMMARY:Jocko River Restoration - Scilip (formerly Dixon)
DESCRIPTION:Jocko River Restoration (Scilip – formerly Dixon)\nTuesday\, June 23 – 10 am\nRusty Sydnor\, Wetland/Riparian Restoration Ecologist with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes\, will walk us through the Jocko River restoration project. The project aims to move a section of the river that was straightened for agricultural purposes\, back into its historical meandering channel. The restoration of the river’s historical riparian vegetation communities will be the main focus of this trip. \nPlease register at https://volunteersignup.org/W3QKQ or contact gunnerdavies@live.com for more information.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/jocko-river-restoration-scilip-formerly-dixon/
LOCATION:Jocko River – Flathead Reservation\, Montana
CATEGORIES:Show-me
ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260508T033259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T033801Z
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SUMMARY:Bridger Bowl Blooms - Bozeman
DESCRIPTION:Bridger Bowl Blooms – Bozeman\nSaturday\, June 20 – 8:30 am\nA moderate 4-mile hike meanders through the open runs of Bridger Bowl Ski Area\, and zigzags up the rocky slopes below the ridge. Habitats include wet meadows\, forested stands\, and alpine scree\, which yield everything from Solomon’s plume and coralroots\, to monument plant and pretty Jacob’s ladder. Enjoy breathtaking views from the ridge and keep an eye out for mountain goats\, marmots and moose. \nThe trail can be steep and rocky in places\, but we won’t be in any hurry! Bring good hiking shoes\, a sack lunch\, and plenty of water. We’ll meet at the small parking area below Deer Park Chalet on Jeep Trail at 8:30 am. \nRSVP to Allison Rognlie at allison.rognlie@gmail.com.  Contact Allison if you need directions to the parking lot or want to carpool.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/bridger-bowl-blooms-bozeman/
LOCATION:Bridger Bowl ski area – Bozeman\, 15795 Bridger Canyon Road\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59715
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley of Flowers Chapter":MAILTO:beesgrmt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260507T182833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T183549Z
UID:11602-1781771400-1781798400@mtnativeplants.org
SUMMARY:Pipestone Pass weed pull - Butte
DESCRIPTION:Pipestone Pass weed pull – south of Butte\nThursday\, June 18 –  8:30 am\nUnder the Adopt-a-Trailhead-Montana Program & in partnership with the Butte District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest\, the Calypso Chapter of MNPS will conduct our 6th annual weed pull on Pipestone Pass. \nFor information and to register\, contact Karen at karenwporter44@gmail.com or 406-498-9728.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/pipestone-pass-weed-pull-butte/
LOCATION:Pipestone Pass\, montana
CATEGORIES:Work trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Calypso Chapter":MAILTO:karenwporter44@gmail.com [undefined:karenwporter44@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260407T203330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T221248Z
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SUMMARY:Lubec Hills trail wildflowers - Columbia Falls
DESCRIPTION:Lubec Hills trail wildflowers – carpool from Columbia Falls\nThursday\, June 18\, 9 am to 5 pm\nEnjoy the magnificent views and prolific wildflower displays of the Lubec Lake Trail system east of Glacier National Park. Be prepared for the weather\, and to hike frin 3 to 4 miles with considerable elevation gain. \nMeet at the Columbia Heights/Route 206 Park-&-Ride area. Bring lunch and hiking poles. \nThis trip is limited to 12 participants. For more information or to sign up contact Pat Jaquith at pjaquith07@gmail.com.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/lubec-hills-trail-wildflowers-columbia-falls/
CATEGORIES:Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260507T180551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T181118Z
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SUMMARY:Boulder Batholith - Butte
DESCRIPTION:Botany & Geology on the Boulder Batholith\, S of Butte\nSunday\, June 14 – 10 am\nA preview trip by Mike Garverich ahead of the MNPS Annual Rendezvous. An all-day tour of the geology and fauna of the Fish Creek drainage on the flanks of the Highland Mountains\, through sagebrush steppe on Tertiary sediments\, open Douglas-fir forests\, and subalpine meadows and wetlands. We’ll see water features and visit lichen localities\, grass-forb communities\, marble outcrops\, a nivation site\, and more. Vault toilets will be available at two stops along the way as our route loops around west\, crosses the Continental Divide and descends the Camp Creek Valley. \nFor more information and to register\, contact Karen at 406-498-9728 or karenwporter44@gmail.com.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/boulder-batholith-butte/
CATEGORIES:Show-me
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calypso Chapter":MAILTO:karenwporter44@gmail.com [undefined:karenwporter44@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260507T173304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T174157Z
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SUMMARY:Hay Canyon Hike - Utica
DESCRIPTION:Hike in Hay Canyon to see Short-styled columbine – Utica\n\nSaturday\, June 13 –  10 am \nMatt Stewart will lead a hike through Hay Canyon to see Aquilegia brevistyla in flower. \nWe’ll meet at 10 am at the Utica Museum in Utica.  Email kelseychaptermnps@gmail.com to sign up and receive hike details.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/hay-canyon-hike-utica/
LOCATION:Utica\, montana\, 59452
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelsey Chapter":MAILTO:kelseychaptermnps@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260507T180212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180349Z
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SUMMARY:Pulpit Ridge - Troy
DESCRIPTION:Pulpit Ridge trail #709 – Troy\n\nSaturday\, June 13 – 8:30 am to 5 pm\nModerate hike\, up to 6 miles round trip\, depending on the flora and group’s interests. Trail 709 starts on Road 331 (Rabbit O’Brien) and follows the ridge toward Pulpit Mountain. We’ll see spring flowers\, grassy meadows\, shaded forest\, open soil slopes\, rock scree and stunning views. In this subalpine habitat\, some plants and trees are stunted or low-growing due to the harsh\, windy environment. \nMeet at Watson’s Grocery parking lot in Troy. To sign up\, contact Elaina Graham at elainag77@gmail.com or 530-598-9048\, or Doug Parker at dparker8879@gmail.com or 406-949-8510.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/pulpit-ridge-troy/
LOCATION:Pulpit Ridge\, Troy\, MT\, 59935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Western at-large area":MAILTO:jreny@kvis.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260507T171417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T172958Z
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SUMMARY:Foraging Montana - Pony
DESCRIPTION:Foraging Montana – Pony\n\nSaturday\, June 13 & Sunday\, June 14 \nWalk with expert Thomas Elpel through meadows and woodlands\, learning to identify edible and medicinal plants and the techniques and essential guidelines for ethical foraging. Harvest wild greens and prepare communal dinners with Tom\, author of Foraging the Mountain West and Botany in a Day. Families are especially welcome. \nFor more information and to sign up\, visit Tom’s website\, below.       NOT FREE \n 
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/foraging-montana-pony/
CATEGORIES:Paid excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Green University":MAILTO:greenuniversityllc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260507T030543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T204343Z
UID:11553-1781114400-1781121600@mtnativeplants.org
SUMMARY:Flora of Lost Creek - Anaconda
DESCRIPTION:Flora of Lost Creek:  Lost but not found\nWednesday\, June 10 – 6 pm\nJoin Krystal Weilage for an early evening hike from Lost Creek State Park. A leisurely hike uphill following Lost Creek through forest and meadow environments\, looking especially for any uncommon species in the Anaconda-Pintler area. \nFor more information and to register contact Karen at karenwporter44@gmail.com or 406-498-9728.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/flora-of-lost-creek-anaconda/
LOCATION:Lost Creek state park – Anaconda\, 5750 Lost Creek Road\, Anaconda\, Montana\, 59711
CATEGORIES:Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calypso Chapter":MAILTO:karenwporter44@gmail.com [undefined:karenwporter44@gmail.com]
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260507T030024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T133238Z
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SUMMARY:House of Sky Trail - Missoula
DESCRIPTION:House of Sky Trail – Missoula\nTuesday\, June 9 –  11 am\nJoin Annie Garde for a morning hike on the House of Sky trail above Pattee Canyon. We hope to see abundant wildflowers and breathtaking views of the Bitterroot Range and Miller Creek Valley. Plan to meet at the top of Pattee Canyon\, on the trailhead for the Sam Braxton trail\, on the south side of the road. From there\, we’ll plan on carpooling to the House of Sky Trailhead in Deer Creek. The trail is steep in areas\, but mostly moderate rolling hills along the ridge. Bring water and a lunch. The trail is 4.6 miles and connects to other trails. \nFor more information\, please contact Annie Garde at 406-274-8648 or anniegarde@yahoo.com.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/house-of-sky-trail-missoula/
LOCATION:Sam Braxton trail in Pattee Canyon NRA – Missoula\, Missoula\, MT\, 59803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260407T202602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T221938Z
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SUMMARY:Black Lake - Eureka
DESCRIPTION:Tobacco Valley – Black Lake\nSaturday\, June 6\, 9:30 am\nA saunter through the Tobacco Plains to look for bitterroot\, milkweed and other grassland species. \nMeet at the Historical Village in Eureka. Call Joe Rizzi at 406-334-9583 for more information and to reserve a spot.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/black-lake-eureka/
LOCATION:Black Lake – Rexford\, Rexford\, MT\, 59930
CATEGORIES:Show-me
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164450
CREATED:20260521T222101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T222403Z
UID:11982-1780732800-1780768800@mtnativeplants.org
SUMMARY:Rare flowers & a grand view - Darby
DESCRIPTION:Rare Flowers and a Grand View – Piquett Divide trailhead\nSaturday\, June 6 – 8 am to 6 pm\nJoin Deborah Goslin\, who surveyed this location in 2018\, and Laura Johnston\, USFS Botanist\, on this adventure in Citizen Science. We will carpool from the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor’s Office (1801 N First in Hamilton) to Piquett Creek Road #5720\, to the Piquett Divide trailhead (#676)\, southwest of Darby. This is a moderate-to-strenuous\, 3.6-mile-round-trip hike. \nThe trail starts in a mixed conifer forest and gains about 700 feet in 1.3 miles. From there\, we go off trail\, down an open ridge to a meadow filled with balsamroot\, lupine\, and the sensitive Small Onion. \nWe will start hiking by 10 am\, return to the trailhead by 4 pm\, returning to Hamilton by 6 pm. Bring sunscreen\, tick repellent\, food & water\, and dress for the weather. Due to the small trailhead parking area\, only 2 cars will fit\, so only 8 people can sign up. RSVP to Deborah Goslin at 406-214-7879. \n 
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/rare-flowers-a-grand-view-darby/
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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