Montana's native plants and their communities
Beginning January 12 at 8 am - Native Seed Sale at the Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery The Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery is proud to announce the first official native seed sale will begin January 12 – 8:00 am. The nursery is planning on having 3 seed mixes available: Western foothills, forest meadow & reclamation. There […]
Monday, January 12, 7:30 pm - Long after they create foraging and nesting holes in wood for themselves, woodpeckers support other lives in the forest, from martens and chickadees to wood ducks and flying squirrels. Join ecologist Rob Rich to explore Hole Homes: How Woodpeckers Support Forest Health. This is our annual January meeting together […]
Tuesday, January 13, 6 pm to 8 pm – Plant Trivia night Join us for a fun-filled evening with trivia questions ranging from highly-technical to pop-cultural – friendly for all levels of know-how! This will take place at MAP Brewing; folks can order drinks and appetizers downstairs before heading upstairs to match wits with question-masters/Valley […]
Tuesday, January, 13, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Seed Starting Workshop (Carroll College, Room TBD) Ready to start thinking about adding some native wildflowers to your garden this summer? Join Carson Thomas (Montana Department of Agriculture Nursery Specialist), Kenda Herman (Montana Natural Heritage Program Botany Data Assistant), Travis Almquist (Associate Professor of Biology at Carroll College), […]
Wednesday, January 14, 7 pm in the Emerson Center Ted Turner and Friends – Stories from the Wild Edge of Co-Existence A conversation moderated by journalist Todd Wilkenson – hear re-wilding stories shared by special guests. 6 pm reception, 7 pm program, Emerson Center in Bozeman. There is also a free livestream. Webinar Registration - […]
Ashley Martens will guide this online presentation on Montana's ecoregional old-growth forest communities and share how old-growth can be recognized, conserved, and enjoyed through the Old-Growth Forest Network's programs. This meeting is available on our YouTube channel. ABOUT MNPS PRESENTS: This monthly online series features live presentations on a wide range of topics related to […]
Tuesday January 20, 7:00 pm - Herbarium Night Astragalus (locoweed, milkvetch) is the second largest genus in Montana. We’ll look at some photographs and herbarium collections, and key out a few with botanist PETER LESICA. In Room 302/303 of the Natural Science Building on the UM Campus, just west of the University Center. Limited to […]
Have a hands-on learning experience about tropical plants with PROFESSOR JEDEDIAH BRODIE in Room 302/303 of the Natural Sciences building (formerly the Botany building, by the University Center) on the UM campus. -- 7 pm on Tuesday, February 3 -- Just 15 spots are available. Reserve your space by emailing Giovanna Bishop.
On Friday, February 6 from 5 to 8 pm, the Kelsey Chapter holds its Annual Winter Potluck in the Power Room of the Lewis & Clark Taproom. Bring a dish to share - no outside drinks allowed. We'll gather to enjoy a meal together and discuss trips and events that will be held in 2026! […]
Tuesday, February 10, 7 pm – How Do Those Quillworts Get Around? Come meet new MSU plant scientist (& herbarium curator & Valley of Flowers chapter member) Sylvia Kinosian. Hear about her work puzzling out the relationships & ecology of the ancient aquatic plants known as quillworts (Isoetes sp.) as they occur on the granite […]
Have a hands-on learning experience about mosses with GIOVANNA BISHOP & JOE ELLIOTT in Room 302/303 of the Natural Sciences building (formerly the Botany building, by the University Center) on the UM campus. -- 7 pm on Wednesday, February 11 -- Just 15 spots are available. Reserve your space by emailing Giovanna Bishop.
The Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of whitebark pine ecosystems through restoration, education, management and research efforts that enhance the knowledge and stewardship of these high-elevation forests. Join us as Dr. Enzo Martelli Moya shares insights on current restoration initiatives, emerging research, and the ecological importance of this keystone species. […]
