Montana's native plants and their communities
Have a hands-on learning experience about cushion plants with PROFESSOR MEREDITH ZETTLEMOYER in Room 302/303 of the Natural Sciences building (formerly the Botany building, just NW of the University Center) on the UM campus. -- 7 pm on Tuesday, March 31 -- Just 15 spots are available. Reserve your space by emailing Giovanna Bishop.
All Season Glacier Park Huckleberry Phenology Citizen Science Taking a hike in or near Glacier National Park? You can help scientists understand the phenology, or timing, of berry ripeness in this region. Huckleberries are an important food source for wildlife, including grizzly bears. The park is collecting data to understand how weather and other factors […]
Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15 at the University of Montana Plants, Fire & Conservation conference brings together leading voices in botany, ecology and land stewardship for two days of learning and collaboration. The conference is open to the public. It's particularly relevant for people in federal, state, Tribal and local governments, as well […]
Free, on Tuesday, April 14, from 7 to 8:30 pm on campus in the University Theater on the 3rd floor of the University Center after the day's "Plants, Conservation & Fire" conference Insects, the tiny, alien-like architects of life, sustain ecosystems and ultimately, our own survival. As these distant cousins on our evolutionary tree face […]
Thursday, April 16 at 7 pm - Rocky Mountain Exploration Center, 1075 South Avenue West Join Kathy Settevendemie to explore the Vegetation and Flora of the Caribbean. Experience the colorful, fascinating flora of the countries that circumscribe the Caribbean Sea. See it on our YouTube channel.
A Botanical Expedition in Iran - Room 108 of the Plant Bioscience Building, on the west side of 11th Avenue on the MSU campus Wednesday, April 22 at 7 pm Kelly Steele will present about the botanical expedition to Iran that she went on in 2004. Her trip was sponsored by the National Geographic Society, with […]
Yaak River & Falls walk - north of Troy Saturday, April 25 The hike starts on terraces overlooking Yaak Falls with beds of glacier lilies and other early bloomers. Then an easy 1-to-2-mile round-trip walk downstream along the Yaak River on the Dipper Trail #704. The trail has little elevation change, but an uneven, rocky […]
Online auction supporting the 2026 Native Plant "Rendezvous" April 20 - May 11 To let everyone have a chance to be a part of our annual fundraiser, we're hosting an online auction with a variety of items from generous donors. From artwork, to gear, to Montana experiences - pick your favorites and bid generously! Red […]
Garden Party in Belgrade - Belgrade Community Library at 205 East Main Saturday, April 25 from 10 am - noon To initiate its seed exchange, the Belgrade Community Library will host a party with a plant swap, seed giveaway and family activities. The Valley of Flowers chapter will have a table.
Earth Day Festival - Gallatin Valley fairgrounds Saturday, April 25 from 10 am to 2 pm Join Valley of Flowers chapter members and other conservation-minded folks for what's going on at the Gallatin Valley Earth Day festival ... like a fun-run & films & a petting zoo & a magic show & composting clinic & […]
Bison Range weed pull - Charlo Tuesday, April 28 starting at 9 am Bring bug spray, water, gloves, a hat & long pants. Tall socks & boots are a good idea to avoid ticks.
LeBeau RNA & Lichens - Stryker Saturday, May 2 at 9:30 am Dr. Toby Spribille will lead a walk through this geologically complex Research Natural Area, featuring steep cliffs, humid grand-fir forests and Pacific-yew-filled ravines. The walk will include an introduction to basic concepts of lichen identification and biology, and highlight some of the rare […]
