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SUMMARY:Herbarium night "Tropical plants" - Missoula
DESCRIPTION: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.\n— 7 pm on Tuesday\, February 3 —\nJust 15 spots are available. Reserve your space by emailing Giovanna Bishop.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/herbarium-night-astragalus-missoula/
LOCATION:Natural Science building\, UM – Missoula\, Missoula\, MT\, 59812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Herbarium night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Winter potluck - Helena
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring 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! \nIf you would like to share photos for display during the potluck\, please send submissions to kelseychaptermnps@gmail.com. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/NCBnFz6A1iThzJpz8.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/winter-potluck-helena/
LOCATION:Lewis & Clark Taproom – Helena\, 1535 Dodge Ave\, Helena\, MT\, 59601
CATEGORIES:Social gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelsey Chapter":MAILTO:kelseychaptermnps@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:How Do Those Quillworts Get Around? - Bozeman
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 10\, 7 pm – How Do Those Quillworts Get Around? \nCome meet new MSU plant scientist (& herbarium curator & Valley of Flowers chapter member) Sylvia Kinosian. \nHear about her work puzzling out the relationships & ecology of the ancient aquatic plants known as quillworts (Isoetes sp.) as they occur on the granite outcrops of the Texas Llano Uplift. Her unexpected findings yield insights into possible conservation methods for small plants growing in isolated habitats. \nRoom 108 of the Plant Bioscience Building\, west side of 11th Avenue on the MSU campus – parking could not be more convenient.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/how-do-those-quillworts-get-around-bozeman/
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valley of Flowers Chapter":MAILTO:beesgrmt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T190000
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SUMMARY:Herbarium night "Mosses" - Missoula
DESCRIPTION: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.\n— 7 pm on Wednesday\, February 11 —\nJust 15 spots are available. Reserve your space by emailing Giovanna Bishop.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/herbarium-night-mosses-missoula/
LOCATION:Natural Science building\, UM – Missoula\, Missoula\, MT\, 59812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Herbarium night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T182702
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SUMMARY:MNPS Presents...Whitebark Pine Ecology\, Conservation & Restoration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nZoom meeting on Feb 17\, 2026 at 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WGQdduCnRtK-ZjawP_QKYA\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nABOUT MNPS PRESENTS:\nThis monthly online series features live presentations on a wide range of topics related to preserving\, conserving and studying Montana’s native flora. Programs are held October through March. MNPS members receive Zoom registration details via email; if you are not currently a member please consider supporting MNPS by joining today! You can find a list of upcoming programs and link to past program recordings HERE.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/mnps-presents-whitebark/
LOCATION:Zoom – online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,MNPS Presents!
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SUMMARY:Herbarium night "Botanical Illustration" - Missoula
DESCRIPTION:Have a hands-on learning experience about botanical illustraion with PROFESSOR JAROD PEITSMEYER in Room 302/303 of the Natural Sciences building (formerly the Botany building\, by the University Center) on the UM campus.\n— 7 pm on Wednesday\, February 18 —\nJust 15 spots are available. Reserve your space by emailing Giovanna Bishop.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/herbarium-night-botanical-illustration-missoula/
LOCATION:Natural Science building\, UM – Missoula\, Missoula\, MT\, 59812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Herbarium night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Lichen & Bryophyte Cliff Flora - Missoula & online
DESCRIPTION:Thursday February 19 at 7 pm at Rocky Mtn. Exploration Center\, 1075 South Ave W. \nLichens and Bryophytes are the most diverse yet often understudied members of cliff ecosystems. Come hear Giovanna Bishop\, curator of the UM Herbarium speak on Lichen and Bryophyte Cliff Floras: Diversity\, Ecology\, and Human Impacts. \nYou can see this presentation on the MNPS YouTube channel.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/cliff-flora-missoula/
LOCATION:Rocky Mountain Exploration Center – Missoula\, 1075 South Ave W\, Missoula\, MT\, 59801
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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