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SUMMARY:Citizen Science - Huckleberry phenology in Glacier Park
DESCRIPTION:All Season\nGlacier Park Huckleberry Phenology Citizen Science\nTaking a hike in or near Glacier National Park? You can help scientists understand the phenology\, or timing\, of berry ripeness in this region. \nHuckleberries are an important food source for wildlife\, including grizzly bears. The park is collecting data to understand how weather and other factors influence the timing of berry ripeness. \nContact Glacier’s citizen science program for a link to a DIY training for all the tools you need to record data while you enjoy your day\, at glac_citizen_science@nps.gov or call 406-888-7986.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/citizen-science-huckleberry-phenology-in-glacier-park/
LOCATION:MT
CATEGORIES:Workshop/class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Chapter":MAILTO:mnps.flathead@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260501T053952
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SUMMARY:Plants\, Fire & Conservation conference - Missoula & online
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 14 & Wednesday\, April 15 at the University of Montana\nPlants\, 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 as nonprofits\, academia\, private industry and MNPS members. \nAttend one or both days in person at UM’s University Center or online via Zoom. \nDay 1 spotlights the intersection of native plant conservation and fire\, featuring ten experts in western Montana who will share insights on fire behavior\, post-fire recovery\, and using fire as a tool to support native plant and wildlife diversity. \nPaid registration is required for the first day. \nDay 2 focuses on Montana’s Potential/Species of Concern vascular plants and how we identify\, track\, and manage them. Get an overview of how plant conservation status is determined\, including recent efforts to update state rankings. Find out how using modern tools like iNaturalist\, Citizen Botany & Survey123\, as well as herbarium databases\, affects information sharing and decision making. \nYou can attend for free the second day\, but must register (for free) to get Zoom credentials. \nLink to more info & registration form
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/conservation-fire-missoula/
LOCATION:University Center\, UM – Missoula\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59812
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online lecture,Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260414T190000
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SUMMARY:"The Little Things that Run the World" film - Missoula
DESCRIPTION:Free\, on Tuesday\, April 14\, from 7 to 8:30 pm\non campus in the University Theater on the 3rd floor of the University Center\nafter the day’s “Plants\,  Conservation & Fire” conference\nInsects\, the tiny\, alien-like architects of life\, sustain ecosystems and ultimately\, our own survival. As these distant cousins on our evolutionary tree face unprecedented declines\, their fate becomes a stark warning: without them\, neither we nor the planet can endure. \nIn this captivating documentary\, filmmakers Dru Carr and Doug Hawes-Davis focus their lens on this most numerous group of animals\, three quarters of all species on earth. The film documents the mysteries of the decline alongside creative and heroic efforts to change the course. What is causing this extinction crisis? What can be done to reverse the trend?
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/the-little-things-that-run-the-world-missoula/
LOCATION:University Center\, UM – Missoula\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59812
CATEGORIES:Film screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Fork Chapter":MAILTO:teagan.mtnativeplants@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:Vegetation & Flora of the Caribbean - Missoula & online
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16 at 7 pm – Rocky Mountain Exploration Center\, 1075 South Avenue West \nJoin Kathy Settevendemie to explore the Vegetation and Flora of the Caribbean. Experience the colorful\, fascinating flora of the countries that circumscribe the Caribbean Sea. \nSee it on our YouTube channel. \n 
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/vegetation-flora-of-the-caribbean-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260422T190000
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SUMMARY:Botanical Expedition in Iran - Bozeman
DESCRIPTION:A Botanical Expedition in Iran – Room 108 of the Plant Bioscience Building\, on the west side of 11th Avenue on the MSU campus\nWednesday\, April 22 at 7 pm\nKelly 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 the goal of collecting plants for use by western scientists and setting up scientific collaborations between botanists in Iran and the United States. \nPictured above: Persian ironwood tree\, an Iranian native plant
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/botanical-expedition-in-iran-bozeman/
LOCATION:Plant Bioscience Building\, MSU – Bozeman\, 400 Plant Bioscience\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59715
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valley of Flowers Chapter":MAILTO:beesgrmt@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Yaak River & Falls walk - N of Troy
DESCRIPTION:Yaak River & Falls walk – north of Troy\nSaturday\, April 25\nThe 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 tread. We’ll see some big trees\, old mine shafts\, and maybe calypso orchids and Geyer’s biscuitroot. \nContact Betty Kuropat at blueirismt@gmail.com for time & where to meet up.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/yaak-river-falls-walk-troy/
LOCATION:Yaak Falls – NW of Troy\, Sylvanite\, MT\, 59935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western at-large area":MAILTO:jreny@kvis.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
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SUMMARY:"Spring Fling" online auction
DESCRIPTION:Online auction supporting the 2026 Native Plant “Rendezvous”\nApril 20 – May 11\nTo 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! \n\nRed Ants Pants Foundation\nXanterra’s Yellowstone Park Lodges\nBlake Nursery\nREI Co-op\nPatagonia\nSharon Eversman\nAllison Rognlie\nJanet & John Winnie\nJeff Copeland\nCharlene Beaudry\nJulie Rognlie\nOboz Footwear\nChico Hotsprings\nJ Bar L Ranch\nAmerican Prairie\nSauce Headware\n\nThank you for your support. All proceeds go to furthering our shared mission of preserving\, conserving\, and studying Montana’s native plants and plant communities.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/spring-fling-online-auction/
LOCATION:Bidding Owl – online\, PO Box 1531\, Gaylord\, Michigan\, 49734
CATEGORIES:Online auction
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valley of Flowers Chapter":MAILTO:beesgrmt@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Garden Party - Belgrade
DESCRIPTION:Garden Party in Belgrade – Belgrade Community Library at 205 East Main\nSaturday\, April 25 from 10 am – noon\nTo initiate its seed exchange\, the Belgrade Community Library will host a party with a plant swap\, seed giveaway and family activities. \nThe Valley of Flowers chapter will have a table.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/garden-party-belgrade/
LOCATION:Belgrade Community Library\, 205 East Main Street\, Belgrade\, Montana\, 59714
CATEGORIES:Seed swap
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SUMMARY:Gallatin Valley Earth Day - Bozeman
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Festival – Gallatin Valley fairgrounds\nSaturday\, April 25 from 10 am to 2 pm \nJoin 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 & a live raptor presentation … check out the event link to find out what’s planned for both adults & kids. \n 
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/gallatin-valley-earth-day-bozeman/
LOCATION:Gallatin Valley fairgrounds – Bozeman\, 901 N Black Avenue\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59715
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Social gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallatin Valley Earth Day":MAILTO:gallatinvalleyearthday@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260428T120000
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SUMMARY:Bison Range weed pull - Charlo
DESCRIPTION:Bison Range weed pull – Charlo\nTuesday\, April 28 starting at 9 am\nBring bug spray\, water\, gloves\, a hat & long pants.  Tall socks & boots are a good idea to avoid ticks.
URL:https://mtnativeplants.org/event/bison-range-weed-pull-charlo/
LOCATION:Bison Range – Charlo\, 58355 Bison Range Road\, Charlo\, MT\, 59824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes":MAILTO:info@cskt.org
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