Montana's native plants and their communities
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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 […] |
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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.
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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 […]
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Flathead Forestry Expo plant ID station - C Falls Monday thru Friday, May 4 to 8 Help share the joy of plant identification and appreciation with 5th graders from the Flathead Valley. Volunteer to spend a half-day guiding students in a prepared, activity-based lesson. You will be partnered with an experienced presenter. Contact Tad Wehunt […]
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14th Prairie Conservation & Endangered Species Conference, May 5-7, 2026 in Saskatoon, SK, Canada Event theme is “Diversity: Key to Resilience.” Key features include keynote speakers, break-out sessions, a trade show and a poster sessions. A variety of pre-event workshops are also available to offer hands-on learning. A banquet and conservation awards ceremony will be […] |
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Milltown State Park, Deer Creek Road (Missoula) Thursday, May 7 – 5:30 pm As part of National Wildflower week, Clare Beelman will be leading the annual walk through the Milltown state park. Clare has led this trip for several years and knows the area and plants very well, providing an informative look at these habitats. […]
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Columbia Mountain Trail - C Falls Thursday, May 7 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm Join Tara Carolin for an early season walk through diverse habitats to see species that occur in the inland rainforest as well as on dry rocky slopes. We hope to find early-season blooms, including shooting stars, glacier lilies, serviceberry and […]
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Columbia Mountain Garden Tour - C Falls Thursday, May 14, 6 pm to 8 pm Join Forestoration, Inc. on their third annual tour of a private residence that has been transformed into a beautiful and diverse landscape with hundreds of species and thousands of plants. Learn about the process, from soil health, landscape design principles, […]
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Clark Fork chapter Spring potluck - Pineview Park Pavilion just west of Rattlesnake School Thursday May 14, 6:30 pm Our Spring Potluck will be held at the Pineview Park Pavilion in the Upper Rattlesnake off of Rattlesnake Drive, just west of Rattlesnake School. Bring your own plate, utensils and a dish to share. No alcohol […]
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Phillips/Beardance Trail on Crane Mountain 9 am on Friday, May 15, near Bigfork Join Pat Jaquith to hike up to 6 miles on Trail #373 over varied terrain with a great assortment of colorful wildflowers. There are some steep sections, but we’ll be rewarded with great views of Flathead Lake. Bring water, lunch, and be […]
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Mountain Bikes & Blooms Missoula Friday, May 15 - 5:30 pm Join us on for an evening mountain-bike ride to enjoy peak spring blooms! We’ll meet at 5:30 pm at Big Sky Bikes and bike to the Lincoln Hills-Mt. Jumbo trailhead. Or meet us at the Mt. Jumbo Trailhead around 6 pm. We plan to […]
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Paradise Valley - Hiking the Hogback Saturday, May 16 Climb the ridge trail atop this prominent geological feature on private land. The south face of this steep, knife-edged ridge hosts rocky, xeric plant communities, while the north side supports coniferous forest and associated understory plants. To sign up, contact leader Gretchen Rupp at beesgrmt@gmail.com or […]
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Libby - Old Highway 2 trail Saturday, May 16 This low-elevation trail meanders through a mixed forested basin with minimal elevation gain, perfect for a relaxed outing. Along the way, we’ll explore the diversity of native and non-native plants, with a special focus on identifying spring wildflowers in bloom. The easy 2-to-3-mile trail offers beautiful […]
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Lion Creek trail - Condon Saturday, May 16, 9:30 am in the Swan Valley Take an easy hike up the Lion Creek Trail to view spring wildflowers with plant ecologist Maria Mantas. We'll visit open forests, shrubfields, and bedrock plant communities. Call Maria at 406-407-2045 for more information, to reserve a spot, and inquire about […]
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Citizen Botany Revisit Survey for Clustered Lady Slipper - St. Regis Sunday May 17 – 9 am to 2 pm Are you curious about becoming a Citizen Botanist? Or already participating and want to join a group effort? Join Botanists Erynn McNeill and Ecologist & Clark Fork Chapter President Teagan Hayes on a rare plant […]
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Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Columbia Falls - Cedar Flats Trails Learn about forest plants and hunt for wildflowers on in our backyard, just north of town. The terrain is gentle, and our journey will be less than two miles. Limit 12 people. Contact Rachel Potter at jrepotter@gmail.com to reserve a spot, […]
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Berray Mountain - Noxon Saturday, May 23 This walk goes through a number of plant communities as you gain elevation. Last year, more than 35 species were recorded in bloom! Total distance of hike will depend on snow and the group's energy. Moderate, 4 miles total, elevation gain about 1,800 feet. Contact Eric Dickinson at […]
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Monday, May 25, 6 pm to 8:30 pm Columbia Falls - Columbia Mountain Trail Join Ellen Horowitz for a 2½-hour evening wildflower walk. We’ll travel through a variety of habitat types, from moist forests to dry, open slopes. Expect an easy pace with lots of stops to view big, bold blossoms like balsamroot, and less […]
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“Butte Tough” Flora May 26 at 6 pm - Butte We’ll visit several heavy-metal-contaminated sites around Butte to examine native plant species that have adapted to thrive under extreme soil conditions. We’ll assess metal concentrations in soils and associated plant species, providing real-time insight into the contamination levels these plants are tolerating. For more information […]
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White Pine Creek - Trout Creek Saturday, May 30 Moderate walking for less than a half-mile -- there's no trail to follow and it’s a bit brushy. But once we arrive, we'll find some rather uncommon orchids. Based on where people are traveling from, we may carpool from Libby or just meet up in Trout […]
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Loon Lake Ranch - Polson Saturday, May 30, 9:30 am Join us while we explore intact intermountain grasslands on the largest conservation easement in northwest Montana. Loon Lake Ranch is more than 15,000 acres recently conserved by the Montana Land Reliance. Led by Mark Schiltz of the Reliance and plant ecologist Maria Mantas. Call Maria […]
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Bumble Bee Atlas Training - Columbia Falls Sunday, May 31, 9 am to noon To kick off Bumble Bee Atlas field season, join Michelle Toshack of the Montana Bumblebee Atlas, and Tabitha Graves of USGS, for the Columbia Falls field day only about 10 minutes outside of town. We will practice catching, photographing, and releasing […]
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