The MT Conservation Calendar is maintained in partnership with the University of Montana Environmental Studies program. Updated daily. REFRESH/RELOAD often. Times are Mountain Time. Links to more info are in bold blue italics. Scan ahead to check for RSVPs, deadlines & rescheduling. All events open to the public (some require registration). NOTE: Click here for other community calendars.
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November 2025
Saturday Farmers Markets move indoors. Missoula’s Clark Fork Market at Badlander, 208 Ryman, Now to April 4, 9am-1pm. Bozeman’s Winter Farmers Market, 9am to noon at Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Farmers Market Guide & Local Food Guide .
Nov 29 (Sat) — Small Business Saturday –– shop locally owned businesses. Missoula examples.
Nov. 30 (Sun) — Secondhand Sunday –– shop the thrift stores. Save $$ and our planet.
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December 2025
Saturday Farmers Markets including Missoula’s Clark Fork Market at Badlander, 208 Ryman, Now to April 4, 9am-1pm. And Bozeman’s Winter Farmers Market, 9am to noon at Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Farmers Market Guide & Local Food Guide .
Fridays — Open Woodshop at Home Resource, Missoula. Info/Register
Dec 1 (Mon) — Ravalli County Commissioners hold a public discussion on drafting a letter on the proposed Sheep Creek Mine’s inclusion on the FAST-41 federal permitting list. MOVED TO HAMILTON FAIR GROUNDS to accommodate the large turnout expected. 1:30 pm . The regular meeting agenda shows their morning meeting still at 9:30 am at their regular meeting room.
Dec 1 — MT TMDL Advisory Group meets. 1:30-3pm at DEQ HQ in Helena and via zoom. Info here (scroll down to TMDL info) . Agenda.
Dec 1, 8, 15 — Landscape Design –Riparian-Aquatic-Wetlands — weekly workshops (virtual) offered by Crown Managers Partnership. 9am-noon each day. Sharing knowledge to create landscape scale conservation strategies. More info here.…. RSVP by Nov 28 here….. zoom link.
Dec 2 (Tues) — MT Environmental Quality Council meets via Zoom. 10 am. Agenda: includes letter asking MT Congress reps to fund Rare Earth & Critical Minerals Extraction Demo project of MT Mining Association. Written comments due Dec 1 (online form). To speak at meeting, register at public participation portal at least 2 hours before meeting. To use online features, must set up an account in advance. meeting livestream will be here online
Dec 2 — Homeword’s State of the Organization (sustainable, affordable housing for MT ). Noon- 1pm. Register here for zoom link.
Dec 2 — Native Plant Propagation. Molly Anton, Rocky Mountain Gardens coordinator shares her experience. 6-8pm, Missoula County Extension (fairgrounds). Info/register
Dec 2 — Panel on Gender, Environment & Climate Change. 6:30-8pm, UM’s University Center rm 322.
Dec 3 (Wed) — Federal Bison Conservation: connecting ecology, genetics & culture. Brendan Moynahan of the National Park Service speaks at noon at Missoula Public Library, 4th floor. a Linkage Lunch event. Info.
Dec 3 — Climate Litigation– why it matters : a panel discussion , 5:30-7pm at Rock31 201 N. Broadway, Billings. Info here. hosted by Billings Climate Coalition.
Dec 3 – There may be an opportunity for public comment on plans to replace the turf at Missoula’s Ogren Park — grass vs plastic turf . City Council Chambers. Check back for time, etc. Meanwhile can sign this letter in support of natural grass Email mtplasticfreemissoula@gmail.com if you wish to participate.
Dec 4 (Thur) — Environmental Impact of AI in Montanan — panel shares energy & water use of data centers. noon- 1pm in UM’s Lommasson Center, 2nd floor.Register and learn more
Dec 4 — Clean Energy Panel with MEIC & Protect Our Winters. 5:30 pm. Treeline Coffee (624 N. Wallace in Bozeman).
Dec 4 — Frenchtown Smurfit-Stone (superfund) Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting. 6pm at the Frenchtown fire station and on zoom. All welcome.
Dec 4 — Wildfire Reality & Myth — Why the ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ won’t fix anything. 6-7:30 pm, Hamilton Community Center, 223 S. 2nd St, Hamilton. speaker George Wuerthner author of Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy. Hosted by Friends of the Bitterroot.
Dec 5 (Fri) — Household Haz Waste drop off at Home Resource. . Info here
Dec 5 — MT Natural History Center’s Holiday Bazaar 5-7pm, Missoula
Dec 5 — 5 Valleys Land Trust’s Holiday Party, 5-7pm. 120 Hickory, Missoula
Dec 6 (Sat) — 5 Valleys Audubon leads all day field trip to the Mission Valley to observe overwintering birds. Meet at 8 am on the west side of the UM Adams Center parking lot.
Dec 6 – MT Outdoor Hall of Fame celebrates new awardees. 6-9pm, Delta Colonial Hotel, Helena. Info/tickets.
Dec 7 (Sun) — Deadline for public comment on MT Woody Invasive Species Management Plan. The plan & how to send comments here.
Dec 8 (Mon) — Learn about Protect our Winters‘ efforts to address climate change while enjoying a screening of Trango — first ski descent of that iconic peak. At the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins, Missoula; doors 6:30pm , intro remarks 7; film 7:30 pm.
Dec 8 — Bird diversity on Flathead Nation lands. by Cara Thompson, CSKT wildlife biologist. 7pm in UM’s Interdisciplinary Science building rm 110. or via zoom
Dec 9-11. Montana Organic Association’s annual conference. Mansfield Convention Center, Great Falls. Workshops, panels, speakers, food & fun. Info here.
Dec 10 (Wed) — Missoula’s Cultural Heritage and the Clark Fork River-– an ever-changing landscape. 6 to 7:30 pm at MT Natural History Center. Info/register.
Dec 10-13– many Wild Montana chapters have their annual meeting. Info here.
Dec 12 (Fri) — Climate Smart Missoula’s Holiday Party & 10 year celebration. 5-8pm at Goodworks Place (129 W. Alder, Missoula). RSVP.
Dec 12 — Clark Fork Coalition Holiday Party. 6-10 pm. The Wilma , 131 S. Higgins. Missoula
Dec 14 (Sun) — Missoula Christmas Bird Count. if interested in helping, email Larry
Dec 14 — Families for a Livable Climate End of Year Party. 5-8pm at Free Cycles, 732 S. 1st W, Missoula. RSVP here.
Dec 16 (Tues) — Montana Beaver Working Group virtual meeting with presentations on recent & future projects. 9-11 am. Zoom link.
Dec 17 (Wed) — Deadline to submit comments on several Butte area projects proposed by MT Natural Resource Damage Program. Info on projects here. A recording of MT NRDP presentation of the projects will be here.
Dec 17 — Home Resource’s Lunch & Learn features Climate Smart Missoula sharing how to find joy in climate action. noon-1pm at 1515 Wyoming, Missoula Free lunch to those who RSVP.
Dec 18 – MT Native Plant Society Holiday potluck, 6:30 pm, Del Brown room, Turner Hall, UM. bring your own dishes and eating utensils.
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January 2026
Saturday Farmers Markets: Farmers Market Guide & Local Food Guide .J
Jan 8 (Thur)– Data Centers in Great Falls? Haute Hive in Great Falls. Time TBD. check back for details.
Jan 12 (Mon) — Native Seed Sale at MT Conservation Seedling Nursery in Missoula. 8am
Jan 12 — How woodpeckers support forest health (with hole homes). 7pm at UM’s Interdisciplinary Science Building (room 110). MT Native Plant Society & 5 Valleys Audubon welcome all.
Jan 14 (Wed) — Tribute to Ted Turner’s Conservation Efforts at Emerson Center for the Arts, Bozeman. 6pm reception; 7pm tribute. Check back for more info.
Jan 21 (Wed) — Upper Clark Fork Streamflow Working Group meets. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Powell Community Center, Deer Lodge
Jan 24 (Sat) — Trout Unlimited Westslope Chapter annual banquet. UM’s University Center Ballroom. 5:30-9 pm
Jan 27 (Tues) — Aquatic invasive species (AIS) of Montana –– a talk by Russ Hartzell, MT DNRC AIS coordinator . 7 pm. Check back for location in Missoula. Open to all. Hosted by Watershed Education Network. For more info, email Stephie
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February 2026
Feb 6 (Fri) — Household Haz Waste drop off at Home Resource. . Info here
Feb 7 (Sat) — Running up for Air — Run & FUNdraiser for Climate Smart Missoula. Run up Mount Sentinel at the UM campus. Various time & donation options. Info here.
Feb 10-13 — Montana Chapter of American Fisheries Society annual meeting. Fairmont Hot Springs . For more info, contact Eileen Ryce at ryceeileen1@gmail.com; 406-980-1260. Titles due Dec 1; Abstracts due Jan 15. Submit here.
Feb 13-23 — Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Missoula
Feb 24-27 — Association of Montana Floodplain Managers annual conference, Great Falls. Info
Feb 27 (Fri) — Walking audit for bike-ped safety on Reserve St, Missoula. 4-5 pm . Info here.
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March 2026
March 7 (Sat) — Free the Seeds –– Land to Hand will be giving away seeds at Flathead Valley Community College.
March 18 (Wed) — Upper Clark Fork Streamflow Working Group meets. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Powell Community Center, Deer Lodge
March 20-22 — Montana Environmental Education Association annual meeting, Missoula
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April 2026
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May 2026
Saturdays– Outdoor Farmers Markets restart. See Farmers Market Guide & Local Food Guide .
May 20 (Wed) — Upper Clark Fork Streamflow Working Group meets. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Powell Community Center, Deer Lodge
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June 2026
June 26-28 — MT Native Plant Society Annual Meeting, Homestake Lodge along the Continental Divide just east of Butte.
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July 2026
July 15 (Wed) — Upper Clark Fork Streamflow Working Group meets. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Powell Community Center, Deer Lodge
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August 2026
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September 2026
Sept 16 (Wed) — Upper Clark Fork Streamflow Working Group BBQ, meeting, tour. 2pm to 8pm. Check back to confirm place & time.
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October 2026
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November 2026
Nov 18 (Wed) — Upper Clark Fork Streamflow Working Group meets. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Powell Community Center, Deer Lodge
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December 2026
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Other Community Calendars (links) –LOTS more events on these.
- Abundant Montana events (farmers markets, farm tours)
- Abundant Montana’s Local Food Guide — Farmers Markets info on p 10-14.
- Aerie Backcountry Medicine –wilderness first responder courses
- Big Hole Watershed Committee events
- Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation speakers, films
- And Volunteer Adventures in the Bob
- Clark Fork Coalition calendar
- Clearwater Resource Council events | Clearwater River watershed
- Climate Smart Missoula calendar
- Climate Smart Glacier Country
- Conservation Calendar for Montana
- Families for a Livable Climate
- Five Valleys Audubon community calendar
- Five Valleys Land Trust volunteer events
- Five Valleys Seed Library
- Flathead Lake Biological Station events.
- Flathead Lakers events calendar
- Flathead Rivers Alliance events
- Flathead Trails Association (scroll down to calendar)
- Free Cycles Missoula Calendar and Facebook Events
- Friends of the Missouri Breaks Monument
- Garden City Harvest (Missoula) Cornocopia of events
- Gallatin Valley Earth Day scroll to latest newsletter for more events
- Gallatin Watershed Council events
- Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance events
- Great Burn Conservation Alliance stewardship project calendar June-Oct
- Home Resource Missoula events
- Hopa Mountain
- Land to Hand events
- Land to Hand volunteer events.
- Let’s Improve Missoula’s Reserve Street
- Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium
- Missoula County boards, commissions, etc — links to meetings info
- Missoula County Extension/Ecology and volunteer page
- Missoula Events Calendar
- Missoula Foodbank events
- Missoula Redevelopment Agency Meetings & Agenda
- Missoula’s Reserve Street — Let’s Improve it.
- Missoula Trails for Bikes (MTB) –scroll down to events
- Missoula Urban Demonstration Project events
- More Missoula Links:
- Neighborhood Councils; City Meetings; City Calendar; Public Hearings; Committee Schedule (updated Mondays);
- Montana Association of Conservation Districts
- (CD meetings, workshops, tours)
- Montana Audubon Center (Billings) events
- Montana Board of Environmental Review meetings
- Montana Conservation Calendar
- Montana Elections Calendar (primary & general)
- Montana Environmental Information Center events
- Montana Events Calendar
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks public events calendar
- Montana Folk School classes & outings
- Montana Institute on Ecosystems … Events Calendar
- Montana Natural History Center (Missoula)
- MT Native Plant Society events
- MT Native Plant Society’s 2024 Field Trip schedule.
- MT Native Plant Society’s 2025 field Trip Schedule
- MT Native Plant Society Clark Fork Chapter events .. Facebook
- MT State Arboretum at University of Montana
- Montana Watershed Coordination Council calendar–scroll down past calendar for list of events
- MT Wilderness Assn (Wild MT) Events .. & Wilderness Walks
- National Center for Appropriate Technology
- Ravalli County Fish & Wildlife Association
- Sierra Club-MT … Outings
- Slow Spokes
- Sustainable Living Systems (sign up for e-newsletter)
- Teller Wildlife Refuge Events
- Trees for Missoula
- University of Montana Bird Ecology Lab bird banding events
- University of Montana Events
- University of Montana Forum for Living with Appropriate Technology (FLAT)
- University of Montana School of Forestry & Conservation Seminars
- University of Montana Wildlife Biology seminars
- Venery ..events — women training women in hunting.
- Volunteer Missoula — many outdoor volunteer events
- Watershed Education Network events
- Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation events
- Whitefish Legacy Partners
- Wild Montana Events ….. & Wilderness Walks
- Women Bike Missoula Facebook events
