Jul 29, 2026 Join us for a summer gathering in Bozeman! Connect with fellow MEIC members and supporters, enjoy some light refreshments, and hear updates on our work. Bring a friend or neighbor! Please RSVP to Denise at drothbarber@meic.org When: Wednesday, July 29 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Where: The Sidecar (544 E Main St Unit B, Bozeman, MT 59715) Aug 4, 2026 When: Tuesday, August 4 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Where: Park County Senior Center (206 S Main St., Livingston, MT, 59047) Aug 14, 2026 Event Details: Buy tickets to the game at a discounted rate using our direct link! Join MUD and other Missoula-based organizations at the Paddleheads Stadium for our Sustainability Fair! This is a great chance to get to know the sustainable businesses in town, while also enjoying America’s pastime. Vendors will be set up around the stadium, tabling with activities and information about their organizations. Learn more here. Aug 16, 2026 Join MEIC at the Norman Maclean Literary Festival on August 16 for a Sunday conservation celebration at Kettlehouse Brewery in Bonner at 1 p.m. Aug 18, 2026 Join us for a summer gathering in Missoula! Connect with fellow MEIC members and supporters, enjoy some light refreshments, and hear updates on our work. Bring a friend or neighbor! Please RSVP to Denise at drothbarber@meic.org When: Tuesday, August 18 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Where: The Sidecar (225 W Front St, Missoula, MT 59802) Aug 29, 2026 Montana Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is teaming up with Citizens for Clean Energy (CCE) and Golden Triangle Resource Council for a signature summer celebration of clean energy, innovation, and community at the FREE Montana Clean Energy Fair! For more than a decade, the Fair has helped thousands of Montanans discover practical ways to save money, increase energy resilience, and connect with local experts and advocates for renewable energy and sustainable living in our state. The Montana Clean Energy Fair takes place on the 100 Block of Central Avenue in downtown Great Falls, right alongside the Great Falls Farmers Market. Make a morning of it by exploring both events and supporting the incredible local businesses, artisans, and vendors that make downtown a vibrant place. Parking is available on nearby streets and in public parking areas surrounding the 100 Block. Please note that downtown construction may affect some routes and parking access, so consider allowing a little extra travel time and following posted detour signs. For questions, contact info@montanarenewables.org or 406.214.9405. Learn more here. Oct 3, 2026 The 11th Annual Helena Sun Run will take place Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Smith Elementary School (2320 5th Ave). Click here for the RunSignUp registration page. The goal of the event is to support clean energy and climate solutions in Montana’s capital city. This year’s event will help complete the fundraising for a 50-kW solar photovoltaic array at Smith School. Donations can be made at the following link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MT/Helena/HelenaRunfortheSun The 1-mile starts at 10:00 (this event is untimed); The timed 5k starts at 10:30. Commemorative swag item to the first 200 to register. Registration is FREE for kids 12-and-under! For more information, contact Race Co-Directors Joel Harris (406-670-3319) or Patrick Judge (406-459-5838), info@vigilanterunning.org Helena | October 3, 10 am | Smith Elementary School, 2320 5th AveJul 2026
MEIC Summer Social: Bozeman
5:30 PM - 7:30 PMAug 2026
AI Data Centers Community Conversation with Park County Environmental Council
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
MEIC will participate in this conversation on AI data centers with the Park County Environmental Council.MUD Sustainability Fair at the Ballpark!
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
MUD’s 20th Annual Sustainability Fair celebrates Sustainability and Resilience, bringing together local businesses, nonprofits, and all Missoulians eager to learn how we can improve the planet and our everyday lives. You’re invited to join the fun at this family-friendly event showcasing all that Missoula’s sustainable community has to offer!Norman Maclean Literary Festival -- Honoring the Legacy of Conservation in the Blackfoot Valley
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMMEIC Summer Social: Missoula
5:30 PM - 7:30 PMClean Energy Fair 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibits from clean energy businesses, nonprofits, schools, and community organizationsElectric vehicle showcase with opportunities to talk directly with EV owners and dealers Live music, storytellers, artists, and presentations on the Main Stage Family-friendly activities and hands-on experiences for kidsOct 2026
Helena Sun Run
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On-site packet pick-up opens at 9:00.
Have an event that you think may align with MEIC’s mission? Contact us at meic@meic.org, and we will consider posting it to our events calendar.
Also check out the Conservation Calendar for more Montana events.
