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SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day 2026 - Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:World Wetlands Day 2026 \n\n\n\nWetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage \n\n\n\nWorld Wetlands Day 2026 shines a light on the deep connection between wetlands and the communities who have cared for them for centuries. Traditional wisdom teaches us how to live in balance with nature. In many cultures\, wetlands are sacred places—woven into stories\, rituals\, and spiritual beliefs. This year’s theme reminds us to respect and learn from this knowledge as we work toward stronger wetland conservation today. \n\n\n\nWorld Wetlands Day Local Celebrations \n\n\n\nWorld Wetlands Day Program \n\n\n\nDate:  Thursday\, January 29\, 2026  •  6:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation:  Emerson Cultural Center \n\n\n\nThe Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve is hosting this special World Wetlands Day program showcasing the work of local organizations dedicated to protecting Montana’s wetlands and riparian areas. Together\, these groups help keep ecosystems healthy while honoring cultural heritage and traditional stewardship. \n\n\n\nCampfire Celebration & Snowshoe Tour \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, February 1\, 20261:00–3:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation:Indreland Audubon Wetland PreserveMeet at the Kingfisher Pavilion \n\n\n\nJoin us for a winter celebration of our local urban wetland! Enjoy a campfire\, hot drinks\, snacks\, and whatever birds and wildlife the wetland has to offer. \n\n\n\nGuided snowshoe tours will depart at 1:30\, 2:00\, and 2:30 PM\, depending on group size. Snowshoes and binoculars will be available to borrow. This is a rare opportunity to explore areas of the wetland normally inaccessible to the public\, meet fellow community members\, and learn more about this important preservation project. \n\n\n\nRSVP\, maps\, and directions: BozemanWetlands.org
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/world-wetlands-day-2026-celebrations/
LOCATION:Emerson Center For The Arts & Culture\, 111 S. Grand Ave\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59715\, United States
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SUMMARY:SAS February Program
DESCRIPTION:The Birds of East Africa\n\n\n\nWith Jack Kirkley\, Ornithologist & Emeritus Professor of Biology\, UM-Western\n\n\n\nMonday evening\, February 9th. Social starts at 6:30. Program begins at 7pm. Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\n\n\n\nProfessor Jack Kirkley and his wife\, Brenda\, took wildlife-viewing safaris in East Africa during the summers of 2024 and 2025. Their travels included the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania and the mountain forests of southern Uganda\, guided by expert naturalists with exceptional birding skills and deep knowledge of the region’s remarkable wildlife. \n\n\n\nBirdwatching in East Africa offers a unique experience to observe a wide variety of birds in stunning natural settings. Many national parks and reserves are designated to protect birds. \n\n\n\nJack’s presentation will showcase the spectacular diversity of birds they encountered along the way—and yes\, he’ll also share images of a few other fascinating animals as well. Lions and leopards and apes… oh my! \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Jack Kirkley.\n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nTo watch this program virtually\, please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/949538694746104665 \n\n\n\nAbout Our Speaker\n\n\n\nJack Kirkley earned his bachelor’s degree in zoology at Ohio Wesleyan University in 1975\, and his master’s and doctoral degrees in biology-ecology at Utah State University in 1985.  Jack retired in 2021 after his 36-year career as a biology professor at UM-Western in Dillon. \n\n\n\nJack is an ornithologist who has specialized in the study of birds of prey. For 30 years\, Jack has conducted studies on the ecology of American Goshawks in southwestern Montana.  He also studied the physiological ecology of long-distance migration in Swainson’s Hawks\, a species which migrates each fall to Argentina. From 2014-2018\, Jack opportunistically studied a small colony of nesting Great-tailed Grackles in Dillon\, where he documented the first confirmed instances of nesting by this species in Montana\, as well as the first DNA-confirmed hybridization of a Great-tailed Grackle with a Common Grackle \n\n\n\n\n\nJack Kirkley in East Africa.
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/sas-february-program/
LOCATION:Montana
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Each February\, for four days\, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over these four days we invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them with eBird or Merlin ID App \n\n\n\nA male Evening Grosbeak perched on an Aspen branch
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count/
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SUMMARY:SAS March 9th Program with Ashley Martens
DESCRIPTION:Old-Growth Forest Features and the Birds who Depend on Them\n\n\n\nAll forest stages have an important ecological role to play. The old-growth stage of a forest is especially important because of its structural and functional complexity. Micro habitats\, thick bark\, and standing dead trees provide food and shelter for many bird species. We’ll explore some old-growth forest features and some bird species that depend on them in Montana and the greater northwestern United States. Expect some hands-on learning. \n\n\n\nAbout Our Speaker\n\n\n\nEver since hand-feeding chickadees with her grandparents as a young child\, Ashley Martens has sought out intimate relationships with nature through both scientific inquiry and mindful nature-connection.  After meandering her way through studying the life sciences in her young adulthood\, she finally settled on a B.S. in Biology\, an M.S. in Environmental Science\, and certifications in teaching yoga\, dance\, and meditation. Becoming a naturalist takes time and attention. With experiences ranging from hunting arrowheads in the gullies of high-desert Wyoming as a child\, to surveying woodpeckers in the backwoods of north Idaho\, to researching seabirds on a remote wildlife refuge island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca\, to reintroducing Mountain Quail in eastern Washington\, Ashley weaves all of her experiences into her work. She brings her values of lifelong-learning and community-building forward in her teaching and facilitation.  Her approach is to empower your learning journey by guiding you to learn from nature\, rather than simply learning about it.  She now serves as the Intermountain West regional manager for the Old-Growth Forest Network.  \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Ashley Martens\n\n\n\nFor virtual attendance\, please register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2698835306866205785 Attendees\, whether in person or virtual\, are encouraged to share their bird sightings at this and every monthly program. SAS monthly programs are free and open to the public\, feather a special guest speaker the 2nd Monday of the mong\, September through May. For more information\, contact Chris Nixon at programs@sacajaweaaudubon.org
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/sas-march-9th-program-w-ashley-martens/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Montana Master Naturalist Course
DESCRIPTION:Location: Evening classes will be held at Hope Lutheran Church. Field locations will vary. \n\n\n\nThrough classroom and outdoor instruction\, this 8-week course will deepen your experience and understanding of the fascinating landscape we call home. We will explore the local plants\, mammals\, birds\, geology\, and more. You will build a deeper connection with the land\, meet other nature-enthusiasts\, and join a state-wide community of master naturalists! Only offered twice a year. \n\n\n\n\nCourse is March 10 – May 9\, 2026\n\n\n\nEvening classes (classroom & field) – Tues / Thurs 5:30-7:30pm \n\n\n\nTwo Saturdays in the field – April 18 & May 9\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition:\n\n$450.00 SAS members\n\n\n\n$475.00 Non members   \n\n\n\n\n\nClass size is limited to 15 participants\n\n\n\nScholarships are available! Contact Cedar at thuja.sp (at) gmail.com\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form Here: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/hM-NLlSkteE_d_c8jwIGyQ
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/2026-montana-master-naturalist-course/
LOCATION:Montana
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SUMMARY:Spring Raptor ID Workshop with Steve Hoffman
DESCRIPTION:If you struggle with raptor identification or feel your raptor identification skills can be improved\, this opportunity may be what levels up your skills. You will learn the key details to look for in order to better identify all the raptors likely to be seen in our area. \n\n\n\nThis workshop includes a classroom session on Thursday\, March 12 at 6:30PM and an all day field trip on Saturday\, March 14 at 8:00AM.  You can still sign up for the classroom session if you can’t make it to the field trip.  \n\n\n\nTo register go to: Steve Hoffman Raptor ID Workshop \n\n\n\n$45 – Classroom and Field Trip SAS Member \n\n\n\n$60 – Classroom and Field Trip Non Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Hoffman has devoted his entire 44-year career to wildlife conservation. Steve founded HawkWatch International in 1986\, and has authored more than 50 publications and reports on raptor migration\, ecology and conservation. Steve is also the owner of Merlin Birding Tours and leads birding groups all around the world. Here in Bozeman\, he coordinates the local Bridger Raptor Migration Project.
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/spring-raptor-id-workshop-with-steve-hoffman/
LOCATION:Montana
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SUMMARY:March Wildlife Trivia - Backyard Birds
DESCRIPTION:SAS Wildlife Trivia Night at Lockhorn Cider HouseInterested in understanding more about the birds in your yard? Or\, are you ready to test your expertise?? Come join us as Caleb Carr of the Wild Birds Unlimited local Bozeman store test and expand your knowledge! The night is bound to be fun with trivia\, raffle prizes\, and prizes for best team\, best team name and best doodles!! Social hour begins at 6pm with trivia starting sharp at 6:30pm! Grab a cider\, choose your team name and enjoy a fun-filled evening while benefitting Sacajawea Audubon Society. Social starts at 6:00 at Lockhorn Cider House with Trivia kicking off at 6:30 pm on Tuesday\, March 17th.  Red-breasted Nuthatch photo by Doug McSpadden21 South Wallace Ave.\, BozemanSocial at 6:00pm\, first round at 6:30 pmThere are usually 4 rounds lasting until about 8:00-8:30 pm.Winning Teams include:Team with the most points at the end of 4 roundsBest Team Name!  (Creativity\, wit and humor all apply!)Best Doodles on answer sheets!  (again\, its all about creativity\, wit and humor!) \n\n\n\nALL ARE WELCOME! Come as an individual or as a team.  \n\n\n\nAll proceeds go towards supporting the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve and Sacajawea Audubon Society!
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/march-wildlife-trivia/
LOCATION:Lockhorn Cider House\, 21 S. Wallace Ave.\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Trivia
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SUMMARY:March Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss Graeme Gibson’s The Bedside Book of Birds: An Avian Miscellany\, Reprinted in 2021 with a foreword by Gibson’s wife and writer\, Margaret Atwood. Atwood writes: “What he was after [in this book] was the many ways birds have affected people throughout many centuries and many cultures.”  \n\n\n\nAnd Gibson himself explains: “It is about the richly varied and sometimes very intimate relationships that we have established with them [avian life] during the hundreds of thousands of years that we have shared life on earth.”  \n\n\n\nMany good bird books have been published in recent years\, but this 20 year labor of love is different. Canadian novelist and birdwatcher Gibson has assembled all manner of artistic forms that our affinity for birds have been expressed in; paintings\, poems\, essays\, stories\, creation myths\, scientific observations and even recipes. Contributors are legion: ancient and modern\, primitive and accomplished\, famous and obscure…. Gibson’s own graceful and erudite essays are as satisfying as are the other texts and illustrations. The literature is as diverse as Ovid\, Thomas Hardy\, Kafka\, Thoreau and T.S. Eliot. Birds figure charmingly and tellingly in the work of such nature writers as Gilbert White\, Peter Matthiessen\, Farley Mowat and Barry Lopez. The book contains more than 100 stunning images of birds depicted in bestiaries\, folk art\, ancient sculpture and works of artists such as Audubon\, Landsdowne\, and Catesby.  \n\n\n\nThe Globe and Mail (Toronto) which judged this a Best Book of the Year states: “Put this on your list for those who love birds\, for those who appreciate fine writing and beautiful art\, and for those who wish to accompany a noble mind on a journey into the heart of things.” \n\n\n\nWe meet the third Wednesday of the month through April at Hope Lutheran Church\, Room 123 from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. We will meet this month on March 18th and hope to see you there. If you have any questions please call or email Hilary Johnson at (406) 599-1446 or ralphhilary@gmail.com. To join virtually please email Sarah Paulos ahead of time at Sarahmarilynpaulos@gmail.com.
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/march-book-club-march-18th/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
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SUMMARY:SAS April Program
DESCRIPTION:Sharing Landscapes: Managing Human Behavior to Protect Wild BearsWhy human attractants—not bears themselves—drive most conflicts\, and how simple actions by residents and communities can keep bears wild. \n\n\n\nGrizzly bears are moving back into landscapes they’ve been absent from for generations—just as people\, homes\, and recreation are expanding onto that same precious ground. What draws them into conflict is rarely the human/wild interface alone; it is most commonly our garbage\, fruit trees\, livestock\, birdfeeders\, and other human-related foods. In 2025\, 74 grizzly bear deaths were recorded in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with the majority tied directly to conflicts with people. When bears gain access to calorie-rich attractants\, they quickly learn that human areas mean food. Once that association forms\, conflicts often repeat—and the bear usually pays the ultimate price. Preventable attractants are turning wild bears into management problems. \n\n\n\nBear Smart initiatives address the root cause: human behavior. By securing garbage\, properly storing food and livestock feed\, managing fruit trees\, using electric fencing for high-risk attractants\, and educating residents and visitors\, communities can dramatically reduce the likelihood that bears become food-conditioned. These programs protect public safety\, reduce property damage\, and keep bears wild. \n\n\n\nEveryone has a role to play. There are many actions we can take every day to support grizzly bears’ recovery right here where we live. Small actions taken by many people can determine whether a bear passes through a community—or becomes the next conflict statistic. Keeping bears wild starts with us. \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\nEvan Stout grew up in rural Maine\, where forests\, rivers\, and rugged coastlines fostered a lifelong connection to wildlife and wild places. After graduating from the University of Maine\, he guided across North America before relocating to Gardiner\, Montana in 2015. Evan now owns and operates a wildlife safari company focused on Yellowstone National Park. He also leads Bear Awareness Gardiner\, a community-based program he assumed leadership of in 2021\, advancing grizzly bear conservation by reducing human–bear conflicts through education\, attractant management\, and collaborative partnerships across Park County and the Greater Yellowstone region. \n\n\n\nEvan Stout\n\n\n\nFor virtual attendance\, please register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9045687013721949015. Attendees\, whether in person or virtual\, are encouraged to share their bird sightings at this and every monthly program. SAS monthly programs are free and open to the public\, feature a special guest speaker the 2nd Monday of the month\, September through May. For more information\, contact Chris Nixon at programs@sacajaweaaudubon.org
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/sas-april-program/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T183000
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SUMMARY:SAS April Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this last meeting before fall. We’ll meet at Hope Lutheran Church in Room 123. We will be discussing Leigh Ann Henion’s Night Magic. If you would like to attend virtually\, please email our new book club leader\, Chris Brown at chrisb.sunroom@gmail.com or call him at (902) 742-0191 before the meeting.
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/sas-book-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T190000
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SUMMARY:Earth Week Citizen Science Program
DESCRIPTION:Earth Week Community Citizen Science Program  \n\n\n\nIndreland Audubon Wetland Preserve  \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026 \n\n\n\n5:30PM -7:00PM \n\n\n\nApril is Citizen Science month! Join us for this free\, family-friendly program to explore the beautiful Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve while learning how you can contribute meaningful scientific data—locally\, statewide\, and globally. \n\n\n\nPlease check the map for parking options and plan a few extra minutes to walk the trail to our meeting location. Register HERE for the program. \n\n\n\nAt the welcome station\, you’ll check in\, grab a name tag\, and be guided to the Kingfisher Pavilion\, where you’ll learn about this collaborative event between Montana State University’s SMART FIRES project and the Sacajawea Audubon Society. Register HERE for the program. \n\n\n\nDuring the evening\, you’ll: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what citizen science is and why it matters\n\n\n\nExplore popular bird\, plant\, air quality\, and weather‑related citizen science apps\n\n\n\nTake photos at one or more of the Preserve’s five Chronolog monitoring stations\n\n\n\nLearn about ongoing conservation and research at the Preserve\n\n\n\nDiscover upcoming hands‑on citizen science opportunities\n\n\n\nJoin the Montana Citizen Science Network & have a chance to win a PurpleAir Zen air quality monitor(nearly $300 value)\n\n\n\n\nThere will also be activities for young children. \n\n\n\nLight snacks & refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nPlease note that dogs and other four‑legged friends should stay home.
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/earth-week-citizen-science-program/
LOCATION:Montana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260421T200000
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SUMMARY:April Wildlife Trivia
DESCRIPTION:SAS Wildlife Trivia Night at Lockhorn Cider HouseCome test your knowledge of wildlife at our monthly Trivia Night. Grab a cider\, choose your team name and enjoy a fun-filled evening while benefitting Sacajawea Audubon Society! Social starts at 6:00 at Lockhorn Cider House with Trivia kicking off at 6:30 pm on Tuesday\, April 21st.  Western Meadowlark by Doug McSpadden21 South Wallace Ave.\, BozemanSocial at 6:00pm\, first round at 6:30 pmThere are usually 4 rounds lasting until about 8:00-8:30 pm.Winning Teams include:Team with the most points at the end of 4 roundsBest Team Name!  (Creativity\, wit and humor all apply!)Best Doodles on answer sheets!  (again\, its all about creativity\, wit and humor!) \n\n\n\nALL ARE WELCOME! Come as an individual or as a team.  \n\n\n\nAll proceeds go towards supporting the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve and Sacajawea Audubon Society!
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/april-wildlife-trivia/
LOCATION:Lockhorn Cider House\, 21 S. Wallace Ave.\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Trivia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260427T200000
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SUMMARY:Thought & Memory - A Film by Braeden Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Crow & Raven Day with Sacajawea Audubon Society at a public film screening\, followed by a Q&A with the director\, raven researcher John Marzluff\, and naturalist Susan Ewing.
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/thought-memory-a-film-by-braeden-meyer/
LOCATION:Emerson Center For The Arts & Culture\, 111 S. Grand Ave\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59715\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T201352
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SUMMARY:Give Big for SAS Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Give Big Gallatin Valley is our community’s 24-hour giving initiative\, bringing people across Gallatin County together to support the nonprofits that make this place what it is. This year\, Sacajawea Audubon Society is raising funds for the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve with a goal of $50\,000. With your help\, we can make that goal. Between 6 p.m. April 30th and 6 p.m. May 1st make an online donation at https://www.givebiggv.org/organizations/sacajawea-audubon-society. This year\, all donations are fee-free\, so 100% of your money goes to the non-profit of your choice.
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/give-big-for-sas-wetlands/
LOCATION:Montana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T201352
CREATED:20260226T174025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T185839Z
UID:12853-1778088600-1778095800@sacajaweaaudubon.org
SUMMARY:2026 Birding Classes - Cavity Nesters
DESCRIPTION: Knock! Knock!  Learn about and delight in the woodpeckers\, nuthatches\, and others who excavate cavities and those species who use them again. Deepen your connections with birds this season with a class or two with our local educator\, Ashley Martens.  Contact her at truenatureed@gmail.com with questions. \n\n\n\nRed-naped Sapsucker by Lou Ann Harris
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/2026-birding-classes-cavity-nesters/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T201352
CREATED:20260420T202259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T202301Z
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SUMMARY:SAS Annual Meeting & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual membership meeting and Sweet & Savory Potluck. A main dish\, plates and utensils will be provided. Bring a sweet or savory dish to share. Your participation in this Annual SAS Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Election is requested and highly valued. SAS is among the few remaining local member driven environmental not-for-profits. All of you as members make it what it is and determine what it will become! \n\n\n\nFollowing the potluck and board elections\, we will feature a presentation by Montana Wetlands & Waterfowl with Marc Mariano: The Last Best Flyway: Conservation in an Unexpected Landscape \n\n\n\nMontana Wetlands and Waterfowl is a grassroots conservation organization based in Butte\, Montana\, focused on wetland health\, waterfowl conservation\, and public education across the state. The organization was founded to address a gap between scientific understanding and on-the-ground conservation\, particularly in landscapes influenced by mining and restoration\, like the Upper Clark Fork. \n\n\n\nIt was started with a simple goal: connect people to wetlands and waterfowl while contributing meaningful data and restoration work. Over time\, that mission has expanded into a blend of education\, applied science\, and habitat improvement. Our work includes school and community outreach\, wetland restoration projects\, and collaborative research—such as ongoing efforts to understand contaminant exposure in local waterfowl populations. \n\n\n\nSouthwest Montana sits within a major migration corridor of the Pacific Flyway\, where seasonal movements of waterfowl depend heavily on the availability and quality of wetlands. These habitats provide critical stopover\, overwintering\, and nesting areas\, making their health essential not only locally but across the broader flyway. Ultimately\, Montana Wetlands and Waterfowl exists to ensure that wetlands remain healthy\, waterfowl populations remain strong\, and communities across Montana remain connected to both. \n\n\n\nBio \n\n\n\nMark Mariano is a co-founder and serves as President of Montana Wetlands and Waterfowl\, a Butte-based conservation organization dedicated to wetland health\, waterfowl conservation\, and public education. His work is rooted in a deep appreciation for the ecological and cultural importance of wetlands in southwest Montana\, particularly within the Pacific Flyway migration corridor. \n\n\n\nMark has helped guide the organization from a grassroots idea into a growing nonprofit engaged in habitat restoration\, scientific research\, and statewide outreach. He plays a leading role in developing collaborative projects with landowners\, agencies\, and academic partners\, including research focused on contaminant exposure in local waterfowl populations. \n\n\n\nWith a background that blends conservation\, communication\, and hands-on fieldwork\, Mark is passionate about connecting people to the landscapes and species that define Montana. His work emphasizes practical solutions\, strong partnerships\, and ensuring that wetlands and waterfowl remain a vital part of the region’s future.
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/sas-annual-meeting-potluck/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T201352
CREATED:20260416T005821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T005822Z
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SUMMARY:Saving Siberian Tigers in Russia & China
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring 2026  Science Inquiry Series \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences. \n\n\n\nCo-sponsored by Hopa Mountain. \n\n\n\nWednesdays at 6:30 pm in the community Room of the Bozeman Public Library\, 626 E. Main Street\, Bozeman\, Montana. \n\n\n\nFree to the public.  Seating on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\nExplore cutting edge science topics\, their latest developments\, and their relevance to Society–through speaker presentations followed by a question-and-answer period. \n\n\n\nMay 13 – A 30-Year Quest to Save Siberian Tigers in Russia and Northeast China \n\n\n\nHow do you ensure a future for a rare predator in a remote region of the world?  Dr. Dale Miquelle\, retired coordinator of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Tiger Program\, will share his 30-year collaborative quest to stabilize Siberian tiger populations and the ecosystems they depend on in the Russian Far East\, leading to a multinational vision for interconnected tiger landscapes across Northeast Asia.
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/saving-siberian-tigers-in-russia-china/
LOCATION:Bozeman Public Library\, 626 East Main Street\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59715\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAS Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T201352
CREATED:20260320T000757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T003329Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Birding Classes - Beginning Birding
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your connections with birds this season with a class or two with our local educator\, Ashley Martens.  Contact her at truenatureed@gmail.com with questions.  \n\n\n\nBeginning Birding – Love birds? Curious about learning to identify them without having to use another app?  Learn basic identification skills you can use anywhere you go to connect with the birds around you.  One classroom session and one field trip included. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/beginning-birding/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T201352
CREATED:20260320T001510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T134016Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Birding Classes - Warblers
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your connections with birds this season with a class or two with our local educator\, Ashley Martens.  Contact her at truenatureed@gmail.com with questions.  \n\n\n\nWarblers – Learn about and delight in these wonderfully colorful little birds by focusing on plumage\, habitat\, songs and calls. One classroom session and one field trip included. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/warblers-workshop/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T201352
CREATED:20260320T002044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T134045Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Birding Classes - Sparrows
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your connections with birds this season with a class or two with our local educator\, Ashley Martens.  Contact her at truenatureed@gmail.com with questions.  \n\n\n\n Sparrows – Learn about and delight in these little brown birds’ subtle beauty and differences by focusing on plumage\, habitat\, and songs and calls. One classroom session and one field trip included. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/sparrows-workshop/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T201352
CREATED:20260320T133009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T133010Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Birding Classes - Bird Kinship
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your connections with birds this season with a class or two with our local educator\, Ashley Martens.  Contact her at truenatureed@gmail.com with questions.  \n\n\n\nBird Kinship – Settle into a deeper relationship with birds in this session.  We’ll learn the ancient and wise skill of listening for “Bird Language” and spend time appreciating birds without (necessarily) having to identify them.  You’ll develop a sensitive\, grounding\, and relaxing practice to take with you anywhere you go. Two field trips included. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/2026-birding-classes-bird-kinship/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T201352
CREATED:20260320T003111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T130626Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Birding Classes - Birding By Ear
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your connections with birds this season with a class or two with our local educator\, Ashley Martens.  Contact her at truenatureed@gmail.com with questions.  \n\n\n\n Birding By Ear – Cultivate presence and listening skills.  Learn a variety of techniques to help you identify the bird soundscapes around you.One classroom session and one field trip included. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://sacajaweaaudubon.org/event/birding-by-ear-workshop/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church\, 2152 W. Graf St\, Bozeman\, Montana\, 59718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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