Earth Day 2023: Saturday, April 22nd
For your complete guide to all Earth Day events April 14 - May 30th click here
Upcoming talks: Thursday, March 30th
Risk and Resilience for Montana’s Trout Fisheries under Climate Change
w/ Tim Cline of Montana State University
Thursday, March 30th
7 pm at the Hope Lutheran Church
FREE (in person & live streamed)
REGISTER at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/963887297161578078
Thursday, April 13th
Our Backyard - How Can We Support Wildlife & the Ecological Integrity of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
with George Wuerthner
Thursday, April 13th
7 pm at the Hope Lutheran Church
FREE - in person & live streamed
REGISTER at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6497365381409541977
Recent talks:
"Solutions for Montana’s Trout Fisheries Facing a Changing Climate" Watch the recording here
"African Inspirations: Conservation Successes in Hwange National Park" Watch the recording here.
Watch the recording of "Wildlife Crossings: Exploring Solutions to Prevent Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions" here
Scroll down to see a list of UPCOMING TALKS & WORKSHOPS


Upcoming Events



TALKS
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Friday, January 6 7:00 pm Nature's Best Hope with Douglas Tallamy at the Emerson Center Watch the video here.
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Wednesday, Feb. 1 7:00 pm What's The Real Future For Grizzly Bears? Can One of America's Greatest Wildlife Success Stories Continue? - Discussion with Grizzly Bear expert Chris Servheen & journalist Todd Wilkinson at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture - live stream also available Watch the video here
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Thursday, Feb. 16 7:00 pm The Importance of Private Lands for Wildlife: The Role of Land Trusts w/ Chet Work of GVLT at the Hope Lutheran Church's Fireside Room Watch the video here
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Thursday, Feb. 23 7:00 pm Wildlife Crossings: Exploring solutions to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions- Film & panel discussion w/ Rob Ament, Western Transportation & Liz Fairbank, Center for Large Landscape Conservation at the Hope Lutheran Church Watch the video here
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Friday, March 3 7:00 pm African Inspirations: Conservation Successes in Hwange National Park with Zimbabwean Pro Guide Mark Butcher at the Hope Lutheran Church Watch video here.
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Thursday, March 9 7:00 pm Solutions for Montana’s Trout Fisheries Facing a Changing Climate w/ Connor Parrish of MT Trout Unlimited at the Hope Lutheran Church's Fireside Room Watch video here
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Thursday March 30 7:00 pm Risk and Resilience for Montana’s Trout Fisheries under Climate Change w/ Tim Cline of Montana State at the Hope Lutheran Church's Fireside Room REGISTER here
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Monday, April 10 7:00 pm Plastics in the Wild: the Impact of Plastic Pollution on Wildlife -- and You! w/Youpa Stein of the Families for a Livable Climate Plastics Working Group (an affiliate of Beyond Plastics) - Partner event with Sacajawea Audubon Society and Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics at the Hope Lutheran Church REGISTER here
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Thursday, April 13 7:00 pm Our Backyard - How Can We Support Wildlife & the Ecological Integrity of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem? with George Wuerthner at the Hope Lutheran Church's Fireside Room REGISTER here
WORKSHOPS
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Saturday, Feb. 18 12-3 pm Animal Tracking in the Snow Workshop (limited to 20) with Cedar Mathers-Winn of Montana Outdoor Science School SORRY - registration has reached the 20 person limit
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Friday, April 14 5-7 pm Animal Communication (part 1) Lecture with Cedar Mathers-Winn of Montana Outdoor Science School
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Sunday, April 16 12-3 pm Animal Communication (part 2) Field session with Cedar Mathers-Winn of Montana Outdoor Science School REGISTER here
FILM
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Thursday, April 20 7:00 pm "Path of the Panther" film with the Bozeman Doc Series at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture Watch the movie trailer here
GALLATIN VALLEY EARTH DAY 5K FUN RUN -
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Saturday, April 22 9:00 am 5K Fun Run to benefit the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve at the Gallatin County Regional Park REGISTER here starting March 10th.
GALLATIN VALLEY EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
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Saturday, April 22 10am - 3 pm| Talk - Exhibits - Live Music - Food - Children's Activities Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
10:00 am Magic Monster Show with Random Acts of Silliness in the Crawford Theater
FESTIVAL TALKS
10:00 am After 85 Years of Frustration: Can We Return Public, Wild Bison to the CMR Refuge? with Dr. Jim Bailey, author & coordinator of the Montana Wild Bison Restoration Coalition
11:00 am Unintended Consequences of Trapping Wildlife - How to Free your Pet from a Trap with Clare Beelman of Footloose MT
12:00 pm Living with Bears w/ Sabrina Bradford of Montana Fish & Wildlife
1:00 pm Pollinator Conservation for Montana Gardens with Abi Saeed of MSU Extension
2:00 pm Landscaping for the Birds – Plant a Bird Friendly Backyard w/ Victoria Saab of Sacajawea Audubon Society
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WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the University of Montana studied how climate change affected trout fisheries across 3,100 miles of rivers in Montana from 1983 to 2017. They found that over the past several decades, Montana’s trout fishing economy was resilient in the face of climate extremes. However, they also found that 35% of Montana’s cold-water habitats may no longer be suitable for trout by 2080, resulting in the loss of $192 million per year in state revenue. Join lead author of this study, Tim Cline, to find out how Montana fisheries can become more resilient in the face of a warming climate.
Risk and Resilience for Montana’s Trout Fisheries under Climate Change w/ Tim Cline of Montana State University
Thursday, March 30th
7 pm at the Hope Lutheran Church
FREE (in person & live streamed)
REGISTER at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/963887297161578078
Timothy Cline is an assistant professor of cold-water fish ecology and management at Montana State University. Formerly, he worked for the USGS as an Aquatic Ecologist.

FREE - in person & live streamed
REGISTER at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6497365381409541977
Join us as George Wuerthner, ecologist and author describes the treasures of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and why it is a global model for conservation. And how we can work to preserve this unique temperate zone ecosystem into the future.
George Wuerthner is an ecologist, writer, and photographer who has published 38 books on national parks, wilderness, and environmental issues. He's travelled extensively around the United States and visited more than 200 National Park units..
Animal Communication Workshop

with Cedar Mathers-Winn
Friday April 14: Classroom session | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hope Lutheran Church
Sunday April 16: Field session | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Triple Tree Trail
Price: $50

REGISTER for this workshop HERE.
The calls and songs of birds, the sparring of elk and deer, a cocked head or a raised tail -- animals are constantly communicating around us, about us, and even with us. In this workshop, we will first learn to interpret some of the most commonly-seen strategies that animals use to communicate. Then, we will get a chance to apply these lessons in the field.
Cedar is a biologist, naturalist, and educator. He has studied animals and their behavior all over the world, and enjoys nothing more than sharing what he's learned through many years spent patiently watching and learning from animals and their environments. Cedar prides himself in being able to show his students fascinating things in nature that most people don't even notice are there. He also has a Master's degree in ecology, and teaches Montana Outdoor Science School's Bozeman Master Naturalist Course, and other classes in natural history.
Coming April 20th!
in partnership with the Bozeman Doc Series ~
"Path of the Panther"
Thursday, April 20th @ 7 pm
Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture
Watch the movie trailer here

Earth Day Fun Run

5K fun run
Gallatin County Regional Park
9 am
Fundraiser to benefit the
Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve
For more information and to REGISTER for the race goto winddrinkers.org (available starting March 10th)
2023 Earth Day Festival






Saturday, April 22, 2023
10 am - 3 pm
Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture
10 am: Magic Monster Show
with Random Acts of Silliness
Talks in the Weaver Room:
10 am: "After 85 Years of Frustration: Can We Return Public, Wild Bison to the CMR Refuge? " with Dr. Jim Bailey, author & Coordinator of the Montana Wild Bison Restoration Coalition
11 am: "Unintended Consequences of Trapping Wildlife - How to Free your Pet from a Trap" w/ Clare Beelman of Footloose Montana
noon: "Living with Bears" with Sabrina Bradford of Montana Fish & Wildlife
1 pm: "Pollinator Conservation for Montana Gardens" with Abi Saeed
of MSU Extension
2 pm: “Landscaping for the Birds – Plant a Bird Friendly Backyard" with Victoria Saabo of Sacajawea Audubon Society
Past Events

WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
As our climate warms and clean water supplies dwindle, what can we do to save our trout fisheries? Find out how we can improve our streams and wetlands through management actions and by mimicking nature with Connor Parrish, project manager with Trout Unlimited.
Connor Parrish is a Project Manager for Trout Unlimited, based out of their Bozeman office. He has a B.S. in Natural Resource Sciences and an MS in Biology with an emphasis in fisheries ecology. Prior to joining Trout Unlimited, Connor spent 9 years working in the Pacific Northwest’s Columbia River basin where he focused on fisheries research and habitat restoration for steelhead, salmon, and bull trout. Currently, Connor focuses on habitat and water quality issues impacting the Gallatin Watershed’s treasured trout fishery.
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Watch the recording here
Join Zimbabwean Pro Guide Mark Butcher, managing director of Imvelo Safari Lodges, as he shares success stories from the frontlines of conservation in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Mark will discuss the successful efforts to eradicate elephant poaching in the park, the recent reintroduction of white rhinos after they were poached out of existence decades ago, and the common thread that made these achievements possible: empowerment and involvement of the local communities.
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Mark Butcher is visiting Bozeman from his home in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where he works as the managing director of Imvelo Safari Lodges in Hwange National Park. Over his 40-year conservation career Mark has worn many hats, from game ranger to Provincial Wildlife Officer to certified guide to safari lodge owner.
Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival 2022
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Who we Are
In 2019, a group of community members volunteered to plan an Earth Day festival, “Community Solutions for a Healthy Planet”. 500 people attended the festival at the Bozeman Public Library, enjoying talks, exhibits, and food as well as music, dance, art, and theater!
Our multi day in person celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day was cancelled in 2020, but we held two virtual events with more than 1000 attending.(Watch a recording on our YouTube channel). In 2021, we had over 2000 people attend our many online & in person events, including our in person festival in front of the Bozeman Public Library and our first annual Earth Day Fun Run at the Gallatin County Regional Park.
In 2022 we celebrated Earth Day with virtual and in person events from February through April. See the YouTube channel for recordings of online events!
In 2023, we are back at the Emerson for our annual Earth Day Festival. Check the calendar for additional events!
Our Fiscal Sponsor:
Great Gallatin United Way (GGUW) serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Earth Day Festival 2020 Committee. All donations made to GGUW on behalf of the Earth Day Festival will be designated solely for Earth Day Festival events and programs.

Many thanks to our wonderful volunteers
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In the News
Check out local coverage of our events:
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Experts weigh costs, benefits of wildlife crossings at Bozeman talk, Bozeman Daily Chronicle ,Feb. 24, 2023.
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'So much opportunity': Author says conservation can start in your yard, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, January 6, 2023.
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Earth Day Festival 2022: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, April 24, 2022.
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Earth Day Festival 2022 preview: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, April 20, 2022.
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Gallatin Valley Earth Day presents talk on climate change in the GYE: Explore Big Sky, March 2022
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Earth Day Fun Run and Earth Day in the Parks 2021: Bozeman Daily Chronicle
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Gallatin Valley Earth Day to celebrate 50 years of Progress: Bozeman Daily Chronicle
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Families Turn Out for Earth Day Festival 2019: Bozeman Daily Chronicle



Resources
Earth Day Guide 2022: Bozeman Daily Chronicle
City of Bozeman 2021 Planting Guide
Creating a Zero Waste Home by Julie Fathy
Gallatin Conservation District Pollinator Guide
Gallatin Valley Earth Day Guide 2021: Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Montana Bee Identification Guide (.pdf) Department of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Recycling information from Republic Services:
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For a map of Gallatin County’s FREE recycling drop-off locations, click here.
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For information on alternatives to traditional plastic garbage bags, here are some options.
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Alexis Alloway's favorite source for staying up-to-date on the recycling industry is https://resource-recycling.com/ (and you can sign up for plastics-related newsletters and updates).


D"Nature's Best Hope" with Doug Tallamy
Resources
To watch the video recording click HERE
To watch the high resolution recording click HERE
Resources to help you:
Find native plants for your area with: https://www.nwf.org/nativeplantfinder/
Links to "Nature's Best Hope" partners:
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Sacajawea Audubon Society (video on landscaping for birds)
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MT Native Plant Society
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Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance
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Great Bear Native Plants
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Wild Birds Unlimited
Movies


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Looking to stream movies that GVED has offered for free viewing in the past?
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“KISS THE GROUND", is a powerful documentary exploring soil regeneration and its place as a compelling and effective solution to our planet's climate crisis. Stream it on NETFLIX.
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"THE STORY OF PLASTIC" looks at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect it has on the health of our planet and the people that inhabit it. Watch on the Discovery Channel HERE.
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"2040" is a delightful film, directed by and starring award winning Australian filmmaker Damon Gameau. The film looks at the effects of climate change over the next 20 years and what technologies that exist today can reverse the effects. See streaming options HERE.
SPONSORS
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SUPPORT


To help support
Gallatin Valley Earth Day events contact gallatinvalleyearthday@gmail.com
Greater Gallatin United Way (GGUW) serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Gallatin Valley Earth Day committee. All donations made to GGUW on behalf of Gallatin Valley Earth Day will be solely for Gallatin Valley Earth Day events and programs.
Partners
The Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival is thrilled to partner with many organizations in the Gallatin Valley (and beyond):
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Audi Bozeman
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Backcountry Bozeman
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Belgrade Public Library
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Beth MacFawn Landscape Design, Inc.
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Blake Nurseries
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Big Sky Wind Drinkers
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Bozeman Doc Series
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Bozeman Farmers' Market
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Bozeman Green Build
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Bozeman Public Schools - Solar Schools Club
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Bozeman Winter Farmers' Market
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Bridger Bowl Ski Area
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Buff City Soap Bozeman
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BZN International Film Festival
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Cashman Nursery
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Citizens' Climate Education Montana
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City of Belgrade Public Library
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City of Bozeman Clean Up Day
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City of Bozeman Dept of Water Conservation
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City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation
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City of Bozeman Public Library
- City of Bozeman Sustainability Office
- City of Manhattan Public Library
- City of West Yellowstone Public Library
- Cottonwood Law Center
- Empire Gardening Club
- Footloose Montana
- Fork & Spoon
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Gallatin Conservation District
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Gallatin Invasive Species Alliance
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Gallatin Subaru
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Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics
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Gallatin Valley Farm to School
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Gallatin Valley Food Bank
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Gallatin Watershed Council
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Gallatin Wildlife Association
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Gallatin Valley Beyond Plastics
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Gallatin Valley Food Bank
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Gallatin Valley Land Trust
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Gallatin Yellowstone Wilderness Alliance
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Great Bear Native Plants
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Great Old Broads for Wilderness
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Green Up West Yellowstone
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Happy Trash Can
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Hope Lutheran Church Creation Care Team
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Kenyan Noble
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Intermountain Opera Bozeman
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Lot G Cafe
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Madison Gallatin Trout Unlimited
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Manhattan Public Library
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Montana Angler
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Montana Citizens' Climate Education
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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Montana Interfaith Power and Light
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Montana Mindfulness Project
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Montana Native Plant Society
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Montana Parent Magazine
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Montana Science Center
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Montana Trout Unlimited
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MSU Bridger Solar Team
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MSU Citizens' Climate Lobby
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MSU Master Gardeners
- MSU Sustainability Now
- MSU Institute on Ecosystems
- Norwex
- Oboz Footwear
- Open & Local
- Random Acts of Silliness
- REI Bozeman
- Republic Services
- Rocky Mountain Toy Company
- Root Cellar Foods
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Sacajawea Audubon Society
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Sierra Club
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Simms
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Streamline Bus
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Sunrise Movement
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Treeline Coffee Roasters
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Trout Unlimited
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Uphill Pursuits
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USFWS Bozeman Fish Health Center
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Volkswagen of Bozeman
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Valley of the Flowers Landscaping
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Valley of the Flowers Project
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Vegans of Bozeman
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Wild Birds Unlimited (Billings & Bozeman)
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Wild Montana
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Yellowstone Harley Davidson
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YES Compost
Past events from our previous calendar can be seen here
Gallatin Valley Earth Day
Online events leading up to and including April, 2023
Earth Day Festival on April 22, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
(Bozeman Clean Week- pick up your kit at festival)
Earth Day Fun Run on April 22| 9 am
Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture, Bozeman, MT
To Contact Us:
Email Anne Ready at