Angi & Erin's Bacteria Bazaar
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Rocky Mountain Grange, #116 , 1436 S 1st St, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
A festival for all things fermented!Oct 25th/26th 2025Hamilton, MT

Master Gardener Volunteer Certification Fall Course
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | GW Marks Exploration Center, 1075 South Ave W, Missoula, MT, 59801
Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer?
To qualify, you must:
Attend all classes ( may miss one!)
Pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Complete 20 hours of volunteer service with in 1 year.
Pay $250 fee (includes the Master Gardener manual and all class supplies)
Sign Master Gardener Volunteer Commitment
Community service hours in horticulture related activities, events, or programs are required by all program participants to receive their Master Gardener Certification. Students must fulfill a minimum volunteer commitment of 20 hours within one year of completing a course. Examples of service to Missoula County can include, staffing a mobile diagnostic lab, working a Saturday at the Clarkfork Market answering gardening questions, helping out your local neighborhood with a beautification project, working in the new Rocky Mountain Gardens, or help out with office needs for the county Hort agent.
Keeping your Certification Active
In order to be certified and maintain good standing as a Master Gardener, participants agree to complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service and 4 hours of continued education per year. Missoula County opportunities include: working in a community garden, giving gardening presentations at schools and to civic groups, manning Info-Booths, telephone and office work, researching and writing grants, fair judging, fund raising, land research, and other opportunities as they present themselves.
The Montana Master Gardener Program serves as an education and volunteer service organization. The program’s purpose is to provide technical assistance and unbiased, research-based information in consumer horticulture to people in all Montana communities through qualified volunteers. Through the Master Gardener program we empower individuals with sound horticultural practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment. The program is based on a philosophy of shared ownership. MSU extension agents, staff, and volunteers share vision, ideas, and responsibilities for the program.
If you are interested in joining an active community, volunteering and growing your gardening prowess this is for YOU!

Farm to Fabric: A Montana Fiber Journey
2025-10-25 09:30 - 18:30 | Missoula County Fairgrounds, 1101 South Ave W, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Join Montana Fibershed in Missoula for a day of in-depth, hands-on learning of fiber processing. Develop and practice specific skills on the path to creating your own locally-grown fiber piece! Strengthen friendships, share knowledge, and continue to build your fibershed community.

9:30am – Workshop attendees begin to gather
10am to 3pm – Register for one of three workshops: Flax Processing, Wool Processing, or Eco Printing.
4pm to 6:30pm – Reception and Speakers – open to the public and to workshop attendees.

Master Gardener Volunteer Certification Fall Course
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension, 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer?
To qualify, you must:
Attend all classes ( may miss one!)
Pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Complete 20 hours of volunteer service with in 1 year.
Pay $250 fee (includes the Master Gardener manual and all class supplies)
Sign Master Gardener Volunteer Commitment
Community service hours in horticulture related activities, events, or programs are required by all program participants to receive their Master Gardener Certification. Students must fulfill a minimum volunteer commitment of 20 hours within one year of completing a course. Examples of service to Missoula County can include, staffing a mobile diagnostic lab, working a Saturday at the Clarkfork Market answering gardening questions, helping out your local neighborhood with a beautification project, working in the new Rocky Mountain Gardens, or help out with office needs for the county Hort agent.
Keeping your Certification Active
In order to be certified and maintain good standing as a Master Gardener, participants agree to complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service and 4 hours of continued education per year. Missoula County opportunities include: working in a community garden, giving gardening presentations at schools and to civic groups, manning Info-Booths, telephone and office work, researching and writing grants, fair judging, fund raising, land research, and other opportunities as they present themselves.
The Montana Master Gardener Program serves as an education and volunteer service organization. The program’s purpose is to provide technical assistance and unbiased, research-based information in consumer horticulture to people in all Montana communities through qualified volunteers. Through the Master Gardener program we empower individuals with sound horticultural practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment. The program is based on a philosophy of shared ownership. MSU extension agents, staff, and volunteers share vision, ideas, and responsibilities for the program.
If you are interested in joining an active community, volunteering and growing your gardening prowess this is for YOU!
The Fall Course Schedule Saturday 9 am – 12 pm at the GW Marks Exploration Center 1075 South Ave W Missoula
Week 1 Sept 27 9am-12 pm
Week 2 Oct 4 9am-12pm
Week 3 Oct 11 9am-12pm
Week 4 Oct 18 9am-12pm
Week 5 Oct 25 9am-12pm
Week 6 Nov 1 9am-12pm
Week 7 Nov 8 9am-12pm
Week 8 Nov 15 9am-12pm
Week 9 Nov 22 9am-12pm

Learn how to Harvest a Pig!
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Cultivating Connections Montana, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Together we’re Building A Stronger Community- Cultivating Connection’s effort to seed a resilient and self-reliant Bitterroot Valley and beyond. Watch, learn, then do. Take home your quartered pot belly pig- approx. 30# of meat.
Sign up and learn:

how to humanely kill and gut a pot belly pig and what you need to know about its anatomy
how to skin and quarter a pig for roasting
concept of how to scrap the outer hide for a whole pig roast
cooking tips for how to prep, store, and cook your feast
how to cultivate resilient and self-reliant food systems in community

Ladles of Love- Making Soups for Donation within our Community
2025-11-04 | Cultivating Connections Montana, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
LADLES OF LOVE! Celebrate connection by making soups to donate within the community. Part of Cultivating Connections’ GIVEBACK! initiative.
Join them in their commercial kitchens where, in teams of 2 or 3, you will create delicious and nutritious soups- full of Montana whole ingredients. While cooking, you will all share a meal of soup together.
Bring your favorite recipe, use one of theirs, or craft something totally new. Cultivating Connections will provide the Montana grown whole ingredients.
Family-friendly event. One child per adult participant. Choose daytime or evening.
10AM-1:30PM
5:30PM-9PM
FREE/ BY DONATION!
GIVEBACK! initiative is all about Sharing and Cooking Food Together. We’re inviting you to help us make and distribute Healthy, Delicious foods made with Montana-grown ingredients.

Harvest Party
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Sun Valley Church MT, 6023 Sun Valley Rd, Florence, MT, 59833, United States
Join Sun Valley Church for a fun night of food and games! All ages are welcome!

Sip & Shop: A Local Food Inspired Pop Up Market
2025-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Garden City Harvest, 1657 River Rd, Missoula, MT, 59801
Celebrate the local food web at a curated Maker’s Pop-Up Market — hosted by Garden City Harvest!
From ceramics and jewelry to printmaking and visual art, local artists will be showing one-of-a-kind creations inspired by the plants, farms, and flavors of the community.

Cranky's Chili Cook-off
2025-11-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Cranky Sam Public House, 233 West Main St, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Cranky’s Chili Cook-off features 10+ of downtown Missoula’s most popular restaurants. Tickets include 1 free Cranky Sam beer & chili samples

Cranky Sam is fired up to announce the third annual Cranky’s Chili Cook-off on Sunday, November 9 from 3-6 PM.

Ladles of Love for Teams- Making Soups Together for Donation
2025-11-11 10:00 - 13:30 | Cultivating Connections Montana, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
LADLES OF LOVE for TEAMS! Be in Service together. Celebrate connection by making soups to donate within the community.
Bring your group and join Cultivating Connections in their commercial kitchens where you will create delicious and nutritious soups- full of Montana whole ingredients- for donation to area food banks. While cooking, you will also share a meal of soup together.
This is a great way for your service club, youth group, homeschool group, or group of friends to have fun and to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of others in your community.
Cultivating Connections Montana will provide all the Montana grown and organic ingredients, the containers, recipes, labels indicating your group made the soup, kitchen equipment, and guidance. Your team provides the Love in Action!
Your team will craft approximately 3 or more quarts of fresh, healthy, delicious soups for the local food banks- a real and meaningful impact you can all be proud of together. They ask for a $250 donation per group to help cover the costs of ingredients, packaging and labels, and kitchen expenses. Thank you!
(Please reach out if your group is interested but needs to have a different date in the kitchen and they will try to make it happen!)
GIVEBACK! initiative is all about Sharing and Cooking Food Together. Cultivating Connections is inviting you to help them make and distribute Healthy, Delicious foods made with Montana-grown ingredients.

Blooms & Brews - Montana Moth Project
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension, 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Join the Montana Moth Project (MMP) for an evening exploring the fascinating world of our nocturnal pollinators and their vital role in local ecosystems. Moths are among the most ecologically important insect groups in terrestrial environments, yet their diversity, distribution, and habitat associations in Montana have long been understudied. The MMP—a scientific research and citizen science initiative—is dedicated to documenting moths across every county in the state, helping to fill critical gaps in our understanding of these often-overlooked insects. In this edition of Blooms & Brews, MMP founder Mat Seidensticker will share how the project began, highlight current findings, and discuss future directions for this statewide effort.
Registration includes two drink tickets.

Sourdough Holiday Sweet Treats with Baker Leslie Karst
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Cultivating Connections Montana, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Welcome to the world of Sourdough Treats ! Join a hands-on workshop at the Cultivating Connections MT Commercial Kitchen where you’ll learn the art of making delicious sourdough treats from scratch with Baker Leslie Karst. You’ll walk through the process of making sourdough cinnamon rolls, babka, and other treats from start to finish- from how to feed and maintain a starter to basic recipes that will yield delicious sweet treats for your holiday celebrations.
Each participant will go home with a fermenting treat to bake at home, a jar of sourdough starter, and a bunch of recipes and ideas!
~Part of the Heritage Skills Workshop Series~
Leslie Karst is the baker and owner of Karst & Sons Bakery here in Hamilton. Her main passion behind baking is focused on organic, freshly-milled grains and using local ingredients whenever possible. A small, seasonally changing menu makes baking all the more exciting at Karst & Sons Bakery. When she’s not baking and delivering bread, Leslie is homeschooling her 5 boys (hence the sons part of her business name). To find out more or place an order check out karstandsons.com.

Wild Game Butchering Workshop
2025-11-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Home Resource Community Room, 1515 Wyoming Street, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Join MUD for their Annual Wild Game Butchering Workshop! Whether you’re a new hunter or just someone taking advantage of Montana’s law allowing roadkill harvest, this workshop will give you the basics for how to cut up your quarry. The workshop will be led by Heather Graham who has been butchering her whole life and previously worked in a local butcher shop. She will provide a welcoming environment for all regardless of previous experience.
This workshop will take place at the Home Resource Community Room, 1515 Wyoming Street.
Scholarships are available, please email kathleen@mudproject.org to learn more.

Partners On The Plate
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Bitter Root Brewery, 101 Marcus St, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Join Farm Connect for an evening of local food sourcing, networking, and food and drinks! Event will be held at Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton, MT. Register by November 13th.

Cultivate & Cook - Rich & Robust Roots
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension, 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Grow parsnips, carrots, turnips – Empty Your Pantry Vegetable Soup
Unearth the secrets to growing rich, flavorful root vegetables like parsnips, carrots, and turnips in this hands-on gardening and cooking class! Learn everything you need to cultivate these hardy, nutrient-packed crops, from soil preparation to harvesting techniques. Then, head to the kitchen for a creative cooking session where we’ll prepare Empty Your Pantry Vegetable Soup. This hearty, customizable dish highlights your garden’s bounty and pantry staples, blending fresh root vegetables with bold, comforting flavors. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this class will inspire you to grow, cook, and enjoy the robust goodness of root vegetables!

PLANT SWAP!
2025-11-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Western Cider, 501 N. California, Missoula, MT
Time to swap your plants! Bring your houseplant clippings and head on over to Western Cider to swap plants and meet the plant community!
Bring any healthy plants or props you want to swap. No “rescue” plants, please. You can take up to as many cuttings/plants as you bring.
Hosted by MissoulaPlants

Indigenous Made Winter Market 2025
2025-11-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Missoula County Fairgrounds, 1101 South Ave W, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
One day. 40+ artists. An unforgettable celebration of Indigenous Brilliance. Don’t miss the 2025 Indigenous Made Winter Market – Nov 29 at the Missoula Fairgrounds!
The Indigenous Made Winter Market is back for the 4th year on Small Business Saturday – bringing together Indigenous art, culture, and community to kick off the holiday season.
This isn’t just a market – it’s a celebration. Come experience a vibrant space where art, fashion, food, and story come together to celebrate Indigenous creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, connecting with community, or just showing up for the immaculate vibes – this is the place to be.
What to Expect
40+ Indigenous Artists & Makers – Shop one-of-a-kind art, fashion, jewelry, home goods, gifts, and more.
Live Entertainment – Vibe with DJ Carlos and enjoy special performances throughout the day.
Delicious Eats – Grab a bite from the iconic Fat Baby Frybread food truck.
Free & Open to All – Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us!
Calling All Indigenous Creatives
Vendor applications are now open! Indigenous artists and makers are invited to apply online to showcase their work at this year’s market.
👉🏽 Apply here: https://www.indigenousmademontana.com/winter-market

Ladles of Love- Making Soups for Donation within our Community
2025-12-02 13:00 - 21:00 | Cultivating Connections Montana, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
ANSWER WITH ACTION. Ladles of Love-
Let’s celebrate connection by making soups to donate within the community. Part of the GIVEBACK! initiative.
Join Cultivating Connections in their commercial kitchens where, in teams of 2 or 3, you will create delicious and nutritious soups- full of Montana whole ingredients. While cooking, you will all share a meal of soup together.
Bring your favorite recipe, use one of theirs, or craft something totally new. Cultivating Connections provides the Montana grown whole ingredients, with veggies generously donated by area farmers!
Family-friendly event. One child per adult participant. Choose daytime or evening. Makes a great Date Night Out!
1PM- 4:30PM
5:30PM-9PM

Native Plant Propagation Workshop
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Rocky Mountains Gardens & Exploration Center, 1075 South Ave W, Missoula, MT, 59801
Class description:
Are you curious about what it takes to grow native plants from seed? Spoiler alert – anyone can do it!
In this lecture/workshop, you’ll learn the basics of seed sowing, and the special techniques needed to germinate native seeds, including seed treatments like stratification and scarification.
Molly Anton, Rocky Mountain Gardens Coordinator, will guide you through the process step-by-step, from preparing seeds to planting and nurturing your seedlings. After you practice these techniques at the event, you’ll have the opportunity to take home your own sown seeds to grow!
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to grow their skillset, this event will give you the tools you need to propagate native plants.

Holiday Wreath Workshop - Alberton - 12/3 (Community Center)
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberton Community (Senior) Center, 701 Railroad Ave, Alberton, MT, 59820
Join Crescent Ridge Farm for a festive evening at the Alberton Community (Senior) Center on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 6:00–8:00 PM!
Create your own beautiful 24” holiday wreath using a variety of sustainably harvested evergreen branches from Western Montana—plus pine cones, berries, ribbons, wire, and a sturdy metal wreath ring. Add your personal touch with extra decorations for a bit of holiday flair!
During the workshop, you’ll learn step-by-step how to:
Assemble and secure your branches to the wreath ring
Tie a perfect bow (or we can tie for you)
Decorate your wreath in your own unique style
Returning participants: If you have a wreath ring from a previous year, bring it along! You’ll receive a $5 refund at the event.

Five Valleys' Holiday Party
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Five Valleys, 120 Hickory Street, MIssoula, MT, 59801, United States
You won’t want to miss Five Valleys’ annual holiday party! Join them and the community for appetizers, beer and wine, a hot cocoa bar, a Volunteer Appreciation Raffle, and holiday cheer to celebrate their conservation successes. This event is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Lena at lena@fvlt.org.

Botanical Bingo
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Balsamroot Conference Room, 1075 South Ave W, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Calling all green thumbs and plant novices! Botanical Bingo is your chance to win beautiful house plants lovingly propagated by MUD’s friends and members. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting out, join for an evening of fun with a botanical twist and fill your home with fresh greenery—all while supporting MUD’s mission to build a sustainable community through tool-sharing and hands-on learning. Proceeds from this event benefit MUD’s Workshop Scholarship program, ensuring that everyone has access to the skills they need to live more sustainably, regardless of income.

Holiday Wreath Workshop - King Ranch Golf Course Frenchtown
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | King Ranch Golf Course, 17775 Mullan Rd, Frenchtown, MT, 59834
Join Crescent Ridge Farm for a festive evening at the King Ranch Golf Course Restaurant on Saturday, December 6th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM!
Create your own beautiful 24” holiday wreath using a variety of sustainably harvested evergreen branches from Western Montana—plus pine cones, berries, ribbons, wire, and a sturdy metal wreath ring. Add your personal touch with extra decorations for a bit of holiday flair!
During the workshop, you’ll learn step-by-step how to:

Assemble and secure your branches to the wreath ring

Tie a perfect bow (or we can tie for you)

Decorate your wreath in your own unique style

Returning participants: If you have a wreath ring from a previous year, bring it along! You’ll receive a $5 refund at the event.

Flint Creek Valley Winter Gathering
2025-12-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Philipsburg Opera House, 140 S Sansome St, Philipsburg, MT, 59858, United States
Meet Five Valleys in Philipsburg to celebrate the season and their conservation successes in the Flint Creek Valley. They’ll host drinks and appetizers at the Philipsburg Opera House from 4pm-5:30pm. After, meet for the Yule Night parade down Main Street and catch a Twinkie from the Five Valleys float! Questions? Contact Lena at lena@fvlt.org.
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Know Your Cuts 101 & 102
2025-12-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St SW, Ronan, MT, 59864, United States
Gather for lunch and hands on learning about how to break down a lamb carcass. Limited Space Workshop

Join Montana Farmers Union from 9am to 1pm for:

9:00 – Know your cuts 101 & 102.

This will be a live hands on experience with your local butcher while he breaks down a lamb carcass. You will also learn how to communicate your cut order for 1/4, 1/2 and whole lamb, pig and beef, as well as freezer space reaquirements, and networking with your local producers.

12:00 – Lunch & Flathead and Western Union Local Meeting.
Business and updates by Presidents of the Farmers Union Flathead Local & Western Union Local.
Updates from MWCDP & Montana Farmers Union!

Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW, Ronan MT 59864Open to members, friends, and the public.MFU Members – Free. Non-Members – $25

Sustainable Gift Making Bazaar Workshop
2025-12-13 11:00 - 15:30 | Home Resource Community Room, 1515 Wyoming Street, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
The Holidays are upon us and there’s nothing better than a homemade gift. Check off the final presents on the list with MUD! They’ll be hosting a pop-up Sustainable Gift Making Workshop where you’ll learn to craft soap, create a foraged wreath, and heat press flowers onto greeting cards and gift boxes. Learn a new craft, be the jolly elf of the season, and keep the holidays sustainable with MUD!

Ladles of Love for Teams- Making Soups Together for Donation
2025-12-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Cultivating Connections Montana, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
LADLES OF LOVE for TEAMS! Be in Service together. Celebrate connections by making soups to donate within your community.
Bring your group and join cultivating Connections in their commercial kitchens where you will create delicious and nutritious soups- full of Montana whole ingredients- for donation to area food banks. While cooking, you will also share a meal of soup together.
This is a great way for your service club, youth group, homeschool group, or group of friends to have fun and to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of others in our community.
Cultivating Connections Montana will provide all the Montana grown and organic ingredients, the containers, recipes, labels indicating your group made the soup, kitchen equipment, and guidance. Your team provides the Love in Action!
Your team will craft approximately 3 or more quarts of fresh, healthy, delicious soups for the local food banks- a real and meaningful impact you can all be proud of together. Cultivating Connections is asking for a $250 donation per group to help them cover the costs of ingredients, packaging and labels, and kitchen expenses. Thank you!
(Please reach out if your group is interested but needs to have a different date in the kitchen and we will try to make it happen!)

Cultivate & Cook - Holiday Charcuterie Board
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension, 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Dried Fruit Charcuterie Board – make & take home to enjoy or gift! Course Fee: $15.
Get into the festive spirit with this creative and delicious workshop! Learn how to craft a stunning holiday charcuterie board featuring dried fruits, nuts, cheeses, and more, perfect for entertaining or gifting! You’ll also learn how to dry fruits at home, preserving their natural sweetness and flavor. From selecting the best fruits to proper drying techniques, you’ll gain skills to create your own pantry staples. At the end of the class, you’ll assemble and take home a beautiful, dried fruit charcuterie board, ready to impress your guests or share as a thoughtful holiday gift. Celebrate the season with creativity and flavor!
