Abundant Montana

Turkey Challenge with Food Share!
2025-11-21 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Lewis & Clark Library, 120 S Last Chance Gulch st, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Stop by the Lewis & Clark Library with turkeys or funds to help provide holiday meals for our neighbors in need.

Holiday Wreath Workshops
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Garden Werks, 3225 Cooney Dr, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
For this holiday season treat yourself to a creation of your very own. Grab a friend and join Gardenwerks for this informal, hands-on wreath workshop. All tools and materials are supplied, including the wreath form, wire, pruners and a variety of local greens, pinecones, pods, dried accents and ribbon. Choose the style that fits you.
Please note: Pre-registration is required. This event will be held in the greenhouse where temperatures can fluctuate quickly, so please dress accordingly. Cancellations will be accepted up to one week prior to the workshop for a refund. Bring gloves!

Wreaths and Wine
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Garden Werks, 3225 Cooney Dr, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Saturday, November 22nd from 2 – 3:30pm at Gardenwerks
Gardenwerks is excited to be hosting Jill Roberts from The Hawthorn to showcase a few of her favorite winter wines. Join for a relaxed afternoon of wreath making and wine tasting in the greenhouse. All tools and materials are supplied for the wreaths and registration includes a sample of each wine.
Please note: Pre-registration is required. This event will be held in the greenhouse where temperatures can fluctuate quickly, so please dress accordingly. Cancellations will be accepted up to one week prior to the workshop for a refund.

Farm to Table Dinner - Greycliff Mill
2025-11-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 | Greycliff Mill, 11 Greycliff Creek Ln, Greycliff, MT, 59033
Greycliff Mill has partnered with farmers and ranchers near Big Timber and Greycliff, Montana in order to source produce and meats locally to provide a farm to table dinner.
Dinners starting at 5pm & 7pm

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

Seed Packing Party - Columbia Falls Library
2025-11-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Flathead County Library Columbia Falls, 130 6th St W STE C, Columbia Falls, Montana, 59912
Join Land to Hand for a seed packing party to prepare for the annual Free the Seeds event! As part of a group you will be packing seeds which involves measuring, writing, stamping, gluing and counting. This activity is completed sitting down and is open to people of all ages and abilities.

Flint Creek Valley Winter Gathering
2025-11-25 00:00 | MT
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.

Shop Small Saturday
2025-11-29 | Shelby, Shelby, MT, 59474, United States
Support local businesses during Shelby’s Shop Small Saturday on November 29th! The Chamber will be conducting a raffle for Chamber Bucks for people who shopped locally.

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

Holiday Wreath Workshop
2025-11-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Garden Werks, 3225 Cooney Dr, Helena, MT, 59601, United States

Downdogs & Draughts
2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Ten Mile Creek Brewery, 48 N Last Chance Gulch, Helana, MT, 59601, United States
As part of Craft a Better Community month with Ten Mile Creek Brewery, join Loft Studio for yoga at the taphouse!
Enjoy the yoga class and a beer afterwards for $15. $2 for each participant will be donated to the Helena Dragon Boat Club.
The yoga class is accessible for all levels just remember to bring your own mat!

Sourdough Basics Class
2025-12-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Old Town Farm Stand, 275 Old Town Road, Three Forks, 59752, United States
Join Old Town Farm Stand in unlocking your culinary potential and discovering the joy of creating beautiful, healthy, and delicious sourdough bread.
Learn how to:

keep your sourdough starter growing and active
shape a loaf of bread
turn your home oven into a steam oven
expertly score your loaf to make beautiful crust
avoid the most common mistakes

The class includes supplies which you will take home to be able to bake more bread:

1 banneton
1 jar of starter
2 unbaked loaves
proofing container
scraper

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

Wreath Workshop
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Mt Ascension Brewing, 317 Cruse Ave, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Craft your own festive wreath this season using a mix of evergreen foliage, foraged materials, dried flowers, ribbon and more.
Materials, guided instruction and decorations are provided. No experience necessary. If you prefer to wear gloves, please bring your own pair.
First brewery beverage included with your registration! Workshop will be held upstairs at Mt Ascension Gastropub and Brewery.

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.

STOKE Cooking Class
2025-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | The Lodge of Townsend, 131 S Spruce St, Townsend, MT, 59644, United States
Learn to feed your friends, family, and even prepare to enter the work force!

Helena Holiday MADE Fair
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-06 | Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds, 98 W Custer Ave, Helena, MT, 59602, United States
Give a gift that tells a story this holiday season. Discover the magic of the Helena Holiday MADE fair—a modern handcrafted market featuring a curated collection of local and regional artists. Find everything from affordable, functional works of art to fine heirloom pieces perfect for holiday giving. Shop early with a $10 VIP Pass on Friday, Dec. 5 (5–8 pm) or a $5 Early Bird Pass on Saturday, Dec. 6 (9–10 am), with proceeds benefiting Cohesion Dance Project. Enjoy free admission Saturday, 10 am–4 pm at the Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds in Helena, MT. Please bring a non-perishable food item to support Helena Food Share. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

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.

Wreath Making Class #1
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Rathvinden Farm, 10380 Springhill Rd, Belgrade, MT, 59714, United States
Enjoy light refreshments while you learn how to make your own holiday wreath at Rathvinden Farm. Workshops are led by farm staff, and classes are kept small. All materials are provided for you to design an original wreath to take home. Sign up with a friend or make a new one – we can’t wait to see what you create!

Sourdough / Wild Yeast Class
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Border Farm, 28 Border Ln, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
Sourdough Bread Making!
Working with Wild Yeast
10-1pm
December 6th, 2025
Border Farm Kitchen
This class will be in the Border Farm Kitchen and go through all of the steps and stages of traditional sourdough bread making. From the feeding the starter, dough, proofing, scoring, and baking. Troubleshooting and considerations, as well as taste testing!
Sourdough bread is just flour, water, and salt – but once you learn the why’s and how’s this simple bread will be a staple in your household, and a healthy one at that!
You will also receive Nancy’s booklet on Sourdough Bread Making.
There will be LIVE starter available for purchase.
There are no refunds/transfers once reg/pay have been received. Each class is small with limited space.

Far Out & Waiting Belgrade II
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Reese Creek Community Center, 13695 Springhill Rd, Belgrade, MT, 59714, United States
Far Out and Waiting – What To Do While Waiting For Emergency Medical Services To Arrive In Rural Areas, Farms, and Ranches
December 6th | 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Reese Creek Community Center 13695 Springhill Rd, Belgrade, MT
In Partnership With: Central Valley Fire District, Backcountry Medical Supply, LLC & Reese Creek Community Center
Join MFU for: REGISTER HERE

Presentations by Central Valley Fire Chief Jay Wittwer & Ashleigh Phillips, owner of Backcountry Medical Supply
Topics include:

1st Aid training
*Pesticide renewal credit offered*
Cardiac emergencies
Hands-only CPR

On average, rural communities have a 30+ minute wait for EMS to arrive. Learn what you can do while waiting to help save a life!

FREE Lunch provided by MFU
Registration required
Free and open to all MFU members, friends, and the public

Questions? Samantha Ferrat 406.949.0869 sferrat@montanafarmersunion.com

Alpaca Christmas Affair
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Heart and Soul Alpacas and Guest Cabins, 26 Bench Rd, Whitehall, MT, 59759, United States
Join for a fun day for the whole family!
Alpacas, Santa, Christmas shopping, yummy treats and more!
Start Time 11:00 am End Time 4:00 pm

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.

23rd Annual Montana Organic Association Conference
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-11 | Mansfield Convention Center, 2 Park Dr S, Great Falls, MT, 59401, United States
The premier organic conference in Montana covering a variety of agricultural disciplines, interests, and organic viewpoints.
The MOA conference offers workshops, panel discussions, great food, entertainment, and informative, nationally recognized guest speakers. The MOA Annual Conference & Meeting is a time for members and vendors to renew friendships, listen to motivating and educational speakers, meet new customers, display organic wares, elect board officers, and attend to MOA business.

141st Annual MSGA Convention & Trade Show
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-12 | Northern Hotel, 19 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
On behalf of the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), we would like to thank you for your commitment to our associations! We hope you will join us at the 141st Annual MSGA Convention & Trade Show. The purpose of the Annual Convention & Trade Show is to provide education, information, fellowship, and an opportunity for the beef industry & MSGA members to set policy that will shape the landscape of cattle ranching in Montana. Download the Registration Brochure today.
Location: Northern Hotel & Double Tree Hotel
