Native-plant events are winding down with winter approaching, but there are a few around western Montana in November – including a wreath workshop for the holidays!
The Clark Fork Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society presents Elaine Sutherland, who will discuss “How Surprising Complexities in Historical Fire Patterns Shaped Today’s Forests” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in Room L09 in the University of Montana’s Gallagher Business Building. Sutherland has studied Montana forests for the U.S. Forest Service for two decades.
Botanist Mel Waggy and Terry Divoky of Windflower Nursery present “From the Mountains to the Prairies: Conservation Efforts at the MPG Ranch” at the Flathead Chapter of MNPS at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Teakettle Community Hall, 235 Nucleus Ave. in Columbia Falls. The 10,000-acre MPG Ranch includes forestland in the Sapphire Mountains, grasslands and riparian areas along the Bitterroot River.
The Montana Natural History Center will hold a Holiday Wreath Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden in Missoula. Create holiday decorations using local conifers and plants. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers, and registration is required. Call 327-0405.
