Gallatin Conservation District

09/02/2026

Now that it is September, here is a recap of our kids programing from August!

Summer Stewards came to a close and it was an incredible season. Thank you to all of our participants for attending. We are already planning for next year! The market is going strong with educational programs, stop by the last two markets of the season today and next Wednesday. As we wrap up our garden programs, we will be back in schools, visiting classrooms and after-school programs to teach about a variety of conservation topics.

09/01/2026

We are one week away from this fantastic event! There is still some room for participants to attend. Reach out to Bea at [email protected] to reserve your spot today, and we will see you next week.

08/31/2026

Moments from the Education and Outreach Center this morning.

There are ample tomatoes ready to be picked, pumpkins are transforming from green to orange. Turning compost this morning, it was just chilly enough to see the heat be released from the pile as it was turned! This fall we will put our first homemade layer of compost onto our raised beds.

There are plenty of potatoes and garlic in the greenhouse ready to be taken home to make a delicious dinner. Swing on by!

08/31/2026

Upcoming events in September:

🥕Manhattan Farmers Market: Attend the last two markets of the 2026 summer season: Wednesdays, September 2nd and 9th, 4-7pm Railroad Park, Manhattan MT.

🐴Small acreage tour: Learn about water resources, soils, w**d ecology, grasses, and grazing management principles - Key tools for developing a customized grazing management plan for your property. There is limited parking at this property, so there are limited spots. Please RSVP today to [email protected] to claim your spot and receive the address of where we are touring.

💧GCD Board meeting: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, starting at 4pm.

🍂Farm to Table Dinner: Join us in the Education and Outreach Center for a lovely evening in the garden. Eat a locally grown and sourced pizza dinner, with dessert, live music, beverages, and community. This dinner is a fundraiser for the local FFA chapter and for the Manhattan Farmers Market. RSVP today by emailing [email protected]. Tickets are $30, and there is limited seating.

08/27/2026

The education and outreach center raised bed garden is in full swing. With cucumbers tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, beans with pumpkins and squash on the way. Pick what you would like! Stop by to smell the flowers ☺️

08/26/2026

Free beaver talk and ice-cream in the education and outreach garden center. I mean what’s not to love!

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! From our pups to yours, we hope you have a paws-itively amazing day 🐶🥰

08/25/2026

🍂2026 Farm to Table Dinner 🍂

Join us on September 23rd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Education and Outreach Center for a locally sourced pizza dinner and desserts. Beverages are included, and there will be live music from Ben Broyles. This event is held each fall to celebrate another growing season gone by and to raise funds for the local FFA chapter and the Manhattan Farmers Market. Proceeds from this dinner will be split between the two organizations.

If you and your friends and family would like to attend, tickets are $30, please RSVP by emailing Bea at [email protected]. Our office phones are currently down until further notice, so RSVP via email or in person at the Manhattan Farmers Market managers booth on Wednesday in Railroad Park. Thanks, and see you then 😁

08/24/2026

This Thursday!

Beaver - Human Coexistence: August 27th from 6:30-7:30pm Education and Outreach center Manhattan MT

Learn about beaver and human coexistence. Professional beaver conflict resolution specialist Claire Kirk from the National Wildlife Federation will be giving a presentation about beavers and their importance. Following the presentation, we will have an ice cream social in the Education and Outreach Garden Center. This event is free and open to all! We look forward to seeing you then

08/13/2026

Small Acreage Tour: September 8th, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Join us on a small acreage tour next month tailored towards small acreage landowners looking to deepen their knowledge about pasture management. In addition, learn about water resources, soils, w**d management, grasses, and grazing principles. Leave with practical knowledge on how to develop a customized grazing management plan tailored to your place.

This tour has limited capacity, so PLEASE carpool. RSVP by emailing Bea at [email protected] (Our office is under construction. If you call our office to reserve a spot you will not get a response)