Trail Listening Post

Back to the Mother Microbrewed Kombucha is hosting a regional scavenger hunt/litter pick up initiative. Starting on April 22nd and lasting 3 whole weeks, we will have hidden over 1250 hand made art objects across our city parks and our regional trail heads. GnomeFesters are invited to go and enjoy our public lands in search of these collectable art objects. As they hunt, they are encouraged to pick up litter along the way. This is our way of giving back to our community and to encourage others to pay it forwards. Together we can keep our public lands looking pristine and encourage others to do the same! This event is free and available to the entire community. Details at backtothemother.earth/gnomefest

 In the mountains of northern Kenya, a Samburu community is doing something that has never been done before, building a sanctuary for orphaned elephants to rehabilitate them back to the wild. The project is not just changing attitudes about elephants, it's changing attitudes about women too; the secret to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary’s success is the special bond between a group of women keepers and one special elephant named Shaba. 

For more information on the 44th Annual IWFF go to wildlifefilms.org

An unlikely creature could be set to pass its amazing ability on to humans, the secret of regeneration. We just have to save the last 100 of them to make this a reality. "Secrets of the Salamanders" is screening virtually April 17-May 15

For more information on the 44th Annual IWFF go to wildlifefilms.org

Largely unnoticed amidst vehicle traffic, industrial sites and construction, wild salmon are returning to their ancient spawning grounds in the city of Vancouver. After 80 years, people can now witness the autumn spectacle of these powerful swimmers fighting to reach the streams they hatched in. Filmed over many years, "The Return" takes us into enclaves of wilderness within the city. For more information on the 44th Annual IWFF go to wildlifefilms.org

 The YMCA Riverbank Run is back for its 49th year! This year, the YMCA of Missoula is offering both in-person and virtual race options. The in-person run will take place on Saturday April 24th. Visit riverbankrun.org for pricing and registration. 

For this year’s concert, the Missoula Symphony Orchestra will be performing Camille Saint-Saëns’, “The Carnival of the Animals,” - with a Montana twist! Once again, the Missoula Symphony is  partnering with the Montana Natural History Center and local theatre professional, Rosie Seitz-Ayers, to provide an engaging and educational concert for both kids and adults. You won’t want to miss this hilarious performance! missoulasymphony.org

This year we’re staying healthy together and providing all the essentials for hosting a Farm Party in your backyard, neighborhood, or local park. 

We’ll provide beverages, live streamed local music (from the PEAS Farm!), and a list of local restaurants that deeply support local farms who have lost revenue during the pandemic (allowing us to give the food we grow for the party to the Missoula Food Bank, Soft Landing and others)  - everything you need for your own homegrown celebration. 

Celebrate local food and all those who make it happen as one of the parties in yards, gardens, parks and more across Missoula and beyond. Sign up now to get best selection of t-shirts, bandanas, and plan your social distance salad soiree. 

Support the work of Garden City Harvest as we fight food insecurity and help our community through these times of uncertainty.
Live music from Shakewell

Beer from Draught Works, wine from Grizzly Liquor

#peasfarmparty #healthytogether #PartyInPlace

Sherrie Neff made the trek from Great Falls to talk to Robert Chase about the new Museum of Montana located in Great Falls. 

Robert Chase is joined by Kelly Hill to talk about the Spring Folic Herb Forum on March 7th at the Still Room Conference Room in Missoula.

Robert Chase talks to Sarah Marker and Jennie Vader about the International Women's Day Event at Free Cycles on March 6th.