Join Us!
Whether it’s pulling weeds along the Gallatin River, learning about wildflowers on guided hikes, or volunteering at Crail Gardens, we want you to join us!
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Many of our Big Sky Wildflower Festival events are held at Crail Gardens, located at 2100 Spotted Elk Rd, Big Sky.
Volunteer @ the Gardens!
May through October.​
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Join us in maintaining our native demonstration garden at the Historic Crail Ranch, as well as our pollinator gardens—one of which is located beneath the moose sculpture at Ousel Falls!
Sign up for our volunteer list to stay up to date on new opportunities.
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You can find all our current volunteer opportunities at our Volunteer Big Sky page.​
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Big Sky Farmers Market
June through August
Every Wednesday, 5-7 PM
We're here to help answer your noxious weed management questions, identify those tricky plants you can't quite figure out, and chat about native plants!
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Check out our education trailer with new ceiling graphics and amazing custom paper wildflowers and weeds!
We'll see you at next year's Farmers Market!
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Land Stewardship Workshop
October 7, 5:30-7:30PM
Ennis Assembly of God Church
This collaborative workshop is jam-packed with expertise. With a lineup from MT Dept. of Ag, MSU Extension, DNRC, FWP, and our very own, Jen Mohler, you won’t want to miss this FREE opportunity to learn from natural resource professionals.
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Find more details on the Madison Conservation District's website.
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Community Week Open House
October 9, 1:30-2:30PM
Crail Gardens
As part of Big Sky's Community Week happening October 6-10, we're holding a short but sweet open house at our native demonstration garden, Crail Gardens.
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Stop by to say hi, admire the fall colors, and see the progress of our new Firewise Crevice Garden build!
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Join us after at Len Hill Park from 4-6PM for a Community Appreciation Celebration complete with your favorite local organizations, food, live music, and fun for all ages.
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Crail Gardens is located within Historic Crail Ranch at 2100 Spotted Elk Rd. Big Sky, MT.
Manhattan Farmers Market
September 3 & 10, 4-7 PM
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We're thrilled to join our friend and partner—the Gallatin Conservation District, and to bring our education trailer to the Manhattan Farmers Market the first two weeks of September.
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Visit us and grab a free sticker, temporary wildflower tattoo, and spin the wildflower or weed wheel to test your identification skills!​
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Mud Creek/Coldsmoke Weed Pull
September 8, 5-6:30 PM
​Mud Creek Trailhead
We're stoked to partner with Big Sky Trail Dogs, BSCO, and Lone Mountain Land Company to remove weeds from heavily used trails in Big Sky!
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Rendezvous at the Mud Creek Trailhead for weed pulling followed by a parking lot BBQ and prizes!
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More info can be found on our Volunteer Big Sky page here.
Small Acreage Tour with
Gallatin Conservation District
September 4th, 5:30-7:30 PM
Do you own land in Gallatin Valley? Are you looking to manage your property and resources in a more mindful way?
In collaboration with the Gallatin Conservation District, we're hosting a small acreage tour in Gallatin County led by our own Jen Mohler.
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Contact the Gallatin Conservation District to sign up.
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Summer Wind Down
& Volunteer Party
August 25, 5-7 PM
As the busyness of summer comes to an end, relax with us and enjoy refreshments, a game of cornhole, and the changing colors of the garden.
Our amazing volunteers' collective accomplishments are what make our conservation efforts possible, so let's celebrate them!
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Crail Gardens is located at 2100 Spotted Elk Rd, Big Sky.
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Gays in the Garden
August 15, 6-8 PM
Crail Gardens
Join us for a delightful evening of botanical craft and conversation in partnership with Big Sky Out!
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Enjoy free refreshments, a free foraged bouquet for everyone, and a free sun-dyed multipurpose cloth for the first ten people.
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This event is held at Crail Gardens located at 2100 Spotted Elk Rd, Big Sky.
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Allies are welcome!
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Bag the Peak Cornhole Tournament
August 5, 5-8 PM​
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We usually encourage bagging weeds, but this time let's "bag the peak"!
Teams of 2 will compete in a cornhole tournament to help raise funds for our conservation work.
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Players - limited to 16 teams - food & drink included.
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Spectators - eat, drink & cheer on your favorite team.
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Menu - Catering by Butter & Salt / Lindsie Feldner, with vegetarian & vegan options.​
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Big Sky Wildflower Festival
July 8-12
Join us at the Big Sky Wildflower Festival for a week of learning, creativity, and thoughtful exploration of the outdoors!​
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Click image above or here to see full list of events.​​​
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Rendezvous
June 21
Boulder, Montana
We're excited to join RMEF for their Rendezvous on June 21, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, in Boulder, MT.
Events during the 3 day weekend include a work project, kids activities, seminars and a friendly wild game cook-off, it will be a weekend to remember!
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We'll be there with our education trailer - stop by and say hi!
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Big Sky Community Park
Weed Pull
June 17, 5-6:30 PM
Join us for a 13th annual weed pull event at the park!
We'll rendezvous at the River Pavilion and then pull weeds around the park and along Little Willow Way.
Stick around after for a delicious BBQ and volunteer raffle!
Sign up and get more details by clicking here!
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Gallatin River Weed Pull
June 14, 9-11 AM
Moose Creek Campground
Pull together for the Gallatin!​
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Join us and Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited for our 17th annual event!
To date, 509 volunteers have removed 10,139 lbs of noxious weeds from the banks of the Gallatin River.
Show your love for the canyon and dislike for noxious weeds by joining us!
Sign up and get more details by clicking here!​​
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Wildflower & Weed Hike
June 10 , 6-7:30 PM
Deer Creek in the Canyon
Rendezvous at the Deer Creek trailhead.
The hike will last 1.5 hours and proceed at a "plant identification pace".
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FREE & open to all!
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Hummocks/Uplands Weed Pull
June 9, 3-6 PM*
Hummocks Trailhead
Calling all recreators!!
Join Grow Wild, BSCO, and Lone Mountain Land Company for an afternoon of pulling weeds on a beloved community trail.
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Bring sturdy gloves, water, and a friend! We'll be there from 3-6pm, but come when and for however long you can!
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Sign up and get more details by clicking here!
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Foraging Workshop
June 7, 10:30 AM-3:00 PM
Jack Creek Preserve
Join us to remember ways of life that continually reinforce relationships and responsibilities between people and plants.
As we visit with edible and medicinal plants and learn basic plant identification, foraging, and tending skills, we will also explore the landscape as a storied and diverse Indigenous homeland, ponder the plant relationships of our various ancestors, and discuss ways to build culturally rich, reciprocal relationships with this place that is now our common home.
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Visit Jack Creek Preserve's website to learn more and register.
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Native Plant Sale Fundraiser
June sale: 2 & 3
July sale: 8
Grow Wild is selling native plants to raise funds in support of Crail Gardens and our ongoing conservation efforts. Order online now on our "SHOP" page.
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June 2, 5-7 pm
Crail Gardens 2100 Spotted Elk Rd.
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June 3, 6-8 pm
Gallatin Valley @ Simms
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July 8, 5-7 pm
Crail Gardens 2100 Spotted Elk Rd.
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Crail Garden Open House
June 2, 5-7 PM
Crail Gardens
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Join us to learn more about Big Sky's inspiring demonstration garden at the Historic Crail Ranch!
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Enjoy light refreshments & learn about the benefits of water-wise, native landscapes.
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Crail Gardens is located at 2100 Spotted Elk Road, Big Sky.
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