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Fairy Slipper (Calypso bulbosa)Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) The fairy slipper is one of our more widespread orchids. Like tiny little pink slippers adorned with ribbons, they begin popping up in mid-spring …
Buck’s Native Plant Corner – Fairy Slipper Read More
The Cochrane Dam crossing will take place on June 6th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in celebration of National Trails Day. Although the dam is typically closed to public …
Cochrane Dam Crossing to Take Place June 6th Read More Rocky Mountain Maple (Acer glabrum) Maple Family (Aceraceae) Rocky Mountain Maple is one of only two maples native to Montana. It can be readily distinguished from the other because they …
Buck’s Native Plant Corner – Rocky Mountain Maple Read More
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) launched the Migratory Bird Stamp contest in 2024 to promote wetland conservation. This year’s winner is Kim Diment, who depicted a drake and a …
Kim Diment Named Winner of 2026 Migratory Bird Stamp Contest Read More
Elk Sedge (Carex geyeri)Sedge Family (Cyperaceae) Elk Sedge is one of our first sedges to bloom in the spring. It is not anywhere near as showy as some of our …
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Steer’s Head (Dicentra uniflora)Fumary Family (Fumariaceae) The flowers of steer’s head are very appropriately named. It evokes images of tiny little bovine heads lying on or near the ground. This …
Buck’s Native Plant Corner – Steer’s Head Read More
Each year, Malmstrom Air Force Base participates in the annual NeighborWorks Great Falls community cleanup event. Every squadron in the 341st Missile Wing has a designated area within the community, …
Great Falls Annual CommUNITY Cleanup Hosted by NeighborWorks Read More
Every year, communities across the country gather to celebrate Arbor Day, an occasion dedicated to honoring trees and advocating for a greener future. On April 24th, residents came together to …
Great Falls Park and Recreation Recognised by Arbor Day Foundation Read More
During the early stages of mankind, Earth Day was not a one-day celebration. It was part of their everyday culture and spirituality. Living in harmony with nature was essential. So …
Joyful Earth Day Read More
On Monday afternoon, fire crews responded to a rapidly moving wildfire near Red Lodge, specifically along the East Side Road south of the city and off the Beartooth Highway, approximately …
Crews Respond to East Side Wildfire Read More