Seedlings 101: Planting & Care
Recorded: April 11, 2023
Land Stewardship Series: Noxious Weeds
Recorded: March 31, 2021
The Land Stewardship Series of webinars covers a variety of topics related to managing your land and becoming a steward of natural resources in Flathead County. This webinar covers classification and identification of noxious weeds, guidance on control, and information about where to learn more. Presenter Noel Jinings is the Compliance Officer & Education Specialist for the Flathead County Weed District.
Resources from the Noxious Weeds Workshop:
https://www.leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0070/chapter_0220/part_0210/sections_index.html
https://flathead.mt.gov/weeds/index.php
http://diagnostics.montana.edu/
https://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/natural_areas_common_A-B.htm
Land Stewardship Series: Septic System Management
Recorded: March 24, 2021
The Land Stewardship Series of webinars covers a variety of topics related to managing your land and becoming a steward of natural resources in Flathead County. This webinar covers best practices for managing your septic system and resources available to assist landowners with septic maintenance in Flathead County. Presenter Kate Cassidy is a Registered Sanitarian with the Flathead City-County Health Department, and presenter Jillian Henrichon is a Big Sky Watershed Americorps Member serving the Flathead Basin.
Northern Plains and Mountains Regional Water Program
Montana Department of Environmental Quality – Private Well & Septic
Flathead Basin Septic Maintenance Reimbursement Program
Land Stewardship Series: Wildfire Preparedness
Recorded: March 17, 2021
The Land Stewardship Series of webinars covers a variety of topics related to managing your land and becoming a steward of natural resources in Flathead County. This webinar covers the basics of living with wildfire and considerations for protecting your property in the wildland urban interface. Presenter Ali Ulwelling is a Service Forester with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and partner at Firesafe Flathead.
Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Your Home Can Survive a Wildfire – YouTube
Building Codes and Costs from Headwaters Economics in Bozeman
Spring Open Burning is March 1 to April 30. Must check with Flathead Air Quality before lighting any piles 751-8144 or https://www.flatheadhealth.org/environmental-health/burn-restrictions/
Burn Permits are required May 1 to June 30 – http://www.firesafekalispell.com/
Contact for local home risk assessments – Ernie Nace, Community Preparedness Specialist – enace@mt.gov or 751-2270
Land Stewardship Series: Forest Pests & Diseases
Recorded: March 10, 2021
The Land Stewardship Series of webinars covers a variety of topics related to managing your land and becoming a steward of natural resources in Flathead County. This webinar covers the basics of holistic forest management and tips to building resilience into your forest for the prevention of pests and disease. Presenter Rick Moore is a Service Forester with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
Land Stewardship Series: Pasture Management
Recorded: March 3, 2021
The Land Stewardship Series of webinars covers a variety of topics related to managing your land and becoming a steward of natural resources in Flathead County. This webinar covers the basics of pasture management including the physiology of pasture grasses, livestock behavior, stocking rates, grazing strategies, and more! Presenter Pat McGlynn is the Agriculture Extension Agent for the Flathead County Extension Office.
Land Stewardship Series: Wildlife Conflict Mitigation
Recorded: February 24, 2021
The Land Stewardship Series of webinars covers a variety of topics related to managing your land and becoming a steward of natural resources in Flathead County. This webinar covers the basics of living with wildlife and best practices for minimizing conflict. Presenter Kari Eneas is a Wildlife Biologist for the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes working to manage conflicts with carnivores on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Land Stewardship Series: Soil Health & Composting
Recorded: February 17, 2021
The Land Stewardship Series of webinars covers a variety of topics related to managing your land and becoming a steward of natural resources in Flathead County. This webinar covers the basics of soil health and composting. Our presenter is Alissa La Chance, owner and operator of Dirt Rich Compost LLC based in Kalispell, Montana.
WEBINAR: Noxious Weeds
Recorded: September 16, 2020
In this webinar, our guest presenter from Flathead County Weed Department covers noxious weed identification and options for integrated weed management on your property.
WEBINAR: Fall Planting for Pollinators
Recorded: September 9, 2020
Fall can be one of the best times to plant native pollinator habitat. This webinar covers planning, timing, and strategies for planting and seeding in the fall, and includes information about programs and resources that can help you develop habitat on your property.
WEBINAR: Gardening for Water Conservation
Recorded: September 2, 2020
This webinar covers gardening techniques that conserve and protect water. Topics include irrigation, xeriscaping, and rain gardens.
WEBINAR: Lawn Alternatives
Recorded: August 19, 2020
This webinar covers practical alternatives to traditional lawns including low-growing species and ground covers, native ornamental grasses and seed mixes, and grass alternatives such as gardens and pollinator plots.
WEBINAR: Soil Health
Recorded: August 12, 2020
This webinar covers the basics of keeping your soil healthy. Topics range from improving soil health to cover crops, soil sampling, composting, and more!
WEBINAR: Wildfire Ready! Preparing for Fire Season in the Flathead
Recorded July 29, 2020
This webinar provides information on preparing for wildfire season in the Flathead. Local experts discuss methods for protecting your property and managing your land in wildfire country, and provide an update on the 2020 fire season.
WEBINAR: Rain Gardens
Recorded July 15, 2020
Rain gardens capture rain water runoff, improve water quality, and provide native plant habitat. This webinar covers the benefits of rain gardens and how to build one in your yard!
WEBINAR: DIY Pollinator Habitat
Recorded July 1, 2020
This webinar covers pollinator basics, plant selection, garden design, and many other considerations for the at-home gardener.