Earth Week Day 5: Go Outside
April 21, 2023
Well, we’ve gone over all sorts of natural resources and conservation practices this week, and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to take a break! Get outside this weekend, enjoy the beauty of the valley and look ahead to days that act just a little bit more like spring. And don’t forget to […]
Earth Week Day 4: Water Usage
April 20, 2023
If there’s anything that can absolutely not be disputed amongst all the residents of the Ruby Valley, it’s the essential purpose of water to sustain all aspects of life throughout the valley. So how do we use it and control it efficiently, and what exactly is it used for? In honor of our related classroom […]
Earth Week Day 3: Pollinators
April 19, 2023
Consider insects gross and bees scary if you like; there’s no denying that pollinators are an essential part of Montana’s natural ecosystem. But did you know that pollinators are in danger, and that you can help them out as soon as this spring? Today we’re talking about the importance of pollinators, why and how they’re […]
Earth Week Day 2: Beavers
April 18, 2023
One of the most common discussions surrounding the conservation of watersheds is how to manage and cooperate with local beaver populations. Beavers can easily be painted in a negative light due to their constant interference with the irrigation systems and river systems of landowners who need water sources to flow through their properties in specific […]
Earth Week Day 1: Organizations in Natural Resources In The Ruby Valley!
April 17, 2023
Hello everyone, and happy Earth Week! This week, we’ll be covering all sorts of fun topics surrounding natural resources and conservation right here on our website and on Facebook and Instagram. We hope you’ll keep coming back around to learn all about conservation practices in the valley, and that we’ll see you in person on […]
Get Your Tickets For The RVCD Banquet Now!
April 7, 2023
The RVCD Annual Banquet is coming right up! We’re looking forward to another night of dinner, drinking and dancing, as well as opportunities to win a variety of raffle prizes provided by local businesses! The event is at the Round Barn on April 22nd, with tickets available for $40 a piece on EventBrite.com. Click here […]
Introducing Our New Conservation Speaker Series Coming This March/April!
March 1, 2023
UPDATE: Our April Conservation Speaker Series events are relocating to the Thompson-Hickman Madison County Library (217 Idaho Street) in Virginia City. The Madison and Ruby Valley Conservation Districts have teamed up once again to create a brand new annual speaker series, starting this March! This series is specifically focused on natural conservation of the land, […]
Halfway Done With 2023’s Rancher Roundtable Speaker Series
February 3, 2023
*UPDATE: The February 21st Rancher Roundtable Event Was Postponed Due To Inclement Weather; New Date is March 21st* Entering February also means that we’re entering the second half of our Rancher Roundtable speaker series! Our two events in January were a rousing success and a lot of fun, starting with Dr. Marsha Goetting’s lecture on […]
2022 Rancher Roundtable Wrap Up and Video Recordings
March 16, 2022
After four great events on a variety of topics, the winter of 2022’s Rancher Roundtable Series came to a close in February. For folks who missed these events or would like to rewatch, video recordings of the presentations are available to watch here. The series kicked off at the Ennis Public Library on January 11th […]
Welcome BSWC Member Ben
January 14, 2022
Originally from Florida, Ben spent the last 12 years in Virginia. He first gained an appreciation for the outdoors through surfing and fishing along the Atlantic Coast. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Environmental Sciences and a minor in Biology. Ben spent the last few years interning in Australia, and […]