Blackfoot Challenge

Blackfoot Challenge Drought Committee Annual Meeting
2025-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Montana
The Blackfoot Challenge Drought Response Committee will gather to review the 2024 drought season — the worst drought conditions since the Drought Plan began — and make plans for 2025. Contact Clancy for details on the in-person meeting or for the Zoom connection to attend remotely.

Blackfoot Challenge Community Prescribed Fire Meeting -- Ovando/Helmville
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Montana
Join your neighbors and the Blackfoot Challenge for a discussion about prescribed fire, prescribed fire communications, and community readiness as we continue to grow our prescribed fire program in 2025. The Challenge will host 2 meetings, one for the Ovando/Helmville area and one for the Potomac/Greenough region. Community members from throughout the watershed are welcome at either or both meetings.

Blackfoot Challenge Community Prescribed Fire Meeting -- Potomac/Greenough
2025-02-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Montana

BCCA Community Ski Day
2025-02-08 14:00 - 17:30 | Montana
The Blackfoot Challenge is hosting an afternoon of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife tracking and a hot dog roast!
It’s winter in the Blackfoot and we think that’s a great time to get together and enjoy the Blackfoot Community Conservation Area (BCCA). Please join us to explore your community forest in the heart of the Blackfoot.
Fun for all ages & ability levels — a range of easy level trails up to more challenging ones.
What We Supply: Trail guidance / suggestions; a warming fire; hot drinks, hot dogs and fixings; and a wildlife tracking session.
What You Bring: Cross-country skis or snowshoes if you have them; camp chairs for around the fire; warm layers. (If you need to borrow equipment, let us know and we’ll see what we can round up.)
MEET AT THE BOOT TREE PARKING AREA AT 2 P.M.
To RSVP, contact: elaine@blackfootchallenge.org or brad@blackfootchallenge.org OR call 406-793-3900

Blackfoot Challenge Board Meeting
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Montana
Monthly Blackfoot Challenge Board Meeting — on Zoom this month
Call Deb at 406-793-3900 or email office@blackfootchallenge.org for details.

"Hush of the Land" -- A Storytelling Event with Smoke Elser
2025-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Montana
Join long-time outfitter Smoke Elser and author Eva-Maria Maggi for a special storytelling event based on their book, “Hush of the Land.” Smoke will share stories of his 60+ years guiding and outfitting in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and working to conserve Montana’s wild places. The authors will have copies of their book for sale and signing at the event.

Blackfoot Challenge November Board Meeting
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Lubrecht Experimental Forest, 38689 Hwy 200
The Blackfoot Challenge Board of Directors will meet in person on November 19, 2025, at the University of Montana’s Lubrect Forest Conference Center. All are welcome, but please RSVP in advance as lunch will be provided. RSVP can be made to Deb Dillree at 406-793-3900 or deb@blackfootchallenge.org.

Blackfoot Challenge December Board Meeting
2025-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 | The Lodges on Seeley Lake, 2156 Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake, Montana
The Blackfoot Challenge Board of Directors will meet in person on December 17, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 pm at The Lodges on Seeley Lake. Please RSVP in advance as space will be limited. RSVP can be made to Deb Dillree at 406-793-3900 or deb@blackfootchallenge.org.

Blackfoot Challenge Holiday Party
2025-12-17 16:30 - 18:30 | The Lodges on Seeley Lake, 2156 Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake, Montana
Join us to celebrate another year of working together on behalf of the Blackfoot watershed!
We will host our annual member holiday reception on Wednesday, December 17, from 4:30-6:30 pm at The Lodges on Seeley Lake. The gathering will include heavy appetizers, a cash bar, and a special tree-lighting ceremony. Space will be somewhat limited — so please RSVP to info@blackfootchallenge.org.
