“Hush of the Land” — A Storytelling Event with Smoke Elser
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 […]

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Blackfoot Challenge Board of Directors will meet on January 21, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Meeting will likely take place over Zoom. Contact Deb Dillree at 406-793-3900 […]
The Blackfoot Challenge Board of Directors will meet on February 18, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Meeting will take place over Zoom. Contact Deb Dillree at 406-793-3900 or […]
Presentations include: 2:00 PM: Ylva Lekberg MPG Ranch Soil Ecologist The Dirt on Weeds: How Invasive Plants Alter Soil Ecosystems, Influcence Restoration & Impact Soil Health This talk will focus on invasive plants, soil health, and commercial microbial inoculations. Ylva Lekberg grew up in Sweden and earned her Ph.D. at The Pennsylvania State University in […]
The Blackfoot Challenge Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Meeting will take place at the Lubrecht Forest Conference Center. Contact Deb Dillree at 406-793-3900 or deb@blackfootchallenge.org for details.
Join us to celebrate the communities and partners of the Blackfoot watershed! We’ll have live music, food trucks, the Stray Bullet beer garden & Trixi’s Bar. Plus games, local artisans and vendors, and more! LOCATION: Ovando Town Square DATE & TIME: Friday, August 7 — from 5 pm – 9 pm