Plants and Pollinators Palooza
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Bozeman Public Library
The Plants and Pollinators Palooza will feature short presentations from the Bumble Bee Atlas project as well as the Montana Native Plant Society’s Citizen Botany project. There will be an educational overview of both projects as well as an outdoor component putting into practice what participants have learned about plants and pollinators. We have limited availability, so register ASAP. Refreshments will be served.

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2025 SMART FIRES All Hands Meeting
2025-09-08 10:00 - 2025-09-11 13:30 | Montana State University
The SMART FIRES 3rd annual meeting was held at Montana State University from Monday, September 8th, through Tuesday, September 9th. Read the meeting recap.

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Explore & Observe: An Earth Week Citizen Science Program
2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
April is Citizen Science month! Join us for this free, family-friendly program to explore the beautiful Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve in downtown Bozeman while learning how you can contribute meaningful scientific data—locally, statewide, and globally.

Please check the map for parking options and plan a few extra minutes to walk the trail to our meeting location.

At the welcome station, you’ll check in, grab a name tag, and be guided to the Kingfisher Pavilion, where you’ll learn about this collaborative event between Montana State University’s SMART FIRES project and the Sacajawea Audubon Society.

During the evening, you’ll:

Learn what citizen science is and why it matters

Explore popular bird, plant, air quality, and weather‑related citizen science apps

Take photos at one or more of the Preserve’s Chronolog photo monitoring stations

Learn about ongoing conservation and research at the Preserve

Discover upcoming hands‑on citizen science opportunities

Join the Montana Citizen Science Network & have a chance to win a PurpleAir Zen air quality monitor (nearly $300 value)

There will also be activities for young children.

Light snacks & refreshments will be provided.

Please note that dogs and other four‑legged friends should stay home.

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The 2026 Wildfire and Smoke Outlook
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00
Hear from regional experts about wildfire forecasts, drought and fuel conditions, smoke preparedness, climate trends, and strategies to protect indoor air quality this summer.

📅 Tuesday, June 9🕕 6:00 PM

📍 Simulcast locations:• Flathead Valley Community College (777 Grandview Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901)• Missoula Public Library (455 E. Main St., Missoula, MT 59802)

💻 Or attend remotely via Zoom: register at bit.ly/MTwildfireoutlook

Panelists include experts from the National Weather Service, Montana Climate Office, USDA Forest Service, Climate Smart Missoula, and more.As communities across Montana prepare for wildfire and smoke impacts, informed conversations and preparedness are more important than ever.Hosted during Montana Wildfire Smoke Ready Week.

2026 Stem Summer Institute
2026-08-03 12:00 - 2026-08-05 15:30 | Inspiration Hall, Norm Asbjornson Hall, Montana State University, W Grant St, Bozeman, Montana, 59715, United States
The 8th Annual STEM Summer Institute (SSI) is a Montana-made professional learning experience designed for K-12 educators. Leave with practical strategies, classroom-ready resources, and renewed confidence to integrate STEM in ways that are relevant, rigorous, and engaging for students. Engage in breakout sessions and learning experiences of your choice, collaboration with peers, get inspired by our keynote speaker and national and local STEM educators.

This year, SMART FIRES is an SSI Gold Sponsor, and will be hosting the Welcome Reception at Museum of the Rockies from 5:30-7:00 PM on Monday.

SMART FIRES Year 4 All Hands Meeting
2026-09-23 09:00 - 2026-09-24 12:00
SMART FIRES internal annual meeting convenes in Missoula.

32nd annual OpTeC Conference
2026-10-08 08:00 - 20:00 | Inspiration Hall, Norm Asbjornson Hall, Montana State University, W Grant St, Bozeman, Montana, 59715, United States
The Montana State University’s Optical Technology Center (OpTeC) conference highlights optical science and engineering and is where undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, and faculty report on recent developments in optics at Montana State University. Companies will also share new developments in industry. After a day of oral presentations, a highlight of the meeting is always the evening catered poster session that includes many local and regional businesses.

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