Events
Upcoming Events
Participating in one of our events is a meaningful way to get involved and learn more about our precious aquatic resources. Whether you’re interested in hands-on restoration efforts, connecting with fellow conservationists, or simply want to have fun, we have an event for you. Join us and make a difference!
Saturday May 10th, 2025 | 1:30PM to 3:30PM
2025 Native Plant Sale
Poultry Barn at the Park County Fairgrounds
On May 10th, Montana Freshwater Partners is hosting their 4th annual Native Plant Sale in the Poultry Barn at the Park County Fairgrounds. Native Plant Sale customers can pick up their plants from 10AM to 1PM, and there will be a “day-of” plant sale for those looking to shop in-person from 1:30PM-3:30PM. During the Day-Of Sale, Freshwater Partners will be joined by experts such as MSU Extension, Park County Environmental Council, and more.
thursday July 17th, 2025 | 6PM – 8PM
3rd Annual Yellowstone River Party
Sacajawea Park, Livingston
Calling all river lovers for an evening of river-related fun, games, food, beer, and prizes! Join us at Sacajawea Park as we raise awareness and garner support for our Give Back to the Yellowstone Program. Assemble your team of river-rats and come on down, it’s gonna be a hootenanny!
saturday September 13th, 2025 | 9am – 4pm
Give Back to the Yellowstone: River Cleanup
Sacajawea Park, Livingston
Help us keep our beloved Yellowstone River clean after another fantastic summer season through our annual Yellowstone River Cleanup. Whether you’re a floater or a walker, there’s a place for everyone to pitch in. Join us as we work to remove trash from the Yellowstone River and its fishing access sites throughout Paradise Valley, and celebrate with us afterwards with food, beer, and raffle prizes!
thursday september 25th, 2025 | 9am – 2pm
2025 Upper Yellowstone Watershed Tour
Paradise Valley
Join us on Thursday, September 25th, as we tour several restoration project locations in the Upper Yellowstone Watershed in Paradise Valley! We will gather, learn about, and discuss the critical restoration work that Montana Freshwater Partners and other organizations are carrying out in the Watershed. More details to come!
Past Events
April 16th, 2025 | 12PM to 1PM
Community Conversation – Where the River Moves: Yellowstone River Channel Migration Map Update
Virtual Meeting
Park County Environmental Council will be hosting our very own Jeannette Blank for a Community Conversation that discusses the nuts and bolts of the updated Channel Migration Zone mapping and how it can be used in Park County. Click the link below to register for the conversation!
April 10th, 2025 | 5PM
Beaver Art Reception
Lincoln School Building, 2nd Floor
Help us celebrate and honor the greatest ecosystem engineer with our first Beaver Art Reception! Art from our Call for Beaver Art will be showcased in a gallery on the 2nd floor of the Lincoln School Building. The gallery will be open at 5PM and will have snacks, refreshments, and a pop-up photo booth.
April 9th, 2025 | 6PM to 8PM
Beaver Trivia and Pint Night
Neptune’s Brewery in Livingston
Join us from 6PM-8PM on Wednesday, April 9th at Neptune’s Brewery to celebrate International Beaver Week! We’ll host Beaver Trivia, share some fun beaver-related facts, and there will be a pop-up photo booth. Gather your team of book-smart beavers and compete in our first annual Beaver Trivia.
September 23rd, 2024
1st Annual Shields River Watershed Tour
In September of 2024, we hosted the first annual Shields River Watershed Tour in partnership with the Shields River Watershed Group and Montana Trout Unlimited. The tour stopped at three restoration projects where participants learned and joined in on conversations about the work that various groups are doing in the Shields River Watershed. Be on the lookout for future watershed tours!