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Missoula County Ecology & Extension

Works to empower our community through hands-on education and the demonstration of sustainable practices in land management, horticulture, and nutrition education.

  • Youth in Restoration Program
    Youth in Restoration Program

    What an amazing experience for my teen. Thank you!

  • Leave No Weeds 5th Grade Program
    Leave No Weeds 5th Grade Program

    I loved how active the field trip was! My (very active) class thrived on this trip and they loved their learning! Thank you!

From the Blog

Growing Together: Master Gardeners + Five Valleys Seed Library Seed Swap. Spring planting season is almost here, and we’re excited to celebrate seed season with a special collaboration that brings community, education, and biodiversity together right here in Western Montana.

In the 2025 growing season, 12 varieties of paste-style tomatoes were grown in the Rocky Mountain Gardens’ Trial Gardens. We chose paste tomatoes due to our curiosity around the misconception that paste tomatoes are one-dimensional, i.e., their propensity for processing into sauce and paste makes them undesirable for fresh eating.

The Most Common Mistake Made by Landowners with Horses or Livestock: steps you can take to reduce the pressures of planning your grazing and vegetation management on your property for next spring.

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