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• 2021 Sports •

Youth Sports are serious these days and we will help you navigate the channels of participation for your family in southwest Montana.

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Sports Directory

Our NEW interactive sports finder will make it easy for parents to find perfect sports programs based on sport, age, dates, location, etc. You can enter all of your classes/sessions into one form.

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Submit Summer Camp Listing

Camps submit your listing here for the Summer Camp Finder and the print and online Summer Camp Guide to be include in the March, April and May issues.

2021 Summer Camp Finder

Plan your kids's summer fun! Camps are searchable by organization, age/grade, location and interests. Be sure to check back, as more camps are added often.

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News Flash: My kids are not perfect.

Shocker, right? Fortunately, I have had the distinct pleasure and good luck to have amazing coaches in my children’s lives that have made them better humans...

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2021 VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP ROUNDUP

Featuring one registered camp or activity each day until April 15 on Facebook, Instagram and the Montana Parent homepage. Content provided by Camp.

Virtual Summer Camp Roundup Camp of the Day:

Gallatin Valley Farm to School

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GVF2S helps create a school environment that teaches children about where their food comes from, the importance of making healthy food choices, and the role agriculture plays in our community.

Youth Sports are serious these days and we will help you navigate the channels of participation for your family in southwest Montana.

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Summer 2021 Family Travel Guide Cover Photo Contest

We’re looking for fun summery, outdoor family photos taken in Montana or Yellowstone for the cover of our 2021 travel guide

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Bozeman Parks & Recreation

Spring & Summer Program Guide

The City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of classes, activities, and events for people of all ages regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. Please see individual sections and programs listed for age-specific guidelines, policies and accessibility.

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║HAPPENINGS

Apr231:00 AM

Small Space and Container Gardening Online

Join educators from Gallatin Valley Farm to School to explore creative ways to make your garden grow, with limited space and budget. Learn how to make and obtain container gardens, and how to successf...

Apr243:00 PM

Garden Patrol for Pest Control Online Event

– by Laurie Kerzicnik PhD, Arthropod Diagnostician and Associate Extension Specialist, Schutter Diagnostic Lab, Montana State University
Regularly paid visits to your plants can pay off big when it co...

Apr244:30 PM

The Proper Way to Plant a Tree @ Cashman in Bozeman

- by Joe and Mike Cashman
Passive solar efficiency, wildlife habitat, artistic inspiration, cancer-fighting therapeutics- just a few of numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits provided b...

Apr257:00 PM

Fairy Garden Workshop @ Helena

Have you or you child always wanted to make a fairy garden, but you just didn’t have the time or supplies? With just a few live plants, pebbles, moss, and a little imagination, you or your child can m...

Apr2712:00 AM

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class @ Roots in Bozeman

In our Prenatal Breastfeeding Class you can expect a warm and welcoming environment with experienced facilitators who will guide you through: how breastfeeding works, the basics of getting started, wh...

May12:00 PM

MONTANICA! Weekend Market @ Helena

An indoor local vendor market, all summer long! Something for EVERYONE! A weekly, TWO DAY market, open Saturday 8am - 4pm,
AND Sunday 10am - 3pm!
Vendors, visit www.wearemontanica.com to sign up!
Come...

May13:30 PM

Perennial and Edible Demonstration @ Cashman in Bozeman

- by Jerry Cashman
Plant a patch once and enjoy the harvest year after year. Head out to the garden with Jerry where he’ll demonstrate how to establish and maintain your own strawberry, raspberry, or...

May22:00 PM

MONTANICA! Weekend Market @ Helena

May31:30 AM

Bill Engvall @ Helena

Tickets go on public sale Friday, February 19 at 10am MST.
Tickets range from $45-$90 and can be purchased:
o Online at www.helenaciviccenter.com
o By phone 406-447-8481
o At the Helena Civic...

May712:00 AM

Give Big Gallatin Valley

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May76:00 AM

Give Big Gallatin Valley

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May94:00 PM

Haven's Virtual Mother's Day 5k

This year, Haven's Mother's Day 5k Race will be held virtually! We hope you can join us, wherever you are!
Haven's Mother’s Day Run started in 2012. Not just a fun run for the whole family, this event...

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║FROM THE BLOG

4-H Camps

Across Montana, 4-H camps offer leadership and learning for children ages 8 to 13. The Montana 4-H program, run by the Montana State University Extension, is the largest youth development program in the state, reaching more than 20,000 youth in 56 counties.

Sponsored by Sponsored by Montana Farm Bureau Federation

Take Your Kids on a Field Trip Through Central Montana

Turn the disruptions of this school year into an opportunity to take your child on an educational Central Montana Field Trip! The region is filled with attractions inspired by history, culture, arts and natural wonders that will wow anyone at any age.

Make 2021 the year you start saving for your child’s college education

Achieve Montana is a Section 529 qualified tuition program (529 plan) and is a key part of any family’s efforts to support their children’s future dreams and goals.

Zoey's Recipes For Success: Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts in the Kitchen March

Spring is right around the corner, which always makes me excited about the fruits and vegetables that are about to become available. I find that around the time March hits, I am looking to add freshness and more colors to my hearty winter meals, and this Rainbow Pesto Voodle recipe is just the ticket.

Sponsored by Montana Parent and Gallatin Valley Farm to School

Pregnancy and Babies- All Part of Ranch Life

Expecting a baby doesn’t slow down most ranch women, and Jesse Thompson is no exception. The 30-year-old admits that although ranch gals can still work pretty steadily through pregnancy, it can be difficult to transition from helping every day on the ranch to taking care of a newborn.

Sponsored by Montana Farm Bureau Federation

Seasons of Life on the Shearer Ranch

Rural Montana is nothing new to Anna Shearer who was raised in Divide, a tiny town in southwestern Montana where she attended a two-room schoolhouse. Although her family wasn’t directly involved in agriculture, most of Anna’s classmates were farm and ranch kids, so she grew up interested in what her peers were doing.