Our Montana

08/10/2026

💧 **Learn More About Our Changing Rivers**

The community is invited to learn about the newly completed **Rock Creek and Clarks Fork Yellowstone Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) Study and Map**.

These upcoming public presentations will explore how rivers naturally move and change over time and how the new CMZ map can be used to better understand and evaluate river-related risks along **Rock Creek and the Clarks Fork Yellowstone between Red Lodge and Laurel**.

Three opportunities are available to attend, listen, and learn. See the attached flyer for dates, times, and locations.

Presented by the Clarks Fork Yellowstone Partnership.

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

📺 **New Our Montana Interview: Yellowstone County Ballot Initiative**

A new episode of *Our Montana* is now available on Community 7 TV.

In this interview, **Mike Penfold** visits with **Kassi Solberg**, advocate for the Yellowstone County Ballot Initiative, to discuss the proposed initiative regarding data centers in Yellowstone County.

Kassi shares why community members are gathering signatures, the concerns that have been raised about potential impacts on water resources and energy demand, and how residents can learn more about the initiative.

🎙️ *Recorded July 23, 2026*

🎥 Watch the interview here:
https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/comm7tv/video/6a62718fe937efeb1d8fbaca?page=PLAYLIST

At *Our Montana*, we're committed to sharing conversations that encourage informed community dialogue on issues affecting Montana and its future.

07/23/2026

📍 Celebrate Montana History at Pompeys Pillar!

Looking for something to do this Saturday?

Join the annual Signature Day celebration at Pompeys Pillar National Monument on Saturday, July 25!

This family-friendly event commemorates William Clark's historic signature at Pompeys Pillar and offers a wonderful day of history, culture, and community.

Enjoy:
🦅 Audubon bird presentation & bird walk
🐾 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks presentation
🤠 Mountain Men demonstrations
🪶 Crow Tribe Pow Wow performances
🍲 Traditional cooking demonstration
🎨 Kids activities & craft vendors
🌭 Food truck

Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply looking for a fun day out with family and friends, Signature Day is a wonderful way to experience one of Montana's most iconic historic landmarks.

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026

For more information, contact the Friends of Pompeys Pillar at [email protected] or call (406) 969-5380.

We hope to see you there!

07/20/2026

🐎 **Saving Montana's Wild Heritage: The Pryor Mountain Horses**

The wild horses of the Pryor Mountains have called Montana home for generations, adapting to one of the most rugged and beautiful landscapes in the West. Their story is one of resilience, history, and the enduring spirit of the American West.

In this new episode of **Our Montana** on Community 7 TV, naturalist **Phyllis Caha Wray** joins **Mike Penfold** to share her deep knowledge and passion for these remarkable horses. Discover what makes the Pryor Mountain herd so unique, why they matter, and the ongoing efforts to ensure their future.

🎙️ *Recorded July 17, 2026*

🎥 Watch the full interview here:
https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/comm7tv/video/6a5a93e3619687c65f718d83?page=PLAYLIST

What do the Pryor Mountain horses mean to you? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

06/03/2026

🐦🌾 Montana Audubon Isn't Just for the Birds! 🌾🐦

Did you know that Montana Audubon works closely with ranchers, landowners, and communities across the state to support conservation, healthy working lands, and sound public policy?

Join host Mike Penfold for a fascinating conversation with **Larry Berrin, Executive Director of Montana Audubon**, and **Peter Dudley, Conservation Ranching & Policy Specialist**, as they discuss the organization's important work and the partnerships helping to conserve Montana's landscapes for future generations.

🎥 Watch the interview here:
https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/comm7tv/video/6a19bd191a50cb0002980cc8?page=HOME

This episode was recorded on May 27, 2026.

To learn more about Our Montana and our Community 7 interviews, visit:
🌐 www.ourmontana.org

Montana Audubon: https://center.mtaudubon.org/

About Our Montana Our Montana is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation, history, and responsible recreation across the state. For...

05/02/2026

Thank you 💙

We’re so grateful to everyone who supported Our Montana during Yellowstone Valley Gives.

Your generosity helps support ongoing work along the Yellowstone River—bringing people together around stewardship, access, and care for this place so many of us share.

It’s meaningful to be part of a community that shows up in this way.

If you had been thinking about giving but missed the event, it’s not too late to be part of this work:

https://ourmontana.org/donate/

Thank you again—for your support, and for caring about the Yellowstone River.

05/01/2026

Today is the final day 💙

Yellowstone Valley Gives wraps up tonight, and we’re so grateful for the support that’s already come in.

This year, we’ve been focusing on the Yellowstone River—something many of us return to without even thinking about it, and something we have the opportunity to care for together.

✨ A $5,000 matching gift is still in place—every dollar donated will be matched, up to $5,000.

If you’ve been meaning to give, there’s still time.

👉 https://www.yellowstonegives.org/organizations/our-montana

Thank you for being part of this—and for caring about the Yellowstone River.

04/30/2026

We’re live 💙

Yellowstone Valley Gives has begun.

Today and tomorrow (April 30–May 1), our community is coming together to support local nonprofits—and this year, our focus is the Yellowstone River.

It’s something many of us return to without even thinking about it—and something that needs a little more care and attention right now.

✨ A $5,000 matching gift is in place during the event—every dollar donated will be matched, up to $5,000.

If the river means something to you, this is a meaningful moment to be part of it.

👉 Give here:
https://www.yellowstonegives.org/organizations/our-montana

Thank you for being part of this 💙