Montana Native Plant Society - Valley of Flowers Chapter

05/28/2026

Join the City of Bozeman and Friends on June 6th 10am-1pm at the Museum of the Rockies for free plant giveaways*, compost*, seed mix, and more! Details below. This is always a lot fo fun!

You and all your friends, family, and neighbors are invited to the annual Garden Party! Join the City of Bozeman and Friends on June 6th 10am-1pm at the Museum of the Rockies for free plant giveaways*, compost*, seed mix, and more!

A huge shoutout to our community groups joining the party: Gallatin Watershed Council, Gallatin Conservation District, Sacajawea Audubon Society, Montana Native Plant Society - Valley of Flowers Chapter, Grow Wild, Montana Master Gardener, Gallatin W**d District
*City of Bozeman water customers only. Please bring utility bill for ease of entry!

04/24/2026

Register soon if you want to attend the MNPS Native Plant Rendezvous, June 26-28! We're filling up.

Registration is now open for the MNPS Annual Rendezvous! Get ready for a weekend of botanical excursions, fascinatingworkshops and so much fun as we explore "Botany on the Batholith" with the Valley of Flowers chapter. Space is limited - find all the details, check out the agenda and register today at https://mtnativeplants.org/annual-meetings/annual-meeting!

04/24/2026

Check out the great deals in our online auction fundraiser! All proceeds benefit the MNPS, and you get some good loot to boot. Open now until May 11.

CLOSING SOON: The MNPS Spring Fling Fundraiser Auction ends tonight, May 11, at 7 pm mountain time!
We invite you to bid generously on this year's array of artwork, gear, exclusive Montana experiences and much more. All proceeds further native plant preservation, conservation and education across the state, and we're incredibly grateful for your support!
This online-only auction will be open through May 11th. View items and get your bids in now at https://new.biddingowl.com/MNPSSpringFling

04/24/2026

get your native plants!

🌷It might be April Fool's Day, but we'd never joke about our Native Plant Sale, especially since it's officially LIVE!

🔗You can check out our Shop page at https://www.growwildmt.org/shop and choose from 37 different species to add native, pollinator-friendly, wildlife-beneficial plants to your space.

🌻Your purchase directly supports our conservation work in your community. Thank you for your support!

**We have special July plants for those at higher elevations who aren't quite ready to plant in June. Make sure you're choosing the right month for you at check out.

**Please note that delivery is NOT available. You can pick up in the Valley on 6/1 and in Big Sky on 6/2 and 7/7. Locations will be shared soon.

03/01/2026

The 2026 Native Plant Sale from Montana Freshwater Partners is going on now! Order your plants now for May pickup in Livingston. Details: https://freshwaterpartners.org/mfp-native-plant-sale/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQRHXNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6bzlNQmc2ZmpyeHJCYUFTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlF432Z9OHY21JG-nflUMT9t8B3NCBaYUu8JQAmKcWsI3-d8LCwKxD2LI-6L_aem_OQZYxNOwTXzEAs9fz8DV0A

02/03/2026

Tuesday, Feb 10, 7 pm – How Do Those Quillworts Get Around?

Come meet new MSU plant scientist (& herbarium curator & Valley of Flowers chapter member) Sylvia Kinosian.
Hear about her work puzzling out the relationships & ecology of the ancient aquatic plants known as quillworts (Isoetes sp.) as they occur on the granite outcrops of the Texas Llano Uplift. Her unexpected findings yield insights into possible conservation methods for small plants growing in isolated habitats.
Room 108 of the Plant Bioscience Building, west side of 11th Avenue on the MSU campus – parking could not be more convenient.

Tuesday, February 10, 7 pm – How Do Those Quillworts Get Around? Come meet new MSU plant scientist (& herbarium curator & Valley of Flowers chapter member) Sylvia Kinosian. Hear […]

01/08/2026

Bid on some great digs for our MNPS 2026 Native Plant Rendezvous, June 26-28. Lodging fundraiser auction is open now through Jan 26! Convene a group of friends and stay in style at the event (beats camping!).

Bidding is now open for our Lodging Auction Fundraiser!
This summer we'll convene at the beautiful Homestake Lodge for our annual weekend of learning, community and celebration of Montana's botanical wonders. Registration starts in April, but you can bid NOW on a few premium lodging opportunities, available by online auction only! Choose from three modern cabins or a cozy yurt - you can check them out and place your bids at https://mtnativeplants.org/annual-meetings/annual-meeting/
Please note that this lodging is *only* for the June 26-28 Native Plant Rendezvous, and winners must pay for event registration when it opens in April.
Bidding closes on January 26th so don't delay, show your support for MNPS today!

01/05/2026

Join us for Trivia Night at MAP Brewing, Jan 13.

Join us for a fun-filled evening with trivia questions ranging from highly-technical to pop-cultural – friendly for all levels of know-how!
olks can order drinks and appetizers downstairs before heading upstairs to match wits with question-masters/Valley of Flowers members Bryce Pease and Jared Trilling. Naturally, prizes will be awarded! Jan 13th, 6-8pm 's MAP Brewing

01/05/2026

Botany job at MSU-Bozeman!

Montana State University is seeking a Plant Identification Diagnostician for a full-time specialist position, working in collaborative partnership with the Schutter Diagnostic Lab, the MSU Extension Integrated Pest Management Program and the Department of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences on the MSU-Bozeman campus. Find the job posting and all the details at https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/49676

08/17/2025

Plant walk at Bee Hive Basin tomorrow (Monday Aug 18)...

🌿Join us next Monday for our last guided hike of the year!

🌻We'll be hiking up Beehive Basin and learning all about our native (and hopefully not too many non-native) flora. Bring a friend, your usual hiking gear, and plenty of water!

🥾Rendezvous in the parking lot of the Beehive Basin trailhead and enjoy a walk at "plant-identification pace". Hike starts at 6pm!