Join Us!
Whether it’s pulling weeds along the Gallatin River, learning about wildflowers on guided hikes, or volunteering at the Crail Gardens, we want you to join us!
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Many of our Big Sky Wildflower Festival events will be held at Crail Gardens, located at 2100 Spotted Elk Road.
2025 Events
We're looking forward to a great year ahead!​
Our 2025 calendar is coming together!
Many of our annual events are finalized, but some, like our Wildflower Festival, are still developing.
Keep checking back as we are updating the event page regularly. ​
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Volunteer @ the Gardens!
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Join us in helping maintain our native demonstration garden at the Historic Crail Ranch and help us build a new pollinator garden under the moose sculpture at Ousel Falls!
Sign up for our volunteer list to stay up to date on new opportunities.
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SNO Sustainability Workshop
April 16 1-4pm
@ The Wilson Hotel
Join Big Sky SNO, HOA/POA Staff & Boards, Property Managers, Realtors, Homeowners, Developers, & Grow Wild for an engaging afternoon dedicated to collaborative community solutions.
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Many Montana residents are losing fire insurance and struggling to find coverage due to the rising risk of fires and the cost of insuring properties. This workshop will explore mitigation strategies and the immediate and long-term risks of not adapting your property.​​​
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Earth Day Festival
April 19
Gallatin County Fairgrounds
Join us to celebrate Earth Day at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds!
Our executive director will be giving a talk at 12pm in Building #4: Restoring Balance: Native Plants vs Invasives - What to Grow and What to Avoid
Our education trailer will be just outside. Come visit for a free sticker or temporary wildflower tattoo!
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YMCA Healthy Kids Day
April 26 10am-1pm
@ Gallatin County Regional Park
Stop by to see our education trailer and say hi at this FREE and open to the public family event hosted by the Gallatin Valley YMCA!
This event is part of a nationwide initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of kids and families. Join us for a day of unique activities that promote healthy minds and active bodies.
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Give Big Gallatin Valley
May 1-2
May 1 @ Arts Council Office
Support Grow Wild during this 24-hour celebration of giving!
Donate online or join us in-person at Give Big Fest Big Sky on Thursday, May 1st from 5-6 pm at the Arts Council's new building. This evening of fun includes a bingo card challenge, donation prizes, food, drinks, and more!
Funds raised through this event directly support our conservation work!
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Gallatin Valley Farm Fair
May 6-8
Branard Farm
The “Farm Fair” is an all-day continuing education, program for fourth grade elementary school students. Each day for three (3) days, 300+ students, with their teachers visit a local farm to learn about agriculture production, economics, soil science, animal science, environmental management and exposure to careers in agriculture related fields.
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We'll be there with our friends from the Gallatin County Weed District and Montana State University at the Noxious Weed Station.
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Crail Garden Open House
June 2, 5 to 7 PM
@ Crail Gardens
Join us to learn more about Big Sky's inspiring demonstration garden at the Historic Crail Ranch!
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Enjoy light refreshments & learn about the benefits of water-wise, native landscapes.
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Crail Gardens is located at 2100 Spotted Elk Road, Big Sky.
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Native Plant Sale Fundraiser
June sale: 2 & 3
July sale: 8
Grow Wild is selling native plants to raise funds in support of Crail Gardens and our ongoing conservation efforts. Order online now on our "SHOP" page.
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June 9, 5-7 pm
Crail Gardens 2100 Spotted Elk Rd.
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June 2, 6-8 pm
Gallatin Valley @ Simms
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July 8, TBD
Crail Gardens 2100 Spotted Elk Rd.
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Big Sky Farmers Market
June 4 - Aug 27
Every Wednesday, 5-7 PM
We're here to help answer your noxious weed management questions, identify those tricky plants you can't quite figure out, and chat about native plants!
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Check out our education trailer with new ceiling graphics and amazing custom paper wildflowers and weeds!
Catch us every week except in case of illness or inclement weather.​​
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Wildflower& Weed Hike
June 10 , 6-7:30 PM
Deer Creek in the Canyon
Rendezvous at the Deer Creek trailhead.
The hike will last 1.5 hours and proceed at a "plant identification pace".
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FREE & open to all!
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Gallatin River Weed Pull
June 14, 9 - 11 AM
Moose Creek Campground
Pull together for the Gallatin!​
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Join us and Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited for our 17th annual event!
To date, 509 volunteers have removed 10,139 lbs of noxious weeds from the banks of the Gallatin River.
Show your love for the canyon and dislike for noxious weeds by joining us! Sign up and get more details by clicking the image above.​
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Big Sky Community Park
Weed Pull
June 17, 5 to 6:30pm
Join us for a 13th annual weed pull event at the park!
We'll rendezvous at the River Pavilion and then pull weeds around the park and along Little Willow Way.
Stick around after for a delicious BBQ and volunteer raffle!
Sign up and get more details by clicking the image above!
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Rendezvous
July 21 @ Boulder, Montana
We're excited to join RMEF for their Rendezvous on June 21, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, in Boulder, MT.
Events during the 3 day weekend include a work project, kids activities, seminars and a friendly Wild Game Cookoff, it will be a weekend to remember!
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We'll be there with our education trailer - stop by and say hi!
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Big Sky Wildflower Festival
July 8-12
Join us at the Big Sky Wildflower Festival for a week of learning, creativity, and thoughtful exploration of the outdoors!​
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We will post our full list of events once finalized.
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Bag the Peak Cornhole Tournament
August 5th, 5-8pm​
We usually encourage bagging weeds, but this time let's "bag the peak"!
Teams of 2 will compete in a cornhole tournament to help raise funds for our conservation work.
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Players - limited to 16 teams - food & drink included.
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Spectators - eat, drink & cheer on your favorite team.
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Menu - Catering by Butter & Salt / Lindsie Feldner, with vegetarian & vegan options.
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Wildflower& Weed Hike
August 18th, 6-7:30 PM
Beehive Basin Trail
Rendezvous at the Beehive Basin trail-head.
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Hikes will last 2 hours and proceed at "plant identification pace".
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Free & open to everyone!
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Summer Wind Down
Volunteer Party
August 25, 5 to 7 PM
As the busyness of summer comes to an end, relax with us and enjoy refreshments, a game of cornhole, and the changing colors of the garden.
Our amazing volunteers' collective accomplishments are what make our conservation efforts possible, so let's celebrate them!"
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Crail Gardens is located at 2100 Spotted Elk Road, Big Sky.
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Manhattan Farmers Market
September 3 & 10, 4-7 PM
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We're thrilled to join our friend and partner, Gallatin Conservation District, and bring our education trailer to the Manhattan Farmers Market the first two weeks of September.
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Visit us and grab a free sticker, temporary wildflower tattoo, and spin the wildflower or weed wheel to test your identification skills!
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