Gallatin Watershed Council

05/19/2026

Come along on our next Riparian Walk at Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve!

Wander and wonder with us on Tuesday, May 26, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. for an evening stroll through this beautiful restored wetland, bird sanctuary, and beaver hub.

We will meet at the entrance to the wetland (45.680975, -111.020447). Parking is available in the lot behind Cafe M and on Village Downtown Blvd across Broadway Ave.

Sign up on our events page by using the link in our bio.

We look forward to sharing stories among our watershed community. This walk should give us a window into the lives of migrating birds, water-loving plants, and maybe even some busy beavers. Hope to see you there!

Be sure to bring water, appropriate layers, and sturdy shoes. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this Riparian Walk. If you have any concerns, feel free to email [email protected].

05/15/2026

Plant trees at Lindley Park and Sunset Hills Cemetery!

Join the Gallatin Watershed Council and the City of Bozeman on Tuesday, May 19, from 1–4 p.m.

We’ll be increasing the species and age diversity of the urban forest in these beloved community spaces. Help grow shade for your favorite picnic spot, keep the Sweet Pea Festival cool, and bring peace and quiet to those visiting loved ones.

Event details and sign-up here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/tCSb1Q00iB2Du77_ZY-5Pw

05/05/2026

We love our dogs and we love our trails! 🐕 Let's give both a little springtime TLC. 🌿

Dog waste is one of the sneakiest sources of bacteria and nitrogen in local watersheds, and spring is prime time to do something about it. 🐾 Dog waste has different microbes and nutrients than wildlife waste, and doesn’t break down quickly during our dry summers. Whatever was hiding under the snow is probably still out there! 💩

This Thursday (May 7th), from 4-6 p.m., GWC, the Gallatin Valley Land Trust and Outside Kind are teaming up for our Annual Dog P**p Cleanup to get our beloved community trails ready for summer.

Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C054EA9AE2AA2F4C25-62809694-2026?useFullSite=false
We will send you the details.

🥾We still need more volunteers at the Galligator Trail!

If you’re scooping on your own time, we recommend Sypes Canyon, Tuckerman Park, Painted Hills, Mount Ellis, Bozeman Pond/Dog Park, or Highland Glen. Help us protect the watershed from harmful bacteria and excess nitrogen!

Alternative date if it rains: Thursday, May 14, 4-6 p.m.

04/24/2026

We have added a new opportunity to Harvest Willows this coming Wednesday, April 29, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This is likely our last chance to harvest before the spring leaf-out, and we have a big goal: we need a few THOUSAND cuttings to plant at our restoration sites this year.

We can’t do it alone! Come spend some time outdoors and help us restore our local streams and wetlands! Sign up here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/VArQ_tKE48JUvhfcvN8aBA

04/24/2026

We are so grateful for the support to run our Riparian Walk Series! 🦉🌲

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Audubon Wildlife Fund grants:

🦉 Adam Potts to help fund the Hoot Owl Project (Photo: a male Barred Owl near Condon in the Swan Valley, photographed by Adam Potts on March 23, 2026.)

🦅 Flathead Audubon to support the Jewel Basin Hawk Watch

🐦 Jack Creek Preserve Foundation to help fund 'Conservation Field School for Educators: Birds of a Feather,' a project providing Montana educators with curriculum on Montana's birds

🦅 Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center to support their work documenting & tracking raptor rescue locations, bird injuries, or illness

🏞️ Gallatin Watershed Council to help support their Riparian Walks Program

🪽 Last Chance Audubon Society to help install a MOTUS tower in the Helena Valley

Since 1996, Montana Audubon has awarded grants in support of research and education projects directed toward wildlife habitat conservation. We are looking forward to following the important research and work of this year's grant recipients, and will have updates to share later this fall!

📸 Photo: a male Barred Owl near Condon in the Swan Valley, photographed by Adam Potts on March 23, 2026.

04/22/2026

Cleanup + celebration? Yes, please. 🎉
On Saturday, May 16, we're gathering volunteers across the Lower Gallatin Watershed to pick up trash from our streams, wetlands, and trails before summer gets here.

Keeping trash out of our watershed benefits water quality, wildlife, and reduces pollution impacts downstream, protecting the health of our home.

The cleanup will go from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the celebration will begin at 12:30 p.m. with announcements and prizes at 1 p.m. We will wrap up with a party at the Bozeman Pond Pavilion (prizes and food, and beverages included 👀).

Sign up as a team leader or volunteer!

https://www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/2026springcleanup

The volunteer who finds the strangest thing wins a raffle prize!

04/17/2026

Launching the 2026 River Restoration Action Team! 🐀

On April 9th and 10th, 60 volunteers attended R.A.T.s training with GWC at a Trout Unlimited project on Mandeville Creek. Volunteers learned how to harvest and stake willows, plant trees, install browse protection fencing,, and build and maintain Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs). 🦫Many volunteers returned from last year!

GWC and Trout Unlimited staff collaborated to engage everyone in hands-on restoration, stream ecology, and help volunteers connect stream and riparian health to water quality. Each volunteer is committed to attending at least 4 restoration days this season, which will give us the capacity to complete our upcoming restoration projects this season! 🦋

If you’re interested in getting involved in restoration, watershed cleanups, or community events, please check out our events page and calendar on our website!

Join us to work together for a healthy and productive watershed. ᨒ🫧༄

04/16/2026

ander and wonder with us at Cherry River Fishing Access! 🥾🔍🌿🦆

Join us on Tuesday, April 28, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for an evening stroll along the East Gallatin River. We’re looking forward to sharing some ecological stories with our watershed community, from the vibrant cottonwood catkins to aquatic insect hatches, to the arrival of migratory birds of prey and shorebirds nesting in the area.

We had a wonderful time kicking off the season with a walk through Glen Lake Rotary Park in March. The photos in this post are from that outing, just upstream of Cherry River. We can’t wait to see how the landscape has changed in the past month.

We will meet at the Cherry River Fishing Access parking lot (45.710982, -111.050866). Please note that a Conservation License from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is required at this site.

Sign up here; https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/3F9Bwct8mo4P2BYIwIT25Q
We hope to see you there!

Be sure to bring water, appropriate layers, and sturdy shoes. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this Riparian Walk. If you have any accessibility concerns, feel free to email [email protected].

04/15/2026

🚨 DATE & LOCATION UPDATE 🚨

Hello, Pitch in for the Ditch Volunteers! We have changed the date of our event from April 16th due to the possibility of inclement weather. 🌨️

‼️We are now holding Pitch in for the Ditch on Tuesday, April 21, from 1-4 p.m. ‼️

We understand that this change may prevent some of you from participating. We appreciate your flexibility.

Our new location is Gabriel Ditch

Directions/Location: 45°38’53.0”N 111°12’29.8”W, Parking is available in the driveway. We will be meeting in front of the large barn/shed.

If you have any questions or can no longer attend, please reach out to Sarah at [email protected].