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Celebrate Earth Day at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds!Time: 10am - 2 pm
The festival includes the City of Bozeman's "Clean Up Day", talks, music, food, exhibits and Children's activities (Earth Day Magic Show at 10am, Face-painting, petting zoo, educational games with prizes for all kids!)
Also in conjunction with the Bozeman Winter Farmer's Market, building#1, 9am - noon
Talks
11 am
Title: Restoring Balance: Native Plants vs. Invasives—What to Grow and What to Avoid with Jennifer Mohler, ecologist & Executive Director for Grow Wild
Location: Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Building #4
Join Jennifer Mohler to learn how invasive species, both terrestrial and aquatic, have profound effects on our ecosystems. They reduce species diversity, degrade wildlife habitats, diminish water quality, increase soil erosion, and limit recreational opportunities. In contrast, native plants form the foundation of healthy ecosystems, providing essential services that support both wildlife and human well-being. This talk will explore what invasive species are, how they impact the environment, and practical steps you can take to protect and preserve our native ecosystems.
Noon
Title: Medicinal Plants of the Gallatin Valley with Dawn Schwem, Health Coach and Outdoor Educator
Location: Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Building #4
Join Dawn Schwem, Health Coach and Outdoor Educator, for an engaging presentation on Medicinal Plants of the Gallatin Valley at the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival. This talk will delve into the art of establishing and negotiating relationships with the plants around us, highlighting how even misunderstood or overlooked species can become powerful allies when approached with curiosity and respect. Through personal stories and practical insights, Dawn will explore the healing potential of local plants while emphasizing the importance of ethical foraging and ecological stewardship. This presentation invites you to reflect on your own connections to the natural world and consider how we can cultivate deeper, more intentional relationships with the land and its medicinal gifts.
1 pm
Title: Live Raptor Presentation with Keaton Thomas, Montana Raptor Conservation Center
Location: Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Building #4
Learn about the Montana Raptor Conservation Center's mission and explore the distinctive features that set birds apart from other animal groups, with a specific emphasis on raptor characteristics. This program caters to all age groups.
Kid's Activities
- 10am Earth Day Magic Show with Walt Woolbaugh (Building #4)
- Petting Zoo
- Face painting
- Earth Day passport educational games - win prizes
Pick up your Earth Day passport at the Earth Day informational table, visit booths listed on the passport, get your passport stamped, after at least 7 stamps, return to the informational table to retrieve your prize and put in for the GRAND PRIZE drawing - a large stuffed bison and stuffed wolf (Courtesy of the Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company).
Music courtesy of Kali Armstrong
Thanks to the support from our Premier Sponsors: The City of Bozeman, Gallatin Subaru, VW Bozeman
Our Benefactor Sponsors: Bozeman Green Build & KGVM
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 1099 N Black Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715, United States,Bozeman, Montana
