Gather in the Garden Series

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Gather in the Garden with us on Saturday morning, September 6th, to enjoy unique flowers and native perennials featured in Dawn Reynolds’ haven just north of Winston. This artistic and colorful garden is located at 5 Cold Creek Ranch Road off Hwy 12 and we’ll be gathering from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on September 6th.

Please bring perennials to participate in a plant swap if you'd like.

While RSVP is not necessary, it is appreciated to either Joane Bayer at jbayer.mt@gmail.com or Glenda Oestreicher at 1goestreicher@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!

You’re invited to walk through Bryan Flynn’s Prairie Peace Garden on Sunday, August 10, between noon and 4 p.m. See nearly 100 different native wildflowers (many in bloom), grasses, shrubs and trees in various settings from xeric rock garden to dry prairie to moist meadow. 

The Prairie Peace Garden reflects Bryan’s commitment to sustainable agriculture that values the health of the soil and helps support the many denizens that inhabit or frequent the site including a symphony of birds, bees, and butterflies. You are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy by the creek on this site which is a few miles southeast of Townsend.

Please note:

• Be prepared to walk from the entry gate. It is not a great distance but perhaps 1000 yards from one end of the site to the other. The only exceptions to driving on the private road in the site will be for guests with disabilities or who have great difficulty walking.
• Please do not bring pets.
• You will be asked to sign a waiver of legal liability at the greeting area near the entrance. Liability insurance for a one-time event is very expensive so guests are asked to sign a waiver. Please be assured there are few serious risks for injury at the farm but hazards such as gopher holes, uneven ground, etc. are often present in an agricultural setting.

Free bottled water and a clean outhouse will be available.

The address is 213 Flynn Lane in Townsend.

Directions: Drive south from Townsend on Highway 287 and turn east (left) onto Shelley Road between mile markers 80 and 81. Continue about 2.5 miles on Shelley Road until you reach a “T” which is the junction with Flynn Lane. Turn left on Flynn Lane and drive about 1/8 mile until you reach a gate with a Prairie Peace Garden sign on it. Turn right onto a private road and park near entrance.

No RSVP is needed but is appreciated to either Joane Bayer at jbayer.mt@gmail.com or Glenda Oestreicher at 1goestreicher@gmail.com 

Tri-County Firesafe Working Group (TCFSWG) is a 501c3 nonprofit serving Broadwater, Jefferson and Lewis & Clark Counties since 2015. Its mission is:

• To make homes, businesses, properties, and landscapes more fire safe.
• Provide leadership and education about wildfire prevention, hazardous fuel mitigation, structure and infrastructure hardening.

TCFSWG's programs and activities include:

• Free wildfire risk and home ignition zone hazard assessments
• Cost-share grants for hazardous fuel mitigation
• Public outreach and education
• Fire wise landscaping demonstration

What is the Fire Wise Demonstration Garden?

• An example of landscape and planting practices to make properties more fire wife
• Over 100 plant species growing in the garden that are rated for their fire wire properties
• An educational site with four interpretive signs and a brochure
• Collaboration with private partners for public messaging
• Collaboration with Jefferson County, MT DNRC, and USFS as a wonderful example of community support and involvement.

No RSVP is needed. Beverages and snacks will be available. Please contact Joane Bayer at jbayer.mt@gmail.com or Glenda Oestreicher 1goestreicher@gmail.com with questions.