Missoula County Ecology & Extension
Works to empower our community through hands-on education and the demonstration of sustainable practices in land management, horticulture, and nutrition education.
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With 16 clubs to choose from, join the community of over 400-plus youth participating in the Missoula County 4-H programs.
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Whether you're facing a gardening dilemma or need assistance with pest management, we're here to support you every step of the way.
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Identification and control recommendations for noxious and invasive weeds in Missoula County.
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Youth in Restoration ProgramWhat an amazing experience for my teen. Thank you!
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Leave No Weeds 5th Grade ProgramI loved how active the field trip was! My (very active) class thrived on this trip and they loved their learning! Thank you!
From the Blog
In the 2025 growing season, 12 varieties of paste-style tomatoes were grown in the Rocky Mountain Gardens’ Trial Gardens. We chose paste tomatoes due to our curiosity around the misconception that paste tomatoes are one-dimensional, i.e., their propensity for processing into sauce and paste makes them undesirable for fresh eating.
The Most Common Mistake Made by Landowners with Horses or Livestock: steps you can take to reduce the pressures of planning your grazing and vegetation management on your property for next spring.
Travel restrictions into Montana due to EHV and EHM outbreak originating in Texas. Potential risk to Montana’s horses, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) has released an emergency rule to require Certificate of Veterinary Inspections (CVI’s) for horses entering Montana.
