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NEW! Introduction to Fly Tying

Looking for a new way to pass the cold winter months? Get ready for the satisfaction of fishing with your very own flies next season! If you are absolutely new to fly tying, this is the place to begin. Learn the fundamentals and basic techniques for nymphs, streamers, and wet and dry flies - what works in our area, proper sizes and proportions.

NEW! Beginning Gardening and Farming

Whether beginner or experienced, learn new things from an experienced Montana farmer and gardener about starting and managing gardens, building raised beds, storage requirements of produce, managing garden soil, seed storage and ordering, and introduction to market gardening strategies.

Winter Wilderness Survival and Bushcraft

This hands-on course will immerse you in the arts of wilderness survival and bushcraft in the Montana Rockies.We will look at a number of topics, depending on group size and interest. Possibilities include: modern and traditional fire making methods; shelter construction from natural materials; selection, maintenance and use of steel tools, edible, medicinal and constructive uses of native plants; survival kits; discussion of minimal impact and leave no trace practices; and many other wilderness living skills. Learn more about the instructor, a professional naturalist, author, and speaker.