“These nine little girls are really intent on learning about range,” Hilliard remarked as the girls played in the sand and water of the “Rolling Rivers” educational exhibit.Ī unique part of Montana Range Days is the Illustrated Talks contest, where students research a range-related topic and present their information. Carol Hilliard, Broadus, instructed the 7-8 year olds for the first time. She and the rest of the Buckaroo staff planned activities to introduce little ones ages 4-6 to natural resource management. Katrina Lannen of Clyde Park is a veteran instructor of the youngest group, Buckaroos. They shared personal insight into range management on their operations and stressed the importance of livestock water development, cross fencing, and monitoring range condition.Įlementary aged students joined groups named Buckaroos, Ecosystem Explorers, Superstarters and Wranglers. Local ranchers Don Griffin (Ismay), Pat O’Neill (Terry), and Walt Borntrager (Glendive) served as “instructors” of the range planning workshop. They represented private businesses and agencies including the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Land Management, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Fort Keogh Agriculture Research Service and Montana State University. Jon and about 50 other range professionals led the workshops and tours. “Teaching people how to assess overall range health is my main goal”, said Jon Siddoway, NRCS State Range Conservationist.

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