Susan Teitelman writes, Missoula is no exception when it comes to deriving benefits from trees: our urban forest plays a significant role in keeping our community cool, healthy, safe, and climate resilient.
Over the 53 years Jerry Marks has led the Missoula County Extension and Weed District, he's made a good number of friends while spearheading good stewardship of the region's agricultural lands.
The Rocky Mountain Exploration Center was included in the initial phase of renovations now taking place at the Fairgrounds, which began nearly two years ago and continues to advance.
Fairgrounds renovations to coordinate with Exploration Center groundbreaking
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The Missoula Insectarium will occupy a portion of the Rocky Mountain Exploration Center, which will break ground this May.
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MISSOULA â Renovations planned for a building at the Missoula County Fairgrounds will continue Phase 1 improvements to the property and set the stage for a summer groundbreaking of the Rocky Mountain Exploration Center.
It will also mark the beginning of the removal of the chain-link fence surrounding the property, which has long been discussed among the propertyâs most needed improvements.
To move the project forward, Missoula County last week approved an $888,000 contract with Jackson Construction to begin renovations on the Home Arts Building.