Reimagining Rural Gathering Planned
Montana State University Extension is accepting applications from rural Montana communities to participate in the Reimagining Rural virtual gathering planned for this fall.
The virtual gathering is a series of three evening events where people come together in their communities to listen to virtual speakers discuss positive examples of successful rural communities.
Following the speakers, local groups each have a facilitated conversation about how those ideas might work in their community. Sessions are planned from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 13, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4. Any community in Montana is welcome to apply and participation is free.
“People who are passionate about creating vibrant, robust rural places, growing local capacity and who are eager to learn, connect and lead local change will find some great inspiration through Reimagining Rural,” said Jennifer Anderson, MSU Extension agent for Rosebud and Treasure counties and an organizer of the virtual program.
More than 230 people participated in the Reimagining Rural virtual gathering in 2020, with socially distanced events in 24 communities.
To learn more or to download the application, visit msuextension.org/communitydevelopment/ reimagine- rural.html. More information is also available by contacting Mastel at tara. mastel@montana.edu.
