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The organizers of Connecting Mountain Islands and Desert Seas have issued a call for papers on the natural and cultural resources of the Madrean Archipelago in Arizona, New Mexico and northern Mexico. The conference will be held next May 11-15 in Tucson, Ariz.; abstracts are due by Nov. 15. www.madreanconference.com.
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival will take place Feb. 20-25 in Missoula, Montana. The festival is open to nonfiction films and videos of all styles, genres, and lengths made after Jan. 1, 2003; entries filmed earlier will screen separately. All entries must be received by Dec. 1. www.bigskyfilmfest.org. 406-728-0753
The Montana Wildlife Federation is sponsoring Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front: What are the Values and Threats?, Dec. 6 in Choteau, Mont. Three panels of experts will discuss energy development, travel planning, and wildlife diversity, habitat fragmentation and public recreation. www.montanawildlife.com. 800-517-7256