The North Dakota Coteau Hills Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) will host its 40th-anniversary celebration at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

The RMEF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, protection and restoration of elk habitat. It works to protect and grow the elk population in the Coteau Hills, which stretches from Divide County to McLean County. Since 1984, RMEF has conserved and enhanced more than 9 million acres.

The organization has more than 1,000 members statewide, and previous banquets of the Coteau Hills Chapter have drawn more than 250 people. For tickets, please contact Justin at 701-899-9487 or jplarsen@rmef.org.