Welcome
The mission of the Montana Natural History Center is to promote and cultivate the appreciation, understanding and stewardship of nature through education. MNHC is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 by a group of educators who had the vision to create a natural history center as a resource for schools and the public. Originally housed on the University of Montana campus, MNHC continued to grow and outgrow its rented space at Fort Missoula. In 2004, MNHC purchased its first home at 120 Hickory Street, at the edge of McCormick Park in the heart of Missoula.
Education Programs
Topic: Schoolyard Gardens: Connecting Children with Nature through Plant Education
Date: Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 3:45 pm
Cost: $13
Educators are invited to attend a one-day work shop in which we’ll explore ways to use Project Learning Tree (PLT) curriculum to introduce students to native plants, pollinators, invasive weeds and conservation principles. Topics covered can be catered to individual requests, but will include native gardens, community resources, seasonal and year-round curriculum models, and outdoor learning strategies.
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Community Activities
Sign up now for a week-long intensive course that will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and habits to become a Montana Master Naturalist*! Learn local plants, birds, insects, mammals and more in the beautiful setting of the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge in the Bitterroot Valley.
Dates: June 26 - July 1 (+ optional service day on July 2 for certification)
Time: June 26: 6:00 - 8:00pm introductory class at the Montana Natural History Center
June 27 - July 1: 7:00am - 3:30pm at the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge
Cost: $295 with $50 deposit to reserve your spot. Balance due one month before class begins.
*Master Naturalist Certification possible with additional post-class work
*College Credit: 3 credits available pending approval
