December 2005 at the Montana Natural History Center SPECIAL EDITION

Connect people and nature through education, support the Montana Natural History Center
MNHC has the honor of engaging thousands of students of all ages with the wonder of our natural world. Whether it’s working in the field with 4 th graders in our Visiting Naturalist in the Schools program or writing Field Notes for Montana Public Radio, MNHC relies on your support to continue to bring these high-quality programs to the schools and communities of western Montana . Please consider a gift today!

Give on-line at www.MontanaNaturalist.org: Supporting the Center’s educational work has never been easier. Look for the Donate Now button on our homepage thanks to the Network for Good. Become a member, give a gift membership or join Friends of MNHC with a $1,000 gift. You can also call us at 327-0405, email or drop a check in the mail to 120 Hickory St , Missoula , MT 59801 .

Give through a Workplace Deduction
Don’t forget to look for MNHC in your workplace charitable giving campaign. We’re a member of Montana Shares . If you want more info rmation about MNHC to give to co-workers or want the option of Montana Shares in your workplace campaign you get in touch with Betsy . Thanks for your help in connecting kids of all ages with our natural world.

Buy Local at the Wild Gift Bazaar Friday, December 9: 5:00 – 8:00 pm Members’ Only Preview
Saturday, December 10: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Do your holiday shopping with MNHC because you won’t want to miss these hand-crafted, nature-oriented gifts made by regional artisans. Do you have someone on your gift list who would like animal puppets, a hand carved flute or Ukrainian-style eggs? Frames, furniture, jewelry, bird baths, wildlife photography, wreaths, tiles and other treasured gifts also available.

Check out the newest issue of Montana Naturalist
Whose piercing yellow eyes are looking at you from the cover? See page 2 of the newest Montana Naturalist for the answer! Program listings can also be found at www.MontanaNaturalist.org .

Warmest wishes for a peaceful and happy holiday season!

MNHC is an independent non-profit celebrating its 15 th Anniversary. Become a member and support MNHC’s
mission of promoting and cultivating the appreciation, understanding and stewardship of nature through education. Members receive discounts on programs, special invitations and free admission to the MNHC Discovery Center .
MNHC is a proud member of Montana Shares .

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