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Join us for Montana Nature Week!

Check out our FREE online educational resources!

Let us help you stay entertained and educated during this time of physical distancing for social solidarity. We’ve put together a great collection of educational resources to keep you curious, learning, and connecting with nature.

Find them here!

Give the Gift of Nature!

“If we are to preserve our natural world, the next generation of leaders must be inspired and involved.”

~Jackie Wedell, Master Naturalist & MNHC Volunteer

Watch our five-part webinar series: The Age of the Coronapocene

Our panel of experts answers some of the big questions: What are viruses? Where did COVID-19 come from? Why is social distancing so important? What does the science tell us?

Webinar recordings available here!

Join the Montana Natural History Center

Become a member today!

Upcoming Events

Check out the great programs coming up at MNHC!

Come visit us!

Check out our exhibits, Naturalist Lab, Nature Adventure Playground, and more!

Visiting Naturalist in the Schools

70 classrooms, 1700 students. Learn more about our keystone program.

Montana Master Naturalist Course

Become a certified Master Naturalist!

Check Out Our Free Online Educational Resources!

The Age of the Coronapocene

Watch all five webinar recordings here.

Give the Gift of Nature: Donate to MNHC!

Montana Nature Week!

Get your tickets and check out the schedule here!

Volunteer at the Montana Natural History Center!

Field Notes from the Montana Natural History Center

A collection of 134 Field Notes in a beautiful book. Order here!

MNHC offers free admission for EBT card holders!

Join a global movement and another way to support MNHC.

Donate now to Fund A Dream!

Donations directly support our Visiting Naturalist in the Schools (VNS) Program.

Field Notes on Montana Public Radio

Listen and learn about Montana’s flora, fauna, geology, ecology, and more.

Naturalist Blog

Get tips and tricks for outdoor explorations, learn about Montana’s flora and fauna, and read about fun happenings at MNHC!

Museum Field Trips

Bring your class or community group to MNHC for a guided program.

MNHC is a member of the ASTC!

Check out all the museums and science centers you can visit for FREE with your MNHC membership!

Montana Naturalist Magazine

Check out our Annual Report! (It's really pretty.) (And informative.)

Follow us on Facebook!

Teacher Benefits Program

A FREE program for K-12 educators.

Science Shorts on YouTube

Check out our educational science videos!

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Spruce up your outdoor living space with a custom

Spruce up your outdoor living space with a custom planter from @freestoneconcreteworks Bidding is now open on this and our other amazing packages at the link in our bio.

Thank you @freestoneconcreteworks for your support of #montananatureweek and #natureeducation

Our girl appears at every MNHC auction - even when

Our girl appears at every MNHC auction - even when we go virtual! This year, she's a combo of cozy and maybe, just maybe, ready to hit the town again (someday!).

Her super soft, lightweight scarf/wrap (donated by expert knitter Martha Ryan) tops a T-shirt (winning bidder can choose their size!) showing her MNHC support. Sterling silver elk antler earrings & pin from Studio Pandora add Montana elegance, and her cityscape tote sewn by Jackie Wedell can hold anything from groceries to extra layers for the chilly fall weather. Cozy Smartwool socks from Hide & Sole complete the package.

Bidding is now open on this and dozens of other amazing packages. Check out the catalog and start bidding at the link in our bio!

Thank you Northern Rockies Orthopaedics for sponsoring #montananatureweek. #onlineauction #connectwithnature #missoulaevents

Looking for a special gift? Our ONLINE AUCTION is

Looking for a special gift? Our ONLINE AUCTION is filled with incredible gift ideas, trips and artwork and all the proceeds go to supporting our nature education programs!⠀With over 50 auction items, we have something for everyone and every budget.⠀
Bidding is now open at the link in our bio!⠀
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Thank you to #montanatureweek sponsor Mann Mortgage-Rob Fleming!⠀
#onlineauction #missoulaevents #connectkidswithnature #explorenature

Have whiteboard, will travel....MNHC's Visiting Na

Have whiteboard, will travel....MNHC's Visiting Naturalist in the Schools program looks a little different this year, with lessons occurring outdoors in school gardens when possible or via technology. Still, our teaching naturalists are taking on @missoulainmotion Commuter Challenge. ⠀
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Thank you Rocky Mountain ENT Center for supporting all our nature education programs through your #montananatureweek sponsorship!

WATERWORKS FALL, Painting by Missoula Artist @nsei

WATERWORKS FALL, Painting by Missoula Artist @nseilerart This original acrylic painting was created exclusively for Montana Nature Week. Thank you Nancy!

Bidding on this and dozens of other incredible items will open this Saturday! Peruse the catalog and get ready to bid using the link in our bio.

You do not have to purchase a ticket to participate in the auction.

Thank you @trail1033 for your support of #montananatureweek

#connectwithnature #discovernature #onlineauction #missoulaevents

Have you been to the copper mine above the ‘M’

Have you been to the copper mine above the ‘M’ on Mt Sentinel? What a fun and informative day at the UM and on the ‘M’ trail with Bruce Baty on our geology drive and hike tour. #missoula #connectwithnature #naturecenter

Our awesome board member @s_megatronski on why she

Our awesome board member @s_megatronski on why she supports the Montana Natural History Center. Thanks, Sarah!

You can support MNHC by registering for Montana Nature Week at the link in our bio.

Thank you @freestoneconcreteworks for sponsoring #montananatureweek

Don’t miss our Nature Storytelling Night present

Don’t miss our Nature Storytelling Night presented by @republic_services. Jackie Wedell will share a tale about her experience in the backcountry with two small children. She tells us that there are many other stories of adventures with children, but assures us that all serious injuries requiring ER visits were the result of adventures that her children had undertaken on their own – without parents. Join Jackie and our other storytellers for an entertaining, humorous and heartfelt night of nature stories.⠀
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Tickets are on a sliding scale and all proceeds go directly to supporting our nature education programs, get your tickets at the link in our bio.⠀
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Thanks to @missoulaelectriccooperative for sponsoring Montana Nature Week! And thank you to @tellussomething for supporting our storytellers as they prepared to share their stories.

We had another wonderful day on the master natural

We had another wonderful day on the master naturalist field weekend. Merlin vs. kestrel, assassin bug, tracking, and more. Thank you instructors Pat Jamieson, Peter Lesica, Glenn Marangelo @missoulabutterflyhouse, Joshua Lisbon @mpg_ranch, and thanks to @mtstateparks, Kelly Dix, Ser Anderson, Sam, and Erin!

Thank you to all our MONTANA NATURE WEEK sponsors

Thank you to all our MONTANA NATURE WEEK sponsors for supporting our mission to connect more people with the natural world! Thank you @shirtshopmt and @networthfinancial for your support! Get your tickets and join the fun using the link in our bio. #montananatureweek #montanawildflowers #getkidsoutside

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Upcoming Events

Tue 29

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

September 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm