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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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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

The online fall master naturalist class had a wond

The online fall master naturalist class had a wonderful field day today! Terrestrial garter snakes, an owl feather, and a great group of talented naturalists! #masternaturalist #missoula #connectwithnature

Bruce Baty provided a wonderful tour of river terr

Bruce Baty provided a wonderful tour of river terraces, alluvial fans, and fault zones around Missoula on a geology driving tour. #missoula #connectwithnature #naturecenter

Join artist @jenahmead during MONTANA NATURE WEEK

Join artist @jenahmead during MONTANA NATURE WEEK for a lunch break art class. Spend an enjoyable afternoon painting berries and other fall fruits. Jenah will walk you through her artistic process and show you how to use value, color, and details to make your artwork come alive. Choose your subject from a colorful array of Montana fruit, such as a branch of snowberries, serviceberries, or rose hips. Jenah will answer questions and share her favorite materials, tips, and tricks. Register for free for this class or buy a ticket for the full week in the link in our bio.

Thank you @juliegardnerproperties for your sponsorship support!
#montananatureweek #explorenature #getkidsoutside #naturejournaling #missoulaevents

We've been having so much fun during our Homeschoo

We've been having so much fun during our Homeschool Naturalist Programs! Registration is still open for all our
PreK-8th grade programs, including the monthly Naturalist Explorations. The theme for October is Outdoor Explorations, learn more and register: https://www.montananaturalist.org/homeschool/

Thanks to our MONTANA NATURE WEEK sponsor
@freestoneconcreteworks for supporting our nature education programs!
#montananatureweek #getkidsoutside #explorenature

Do you have your tickets yet? Join us to celebrate

Do you have your tickets yet? Join us to celebrate 29 years of connecting people with nature with MONTANA NATURE WEEK! We have an exciting week planned, learn more and get ticket at the link in our bio!⠀
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Thanks to Langel & Associates for sponsoring #montananatureweek !⠀
#discovernature #exploreoutside #connectwithnature

Join University of Montana Paleontologist @fossil_

Join University of Montana Paleontologist @fossil_librarian Kallie Moore for a sneak peek at Montana Natural History Center’s newest exhibit, Montana’s Ancient Past! Kallie will be sharing a preview of the exhibit, and get up close and personal with some of the fossil specimens on display. Bring your curiosity and wonder, as Kallie will be available to answer questions live via Zoom after the showing! Get your tickets at the link in bio.

Kallie Moore has managed the University of Montana Paleontology Collection for over 10 years and has been volunteering with the Montana Natural History Center since 2011. In 2017, Kallie became a host and content consultant for PBS Eons, a YouTube Channel dedicated to the history of life on Earth.

Thank you @blackcoffee.mt for sponsoring #montananatureweek and helping connect more people with the natural world! #fossils #discovernature

We hope you will support our efforts—to invest i

We hope you will support our efforts—to invest in giving everyone the opportunity to explore the world around them, and reach a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature. By purchasing a ticket to MONTANA NATURE WEEK today, you are fostering a love of the natural world which leads to responsible conservation stewardship for generations to come. Get tickets at link in bio! ⠀
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THANK YOU @atg_consulting for sponsoring!⠀
#montananatureweek #protectnature #explorenature #getoutside

A beautiful day for Nature Explorations! Our Home

A beautiful day for Nature Explorations! Our Homeschool Naturalists middle school group explored McClay Flats today and learned all about the tools of naturalists. We have programs for PreK-8th grade. Learn how to join the fun at MontanaNaturalist.org/homeschool.
#getkidsoutside #natureexploration #missoulahomeschool

The @southgatemall just came on board as a Montana

The @southgatemall just came on board as a Montana Nature Week sponsor! Be sure to register to join the fun at the link in our bio. #montananatureweek #connectwithnature #getoutside

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Upcoming Events

Tue 22

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

September 22 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thu 24

Geology Tour by Car and Foot 2-Part Class with Bruce Baty

September 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tue 29

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

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