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Donate to MNHC on #GivingTuesday! 11.30.2021

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The plan: install 76 solar panels. This will generate 99% of our electricity!

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Donate to MNHC on #GivingTuesday!

Help us fight climate change…
…by helping us install a solar array!

The plan: install 76 solar panels.
This will generate: 99% of our electricity.

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Field Notes from the Montana Natural History Center

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It's that time again! Time to sign up for your Sau

It's that time again! Time to sign up for your Saunter with Naturalist, Ser! Each walk is always so different in the observations we are making in the places we explore. Here are some highlights from last month's Saunter, accompanied with some photos taken by Ser:⠀
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Over halfway through our Saunter in Crazy Canyon, our birding hopes were quickly exceeded. In the lower branches of a tree near the trail we saw it: a mid-sized, dark blue bird with a distinctive crest. Stellar's Jay. Moments later, movement in two nearby trees revealed it was not alone. Another Stellar's Jay and a lighter bird in varying shades of gray with a rounded head and a small beak. A Gray or Canada Jay (the same bird goes by different names depending on who you ask). Additional movement in the trees further back from the trail revealed even more birds. ⠀
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White flashes on the tail, long beak, and black wings indicated Clark's Nutcrackers. Some of the birds flew over the trail in front of us, offering clearer views of the three different corvid species. Trailing the jays, a couple Hairy Woodpeckers landed at the top of one of the trees in front of us, displaying their black and white patterns. The flock foraged for insects and seeds in the trees around us long enough for us to get good looks and then moved on. ⠀
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December's Saunter with a Naturalist program will explore the Kim Williams Trail on the morning of Thursday, December 16. For more information or to register follow the link in our bio.⠀
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Come hang out with us at the Center on this dreary

Come hang out with us at the Center on this dreary Saturday afternoon!⠀
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Can you jump as high as a snowshoe hare? Stand on one leg as long as the stoic great blue heron? Flap your wings as fast as a humming bird?⠀
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Today's Saturday Kids' Activities is all about celebrating the incredible abilities of the animal kingdom! ⠀
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#kidsactivities #missoulaevents #missoulaactivities #missoulamt #naturelovers #natureeducation #educationmatters #educationisfun

While we may be waiting for winter to truly arrive

While we may be waiting for winter to truly arrive, there is snow in the forecast for next week! Here's hoping...⠀
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There's still time to register for our Explore the Wilds and Wonders of Winter walk with Hobie Hare at Traveler's Rest State Park! Spend an afternoon learning how to enjoy the woods in wintertime, what to look for, and what to bring. ⠀
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Hobie will help focus your attention on bird sounds, animal tracks and trails, the quiet senescence of a dormant plant, and the soft quality of light and shadow. ⠀
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Hobie served as an interpretive seasonal ranger in Yellowstone for eight seasons. He works as a naturalist, mentor, speaker, photographer, and outdoor educator. He will help you quickly connect and relax in the beauty of the natural world, better equipping you to handle life changes, challenges, and opportunities. ⠀
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The day's exploration will begin at 10 am and we will explore together till noon. Please bring clothing appropriate for changing winter conditions, good walking boots, water and snacks, a face mask, and whatever naturalist tools you like to use when you explore. We will have some binoculars to borrow.⠀
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Click the link below to register today!⠀
https://buff.ly/3lrn3Va⠀
#winter #whereiswinter #winteriscoming #walkinginawinterwonderland #walkwithus #natureeducation #montanalife #missoulamt #missoulaevents #naturalist

Yesterday was the largest Giving Tuesday we have e

Yesterday was the largest Giving Tuesday we have ever had, and we are so grateful!⠀
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A HUGE thank you to all who participated. ⠀
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We surpassed our goal and with all of your help, managed to raise $11,773 in total!⠀
We are blown away by the generosity of our supporters, thank you.⠀
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#GivingTuesday #grateful #climatechange #givingseason #community #montanalife #natureeducation #educationmatters #steem

As the day comes to a close, we are so grateful to

As the day comes to a close, we are so grateful to all of you who donated to the Montana Natural History Center for this year’s #givingtuesday. We are blown away by the generosity of our community.⠀
If you have yet to donate, it’s not too late! We only have $100 to go to hit our goal of $5000, and with our matched donation, that will get us to $10,000 for this year’s #GivingTuesday!⠀
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Help us get to our goal! Click the link in our bio to donate now!⠀
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We’re almost there - currently we have raised ov

We’re almost there - currently we have raised over half our goal and are sitting at $3800! ⠀
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You are all blowing us away with your generosity. We are climbing that mountain to our goal of matching $5,000 for climate change! One of our generous donors has already pledged a match of $5,000, so when you donate today, your donation has TWICE the impact!⠀
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Your donations today go towards teaching a child about nature, showing an adult how to be a climate ambassador, growing our reach in the community, and, finally, installing solar panels at our Center to reduce our impact on the climate!⠀
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Click the link in our bio to donate now! ⠀
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#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2021 #NatureEducation #educationmatters #Education #globalgiving #givingseason #missoula #GiveLocal #Montanamoment

Rise and shine, friends of MNHC! ⠀ ⠀ Today’s

Rise and shine, friends of MNHC! ⠀
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Today’s the day—#givingtuesday, that is! And today we are raising funds to further our impact on climate change. Each dollar you donate is doubled up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of one of our incredible supporters, so let’s not leave that money on the table!⠀
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We are so grateful for all of the support we have received so far. Let’s keep that momentum going! As of this morning we have reached $2,260 of our goal! With our matched donation, that means we are almost halfway there!⠀
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If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. Another way to help us get to that goal is to share our page and our posts, and recommend the Montana Natural History Center page to your friends!⠀
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Visit our website to donate today. Follow the link in our bio.⠀
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#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2021 #climatechange #solarenergy #dogoodfeelgood #givingseason #nonprofit #conservation #natureeducation #educationmatters #naturelovers #montanalife #montanamoment #givelocal

As you prepare to open your hearts to your favorit

As you prepare to open your hearts to your favorite non-profits tomorrow for #givingtuesday, please consider donating to the Montana Natural History Center. ⠀
This year, we are raising funds to forward our mission to improve climate literacy in our community and organization and to install solar panels at our Center!⠀
At the heart of our mission is the desire to connect people to nature through education. When we are connected to nature, we are more likely to want to protect and conserve our natural ecosystems. ⠀
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Follow the link in our bio to help us accomplish our goal of raising $10,000! Each donation up to $5,000 is automatically matched thanks to a very generous donor. Let’s reach that goal!⠀
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#givingtuesday #nonprofitfundraising #climatechange #connectwithnature #naturelovers #natureeducation #givingtuesday2021

Connecting the next generation to nature and creat

Connecting the next generation to nature and creating future stewards of our natural world is one of the pillars of MNHC’s mission. Over half of our staff, in fact, devotes a large amount of their time to connecting kids of all ages with nature. ⠀
Our miniNaturalist program teaches young children about the natural world through sensory learning outside with their family members. ⠀
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Our Visiting Naturalist program is one of MNHC’s largest programs. Throughout the school year, teaching naturalists meet 4th and 5th graders both in their classrooms and in local natural areas to teach them how to connect with nature in a positive and educational way. We encourage students to follow their own interests and teach them how to listen, make observations, journal, and teach their friends the new things they have learned! ⠀
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When we connect children to the wild landscapes and creatures around them, we’re creating new stewards and investing in the future of our climate and our planet.⠀
Follow the link in our bio to donate today and help us fund our nature-based programming for children!⠀
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#givingtuesday #cybermonday #givingtuesday2021 #educationmatters #natureeducation #naturelovers #earthfocus #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #naturelearning #supportlocal #givingbacktothecommunity #givingweek #learnthroughnature

We understand that for some, a monetary donation f

We understand that for some, a monetary donation for #givingtuesday is not a possibility. But donating money is not the only way you can help MNHC!

When you share our posts, you further our reach and expand engagement with our cause. By recommending our page, you introduce us to your friends, who may not be familiar with our organization and mission.

You can also donate your time! Volunteers are essential to our organization, and we have myriad ways to get involved. Visit our website to learn about all of the fun volunteer opportunities MNHC has to offer!

#volunteer #giveyourtime #giveback #getinvolved #dogoodfeelgood #conservation #education #educationmatters #givingtuesday

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