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Xʷixʷey̓uł

Animals

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Sixʷ̣ ixʷ̣ o

American Badger

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/American-Badger.mp3

Sqlew̓

American Beaver

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/American-Beaver.mp3

Q̓ ʷiq̓ʷay

American Bison

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/American-Bison.mp3

Łʔumnélsčn

Bighorn Sheep

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Bighorn-Sheep.mp3

Nłamqeʔ

Black Bear

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Black-Bear.mp3

Hew̓ hew̓muł

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Black-tailed-Prairie-Dog.mp3

Snčlep

Coyote

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Coyote.mp3

Tšec̓

Elk

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Elk.mp3

Nc̓iʔcn

Gray Wolf

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Gray-Wolf.mp3

Smxẹ́y̓čn

Grizzly Bear

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Grizzly-Bear.mp3

Sxạ́slqs

Moose

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Moose.mp3

Sx ̣ʷƛ̓ey̓

Mountain Goat

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Mountain-Goat.mp3

Skʷtismyé

Mountain Lion

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Mountain-Lion.mp3

Puwé

Mule Deer

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Mule-Deer-buck.mp3

Ččl̓éxʷ

Muskrat

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Muskrat.mp3

Staán

Pronghorn

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Pronghorn-Antelope.mp3

Xʷaxʷaá

Red Fox

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Red-Fox.mp3

Iscč

Red Squirrel

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/Red-Squirrel.mp3

C̓úʔulixʷ

White-tailed Deer (doe)

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/White-tailed-Deer-doe.mp3

Sxʷ̣l̓eščn

White-tailed Deer (buck)

https://www.montananaturalist.org/wp-content/uploads/White-tailed-Deer-buck.mp3

Cišps

Wolverine

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Upcoming Events

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  • September 2026

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10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
September 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program […]

Free
0 events, 2
0 events, 3

1 event, 4

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Adult Bug Hunting & Happy Hour
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Adult Bug Hunting & Happy Hour

Date: Friday, September 4th Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $15 MNHC members/$20 non-members Who says kids should have all the fun? Grab a sweep […]

$15 – $20
0 events, 5

1 event, 6

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
September 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Select Sundays, May-September  Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden The beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed, transplant plants out […]

0 events, 7

2 events, 8

10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
September 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program […]

Free
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
September 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

Date: Monthly, on the second Tuesday of the month  Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom The only thing better than reading a fascinating natural history book (and there are […]

free

2 events, 9

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master Naturalist Club
September 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master Naturalist Club

Date: Monthly, on the second Wednesday of the month Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Various, around Missoula Share outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master […]

FREE
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Botanical Imprints: Creating Clay Vessels
September 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Botanical Imprints: Creating Clay Vessels

Date: Wednesday, September 9th Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $40 MNHC members/$45 non-members Join us for a relaxing fall evening of nature and creativity. REGISTER HERE […]

$40 – $45
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0 events, 12

1 event, 13

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
September 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Select Sundays, May-September  Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden The beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed, transplant plants out […]

2 events, 14

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
writing about nature
September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

Date: Second Monday of the Month Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, but please register REGISTER HERE. Whatever genre you prefer — poetry, […]

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
September 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

Date: Monthly, on the second Monday of the month (except January, May, June, July, and August) Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom The only thing better than reading a […]

Free

3 events, 15

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River
September 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River

Date: Tuesday, September 15 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members (1 child free per ticketed adult!) REGISTER HERE! Migratory birds have […]

$20 – $25
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
September 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program […]

Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists
September 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists

Date: Tuesday, September 15 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, but please register Join Sophie Osborn, Susie Adams, and Lindsay Carlson as they discuss the new […]

0 events, 16

1 event, 17

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club
September 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club

Dates: Third Thursday of the Month Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, and open to the public. No registration required. Come find community and inspiration for your […]

FREE
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0 events, 19

1 event, 20

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
September 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Select Sundays, May-September  Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden The beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed, transplant plants out […]

0 events, 21

1 event, 22

10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
September 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program […]

Free
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1 event, 27

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
September 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Select Sundays, May-September  Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden The beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed, transplant plants out […]

0 events, 28

1 event, 29

10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
September 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program […]

Free

1 event, 30

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling
September 30 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling

Date: Last Wednesday of the Month Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with admission/membership! Fellow naturalists! Are you looking for community, accountability, inspiration, and more? We’re excited […]

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Owl Pellet Bone Jewelry
October 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Owl Pellet Bone Jewelry

Date: Saturday, October 3 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $45 MNHC members/$50 non-members REGISTER HERE! Ever wanted to transform wildlife forensics into wearable art? Join us to […]

$45 – $50
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September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

September 4
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Adult Bug Hunting & Happy Hour

September 6
September 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

September 8
September 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

September 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

September 9
September 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

September 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Botanical Imprints: Creating Clay Vessels

September 13
September 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

September 14
September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

September 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

September 15
September 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River

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September 4
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Adult Bug Hunting & Happy Hour

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September 6
September 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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September 8
September 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

September 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

September 9
September 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

September 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Botanical Imprints: Creating Clay Vessels

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September 13
September 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

September 14
September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

September 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

September 15
September 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River

September 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

September 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists

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September 17
September 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scavengers Photography Club

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September 20
September 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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September 22
September 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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September 27
September 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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September 29
September 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

September 30
September 30 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Drop-In Nature Journaling

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October 3
October 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Owl Pellet Bone Jewelry

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August 19, 2026
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