STEEM-ing Virtually

“If every little girl in the world had the opportunity to experience the evolution of growth and confidence the STEEM Sisters are, the world would be a better place!” -Janie Quilici, STEEM parent   On the last Monday in March, MNHC naturalists Kelli...

Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt

Teaching Naturalist Jenah Mead shares a fun family activity: a Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt! Look for wildflowers, frog eggs, birds singing, tree buds, insects, bird nests, worms, turtles, woodpeckers drumming, and puddles – and come up with your own signs of...

Nature- and Science-Focused Resources for Self-Isolation

by Ser Anderson, Teaching Naturalist We are all facing a lot of uncertainty and fear right now. The spread of coronavirus and our personal and government-mandated attempts to slow that spread are impacting our lives in large and small ways. There are a lot of...

Make Your Own Phenology Wheel!

Turn your nature observations into art with your own phenology wheel or phenology journal! Phenology is the observation of the seasonal and cyclic changes in the natural world. When does the snow start receding from the mountains? When do the cottonwoods begin to bud?...

Nature Journaling for the Reluctant

by Ser Anderson, MNHC Teaching Naturalist 9-23-19 Montana Natural History Center’s Nature Adventure Garden I wander past the other participants of this BEETLES (Better Environmental Education, Teaching, Learning & Expertise Sharing) training on Field Journaling...