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Naturalist Blog

Getting Up Close & Personal with Osprey

Getting Up Close & Personal with Osprey

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August 9, 2017
Digging for Dinos

Digging for Dinos

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July 26, 2017
Northwest Canoe Quest

Northwest Canoe Quest

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July 11, 2017
A Bird in the Hand

A Bird in the Hand

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July 6, 2017
Three Generations at the Lake

Three Generations at the Lake

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June 26, 2017
Field Notes from Visiting Naturalist Field Trips

Field Notes from Visiting Naturalist Field Trips

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June 12, 2017
Sounds Like Chicken

Sounds Like Chicken

Naturalist Blog
June 2, 2017
Wow, Ospreys are awesome!

Wow, Ospreys are awesome!

Naturalist Blog
May 25, 2017
Hunting Morels in Montana

Hunting Morels in Montana

Naturalist Blog
May 19, 2017
Reflections on Being a Master Naturalist

Reflections on Being a Master Naturalist

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May 17, 2017
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Upcoming Events

35 events found.

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  • May 2026

Calendar of Events

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T Tuesday
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T Thursday
F Friday
S Saturday
S Sunday
0 events, 27

2 events, 28

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Spring Garden Tour
Native Plant Garden
April 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Spring Garden Tour

Date: Tuesday, April 28 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $10 suggested donation REGISTER HERE! Celebrate Spring with a tour of the Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula, led […]

10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
April 28 @ 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, 29

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling
April 29 @ 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 […]
0 events, 30
0 events, 1

2 events, 2

8:00 am - 10:00 am
Birding by Ear with Ryan Mahar
May 2 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Birding by Ear with Ryan Mahar

Date: Saturday, May 2 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Location: Meet at Greenough Park, pavilion/playground parking lot.  Cost: $35 MNHC members/$40 non-members REGISTER HERE! Join MNHC naturalist and bird enthusiast […]

$35 – $40
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Flowers!
May 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Flowers!

Date: Saturday, May 2 Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with membership/cost of admission Join us for exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities […]

1 event, 3

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
May 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Select Sundays, May-August  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, 4

1 event, 5

10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 5 @ 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, 6

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study
May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study

Date: Wednesday, May 6 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members REGISTER HERE! In 2013, Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP) began […]

$10 – $15
0 events, 7
0 events, 8
0 events, 9
0 events, 10

2 events, 11

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
writing about nature
May 11 @ 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
May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

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

Free

3 events, 12

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River
May 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River

Date: Tuesday, May 12 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 returned for breeding season! […]

$20 – $25
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 12 @ 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
May 12 @ 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

1 event, 13

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master Naturalist Club
May 13 @ 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 - contact club host Share outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our […]

FREE
0 events, 14
0 events, 15
0 events, 16

1 event, 17

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
May 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Select Sundays, May-August  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, 18

1 event, 19

10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 19 @ 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, 20

1 event, 21

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club
May 21 @ 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 Come find community and inspiration for your nature photography passion at our Scavengers Photography Club! Everyone […]

FREE
0 events, 22

1 event, 23

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Beginner’s Guide to Drawing Trees with Jason Poole
May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Beginner’s Guide to Drawing Trees with Jason Poole

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $45 MNHC members/$50 non-members. Add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! REGISTER […]

1 event, 24

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
May 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Select Sundays, May-August  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, 25

2 events, 26

9:00 am - 11:30 am
Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk
spring wildflowers on jumbo
May 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk

Date: Tuesday, May 26 Time: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Meet at the Mount Jumbo Lincoln Hills Trailhead Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members (1 child free per ticketed adult!) Taking […]

$20 – $25
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 26 @ 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, 27

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling
May 27 @ 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 […]
0 events, 28
0 events, 29
0 events, 30

1 event, 31

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
May 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Select Sundays, May-August  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 […]
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April 28
April 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Spring Garden Tour

April 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 29
April 29 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Drop-In Nature Journaling

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May 2
May 2 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Birding by Ear with Ryan Mahar

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Flowers!

May 3
May 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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There are no events on this day.
May 5
May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 6
May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study

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There are no events on this day.
May 11
May 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

May 12
May 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River

May 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

May 13
May 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

May 17
May 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

May 19
May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 21
May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scavengers Photography Club

May 23
May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A Beginner’s Guide to Drawing Trees with Jason Poole

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There are no events on this day.
Notice
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May 11
May 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

May 12
May 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River

May 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

May 13
May 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

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May 17
May 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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May 19
May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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May 21
May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scavengers Photography Club

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May 23
May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A Beginner’s Guide to Drawing Trees with Jason Poole

May 24
May 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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May 26
May 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk

May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 27
May 27 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Drop-In Nature Journaling

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May 31
May 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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Naturalist Blog

Book Review: How to Look at a Bird

Book Review: How to Look at a Bird

May 5, 2026
Book Review: The Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature’s Clues

Book Review: The Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature’s Clues

April 23, 2026
Book Review: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark

Book Review: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark

September 25, 2025
Book Review: Grizzly Confidential

Book Review: Grizzly Confidential

June 11, 2025
Book Review: Birding for Boomers

Book Review: Birding for Boomers

March 26, 2025

Field Notes

Small Wonders in Missoula’s North Hills

Small Wonders in Missoula’s North Hills

May 6, 2026
The Ephemeral, Enchanting Glacier Lily

The Ephemeral, Enchanting Glacier Lily

April 29, 2026
Montana Night Is Calling

Montana Night Is Calling

April 22, 2026
Foraging Creeping Thistle

Foraging Creeping Thistle

April 15, 2026
Meeting My Neighbor

Meeting My Neighbor

April 8, 2026
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