ID and Ecology of Local Grasses
Naturalist Field Day Join botanist and author, Peter Lesica for a field day investigating our local grasses. Using keys, guides, dissecting scopes, and ecological considerations you will become comfortable identifying grasses. Discover their often hidden...Glow in the Dark Party!
Saturday Kids’ Activity Some animals (scorpions, jellyfish), several lichen and mushrooms, and a variety of rocks will glow or fluoresce under a black light. Come play with glowing goo, make glowing paintings, and see fluorescing rocks. Party while you learn!...Naturalist Murder Mystery Dinner
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at MNHC Setting: The Montana Natural History Center, 1911. Professor Mallard Bullfinch has invited members of the community to an exclusive dinner and lecture featuring his newest scientific discovery- a new species of toad. Suddenly,...Rockhounding
Saturday Kids’ Activity You can become a rockhound! Learn how to identify common local rocks and explore the shapes and colors of crystals. Spend some time sifting and panning for your very own mineral or crystal to take home. Members of the Hellgate Gem and...Entomology 101
Naturalist Field Day Build your skills identifying local insects and strengthen your understanding of insect anatomy and biology. Pest management specialist for the DNRC and entomologist Amy Gannon with entomologist Tracy Dahl lead this comprehensive full-day class on...Field Notes
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