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October 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Virtual Zoom Classroom

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 21, & November 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field […]

$115 – $135
4:00 pm
Master Naturalist field day - flowers
October 24 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Montana Natural History Center

Event description Stoke your curiosity, deepen your knowledge of the natural world, & give back to your communities with our summer Master Naturalist Course! About this event Fall 2023 Online Certification […]

$325 – $355
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Field Notes

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land
Field Notes

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

November 22, 2023
North America’s Pleistocene Megafauna
Field Notes

North America’s Pleistocene Megafauna

November 15, 2023
Investigating Gizzard Grit
Field Notes

Investigating Gizzard Grit

November 8, 2023
Dermestids, Death, and Pandemic Ponderings
Field Notes

Dermestids, Death, and Pandemic Ponderings

November 1, 2023

Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Eight Bears
Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Eight Bears

October 11, 2023
Book Review: Campfire Stories: Tales of America’s National Parks and Trails
Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Campfire Stories: Tales of America’s National Parks and Trails

August 19, 2023
Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower
Naturalist Blog

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

July 15, 2020
Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch
Naturalist Blog

Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

July 9, 2020

Montana Naturalist Magazine

Heartbeats and Hibernation in the Rockies
Montana Naturalist

Heartbeats and Hibernation in the Rockies

March 21, 2020
Rediscovering the North American Beaver: The Quest for a Keystone Species
Montana Naturalist

Rediscovering the North American Beaver: The Quest for a Keystone Species

October 25, 2019
Investigate Ice!
Montana Naturalist

Investigate Ice!

January 7, 2019
In the Shadow of Rain
Montana Naturalist

In the Shadow of Rain

September 5, 2018

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3 events, 31

9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – October

October 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – October

Dates: October 15 & 31 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. October Location: Kelly Island Fishing Access Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two dates available for each […]

$20 – $25
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

October 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 21, & November 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field […]

$115 – $135
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Master Naturalist field day - flowers
October 31 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Event description Stoke your curiosity, deepen your knowledge of the natural world, & give back to your communities with our summer Master Naturalist Course! About this event Fall 2023 Online Certification […]

$325 – $355

0 events, 1

3 events, 2

9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – November

November 2 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – November

Dates: November 2 & 26 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. November Location: Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge (meet at the Visitor's Center) Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two […]

$20 – $25
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

Free
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series

Paleo Pub Talks

November 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series

Paleo Pub Talks

Dates: Thursdays, October 12, 19, 26, and November 2nd Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost per lecture: $10/MNHC members, $15/non-members Cost for entire series: $35/MNHC members, $55/non-members […]

$10 – $55

0 events, 3

1 event, 4

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

November 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Every Saturday in November! In this Saturday Kids' Activities, we will explore biomimicry! Kids will make […]

Free

0 events, 5

1 event, 6

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

November 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

Date: Monthly, on the first Monday 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, 7

10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 21, & November 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field […]

$115 – $135
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Master Naturalist field day - flowers
November 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Event description Stoke your curiosity, deepen your knowledge of the natural world, & give back to your communities with our summer Master Naturalist Course! About this event Fall 2023 Online Certification […]

$325 – $355

0 events, 8

1 event, 9

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

Free

1 event, 10

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

School’s Out Camp: Paleontologist for a Day

November 10 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

School’s Out Camp: Paleontologist for a Day

MNHC is hosting four day camps and one week-long spring break camp when Missoula County Public Schools are out during the ’23-’24 school year. All School’s Out and Spring Break […]

$70 – $75

1 event, 11

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

November 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Every Saturday in November! In this Saturday Kids' Activities, we will explore biomimicry! Kids will make […]

Free

0 events, 12

0 events, 13

3 events, 14

10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 21, & November 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field […]

$115 – $135
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Master Naturalist field day - flowers
November 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Event description Stoke your curiosity, deepen your knowledge of the natural world, & give back to your communities with our summer Master Naturalist Course! About this event Fall 2023 Online Certification […]

$325 – $355
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

November 14 @ 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

0 events, 15

2 events, 16

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

Free
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunchtime Lecture: Geology of Glacier National Park

November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunchtime Lecture: Geology of Glacier National Park

Date: Thursday, November 16 Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Glacier National Park features dramatic peaks and rainbow-hued rocks. Join geologist Bruce Baty for an illustrated lecture explaining the […]

Free

1 event, 17

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stargazing Event! (Free)

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

Stargazing Event! (Free)

Date: Friday, November 17 Time: 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden Cost: FREE (Though Registration is Required) Register here One of the upsides to the shortening days of […]

FREE

1 event, 18

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

November 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Every Saturday in November! In this Saturday Kids' Activities, we will explore biomimicry! Kids will make […]

Free

0 events, 19

0 events, 20

2 events, 21

10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 21, & November 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field […]

$115 – $135
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Master Naturalist field day - flowers
November 21 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Event description Stoke your curiosity, deepen your knowledge of the natural world, & give back to your communities with our summer Master Naturalist Course! About this event Fall 2023 Online Certification […]

$325 – $355

0 events, 22

1 event, 23

2023-11-23

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Happy Thanksgiving!
November 23 @ 8:00 am - November 24 @ 5:00 pm

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

The MNHC staff are enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday with their family and friends! We will be closed Thursday and Friday. Happy Thanksgiving to you all, and we will be open […]

1 event, 24

2023-11-23

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

1 event, 25

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

November 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Every Saturday in November! In this Saturday Kids' Activities, we will explore biomimicry! Kids will make […]

Free

1 event, 26

9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – November

November 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – November

Dates: November 2 & 26 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. November Location: Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge (meet at the Visitor's Center) Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two […]

$20 – $25

0 events, 27

0 events, 28

0 events, 29

1 event, 30

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

Free

2 events, 1

9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – December

December 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – December

Dates: December 1 & 17 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. December Location: Council Grove Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two dates available for bird club every month. […]

$20 – $25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar

December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar

Date: Friday, December 1 Time: 5:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Are you ready to make this holiday season truly special? Join us at MNHC's Holiday Bazaar and Online […]

Free

2 events, 2

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

lone snowflake in winter
December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Celebrate the enchanting beauty of December with our Snowflake-themed Saturday Kids' Activities! Join us for a […]

Free
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

Location: Western Cider, 501 North California St. Date: Saturday, December 2 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Register Here Get crafty with natural materials and create your own mini wreath while enjoying beverages from […]

$15 – $20

0 events, 3

  • There are no events on this day.
October 31
October 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – October

October 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

October 31 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

  • There are no events on this day.
November 2
November 2 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – November

November 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series

Paleo Pub Talks

  • There are no events on this day.
November 4
November 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

  • There are no events on this day.
November 6
November 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

November 7
November 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

  • There are no events on this day.
November 9
November 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 10
November 10 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

School’s Out Camp: Paleontologist for a Day

November 11
November 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
November 14
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

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

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

  • There are no events on this day.
November 16
November 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunchtime Lecture: Geology of Glacier National Park

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

Stargazing Event! (Free)

November 18
November 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
November 21
November 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 21 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

  • There are no events on this day.
November 23
November 23 @ 8:00 am - November 24 @ 5:00 pm

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 23
November 23 @ 8:00 am - November 24 @ 5:00 pm

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 25
November 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

November 26
November 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – November

  • There are no events on this day.
November 30
November 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 1
December 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – December

December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar

December 2
December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

  • There are no events on this day.
November 30
November 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 1
December 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Birdwatching Club – December

December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar

December 2
December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

  • There are no events on this day.
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Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Eight Bears

Book Review: Eight Bears

October 11, 2023
Book Review: Campfire Stories: Tales of America’s National Parks and Trails

Book Review: Campfire Stories: Tales of America’s National Parks and Trails

August 19, 2023
Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

July 15, 2020
Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

July 9, 2020
Wildflower Wednesday: Penstemon

Wildflower Wednesday: Penstemon

July 1, 2020

Field Notes

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

November 22, 2023
North America’s Pleistocene Megafauna

North America’s Pleistocene Megafauna

November 15, 2023
Investigating Gizzard Grit

Investigating Gizzard Grit

November 8, 2023
Dermestids, Death, and Pandemic Ponderings

Dermestids, Death, and Pandemic Ponderings

November 1, 2023
“Spooky” Turkey Vultures Deserve Respect

“Spooky” Turkey Vultures Deserve Respect

October 25, 2023
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