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Winter Wings: The Science of Soaring
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Winter Wings: The Science of Soaring

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Order in the Roost
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  • April 2025

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1 event, 31
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
March 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

Free
0 events, 1
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1 event, 4
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
First Friday: Lives and Lessons of Zoo Animals
Photo by Nicole Emlen
April 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
First Friday: Lives and Lessons of Zoo Animals

Date: April 4, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Join us for a First Friday event with artist and student Nicole Emlen, as she […]

0 events, 5
0 events, 6
2 events, 7
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
April 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

Free
5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Montana Conversations: Connecting to Land Through an Indigenous Lens with Lailani Upham
Presenter, Lailani Upham
April 7 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Montana Conversations: Connecting to Land Through an Indigenous Lens with Lailani Upham

Date: Monday, April 7th Time: 5:45 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Missoula Public Library, Cooper Room B on the 4th floor Cost: FREE and open to the public, but please register! […]

Free
1 event, 8
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
April 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
0 events, 9
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0 events, 13
2 events, 14
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
April 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CANCELED – Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
writing about nature
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CANCELED – 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 *Due to illness, April 14th's Nature Writing "Hush […]

Free
0 events, 15
2 events, 16
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Printmaking Workshop with Open AIR Artist Amanda Baker
Open Air resident Baker
April 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Printmaking Workshop with Open AIR Artist Amanda Baker

Date: Wednesday, April 16th Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: FREE, but a suggested donation is appreciated! Registration required. MNHC is excited to host Open […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Resilient Recreation – Partners & Public Lands Seminar Series
April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Resilient Recreation – Partners & Public Lands Seminar Series

Resilient Recreation: Exploring a Community Driven Approach to Recreation Management Date: Wednesday, April 16 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free! But please register FREE REGISTRATION HERE! PARTNERS & PUBLIC […]

FREE
1 event, 17
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club
April 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 Come find community and inspiration for your nature photography passion at our Scavengers Photography Club! Everyone […]

FREE
0 events, 18
0 events, 19
0 events, 20
1 event, 21
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
April 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

Free
1 event, 22
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Earth Day Garden Tour
Native Plant Garden
April 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Earth Day Garden Tour

Date: Tuesday, April 22 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $10 suggested donation REGISTER HERE. Celebrate Earth Day with a tour of the Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula […]

$10
1 event, 23
2025-04-23
Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop
Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop
NAI workshop logo
April 23 - April 26
Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop

Date: April 23-26 (You can register for a one-day event, or join us for the full workshop.) Location: Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula + Field Trips Cost: Day price: $175. Week […]

$175 – $425
1 event, 24
2025-04-23
Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop
1 event, 25
2025-04-23
Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop
1 event, 26
2025-04-23
Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop
1 event, 27
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
April 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Sundays, starting April 27-July 13 (There is no volunteering on the dates June 1, June 22, and July 6th) Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden […]

1 event, 28
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 Monday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program […]

Free
2 events, 29
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Native Plant Garden: Wildflowers
Spring wildflowers in Montana
April 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Native Plant Garden: Wildflowers

Date: Tuesday, April 29 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $30 MNHC members/$35 non-members REGISTER HERE. The early season wildflowers are starting to bloom in the garden with happy […]

$30 – $35
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Open AIR Artist Presentation: Amanda Baker
Open Air resident Baker
April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Open AIR Artist Presentation: Amanda Baker

Date: Tuesday, April 29th Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: FREE, but registration is appreciated. MNHC is excited to host Open Air Artist Amanda Baker! Amanda will be […]

Free
1 event, 30
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling at MNHC
April 30 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling at MNHC

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 […]

Free with admission
0 events, 1
0 events, 2
0 events, 3
1 event, 4
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
May 4 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

Dates: Sundays, starting April 27-July 13 (There is no volunteering on the dates June 1, June 22, and July 6th) Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden […]

March 31
March 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

First Friday: Lives and Lessons of Zoo Animals

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April 7
April 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 7 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

Montana Conversations: Connecting to Land Through an Indigenous Lens with Lailani Upham

April 8
April 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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April 14
April 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

CANCELED – Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

April 16
April 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Printmaking Workshop with Open AIR Artist Amanda Baker

April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Resilient Recreation – Partners & Public Lands Seminar Series

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

Scavengers Photography Club

April 21
April 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 22
April 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Earth Day Garden Tour

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

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 29
April 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Native Plant Garden: Wildflowers

April 14
April 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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

CANCELED – Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

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April 16
April 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Printmaking Workshop with Open AIR Artist Amanda Baker

April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Resilient Recreation – Partners & Public Lands Seminar Series

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

Scavengers Photography Club

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April 21
April 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 22
April 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Earth Day Garden Tour

April 23
All day

Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop

April 23
All day

Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop

April 23
All day

Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop

April 23
All day

Stories on the Landscape: National Association of Interpretation Workshop

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

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 29
April 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Native Plant Garden: Wildflowers

April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Open AIR Artist Presentation: Amanda Baker

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

Drop-In Nature Journaling at MNHC

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May 4
May 4 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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Naturalist Blog

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
Book Review: Hush of the Land

Book Review: Hush of the Land

March 20, 2025
Book Review: Tenacious Beasts

Book Review: Tenacious Beasts

September 30, 2024

Field Notes

A (Winter) Solstice Vignette

A (Winter) Solstice Vignette

December 17, 2025
Winter Wings: The Science of Soaring

Winter Wings: The Science of Soaring

December 10, 2025
Snowshoe Hares, Seasonal Camouflage, and the Consequences of Transitioning Too Early

Snowshoe Hares, Seasonal Camouflage, and the Consequences of Transitioning Too Early

December 3, 2025
Order in the Roost

Order in the Roost

November 26, 2025
Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

November 19, 2025
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