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Winter Wings: The Science of Soaring
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Snowshoe Hares, Seasonal Camouflage, and the Consequences of Transitioning Too Early
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Snowshoe Hares, Seasonal Camouflage, and the Consequences of Transitioning Too Early

December 3, 2025
Order in the Roost
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Book Review: Grizzly Confidential
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Book Review: Birding for Boomers

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Book Review: Hush of the Land
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  • December 2025

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0 events, 1
1 event, 2
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
December 2 @ 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, 3
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider
creating a wreath
December 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

Location: Western Cider, 501 North California St. Date: Wednesday, December 3 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $20 MNHC members, $25 nonmembers. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you […]

$20 – $25
0 events, 4
2 events, 5
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MNHC’s 2025 Holiday Bazaar
December 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MNHC’s 2025 Holiday Bazaar

Date: Friday, December 5th Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: FREE! (Unless you buy something...) MNHC's Holiday Bazaar is back! This fan-favorite festive event brings together the best of the […]

FREE
2 events, 6
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Make a Mini Wreath at MNHC!
making a holiday wreath
December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Make a Mini Wreath at MNHC!

Location: Montana Natural History Center Date: Saturday, December 6 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cost: $20 MNHC members, $25 nonmembers. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you register. […]

$20 – $25
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Snow Science!
December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Snow Science!

Date: Saturday, December 6 Time: 1:00-3:00 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 designed […]

FREE
0 events, 7
2 events, 8
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
writing about nature
December 8 @ 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
December 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

Date: Monthly, on the second 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, 9
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
December 9 @ 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
December 9 @ 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
2 events, 10
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master Naturalist Club
December 10 @ 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
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Missoula’s Cultural Heritage and the Clark Fork River – An Ever-Changing Landscape
December 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Missoula’s Cultural Heritage and the Clark Fork River – An Ever-Changing Landscape

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Location: The Montana Natural History Center Cost: $15 MNHC members/$20 non-members REGISTER HERE! Historically, the path of the Clark Fork River has […]

$15 – $20
0 events, 11
2 events, 12
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
December 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Gallery Exhibit Opening: The Artistry of Herbariums
December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Gallery Exhibit Opening: The Artistry of Herbariums

Date: Friday, December 12 Location: Montana Natural History Center Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Cost: FREE and open to the public Join us for a new gallery opening at the Montana Natural […]

1 event, 13
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Hibernation Celebration!
December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Hibernation Celebration!

Date: Saturday, December 13 Time: 1:00-3:00 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 designed […]

FREE
0 events, 14
0 events, 15
2 events, 16
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
December 16 @ 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Naturalist Trivia Night: Winter Ecology!
Naturalist Trivia Night
December 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Naturalist Trivia Night: Winter Ecology!

Date: Tuesday, December 16 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free and open to the public. $5 suggested donation. Show off your skills or come […]

1 event, 17
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sip & Sketch: Create a Phenology Wheel
December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sip & Sketch: Create a Phenology Wheel

Date: Wednesday, December 17th Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $30 for MNHC members, $35 for non-members REGISTER HERE Are you looking for a reflective, inspiring, fun new project […]

$30 – $35
1 event, 18
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club
December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club

NOTE: There is no December meeting of the Scavenger's Photography Club. We wish everyone a happy holiday season. Instead, we encourage everyone to join Peggy Christian for her exhibit opening […]

FREE
1 event, 19
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
December 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

0 events, 20
0 events, 21
0 events, 22
1 event, 23
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
December 23 @ 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, 24
1 event, 25
2025-12-25
MNHC Holiday Closure
MNHC Holiday Closure
December 25 - December 27
MNHC Holiday Closure

We will be closed December 25, 26, 27th and January 1st so our staff can celebrate the holidays with their families! MNHC will be OPEN during our regular hours (10:00 […]

1 event, 26
2025-12-25
MNHC Holiday Closure
1 event, 27
2025-12-25
MNHC Holiday Closure
0 events, 28
0 events, 29
1 event, 30
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
December 30 @ 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, 31
1 event, 1
2026-01-01
CLOSED for the HOLIDAYS!
CLOSED for the HOLIDAYS!
January 1, 2026
CLOSED for the HOLIDAYS!

We will be closed December 25, 26, 27th and January 1st so our staff can celebrate the holidays with their families! MNHC will be OPEN during our regular hours (10:00 […]

1 event, 2
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
January 2, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

0 events, 3
0 events, 4
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December 2
December 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 3
December 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

December 5
December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

December 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

MNHC’s 2025 Holiday Bazaar

December 6
December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at MNHC!

December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Snow Science!

December 8
December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

December 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

December 9
December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

December 3
December 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

Notice
There are no events on this day.
December 5
December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

December 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

MNHC’s 2025 Holiday Bazaar

December 6
December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at MNHC!

December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Snow Science!

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

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

December 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

December 9
December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

December 10
December 10 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

December 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Missoula’s Cultural Heritage and the Clark Fork River – An Ever-Changing Landscape

Notice
There are no events on this day.
December 12
December 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Gallery Exhibit Opening: The Artistry of Herbariums

December 13
December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Hibernation Celebration!

Notice
There are no events on this day.
Notice
There are no events on this day.
December 16
December 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Naturalist Trivia Night: Winter Ecology!

December 17
December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sip & Sketch: Create a Phenology Wheel

December 18
December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scavengers Photography Club

December 19
December 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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December 23
December 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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December 25
All day

MNHC Holiday Closure

December 25
All day

MNHC Holiday Closure

December 25
All day

MNHC Holiday Closure

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December 30
December 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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January 1
All day

CLOSED for the HOLIDAYS!

January 2
January 2, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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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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