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  • January 2026

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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
0 events, 5
1 event, 6
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
January 6, 2026 @ 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, 7
0 events, 8
1 event, 9
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
January 9, 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, 10
0 events, 11
2 events, 12
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
writing about nature
January 12, 2026 @ 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 Whatever genre you prefer — poetry, essay, prose, […]

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
January 12, 2026 @ 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, 13
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
January 13, 2026 @ 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
January 13, 2026 @ 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, 14
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master Naturalist Club
January 14, 2026 @ 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Create Your Own Chimera: A Mixed Media Animal Mash-up with Courtney Blazon
January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Create Your Own Chimera: A Mixed Media Animal Mash-up with Courtney Blazon

Date: Wednesday, January 14 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: MNHC Cost: $35 MNHC members/$40 non-members REGISTER HERE Guided by local artist, Courtney Blazon, participants will design and draw their own […]

$35 – $40
1 event, 15
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club
January 15, 2026 @ 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
1 event, 16
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
January 16, 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, 17
0 events, 18
0 events, 19
1 event, 20
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
January 20, 2026 @ 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, 21
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
How to Know the Minerals: Crystallization and Identification
January 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
How to Know the Minerals: Crystallization and Identification

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Location: MNHC Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members. Add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! Part 1 of […]

$20 – $25
1 event, 22
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Naturalist Trivia Night!
Naturalist Trivia Night
January 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Naturalist Trivia Night!

Date: Thursday, January 22 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, 23
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
January 23, 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, 24
0 events, 25
0 events, 26
1 event, 27
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
January 27, 2026 @ 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
2 events, 28
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
How to Know the Ore Minerals: Mining and Identification
January 28, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
How to Know the Ore Minerals: Mining and Identification

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon Location: MNHC Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members Add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! Part 1 of […]

$20 – $25
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling
January 28, 2026 @ 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 in the […]

1 event, 29
2026-01-29
Certified Interpretive Guiding Course
Certified Interpretive Guiding Course
January 29, 2026 @ 8:30 am - February 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Certified Interpretive Guiding Course

Dates: Thursday, January 29 - Sunday, February 1 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Thursday & Friday - Montana Natural History Center; Saturday & Sunday - Historical Museum at […]

$525 – $600
2 events, 30
2026-01-29
Certified Interpretive Guiding Course
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
January 30, 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 […]

1 event, 31
2026-01-29
Certified Interpretive Guiding Course
1 event, 1
2026-01-29
Certified Interpretive Guiding Course
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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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There are no events on this day.
January 6
January 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

January 9
January 9, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

January 12
January 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

January 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

January 13
January 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

January 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

January 14
January 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Create Your Own Chimera: A Mixed Media Animal Mash-up with Courtney Blazon

January 15
January 15, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scavengers Photography Club

January 16
January 16, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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January 6
January 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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January 9
January 9, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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January 12
January 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

January 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

January 13
January 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

January 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

January 14
January 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Create Your Own Chimera: A Mixed Media Animal Mash-up with Courtney Blazon

January 15
January 15, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scavengers Photography Club

January 16
January 16, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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January 20
January 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

January 21
January 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

How to Know the Minerals: Crystallization and Identification

January 22
January 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Naturalist Trivia Night!

January 23
January 23, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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January 27
January 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

January 28
January 28, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

How to Know the Ore Minerals: Mining and Identification

January 28, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Drop-In Nature Journaling

January 29
January 29, 2026 @ 8:30 am - February 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Certified Interpretive Guiding Course

January 29
January 29, 2026 @ 8:30 am - February 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Certified Interpretive Guiding Course

January 30, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

January 29
January 29, 2026 @ 8:30 am - February 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Certified Interpretive Guiding Course

January 29
January 29, 2026 @ 8:30 am - February 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Certified Interpretive Guiding Course

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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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