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SUMMARY:Plant Baby Plant: A Bloom with Robin Wall Kimmerer
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, August 2\nTime: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula\nCost: Free and open to the public. Registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE! \nJoin Robin Wall Kimmerer and MNHC to roll up your sleeves with your community! Connect with – and learn from – the land by getting a little soil under your nails and sweat on your brow! We’ll come together at the Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula to mulch the garden\, plant wildflowers\, and repair wildlife-friendly fences. This event also includes guest Tim Ryan (CSKT) and is capped at 200 guests. \nPlant Baby Plant and its community Blooms are part of a grassroots movement led by Robin Wall Kimmerer that invites people to reimagine our future through acts of care for the living world. In other words\, to Raise a Garden and Raise a Ruckus! \nThis event is in partnership with IndigiPalooza MT. This is not a book-signing event; this is hands on gardening where plants are the star of the show!  \nRobin’s books are available for purchase and signing on August 1st at the Wilma during IndigiPalooza MT. \nPlease dress for the weather\, bring a water bottle\, and a camp chair\, and prepare to get dirty. Activity levels vary from medium to more challenging (specifically regarding fence repair). Porta-potties are available. \nRobin Wall Kimmerer\nDr. Kimmerer is the author of the acclaimed Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants\, a New York Times best seller for 288 weeks and counting. Her newest works\, The Serviceberry and Bud Finds Her Gift\, continue to inspire readers of all ages to rekindle their relationship with the living world. She teaches at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry\, where she is the founder and Director Emerita of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/plant-baby-plant-a-bloom-with-robin-wall-kimmerer/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Tuesday of the month  \nTime: 6:30 p.m. \nLocation/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom \nThe only thing better than reading a fascinating natural history book (and there are so many of them!) is getting to discuss it with a wonderful group of like-minded people. We can help you do that! Join one of our free naturalist book clubs\, where you can read and discuss a great new book each month\, enjoying various perspectives and insights\, all from the comfort of your own home. (Cozy pjs are perfectly acceptable attire.) \nYour hosts are Master Naturalist Suzanne Hendrich and Deborah Drain. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet and Zoom platform in order to participate. \nThere are some spaces available in this book club. Contact cmorris (at) montananaturalist.org to sign up.  \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/virtual-naturalist-book-club-1-2/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T140000
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Wednesday of the month\nTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Various – contact club host \nShare outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills\, meeting at field locations around Missoula. \nAugust Topic: Guided Dragonfly and Damselfly Walk with Suzanne Hendrich \nCLASS POSTPONED DUE TO AIR QUALITY \nWednesday\, August 12 \n2:00-4:00pm \nLocation: meet at the Bancroft Ponds  \n*We’ll hold this event if air quality is orange or better. If AQI moves into the red zone\, we’ll postpone for one week\, to August 19th\, same time\, and keep our fingers crossed that the winds will change and clean air will return. \nWednesday morning we’ll send out an email to let you know whether we’re good to go\, or will postpone. We hope to see you at Bancroft Ponds!* \nView and learn about our dragonflies and damselflies with Suzanne Hendrich at Bancroft Ponds. A guide to local species will be provided. The group will try to net bluets and ID to species “in hand.” \nIf time allows\, the group may also visit Cattail Corner. \nSuzanne Hendrich is a master naturalist specializing in studying Odonata. She has taught a MOLLI class on dragonflies and damselflies of western Montana\, and leads local walks looking for these amazing insects\, oding adventures. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nwater\nsunhat\, long pants and sleeves\, sturdy closed toe shoes\ninsect catching net if you have one\n\n  \nClub hosts: Master Naturalists Sarah Elsasser\, Bill Buseman\, and Elizabeth Johns \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/master-naturalist-club-4-4/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club (NO AUGUST MEETING)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Third Thursday of the Month\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nThere will be no August Scavengers Photography Club meeting to allow everyone to enjoy their summer vacations\, visitors and activities. We will resume meetings in September! \nCome find community and inspiration for your nature photography passion at our Scavengers Photography Club! Everyone is welcome – hobbyists\, enthusiasts\, professionals\, and new beginners! Peggy Christian\, artist\, author\, and Master Naturalist\, hosts this unique club. \nAt each session we will share our photos (up to 6 per person) and discuss current projects\, interests\, successes\, and challenges. Some sessions will feature a guest presentation on an aspect of photography. \nNote: Please bring your photos to share on a thumb drive to use in our computer. \n“A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels\, in the deepest sense\, about what is being photographed.”\n― Ansel Adams \nShare your perspective and connection to nature through photography!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/scavengers-photography-club-3-2-2-2-3-8-4-6/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Painting Wildflowers at the Fort Garden
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, August 25\nTime: 9:00-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula\nCost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members\n(1 child free per ticketed adult!) \nREGISTER HERE!\nWhether you are new to watercolor painting or a seasoned pro\, join us for a lovely creative morning in the Native Plant Garden! You will learn some basic techniques including how to use your brush\, mix colors\, and create strokes. Then\, artist and naturalist Elena will give you tips in painting the wildflower of your choice from the garden. \nAll supplies are included or you can bring your own. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here! \nFAQs\nWhat’s the refund policy? \nThe course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/watercolor-painting-wildflowers-at-the-fort-garden/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Native Plant Garden Programs
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SUMMARY:State of the Elk with Hellgate Hunters and Anglers
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, August 26th\nTime: 6:00-8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free\, and open to the public \nJoin MNHC\, Hellgate Hunters and Anglers\, and Montana Fish\, Wildlife & Parks for an update about our area’s elk populations. Learn about local elk trends straight from the Montana FWP biologists. This is a great time to get your questions answered before hunting season. \nLight refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/state-of-the-elk-with-hellgate-hunters-and-anglers/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Lecture,Evening Programs,Hunting & Gathering
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