Community Event
Events
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Master Naturalist Club
Montana Natural History CenterDate: Monthly, on the second Wednesday of the month Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Various, around Missoula Share 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. September Topic: Moths! With Matt Seidensticker Location: Montana […]
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Botanical Imprints: Creating Clay Vessels
Montana Natural History CenterDate: Wednesday, September 9th Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $40 MNHC members/$45 non-members Join us for a relaxing fall evening of nature and creativity. REGISTER HERE In this botanically inspired workshop, you’ll craft your own custom clay vessel—whether it’s a bowl, plate, cup, or vase—using simple hand-building techniques. Ceramics artist Donna […]
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Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
Virtual Zoom ClassroomDate: Monthly, on the second Monday of the month (except January, May, June, July, and August) Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Classroom The 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 […]
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Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River
Montana Natural History CenterDate: Tuesday, September 15 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members (1 child free per ticketed adult!) REGISTER HERE! Migratory birds have returned for breeding season! The garden and the adjacent Bitterroot River corridor host a symphony of sounds. We will easily hear and see 30 species, […]
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Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists
Montana Natural History CenterDate: Tuesday, September 15 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, but please register Join Sophie Osborn, Susie Adams, and Lindsay Carlson as they discuss the new collection, Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists that offers a rare and powerful glimpse into the extraordinary work, risks, and rewards experienced by people […]
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Scavengers Photography Club
Montana Natural History CenterDates: Third Thursday of the Month Time:Â 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location:Â Montana Natural History Center Cost:Â Free, and open to the public. No registration required. Come 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, […]
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Nature Journaling Club
Montana Natural History CenterDates: Weekly, on Thursdays* Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Missoula, various sites – contact club host Cost: FREE Join us in this creative, relaxing, and observational activity that blends art and science. No art background is needed! Bring curiosity to learn more about our natural surroundings. Observations are recorded in a personal journal, with sketches, notes, […]
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Climate Solutions! Garden Tour and Seed Ball Workshop
Montana Natural History CenterDate: September 28th Time: 12:00-1:00 pm Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. Cost: Free and open to the public! The Montana Natural History Center is ready to take you outside! Come tour our garden to learn tips for attracting pollinators, the impact of climate on native habitats, and how creating a native plant […]
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Drop-In Nature Journaling
Montana Natural History CenterDate: 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? We’re excited to offer monthly drop-in nature journaling / phenology wheel / nature writing sessions September-May. Bring your nature journals, phenology wheels, pens, pencils, and paints, and […]
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Nature Journaling Club
Montana Natural History CenterDates: Weekly, on Thursdays* Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Missoula, various sites – contact club host Cost: FREE Join us in this creative, relaxing, and observational activity that blends art and science. No art background is needed! Bring curiosity to learn more about our natural surroundings. Observations are recorded in a personal journal, with sketches, notes, […]
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Mural Celebration! Camas Dig and Bake with Aspen and Cameron Decker
Montana Natural History CenterDate: October 2, 2026 Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. (please arrive by 5:00 if you are interested in the opening ceremony) Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free and open to the public! We are so excited to celebrate the brand new mural designed and painted by local artists Aspen and Cameron Decker of XÊ·lxÊ·ilt! Join us […]
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Owl Pellet Bone Jewelry
Montana Natural History CenterDate: Saturday, October 3 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location:Â Montana Natural History Center Cost: $45 MNHC members/$50 non-members REGISTER HERE! Ever wanted to transform wildlife forensics into wearable art? Join us to explore the treasures hidden inside owl pellets. Then turn your discoveries into bone jewelry! In this hands-on work shop we will dive into the science […]
$45 – $50
