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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Monday of the month (except January\, May\, June\, July\, and August)\nTime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation/Platform: Virtual 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.) This book club meets September-April and breaks for the summer. \nBook List \n1. SEPTEMBER 2026: “In Trees: An Exploration” by Robert Moor\n2. OCTOBER : “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating” byElizabeth Tova Bailey\n3. NOVEMBER: “Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science\, Nature and Spirit” by Lynda Lynn Haupt\n4. DECEMBER: “The Secret Wisdom of Nature” by Peter Wohllleben\n5. FEBRUARY (NO MEETING IN JANUARY) “Made for Each Other: A Symbiosis of Birds and Pines” by Ronald M Lanner\n6. MARCH: “A Year in the Maine Woods” by Bernd Heinrich\n7. APRIL: “The Secret Life of Clams” by Anthony Fredericks \nThe club pauses for January and breaks from May-August. \nYour host is Sherry Staub. Sherry is a Yellowstone Naturalist\, a Montana Master Naturalist\, and an Iowa Master Conservationist. She holds an undergraduate degree in Education and a Masters in Environmental Education. She has led the Montana Natural History Center’s Naturalist book club for over 5 years and has extensively read in the nature book genre. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet in order to participate. \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris [at] montananaturalist [dot] org to sign up. \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-book-club-2-2/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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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-1-2/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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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. \nThis club is only open to certified Master Naturalists (any state certification is valid). \nOctober Topic: A Naturalist Visits Costa Rica\, with Kelly Dix \nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m. \nJoin Kelly on a virtual tour through northwestern Costa Rica and learn about ¡Pura Vida! Costa Rica is a hotspot of biodiversity\, and Kelly is easily distracted by the beauty of the natural world. She was in awe of the butterflies and other insects\, birds\, flora\, and reptiles of the country\, from the beach to the rainforest to the dry forest. \nKelly is a retired toxicologist who is making up for years in the lab by spending her time wondering and wandering about the natural world. She is a certified Montana Master Naturalist and considers herself a “naturalist with a camera.” Kelly loves to share her discoveries with others. \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-4-6/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261015T113000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260929T161925Z
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Third Thursday of the Month\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \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. \nFor our October session\, we will be sharing up to 10 favorite photos from the summer. \nPhoto by Peggy Christian \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-3-2-2-2-3-8-4-8/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261016T210000
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SUMMARY:MNHC Fall Banquet & Auction 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, October 16th\, 2026\nTime: 5:00-9:00 p.m.\nLocation: University Center Ballroom \nJoin the Montana Natural History Center for a fun and nature-filled evening at our Fall Banquet and Auction on October 16th\, at the University Center Ballroom! \nTICKETS ON SALE NOW!\nGather with us for an evening of food\, drinks\, and fun to support MNHC’s science and nature educational programming for our community\, and support MNHC’s mission of connecting people of all ages to nature. \nThis fun and rewarding evening starts with a large silent auction\, filled with great items donated by local businesses\, artists\, and friends of MNHC. Grab a drink and mingle as you peruse this diverse array and engage in some fun and fierce bidding all while raising funds for a good cause! Once we have all had a chance to bid (more than once!) we will shift to our main event: the live auction! This year’s items include everything from a Baja adventure and “mothing” night\, to sailing on Flathead Lake and rafting on the Middle Fork and so much more. Get a sneak peek here! \nThis year\, we’ll be celebrating our 35th anniversary and the bright future of MNHC! And as always\, our auction is full of amazing experiences\, adventures\, and gear—you don’t want to miss it! LET’S GET WILD! \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhc-fall-banquet-auction-2026/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260928T175410Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260930T004032Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T004032Z
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SUMMARY:Threshold Live!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, October 27 2026\nTime: 7:00 p.m. (Doors Open at 6:30)\nLocation: ZACC (Zootown Arts Community Center)\nCost: $15 \nMNHC is excited to sponsor the upcoming THRESHOLD LIVE! this October 27th at the ZACC! \nGET YOUR TICKETS HERE!\nThreshold Live is a sonic exploration of the more-than-human world. The live show\, an immersive blend of music\, story\, and sound\, takes audiences across the planet—the Australian outback\, an Arctic lake\, the Kenyan savannah—and asks pressing questions about what happens when we tune into the life all around us. \nBased on the eponymous Peabody Award-winning podcast\, Threshold Live is the product of on-the-ground reporting by host and executive producer Amy Martin\, who set out to explore the wondrous chorus of life on Earth and learn from the scientists at the heart of a listening renaissance. Grammy-winning composer and musician Todd Sickafoose live-scores the journey alongside multi-instrumentalist Jonny Rodgers and audio engineer Sam Moore. The result is a collective acoustic journey: a chance to share the experience of listening to what other beings are saying\, and to consider what it might mean. \nLearn more about the Threshold Podcast here! \nRead the feature on Amy Martin and Threshold by Caroline Kurtz\, originally published in our Spring/Summer 2025 issue of the Montana Naturalist Magazine!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/threshold-live/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T194215Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Date: Last Wednesday of the Month\nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free with admission/membership! \nFellow 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 have fun crafting your observations in community. We’ll have some supplies available (colored pencils\, micron pens\, watercolor pencils\, etc.)\, as well as field guides and specimens\, and we’ll provide a fun journal prompt\, too! For those working on phenology wheels – whether daily\, monthly\, or seasonal – this is a great time to work on your wheel template for the next month or catch up on your daily or monthly observations. \nScheduled over the lunch hour\, this is a perfect mid-day break; please feel free to bring lunch or snacks. \nThis program is FREE with admission/membership! \nCome join us for fun\, creativity\, and naturalist exploration! \n2026-2027 dates:\nSeptember 30th\, 2026\nOctober 28th\, 2026\nNovember 18th\, 2026 **We have rescheduled this session to the week before because of the Thanksgiving holiday!**\nNO SESSION in DECEMBER\nJanuary 27th\, 2027\nFebruary 24th\, 2027\nMarch 31st\, 2027\nApril 28th\, 2027\nMay 26th\, 2027
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/drop-in-nature-journaling-2/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Drop in With a Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261029T113000
DTSTAMP:20260928T175410Z
CREATED:20260923T170902Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260930T004204Z
CREATED:20260929T200727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T004204Z
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SUMMARY:Montana Rocks! An Evening with Robert C. Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, November 4\nTime: 6:00-7:30 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nMNHC is excited to host geologist and author Rob Thomas to discuss the contents of his new book\, Montana Rocks: A Guide to Geologic Sites Under the Big Sky! In this work\, Rob provides an overview of the geological history of Montana with context from 60 of the best geological sites throughout the state. Discover the fascinating geology\, landscapes\, and stories hidden beneath Montana’s surface! \nLight refreshments provided. Books available for purchase and signing. \nAbout the Author: Robert C. Thomas is a Professor of Geology in the Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Montana Western in Dillon. He has authored or coauthored more than 75 publications\, including Roadside Geology of Montana and Roadside Geology of Yellowstone Country. As a field geoscientist\, he engages students in real projects designed to benefit society and the environment. His personal passions are family\, mountain recreation\, and playing guitar around a campfire.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/montana-rocks-evening-with-robert-c-thomas/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Book Reading and Signing,Community Event,Evening Lecture,Evening Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T113000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261109T203000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Monday of the month (except January\, May\, June\, July\, and August)\nTime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation/Platform: Virtual 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.) This book club meets September-April and breaks for the summer. \nBook List \n1. SEPTEMBER 2026: “In Trees: An Exploration” by Robert Moor\n2. OCTOBER : “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating” byElizabeth Tova Bailey\n3. NOVEMBER: “Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science\, Nature and Spirit” by Lynda Lynn Haupt\n4. DECEMBER: “The Secret Wisdom of Nature” by Peter Wohllleben\n5. FEBRUARY (NO MEETING IN JANUARY) “Made for Each Other: A Symbiosis of Birds and Pines” by Ronald M Lanner\n6. MARCH: “A Year in the Maine Woods” by Bernd Heinrich\n7. APRIL: “The Secret Life of Clams” by Anthony Fredericks \nThe club pauses for January and breaks from May-August. \nYour host is Sherry Staub. Sherry is a Yellowstone Naturalist\, a Montana Master Naturalist\, and an Iowa Master Conservationist. She holds an undergraduate degree in Education and a Masters in Environmental Education. She has led the Montana Natural History Center’s Naturalist book club for over 5 years and has extensively read in the nature book genre. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet in order to participate. \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris [at] montananaturalist [dot] org to sign up. \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-book-club-2-2/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261110T203000
DTSTAMP:20250107T173314Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173314Z
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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-1-2/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260921T195203Z
CREATED:20260504T154644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T195203Z
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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. \nThis club is only open to certified Master Naturalists (any state certification is valid). \nOctober Topic: TBA \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-4/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260928T175410Z
CREATED:20260923T170902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T175410Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260929T174430Z
CREATED:20260928T201639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T174430Z
UID:10003635-1794506400-1794515400@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 12th\nTime: 6:00-8:30 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $40 MNHC members/$45 non-members \nFall in Montana is the perfect time to prep some herbal remedies for the winter. In this dynamic\, hands-on workshop\, you’ll dive into the world of botany\, explore some of the science behind herbal medicine\, and create two personalized herbal remedies to take home. \nREGISTER HERE!\nWe’ll start out with a basic overview of plant adaptations and identification tips. We’ll then discuss a handful of common medicinal herbs\, both cultivated and native to western Montana\, highlighting chemical constituents\, medicinal properties\, and the ethics of collecting. Together\, we’ll work to create two high-quality plant medicines personalized just for you: a variety of tea blends to enjoy at home\, and a healing lip balm to get you through the dry weather. If you’ve been interested in botanical medicine and just need a little nudge to start\, this program is for you! \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/make-your-own-herbal-remedies/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260918T225747Z
CREATED:20260918T224858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T225747Z
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SUMMARY:Tracking and Sign with Jamie Schultz
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 14th\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at Council Grove State Park\nCost: $40 MNHC member/$45 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nJoin certified tracker Jamie Schultz at Council Grove State Park for a hands-on morning of exploring the wild world of animal tracks and signs! Learn how to read the clues animals leave behind—from tracks and scat to feeding marks\, trails\, and other evidence—and discover who has been moving through the landscape. Finding tracks on the ground can be weather dependent\, but rain or shine (or snow) there will be plenty of animal sign for us to find! \nTracking handouts and field guides will be provided for the walk\, along with a few extra measuring tapes. You’re encouraged to bring a journal\, and we can practice drawing what we see in tracks and sign! Whether you’re a seasoned tracker or simply curious about the animals around you\, come sharpen your observation skills and put your detective skills to work! Kids are welcome to join as well. \nAbout Jamie Schultz:\nJamie is a certified wildlife tracker in multiple states\, and spent her childhood deep in the forests of Western Washington; following deer trails\, spending time with the birds and the trees\, and learning everything she could from the natural world and library books. She moved to Montana five years ago\, and has enjoyed discovering both the new and the familiar on a different landscape. \nShe has worked as an outdoor educator for most of her life\, and loves helping people see the immense richness that nature has to offer. She uses her tracking knowledge to contribute to various conservation and community science projects\, and as a way to intimately know the land and the beings who spend their time there. When she’s not tracking\, birding\, or wandering in the woods\, she embraces the hobbit life and loves to curl up with her cats\, a cup of tea and a good book.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/tracking-and-sign-with-jamie-schultz/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T194349Z
CREATED:20260930T194349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T194349Z
UID:10003640-1795001400-1795006800@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Date: Last Wednesday of the Month (except for November\, when it will be the third Wednesday so as not to conflict with Thanksgiving!)\nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free with admission/membership! \nFellow 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 have fun crafting your observations in community. We’ll have some supplies available (colored pencils\, micron pens\, watercolor pencils\, etc.)\, as well as field guides and specimens\, and we’ll provide a fun journal prompt\, too! For those working on phenology wheels – whether daily\, monthly\, or seasonal – this is a great time to work on your wheel template for the next month or catch up on your daily or monthly observations. \nScheduled over the lunch hour\, this is a perfect mid-day break; please feel free to bring lunch or snacks. \nThis program is FREE with admission/membership! \nCome join us for fun\, creativity\, and naturalist exploration! \n2026-2027 dates:\nSeptember 30th\, 2026\nOctober 28th\, 2026\nNovember 18th\, 2026 **We have rescheduled this session to the week before because of the Thanksgiving holiday!**\nNO SESSION in DECEMBER\nJanuary 27th\, 2027\nFebruary 24th\, 2027\nMarch 31st\, 2027\nApril 28th\, 2027\nMay 26th\, 2027
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/drop-in-nature-journaling-3/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Drop in With a Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260928T175410Z
CREATED:20260923T170902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T175410Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260325T181244Z
CREATED:20260325T181244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T181244Z
UID:10003380-1795111200-1795118400@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Third Thursday of the Month\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \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-3-2-2-2-3-8-4/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260928T175410Z
CREATED:20260923T170902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T175410Z
UID:10003629-1795687200-1795692600@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T174402Z
CREATED:20240912T173234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T174402Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider
DESCRIPTION:Location: Western Cider\, 501 North California St.\nDate: Wednesday\, December 2\nTime: 6:00-8:00 p.m.\nCost: $20 MNHC members\, $25 nonmembers. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you register. \nREGISTER HERE!\nCreate a custom\, handcrafted mini holiday wreath using local flora  while enjoying beverages from Western Cider! \nMontana Natural History Center naturalists will start the evening with a brief\, hands-on lesson in identifying local conifers by needle and cone. \nNext\, you will master essential techniques for securely wiring conifer boughs and native plant accent pieces onto your frame. Whether you prefer a classic\, all conifer look or want to mix in winding wild rose\, dried grasses\, and yarrow\, the creative options are endless! \nWe’ll supply everything you need to leave with a beautiful\, finished 6-inch mini wreath! \nClass Includes: \n\nConifer identification instruction\nWreath-making instruction\nUse of paddle wire\, scissors\, and ribbon\nYour own 6-inch natural wreath to take home\n*Drinks are not included*\nYou can add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out.\n\nFAQ \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/make-a-mini-wreath-at-western-cider-2/
LOCATION:Western Cider\, 501 North California St.\, Missoula\, 59801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260928T175410Z
CREATED:20260923T170902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T175410Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261208T203000
DTSTAMP:20250107T173314Z
CREATED:20231214T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173314Z
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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-1-2/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260921T195203Z
CREATED:20260504T154644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T195203Z
UID:10003143-1796824800-1796832000@www.montananaturalist.org
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. \nThis club is only open to certified Master Naturalists (any state certification is valid). \nOctober Topic: TBA \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-4/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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GEO:46.8706038;-114.0060024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260928T175410Z
CREATED:20260923T170902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T175410Z
UID:10003631-1796896800-1796902200@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Weekly\, on Thursdays*\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Missoula\, various sites – contact club host\nCost: FREE \nJoin 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\, and reflections. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to build community with people who love nature. \nWhat to bring: a journal and something to write with. Options include: a portable chair\, paints with brushes\, palette\, and water. \n*(This club also meets on the last Wednesday of the month at MNHC. This is part of a Drop-in Nature Journaling program for the public and there is a fee. $5 individual/$10 for non-members.) \n“The pleasure and value of every walk or journey we take may be doubled to us by carefully noting down the impressions it makes upon us.” — John Burroughs \nInterested in joining? Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journaling-club/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260914T194336Z
CREATED:20260518T202720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T194336Z
UID:10003041-1797273000-1797280200@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Monday of the month (except January\, May\, June\, July\, and August)\nTime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation/Platform: Virtual 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.) This book club meets September-April and breaks for the summer. \nBook List \n1. SEPTEMBER 2026: “In Trees: An Exploration” by Robert Moor\n2. OCTOBER : “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating” byElizabeth Tova Bailey\n3. NOVEMBER: “Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science\, Nature and Spirit” by Lynda Lynn Haupt\n4. DECEMBER: “The Secret Wisdom of Nature” by Peter Wohllleben\n5. FEBRUARY (NO MEETING IN JANUARY) “Made for Each Other: A Symbiosis of Birds and Pines” by Ronald M Lanner\n6. MARCH: “A Year in the Maine Woods” by Bernd Heinrich\n7. APRIL: “The Secret Life of Clams” by Anthony Fredericks \nThe club pauses for January and breaks from May-August. \nYour host is Sherry Staub. Sherry is a Yellowstone Naturalist\, a Montana Master Naturalist\, and an Iowa Master Conservationist. She holds an undergraduate degree in Education and a Masters in Environmental Education. She has led the Montana Natural History Center’s Naturalist book club for over 5 years and has extensively read in the nature book genre. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet in order to participate. \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris [at] montananaturalist [dot] org to sign up. \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-book-club-2-2/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261217T180000
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Third Thursday of the Month\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \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-3-2-2-2-3-8-4/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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