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        Exploring Glacial Lake Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley

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        Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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        Spring Luncheon 2025: Learning for a Lifetime

        $150
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        Scavengers Photography Club

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        Birding for Beginners! in Greenough Park

        $30 – $35
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        Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk

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    • Fri 6

      • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

        First Friday: Interactive Drawing and Illustration Session with Jason C. Poole

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      • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

        Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

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        Dig Your Own Native Shrub Sale

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        Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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Exploring Glacial Lake Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley
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May 7, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Exploring Glacial Lake Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley

Date: Wednesday, May 7 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: Bus to leave the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street, Missoula, at 8:30, return at 4:30. Additional pick-up about 9:30 at the Forest Service, 1801 North First Street, Hamilton (please park in far corner of the lot). Bus is limited to 12 passengers. […]

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Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
May 13, 2025 @ 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 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 […]

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Spring Luncheon 2025: Learning for a Lifetime
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May 14, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Spring Luncheon 2025: Learning for a Lifetime

Date: Wednesday, May 14th Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Location: Governor's Room in the Historic Florence Building, Catering by River and Range. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Learning for a Lifetime! Join us for the 13th Annual Montana Natural History Center Spring Luncheon to support our Summer Camp scholarship funds! Gather with friends for a good purpose and […]

$150

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Scavengers Photography Club
May 15, 2025 @ 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 is welcome - hobbyists, enthusiasts, professionals, and new beginners! Peggy Christian, artist, author, and Master Naturalist, hosts this unique club. At each session we will […]

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Birding for Beginners! in Greenough Park
May 20, 2025 @ 8:15 am - 10:15 am
Birding for Beginners! in Greenough Park

Date: Tuesday, May 20 Time: 8:15-10:15 a.m. Location: Meet at Greenough Park picnic shelter parking lot (the second one you come to on Monroe St.) REGISTER HERE! Become attuned to the bird life all around you. Through birding tips and bird stories - some wild, some comical, some incredible - you will enter the feathered […]

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Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk
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May 20, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk

Date: Tuesday, May 20 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Location: Meet at the Mount Jumbo Lincoln Hills Trailhead Cost: $40 for MNHC members, $45 for non-members Taking a field trip from our regular programming at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden. This Tuesday we'll be exploring Mount Jumbo! REGISTER HERE. Mount Jumbo is one of […]

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Exploring Glacial Lake Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley

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Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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Spring Luncheon 2025: Learning for a Lifetime

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