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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! \n2025-2026 dates:\nSeptember 24th\, 2025\nOctober 29th\, 2025\nNovember 26th\, 2025\nNO SESSION in DECEMBER\nJanuary 28th\, 2026\nFebruary 25th\, 2026\nMarch 25th\, 2026\nApril 29th\, 2026\nMay 27th\, 2026 \nWe’ll be back in September!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/drop-in-nature-journaling/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Drop in With a Naturalist
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SUMMARY:Birding by Ear with Ryan Mahar
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 2\nTime: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.\nLocation: Meet at Greenough Park\, pavilion/playground parking lot. \nCost: $35 MNHC members/$40 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nJoin MNHC naturalist and bird enthusiast Ryan Mahar for an immersive two-hour field session designed to help you identify birds by sound. Held in scenic Greenough Park\, this class focuses on the art of active listening. You will learn techniques to distinguish subtle differences in bird songs and develop your auditory memory. Discover the specific voice of each bird\, why they sing and/or call\, and how to emotionally connect to the sounds. \nWhile this session is specifically tailored for beginning birders\, enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome to come sharpen their ears and enjoy spring’s morning chorus. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to recognize common local species by their unique vocalizations.\nStrategies for improving auditory recall in the field.\n\nInstructor: Ryan Mahar is a Teaching Naturalist with MNHC and amateur birder from New England. He took his first birding class in undergrad and fell in love! He holds a master’s degree from the University of Montana in Ecology and Evolution\, and received his Montana Master Naturalist certification in 2024. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nClothes/layers appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions\nHat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses\nGood walking footwear- boots or shoes\nBug spray\nWater\nSnacks\n\nActivity Level:\nEasy. Standing and walking for 2 hours. Bathrooms are at the trailhead. We may walk up to 2 miles. \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/birding-by-ear-with-ryan-mahar/
LOCATION:Greenough Park\, 1001 Monroe Street\, Missoula\, 59802
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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