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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!\nRegistration closes April 25 \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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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. \nApril Topic: Introduction to Oding:  Looking for dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in Western Montana \nSuzanne Hendrich\, Master Naturalist\, has led dragonfly field trips for MOLLI and is in the midst of a multiyear survey of Odonata in this region. She will share keys to identifying Odonata\, key features of their life cycle\, habitat and ecology\, and good local spots for oding adventures. \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/2026-05-13/
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
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-3-2-2-2-3-8-4/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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SUMMARY:A Beginner's Guide to Drawing Trees with Jason Poole
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $45 MNHC members/$50 non-members.\nAdd your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! \nREGISTER HERE\nJoin artist (and paleontologist) Jason Poole for a beginners’ sketching class focused on trees! \nTrees are often a challenge for beginners who want to sketch outside or from photos of landscapes. How do you draw details like intricate branches\, textured bark\, delicate leaves\, or clusters of needles\, and make them look realistic? Jason will teach you techniques that will make you much more comfortable with the subject – and sketching in general. Learn trips and tricks of sketching using trees as the focus. You will practice ways of seeing complex structures and how to represent them on paper. Jason will cover structure\, texture\, weight distribution\, layout\, mass\, and light and shadow. \nBring your favorite sketchbook and pencils or use the materials provided. \nInstructor: Jason C. Poole has worn many hats: Adjunct Professor of Paleontology\, scientific illustrator\, art teacher\, and paleontology field instructor. He has excavated dinosaurs on three continents\, including Africa and South and North America. Paralititan\, Dreadnoughtus\, and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs Jason has worked on; all were new to science when discovered and two are supermassive titanosaurs. Jason is also a paleontological artist who’s been published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections. \n  \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/learn-to-draw-trees-with-jason-poole/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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