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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 \nPhoto by Kristi DuBois \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. \nAt July’s meeting\, retired wildlife biologist Kristi DuBois will talk about macro photography of insects and other bugs. She will cover exposure and lighting techniques along with equipment that can be helpful for successful macro pictures. From aphids and bees to dragonflies\, come and celebrate our little neighbors that run the world. \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-3-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Bug Photography!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, July 30\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at Sam Braxton trail head- Pattee Canyon\nCost: $25/$20 MNHC members \nREGISTER HERE.\nBug out with your camera and capture amazing close-up shots of tiny creatures! \nKristi DuBois\, retired FWP non-game biologist and avid insect photographer\, will provide instruction and guidance during this outdoor photography adventure! Kristi will help you get the most out of your macro shots with discussion on equipment\, close focus tips\, exposure\, lighting\, and image composition. You will also learn how to find bugs – habitats\, host plants\, online resources – and how to identify them. Find the beauty in the details! \nKristi is also presenting her photography with a lecture on bug photography at the monthly Scavengers Photography Club at MNHC on Thursday\, July 17\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. FREE. Attend this lecture and then follow it up with practice in the field! \nWhat to Bring: \n\n\nclothes for changing Montana weather conditions- layers\, good shoes\, hat\, sunscreen\nwater\nsnacks\ncamera (SLR\, digital with macro features\, or phone)\nanything you need to be comfortable walking and standing outside for two hours in hot weather\n\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/bug-photography/
LOCATION:Maclay Flat Nature Trail\, Forest Rd 19155\, Missoula\, MT\, 59804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,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. \nPhoto by Forest Chaput de Saintonge \nFor August’s meeting we are joined by Forest Chaput de Saintonge\, former director of Rocky Mountain School of Photography\, who will outline a step-by-step workflow to take you from your first star trail photo to capturing a deep-sky image of a galaxy or nebula in just five nights of shooting. Included are making star trails and pinpoint stars\, finding faint objects\, and photographing them with a long lens. Anyone new to astrophotography or curious about the topic will enjoy this presentation. \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-3-2-2-2-3-3/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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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 September class\, Marcy James\, owner of Paper & Ink Studio in Missoula\, joins us for a guest critique focused on composition and intention behind the image(s). If you would like to have your pictures critiqued\, please email 3-5 large JPEG files to eyster.kathy@gmail.com by September 16. \nPhoto by Marcy James \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-3-2-2-2-3-4/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Ravens\, Crows\, and Magpies\, OH MY! with John and Colleen Marzluff
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, October 11\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at MNHC\, travel by MNHC bus\nCost: $150 MNHC members/$160 non-members \nREGISTER HERE\nJoin acclaimed researchers John and Colleen Marzluff on a scientific exploration of the corvid’s world. \nCheck out a clip from the PBS Nature documentary: A Murder of Crows: As the Crow Flies\, on their groundbreaking research. \nCorvids are a family of songbirds including crows\, ravens\, magpies\, nutcrackers\, and jays. The Marzluffs have spent four decades studying corvids throughout the Northern Hemisphere and continue to do so in Yellowstone\, where they are unraveling the connections between ravens\, wolves\, and people. Their work highlights the long-standing influence these birds have on people\, the mental acuity they use to solve problems\, the complexity of their behavior\, and the challenges they pose to conservation efforts. Missoula is home to ravens that will thrill us with their acrobatic flight\, crows that will sidle up to us for a close look\, magpies that are as colorful as they are noisy\, nutcrackers that are busy stashing seeds for winter\, and jays that give away their moods by raising and lowering their blue crests. \nWe will combine in-class lectures with field observations to nearby locations to learn about the remarkable behaviors\, habits\, and influences of these common\, but often underappreciated\, birds. \nInstructors: \nJohn Marzluff is Professor Emeritus of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington. His research has been the focus of articles in the New York Times\, National Geographic\, Audubon\, Boys Life\, The Seattle Times\, National Wildlife\, Consumer Reports\, Time\, and Science. PBS’s NATURE featured his raven research in its production\, “Ravens\,” and his crow research in the film documentary\, “A Murder of Crows.” His current research focuses on the interactions of ravens and wolves in Yellowstone. He teaches field ecology courses at the University of Washington and for Yellowstone Forever. \nDr. Marzluff has written six books and edited several others. His graduate research in communication\, social organization\, demography\, and foraging behavior was reveled in The Pinyon Jay\, 1992\, Academic Press (coauthored with his advisor Russell Balda). His book\, In the Company of Crows and Ravens (with Tony Angell\, 2005 Yale U. Press) blends biology\, conservation\, and anthropology to suggest that human and crow cultures have co-evolved. This book won the 2006 Washington State Book Award for general nonfiction. With his wife\, Colleen\, he published Dog Days\, Raven Nights (2011 Yale University Press)\, which combines reflection with biology and the recreational pursuit of dog sledding to show how a life in science blooms. Gifts of the Crow (2012 Free Press\, coauthored with Tony Angell) applies a neurobiological perspective to understand the amazing feats of corvids. His Welcome to Subirdia (2014 Yale) discovers that moderately settled lands host a splendid array of biological diversity and suggests ways in which people can steward these riches to benefit birds and themselves. His most recent In Search of Meadowlarks (2020 Yale) connects our agriculture and diets to the conservation of birds and other wildlife. \nDr. Marzluff has mentored over 40 graduate students and authored over 170 scientific papers on various aspects of bird behavior and wildlife management. He is a Fellow of the American Ornithologist’s Union\, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and a National Geographic Explorer. \nColleen Marzluff completed her bachelor’s degree at Whitman College in Walla Walla\, Washington\, in 1982. She returned to her native southwest to study biology at Northern Arizona University\, where she completed a Master’s thesis on the feeding ecology of Abert’s squirrels. After completing her degree\, she worked with Dr. Russell Balda as a technician in his Avian Cognition Lab until leaving for Maine.  After moving to Idaho\, she was hired by a private consulting company as an administrative assistant.  She continued part-time as an administrative assistant when the company split off to a nonprofit group. Because running sled dogs wasn’t a well-known sport in Boise\, Idaho\, she developed a curriculum for and taught a class every fall. Later\, in Washington\, she became a full-time mother to daughters and dogs. Today she is involved in several local organizations and her daughters’ schools. To keep her animal behavior skills sharp\, she is participating in pet therapy\, agility\, and recently\, herding. \nWhat to Bring:  \n\nclothes for changing Montana weather conditions – layers\, good shoes\, rain or sun gear\nwater/snacks\nlunch\nbinoculars (we have some to borrow)\nnotebooks and writing implement (optional)\nanything you need to be comfortable in the classroom\, on the bus\, or in the field\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/ravens-crows-and-magpies-oh-my-with-john-and-colleen-marzluff/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Discovery Day,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. \nFor our October session\, Kathy Eyster\, a photography teacher for more than 25 years\, will discuss creating effective black and white photos using either a smartphone or digital camera. Kathy will also demonstrate how to change color photos into strong black & white images. Anyone curious about what makes a successful black and white photo will benefit from this presentation. \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-3-2-2-2-3-5/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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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/2025-11-12/
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. \nPhotograph by John Snell \nNovember’s class features Kentucky photographer John Snell who travels around the country\, creating new images. Join John as he shares photographs from Yellowstone\, Devil’s Tower\, the Blue Ridge Parkway\, and Niagara Falls\, among other places\, as well as some tips and challenges regarding how he made these pictures. \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-3-2-2-2-3-6/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider
DESCRIPTION:Location: Western Cider\, 501 North California St.\nDate: Wednesday\, December 3\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!\nGet crafty with natural materials and create your own mini wreath while enjoying beverages from Western Cider! \nMontana Natural History Center naturalists will provide instruction on how to identify our local conifers by needle and cone and how to recognize a variety of shrubs. These will be your materials! \nNext\, learn tips and techniques for attaching boughs and accent materials to your wreath. There are so many creative choices – all conifer boughs and cones\, winding wild rose\, dried grass\, and yarrow\, or a combination! We will have all the materials you need to create an exceptional 6-inch wreath! \nClass Includes: \n\nConifer identification instruction\nWreath-making instruction\nUse of paddle wire\, scissors\, and ribbon\nYour own 6-inch natural wreath frame to take home completed in a bag with hot cocoa and a candy cane\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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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/2025-12-10/
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:NOTE: There is no December meeting of the Scavenger’s Photography Club. We wish everyone a happy holiday season. \nInstead\, we encourage everyone to join Peggy Christian for her exhibit opening “The Art of Herbariums” on Friday\, December 12\, 2025\, from 5:00-6:30pm. It is free and open to the public. \n———- \nDates: 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-3-2-2-2-3-7/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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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/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20251223T234837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T223854Z
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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. \nPhotos by Kathy Eyster \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 January’s class\, we’ll look back at our 2025 photo adventures by sharing up to 10 of our favorite images from last year. And we’ll look forward to 2026 as we discuss what activities\, speakers\, photo reviews and other topics you would enjoy. Please bring your ideas and suggestions to share with the group. \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/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20250929T170421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T205927Z
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SUMMARY:How to Know the Minerals: Crystallization and Identification
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00\nLocation: MNHC\nCost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members.\nAdd your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! \nPart 1 of a 2-part course. Sign up for one or both! Learn about part 2 here. \nREGISTER HERE \nHave you ever held a crystal in your hand and wondered how it formed?  \nQuartz\, jasper\, agate and chalcedony are all formed from the same elements\, silicon and oxygen\, yet they display wonderful variation in form and color. The science behind crystal formation and the chemical composition of minerals is a fascinating exploration of our earth’s treasures. Join geologist Bruce Baty and his extensive collection of mineral specimens to learn how to identify minerals and to find out how and why crystals form. \nInstructor: Bruce Baty graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1967 with a major in geology. In September of 1967 he enrolled in a master’s graduate program in geology at the University of Montana. While there\, he taught some undergraduate geology lab courses and enjoyed the challenge of designing course work\, tests\, and working with students. As a result of those experiences\, Bruce graduated with a master’s degree in geology with a teaching endorsement in earth science. He taught geology and earth science at Hellgate High School for the next thirty years\, retiring from teaching in 2001. \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/how-to-know-the-minerals-crystallization-and-identification/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20251216T205202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T160904Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Interpretive Guiding Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Thursday\, January 29 – Sunday\, February 1\nTime: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nLocation: Thursday & Friday – Montana Natural History Center; Saturday & Sunday – Historical Museum at Fort Missoula\nCost: $600 regular registration (includes a complimentary one-year NAI membership)\n$525 with NAI member discount. Student discounts available (please contact MNHC at 406.327.0405 for more information). \nRegister with the National Association of Interpretation. \nAbout this Course\nThe nationally recognized Certificate of Interpretive Guiding (CIG) program is designed for anyone wanting to learn more about developing and leading interpretive programs. This course will introduce you to the history\, definitions\, and principles of interpretation. During the course\, you will develop a program outline and deliver a 10-minute thematic presentation\, all with the support of your instructor(s) and fellow participants. You will learn how to make your programs purposeful\, enjoyable\, relevant\, organized\, and thematic\, and leave ready to facilitate meaningful experiences that inspire engagement with the world around us. \nJoin instructors from both the natural interpretation and historical interpretation world for this great class. Class will be held at the Montana Natural History Center for the first two days and the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula for the final two. \nBefore the start of the course\, you will receive information from your instructors on how the course will work and the times you will be meeting. \nInstructors: Kristjana Eyjólfsson and Christine Morris \nSpecial Terms and Cancellations\nCourses may be canceled due to low enrollment. If this course is canceled\, NAI will contact you\, and you will receive a full refund.\nCancellations requested before January 22\, 2026: will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee; no refunds will be issued after this date. If you need to cancel your registration it must be emailed to certificate@nai-us.org. \nRegister with the National Association of Interpretation.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/certified-interpretive-guiding-course/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20251030T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190829Z
UID:10003133-1770818400-1770825600@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. \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/2026-02-11/
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:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20260126T224059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T224100Z
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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. \nphoto by Kathy Eyster \nFor February’s class\, we’ll focus on still life photography. Still life photography is all around us in images of food and cooking\, in fine art creations\, as well as advertisements for products of all kinds. Photographer Kathy Eyster will offer suggestions on arranging and photographing this widely used genre. \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-3-2-2-2-3-8-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20260225T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164733Z
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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. \nMarch Topic: Uschi Carpenter’s Bird Photography and Presentation \nUrsula “Uschi” Carpenter is a photographer based in Missoula\, Montana. She passionately pursues the alchemy of turning birds into poetry with both images and words. It is her hope to reveal the healing power of birds by showcasing their beauty and to raise awareness for the need to safeguard their future in our wounded world. In her presentation “Savor what Remains – Affirmations of Wonder in a Wounded World\,” Uschi will talk about her approach to nature and bird photography and share with us a selection of her “bird poetry.” \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-2/
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:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20260225T170315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170349Z
UID:10003372-1773943200-1773950400@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. \nPhoto by Peggy Christian \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 March’s meeting\, we’ll focus on a daily practice. Having a daily photography practice\, no matter how small\, can reward the photographer in many ways. Join Peggy Christian as she explores a number of different ways to approach a daily practice\, including a 30-360 day project and other variations on the theme. \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-3-2-2-2-3-8-3/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20240322T120025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T172848Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Field Day: Snow Geese Migration at Freezout Lake
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 28\nTime: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center\, where we will get on the bus to drive to Freezout Lake.\nCost: $100 MNHC members/$110 non-members \nREGISTER HERE\nRegistration closes March 14. \nBirds by the hundreds of thousands and humans by the handful congregate at Freezout Lake to celebrate early spring. It’s a wildlife viewing spectacle that for a few days rivals any natural wonder in the world. Tundra swans\, snow geese\, and 200 other migrating species start in mid-March as they head to northern destinations for feeding and breeding. The snow geese usually reach Freezout in late March\, where they rest up from a nearly 1\,000-mile flight from California. Spend an inspiring day watching thousands of migrating snow geese\, and other birds\, at Freezout Lake. \nYour leaders and drivers will be MNHC teaching naturalist Ryan Mahar\, naturalist Kelly Dix\, and potentially guides from Freezout FWP depending on their availability. \nCost: $100 MNHC members\, $110 non-members. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out.\n\nDetails: \nActivity Level: some walking on uneven ground (less than 1 mile)\, off and on the bus\, limited bathrooms\, lunch on the bus\, potentially cold and windy weather\, long time sitting on the bus (6-7 hours) \n\nBus leaves from the MNHC parking lot at 7:00 a.m. (120 Hickory St. near McCormick Park) and will return about 6:00 p.m.\nMid-morning we’ll arrive at Freezout Lake for an orientation and spend time observing and learning about as many migrating birds as we can!\nParticipants should bring lunch they can eat on the bus\, binoculars\, and spotting scopes if they have them\, plenty of warm clothes/layers\, nature journaling supplies\, and camera.\nMNHC will provide additional binoculars\, field guides\, and spotting scopes.\n\n\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/naturalist-field-day-snow-geese-migration-at-freezout-lake-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20251030T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190829Z
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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/2026-04-08/
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:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20260330T181527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T183252Z
UID:10003373-1776362400-1776369600@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\nCost: Free\, and open to the public \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. \nPhoto by Kathy Eyster \nFor April\, we’ll focus on Photography From One Spot. A way to challenge your skills and spark inspiration is to set limits on where you can shoot pictures. During the meeting we will see how many different pictures we can make from inside a hula hoop circle. Be sure to bring a camera with you; phones are fine. \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-3-2-2-2-3-8-4-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260423T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20260331T194956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T205403Z
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SUMMARY:Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk with Marilyn Marler
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at the Mount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead at the end of Lincoln Hills Drive.\nCost: $35 MNHC members/$40 non-members.\nAdd your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! \nREGISTER HERE!\nTake time to smell (and identify) the flowers with botanist Marilyn Marler! \nEnjoy a slow paced evening walk to enjoy the early spring bloom on Mount Jumbo’s saddle. We’ll admire and learn the names of at least 10 wildflowers\, including shooting stars\, larkspur\, prairie smoke and arrowleaf balsamroot. We’ll walk up to 1 mile maximum\, on an established trail. Bring a notepad and your camera if you like! \nInstructor: Marilyn Marler is a botanist and the Executive Director of the Montana Natural History Center. Before joining the staff at MNHC she spent 26 as a land steward at the University of Montana\, where she also taught general botany and plant identification. She thinks spring is the best season because of wildflowers. \nActivity Level: Moderate. Uphill walking on uneven trail. 1.5 hours standing and walking. No bathrooms. Be comfortable walking up and down inclines. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nClothes and layers for changing Montana weather conditions\nGood walking shoes or boots\nWater/snacks\nNotebook\, pen\, camera optional\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/mount-jumbo-wildflower-walk-3/
LOCATION:Mount Jumbo
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20260304T182042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T193925Z
UID:10003390-1777708800-1777716000@www.montananaturalist.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20251030T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190829Z
UID:10003136-1778680800-1778688000@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. \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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GEO:46.8706038;-114.0060024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20260325T181244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T181244Z
UID:10003374-1779386400-1779393600@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-3-2-2-2-3-8-4/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260523T150000
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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
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
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SUMMARY:Confident Color Mixing for Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 am. – 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\nCost: $45 MNHC members/$50 non-members.\nAdd your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! \nREGISTER HERE! \n(Registration closes June 3rd.) \nMaster color mixing with artist Nancy Seiler! Have you been nature journaling for a while and feel a bit overwhelmed when mixing colors? This class is for you! \nNancy will help you understand how to choose colors to match the natural objects that you see. She’ll explain pigments so that you will come away understanding how to obtain bright and dull colors\, use complimentary colors\, mix grays\, and utilize whatever watercolors you have on hand. Nancy will be teaching from the QoR Mini 12-pigment set\, so it would benefit you to have this set. \nWe’ll start with swatching to understand the pigments you have\, tricks for blending and layering color\, and how values play a big part of helping your drawings pop. The first two hours will be teaching and working with your pigments. The last hour will be color mixing on your own from objects you find on site with Nancy there to help you achieve color matches. \nInstructor: Nancy Seiler received her Visual Communications degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1981. As a Golden Working Artist for Golden Artist Colors she presents lectures\, demonstrations\, and workshops in acrylics\, watercolors\, and oils in Southern California and Montana. She has taught classical botanical illustration and nature journaling since 2003. Her work is represented by Frame of Reference Fine Art in Whitefish and Bigfork\, Montana. \nActivity level: Easy. We will be sitting at picnic tables and/or folding chairs. Feel free to bring seating that you prefer. The bathrooms are port-a-potties. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nclothes appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions\, layers\nsunscreen\, bug spray\nwater\, snacks\nyour watercolor set\nwatercolor paper or watercolor/mixed media journal\n#8 round brush or similar\ngraphite pencil and eraser and/or micro pen (any size point)\nanything you may need to be comfortable sitting and journaling outside for 3 hours. There are picnic tables\, but you may want your own chair\, or pillow\, or whatever you use when journaling.\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/confident-color-mixing-for-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Native Plant Garden Programs,Naturalist Field Experience,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
CREATED:20260316T185938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T171458Z
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SUMMARY:Color Mixing Greys\, Blacks\, and Neutrals for Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\nCost: $45 MNHC members/$50 non-members.\nAdd your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! \nREGISTER HERE! (Registration closes June 3rd.) \nMaster color mixing with artist Nancy Seiler! Follow the morning class (or just attend this one) with this afternoon class on color mixing grays\, blacks\, and neutral colors. \nLearn how to match the colors such as the dry hills around Missoula along with rocks and other natural objects that we find on site. By mixing blacks and grays with two or three pigments\, you’ll achieve depth and interest in your journal pages instead of the colors looking flat. Nancy will be teaching from the QoR Mini 12-pigment set\, so it would benefit you to have this set. The first two hours will be teaching and working with your pigments. The last hour will be color mixing on your own from objects you find at site with Nancy there to help you achieve color matches. \nInstructor: Nancy Seiler received her Visual Communications degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1981. As a Golden Working Artist for Golden Artist Colors she presents lectures\, demonstrations\, and workshops in acrylics\, watercolors\, and oils in Southern California and Montana. She has taught classical botanical illustration and nature journaling since 2003. Her work is represented by Frame of Reference Fine Art in Whitefish and Bigfork\, Montana. \nActivity level: Easy. We will be sitting at picnic tables and/or folding chairs. Feel free to bring seating that you prefer. The bathrooms are port-a-potties. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nclothes appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions\, layers\nsunscreen\, bug spray\nwater\, snacks\nyour watercolor set\nwatercolor paper or watercolor/mixed media journal\n#8 round brush or similar\ngraphite pencil and eraser and/or micro pen (any size point)\nanything you may need to be comfortable sitting and journaling outside for 3 hours. There are picnic tables\, but you may want your own chair\, or pillow\, or whatever you use when journaling.\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/76166/
LOCATION:Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Native Plant Garden Programs,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061702
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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/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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