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SUMMARY:Naturalist Trivia Night!
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 21\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nShow off your skills or come to learn something new—trivia nights are fun for any background level. Join a team when you arrive or bring a crew to compete in Naturalist Trivia Night. The night’s theme is geology/geography. MNHC teaching naturalist Ryan Mahar is running the show and is excited to host another fun trivia night. \nThis is a FREE event\, but registration is required so we don’t overcrowd the space! \nREGISTER HERE.\nBYOB and snacks. \nHow does Naturalist Trivia Work? \n\nCome with a team or join up with new friends when you arrive. MNHC staff will help you find a table.\nThere are usually 4 rounds of questions each frequently on a common theme such as “Montana cats” or “poisonous plants.” Some rounds are verbal\, others are visual\, or auditory (guess that bird call!).\nAfter each round the answers are divulged and a score for each team is displayed.\nTwo hours later there will be a winner!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalists-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Naturalist Trivia Night
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SUMMARY:Nature Journal Book Binding
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 16\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $20 MNHC members\, $25 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\n \nCreate a blank nature journal with simple Japanese-style stitch binding. \nNature Journals record our observations\, reflections\, and natural phenomena. And they are works of art in their own right. Accentuate this role of ‘journal as art piece’ by choosing your covers and binding the pages yourself with an elegant stitch pattern. Japanese binding is a centuries old book making form where sheets are folded down the center\, hole punched\, and sewn along the spine. Keep this journal for recording the upcoming year\, or give it as a gift to a naturlist in your life this holiday season. Each book will have 12 watercolor pages\, one for each month of the year. You can use white paper or colored pages. \nMaterials included: \n\nMixed media paper\nWatercolor paper\nCardstock\nEmbroidery needles\nEmbroidery thread\nHot cocoa or La Croix\n\nInstructor: Michele Esser is a 5-year Missoula resident and mixed media artist who completed her Master Naturalist certification in 2020. Professionally\, Michele is a Technology Training Manager with an 18-year career in software training. When she is not working or making art\, Michele is skiing and hiking\, as well as volunteering at the MNHC or exploring a naturalist topic of interest. \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/nature-journal-book-binding/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience,Sip & Sketch
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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-1-2/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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SUMMARY:Felted Animal Portraits with Melissa Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 9\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\n$30 for MNHC member\, $35 for non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nJoin artist and previous MNHC Artist in Residence\, Melissa Thompson\, for a unique animal portrait art class at MNHC! Take inspiration from our vast collection of specimens to create an animal portrait using the wet felting process. You will cut and layer pre-felted pieces. Water\, soap\, and agitation felt the wool fibers together creating an amazing work of art! These textural pieces can combine the character of the animal along with evocative artistic elements of shape and color. Bring an animal of your choice to life through art. The animals can be full body silhouettes with shapes or faces or even imaginary animals. \nThis class is great for ages 8 and up! \nInstructor: Melissa Thompson is a Missoula based multi-media artist. She received her BFA in drawing from the University of Montana in 1996. She has been a tattoo artist for 24 years\, and in addition\, she is a faux taxidermy maker\, body painter and special effects makeup artist. She received her MA in Prosthetic Effects in 2022 from Falmouth University in Cornwall England. She occasionally teaches these various skills around Missoula\, and exhibits work throughout the country. She owns Pomegranate Ink\, an appointment only tattoo studio in Missoula. \nMaterials Included: \n\npre-felted pieces\nHot cocoa or La Croix\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/felted-animal-portraits-with-melissa-thompson/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Sip & Sketch
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SUMMARY:Sketching and Drawing for the Nature Journaler with Jason C. Poole
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 2\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\n$30 for MNHC members\, $35 for non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nLearn top tricks for making sketching and drawing part of your Nature Journaling experience. \nPens\, pencils\, and watercolor along with some sketching basics can start you down a life long journey of looking at nature in a new way. \nJason Poole\, local Naturalist and artist\, will lead this fun and engaging class using museum specimens to hone skills new and old. Learn techniques for shape\, shading\, color\, and line and the best tools to achieve the results you want. \nInstructor: Jason C. Poole has worn many hats\, Adjunct Professor of Paleontology\, Scientific Illustrator\, art teacher\, and Paleontology field instructor. Jason has excavated dinosaurs on three continents\, including Africa\, South and North America. Paralititan\, Dreadnoughtus and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs worked on by Poole\, all were new to science when discovered and two of which are supermassive titanosaurs. Poole is also a Paleontological Artist who has published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections. Jason resides in Missoula\, Montana and can often be found sketching in the studio and the great outdoors. \nMaterials Included: \n\npaper\ndrawing and painting materials\nHot cocoa or La Croix\n\nSome scholarships are available! Call 327-0405 to find out more. \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. \n\n
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/sketching-and-drawing-for-the-nature-journaler-with-jason-c-poole/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Sip & Sketch
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SUMMARY:Sip and Sketch Skulls with Jason C. Poole
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, October 16\nTime: 7:00-9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $30 MNHC members\, $35 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nFind the beauty of line and form in MNHC’s extensive skull collection. You will enjoy access to grizzly bear\, great horned owl\, and Tyrannosaurus rex just to name a few. \nMissoula based artist\, Jason C. Poole will start the class by demonstrating drawing techniques particular to skulls and a discussion of anatomical features. As you begin your own study\, Jason will provide both individual and class-wide pointers. This class is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy a beverage (beer\, or sparkly water) while you work! \nInstructor: Jason C. Poole has worn many hats\, Adjunct Professor of Paleontology\, Scientific Illustrator\, art teacher\, and Paleontology field instructor. Jason has excavated dinosaurs on three continents\, including Africa\, South and North America. Paralititan\, Dreadnoughtus and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs worked on by Poole\, all were new to science when discovered and two of which are supermassive titanosaurs. Poole is also a Paleontological Artist who has published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections. \nJason resides in Missoula Montana and can often be found sketching in the studio and the great outdoors. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nH or 2B pencils (we will have plenty to use as well)\nSketch book no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches (we will have paper to use as well)\n\n“The skulls were there and I could say something with them. To me they are as beautiful as anything I know. To me they are strangely more living than the animals walking around…” Georgia O’Keefe \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/sip-and-sketch-skulls-with-jason-c-poole/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:Allosaurus and Other Jurassic Finds in the Bighorn Basin of Montana
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, October 9\nTime: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\n$10 for MNHC members\, $15 for non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nMNHC has partnered with Elevation Science Institute to prepare and conserve dinosaur fossils collected by their paleontologists and citizen-scientists each summer in southern Montana. These fossils come from the world-famous Morrison Formation of southern Montana\, rocks dating back over 150 million years! \nCome and learn about this new project that includes the famous Allosaurus\, known for a complicated history of discovery and its ferocious lifestyle — and its dozens of serrated teeth! Living in the Late Jurassic\, Allosaurus was a top predator coming in at an average of 28 ft. in length. This fascinating bipedal dinosaur fed on herbivorous species and possibly other predators. Jason Poole of the Elevation Science Institute will present an overview of discoveries\, current work\, and the new Allosaurus project happening now at MNHC. \nInstructor: Jason C. Poole has worn many hats\, Adjunct Professor of Paleontology\, Scientific Illustrator\, art teacher\, and Paleontology field instructor. Jason has excavated dinosaurs on three continents\, including Africa\, South and North America. Paralititan\, Dreadnoughtus and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs worked on by Poole\, all were new to science when discovered and two of which are supermassive titanosaurs. Poole is also a Paleontological Artist who has published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections. Jason resides in Missoula\, Montana and can often be found sketching in the studio and the great outdoors. \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/allosaurus-and-other-jurassic-finds-in-the-bighorn-basin-of-montana/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Evening Lecture,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-1-2/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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SUMMARY:Just Add Water - Ospreys in Western Montana
DESCRIPTION:Antali tries out his wings. Photo by Erick Greene \nDate: Wednesday\, September 18\, 2024\nTime: 6:30-8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $10 MNHC members\, $15 non-members \nREGISTER HERE. \nOspreys are unique fishing raptors\, and we are lucky they are so abundant along the rivers and lakes in Montana. Since they are at the top of aquatic food chains\, they can tell us a lot about the health of our rivers and streams. In this talk\, we will give an overview of the biology of this fascinating bird\, and tell you about their migration patterns\, longevity\, and summarize our long-term studies on heavy metals in Ospreys\, and what that tells us about the clean-up of the Upper Clark Fork River – largest EPA Superfund site in the US. \nMeet our Guest Speakers \nRob Domenech\, Executive Director: Rob began exploring much of western Montana during the 1990s to locate a suitable site for establishing the first mountaintop raptor migration banding study in Montana. He founded Raptor View Research Institute (RVRI) in 2004 to facilitate this ongoing in-depth research of Golden Eagle and other raptor migration ecology. Rob graduated from the University of Montana in 2002 with a Wildlife Biology degree. When not in the field\, you can find Rob promoting awareness of raptor ecology to youth and community groups. Rob enjoys whitewater kayaking\, snowboarding\, mountain biking\, hiking and bird watching. \nAdam Shreading\, Senior Research Biologist: Adam graduated from the University of Montana in 2009 with a degree in Wildlife Biology. He began working exclusively with raptors in 2007 and has monitored populations of various species across Montana. Adam first came to RVRI as a seasonal field biologist during the fall migration of 2010 and became increasingly involved in our field studies over the next two years. Since becoming a full-time member of our team in August 2012\, Adam has been a valuable asset in the planning\, execution\, and reporting of our field-based activities. \nBrian Busby\, Research Biologist: Brian first joined RVRI as a seasonal field biologist in 2015 after graduating from SUNY ESF with a degree in conservation biology. He left after four years to earn his Master’s in Raptor Biology at Boise State University studying Barn Owls but returned full-time to RVRI in 2024 to help run research projects\, coordinate education programs\, and manage\, analyze\, and publish data. Outside of work\, Brian enjoys spending time either in the mountains or in his vegetable garden. \nErick Greene is Professor Emeritus in the Division of Biological Sciences and in the Wildlife Biology Program at The University of Montana. He grew up in Quebec\, Canada\, with twin passions for music and nature. Erick dropped out of high school and lived for a year in the Galapagos Islands\, working as a researcher on Darwin’s Finches. He then worked on seabirds 800 miles north of the Arctic Circle with the Canadian Wildlife Service. He returned for undergraduate studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, where he studied biology\, music and mathematics\, and then received a PhD from Princeton University. He was the Director of UM’s Bird Ecology Lab\, and has broad interests in ecology\, evolution and conservation. \nSum-eh and Antali. Photo by Erick Greene.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/just-add-water-ospreys-in-western-montana/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Lecture,Evening Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240910T203000
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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-1-2/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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