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  • Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

    Naturalist Book Club #2
    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    Date: Monthly, on the second Monday of the month (except January, June, July, and August) 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 […]

    Free

  • Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    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 […]

    free

  • writing about nature

    Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

    Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Second Monday of the Month Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, but please register REGISTER HERE Whatever genre you prefer — poetry, essay, prose, flash, etc. — writing can help us connect with and reflect on our natural surroundings in deeply personal, unexpected, rewarding ways. But finding […]

  • Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

    Naturalist Book Club #2
    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    Date: Monthly, on the second Monday of the month (except January, June, July, and August) 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 […]

    Free

  • Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    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 […]

    free

  • Indigenous Food Sovereignty with Mariah Gladstone of Indigikitchen

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Thursday, November 13 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: MNHC Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members Free for Native peoples REGISTER HERE Join us for an evening with Mariah Gladstone, founder of Indigikitchen and celebrated advocate for Indigenous food sovereignty, as she shares stories and recipes from her new book, Mountains to Oceans: Kids’ Recipes from Native Land. Through this […]

    $20 – $25

  • Sip & Sketch with Jason Poole: Drawing Dinosaur Bones

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Saturday, November 15 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $35 MNHC members, $40 non-members REGISTER HERE! Find the beauty of line and form while diving into the ancient past as you learn to draw dinosaur bones! Missoula-based artist Jason C. Poole will start the class by demonstrating drawing techniques particular to dinosaur bones and a discussion […]

    $35 – $40
  • Naturalist Trivia Night

    Naturalist Trivia Night!

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Wednesday, November 19 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, and open to the public. $5 suggested donation. Show 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 […]

    FREE

  • Exhibit Opening: The University of Montana Herbarium

    Montana Natural History Center

    Location: The Montana Natural History Center Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This is a FREE community event. We are excited to invite you to the opening of our latest exhibit! Join us for a special evening celebrating the quiet wonders of The University of Montana Herbarium where art, history, and […]

  • Make a Birdseed Wreath!

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Saturday, November 22 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $30 MNHC members, $35 non-members REGISTER HERE Feed your feathered friends and get into the holiday spirit with a decorative birdseed wreath! Elena Ulev will help you get to know the common winter birds who might visit your yard - chickadees, juncos, nuthatches, and more. […]

    $30 – $35

  • creating a wreath

    Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

    Western Cider 501 North California St., Missoula, United States

    Location: Western Cider, 501 North California St. Date: Wednesday, December 3 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $20 MNHC members, $25 nonmembers. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you register. REGISTER HERE! Get crafty with natural materials and create your own mini wreath while enjoying beverages from Western Cider! Montana Natural History Center naturalists […]

    $20 – $25

  • MNHC’s 2025 Holiday Bazaar

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Friday, December 5th Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: FREE! (Unless you buy something...) MNHC's Holiday Bazaar is back! This fan-favorite festive event brings together the best of the holiday spirit: local artistry, support for nature education, delicious food provided by Riversong Gourmet, beverages, homemade cookies and family recipes, and the joy of giving […]

    FREE