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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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SUMMARY:Drawing Butterflies: An Introduction to Watercolor Illustration with Rich Adams
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 18\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $40 MNHC members/$45 non-members \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration closes April 11 \nJoin artist Rich Adams for an engaging introduction to watercolor illustration! In this workshop\, you’ll explore the fundamentals of natural science illustration and discover the essential tools and techniques used to capture the natural world. Whether you are a total beginner or looking to refine your existing watercolor skills\, this class offers an engaging\, supportive environment to grow as a naturalist artist. And you’ll get to focus on one of the most delightful insects to illustrate: butterflies! Rich will guide you through the process of sketching\, illustration\, and watercolor\, and you’ll go home with a beautiful work of art. \nWe provide all the essential supplies needed to complete the course. For those who want to build their own professional kit\, we’ve also partnered with Frame of Mind to curate a special supplies list! Just bring a pencil\, an eraser\, and your enthusiasm—let’s dive into this amazing world together and sharpen your illustration skills. \nInstructor: Rich Adams has been an illustrator since the early 1990’s\, having bounced through the corporate world before landing back in art full time around 2005. Rich’s artwork is really a reflection of his love for the natural world. If his work can connect with other people’s experiences and love of the natural world\, he feels like it has served its function. \nProvided Materials (You are welcome to bring your own! Do you have a favorite pen or watercolor kit? Bring it!) \n\nwatercolor paper\npens\npencils\nerasers\nbrushes\nwatercolors\nreference illustrations\n\nFor those who would like to own their materials here are some options for purchase at Frame of Mind: \nFrame of Mind’s Drawing Butterflies “Basic” Kit:\nPentel Quicker Clicker 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil\nStaedtler Lumograph HB wooden pencil\nPentel Clic Stick Eraser \nFrame of Mind’s Drawing Butterflies “Essential” Kit:\nPentel Quicker Clicker 0.5mm Mechanical Pencils (2)\n0.5mm 2H mechanical pencil lead\nStaedtler Lumograph HB wooden pencil\nPentel Clic Stick Eraser\nTombow Mono Zero Round eraser\nKneaded Eraser (small)\nSakura Micron Pens in 01\, 03\, 05\nWinsor & Newton Sketchers’ Pocket Set\nPrinceton Heritage Round #2 paintbrush \n$59.09 (this is kit discount of 20%) \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/drawing-butterflies-an-introduction-to-watercolor-illustration-with-rich-adams/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:After the Fire: Ecological Wonders in Burned Areas
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, April 15\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members \nPlease join MNHC and Jane Kapler Smith for a fascinating look into post-fire landscapes and the wonders you can find there. \nREGISTER HERE. \nEvery square foot of dry land in our region has probably burned in the past thousand years. This heritage of fire has shaped every ecosystem in our wildlands; it has given us much of the diversity in wild landscapes that delights us; and\, over many millennia\, it has shaped our native species themselves. \nSo why not get into a burned area this summer and look for some of the botanical treasures that show up only in the first decade or two after fire? This lecture/demonstration can help you get ready for your summer explorations. Jane will suggest some recent burns to visit\, describe how to recognize differences in fire severity within a burn\, and show how plants can survive a fire and even have their best\, most productive years in the decades that follow. \nLight refreshments provided. \nAbout the instructor: Jane Kapler Smith has an M.S. in Forest Ecology from Colorado State University and a B.A. in English and Theatre from Alverno College\, Milwaukee. She worked in fire control and management in Glacier National Park during the 1970s. In the 1980s\, she completed research on fire effects in quaking aspen stands in northern Colorado. From 1992-2015\, she worked at the Fire Science Laboratory in Missoula\, MT\, developing literature reviews on fire effects (https://www.feis-crs.org/feis/) and an educational curriculum on wildland fire (https://www.frames.gov/fireworks/home). She has been VERY happily retired for 10 years. \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. \nRegister here:
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/after-the-fire-ecological-wonders-in-burned-areas/
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CATEGORIES:Community Event,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-1-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Monday of the month (except January\, June\, July\, and August)\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.) This book club meets September-May and breaks for the summer. \nBook List \nSeptember: Light Eaters\nOctober: The Serviceberry\nNovember: The Stubborn Light of Things\nDecember: Flight Paths\nJanuary: no meeting this month\nFebruary: Woman Among Wolves\nMarch:  What an Owl Knows\nApril: Restoring the Kinship Worldview                                                                                                                May: Tenacious Beasts \nYour hosts will be Sherry Staub and Cas Kendley. Sherry has led the Sacajawea book club for over two years in Bozeman and has extensively read in the nature book genre. Cas started and led a book club as a UM student and is looking forward to starting an advanced degree in forestry at the UM. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet and Zoom platform in order to participate. \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris [at] montananaturalist [dot] org to sign up. \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-book-club-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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SUMMARY:Nature Writing "Hush Hour(s)"
DESCRIPTION:Date: Second Monday of the Month\nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free\, but please register \nREGISTER HERE!\nWhatever 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 the time to write can often be challenging. This writing “hush hour(s)” is designed to provide nature writers with a quiet\, supportive setting to work on your craft. This isn’t a workshop; this is space to write. \nIn this group\, we’ll spend roughly the first 10-20 minutes inviting individuals to share what projects you’re working on\, questions you might have about your work\, suggest resources\, any hurdles or writing blocks\, and writing successes! Then we’ll write\, write\, write. \nBring your notebook\, journal\, or computer. Writing prompts will be available if you’re feeling stuck\, or just want to play with words. Your MNHC group leaders are Allison De Jong (Montana Naturalist magazine editor and MNHC Field Notes instructor\, and writer) and Beth Conway (Events and Marketing Coordinator\, and writer). \nFeel free to BYOB and snacks. We’ll have light refreshments available.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-writing-hush-hours-6-7/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260408T200000
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SUMMARY:State of the Bear + Turkey Talk!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, April 8th\nTime: 6:00-8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free\, and open to the public \nJoin Hellgate Hunters and Anglers\, and Montana Fish\, Wildlife & Parks Region 2 Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley for an update about our area’s bear and turkey populations. This presentation and audience conversation will explore current harvest structure\, trends\, and management thoughts for these species. \nLight refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/state-of-the-bear-turkey-talk/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Lecture,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T210000
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SUMMARY:Sip & Felt with Claudia Paillao
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: MNHC\nCost: $45 MNHC members/$50 non-members.\nAdd your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! \nREGISTER HERE\nOne of our most popular artists is back with a spring Sip & Felt class! Spend an evening with Claudia Paillao of Patagonian Hands and craft a small\, beautiful Montana bird from wool – a perfect decoration for your home or a unique gift for someone you love. Claudia will instruct you on how to use a special barbed needle and local wool in the needle felting process. Needle felting is the process of using a barbed needle to activate the fibers in the wool\, causing them to compress as you rapidly poke the wool. First you’ll create the shape of the bird\, then finish your piece by layering on colored wool. Claudia will show you how to add just the right details to make your wool creation look like the real thing! Join us for an evening of creating\, relaxing\, and enjoying a beverage (or two). No experience is necessary! \nNote: The bird pictured is an example. The actual species is TBA. \nIncluded: \n\nBarbed needle you get to keep for future projects\nWool\nHandmade creation you bring home\nBeverages – wine\, beer\, cocoa\, tea\, or fizzy water\n\nInstructor: Claudia Paillao is the owner of Patagonian Hands. She is from Coyhaique\, Patagonia\, Chile\, and has been living in Missoula\, Montana\, with her husband Karl since July 2012. She used to be a school teacher in Chile and has become a self-taught fiber artist and jewelry artisan since she moved to the northern hemisphere. Claudia creates animals\, mostly birds\, using only sheep wool that she gets in Hall\, MT\, and some from her family in Chile. She doesn’t use any glues or stitches to keep sculptures together\, but the compression she gets through barbed needles that push the fibers every time she pokes the wool. This process is known as needle felting. \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/sip-and-felt-with-claudia-paillao/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T190000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Trivia Night with co-host Montana Native Plant Society!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 26\nTime: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free and open to the public\, but please register \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. For March’s trivia night we are joined by co-hosts from the Montana Native Plant Society. The first few rounds will focus on native plants and we’ll finish off with rounds on spring migration in the Rocky Mountains and more! \nMNHC teaching naturalist Ryan Mahar is running the show. We’re excited to bring you 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? \nCome with a team or join up with new friends when you arrive. MNHC staff will help you find a table. There 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 (such as “guess that bird call”!). \nAfter each round the answers are divulged and each team’s score is displayed.\nTwo hours later there will be a winner!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-trivia-night-with-co-hosts-montana-native-plant-society/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Trivia Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T193000
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SUMMARY:Jurassic Park: Fact or Fiction? with Kallie Moore
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, March 18\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin UM Paleo Collections Manager and PBS Eons co-host\, Kallie Moore for a night of fossil facts and fiction! When the original Jurassic Park movie came out in 1993\, it gave the most up-to-date look at dinosaurs and their behaviors. But we’ve learned a lot over the past 30 years. Join us to find out what still holds up\, what doesn’t\, and how close we are to using ancient DNA to create a real-life Jurassic Park! \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/jurassic-park-fact-or-fiction-with-kallie-moore/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Lecture,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
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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-1-2/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Monday of the month (except January\, June\, July\, and August)\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.) This book club meets September-May and breaks for the summer. \nBook List \nSeptember: Light Eaters\nOctober: The Serviceberry\nNovember: The Stubborn Light of Things\nDecember: Flight Paths\nJanuary: no meeting this month\nFebruary: Woman Among Wolves\nMarch:  What an Owl Knows\nApril: Restoring the Kinship Worldview                                                                                                                May: Tenacious Beasts \nYour hosts will be Sherry Staub and Cas Kendley. Sherry has led the Sacajawea book club for over two years in Bozeman and has extensively read in the nature book genre. Cas started and led a book club as a UM student and is looking forward to starting an advanced degree in forestry at the UM. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet and Zoom platform in order to participate. \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris [at] montananaturalist [dot] org to sign up. \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-book-club-2/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 5th\nTime: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: FREE\, but please register \nREGISTER HERE \nSnap a photo of your nature observations wherever you roam to conserve our state’s remarkable wild diversity!  \nCan using a phone app help scientists with conservation work? Bryce Maxell\,  program director at the Montana Natural Heritage Program\, will show you how to collect and access information on Montana’s plants and animals using iNaturalist. He’ll also explain how agencies use your data to inform conservation of native species and control of invasive species. Come learn about this fun interactive learning tool! \nThe Montana Natural Heritage Program (MTNHP) is Montana’s source for reliable and objective information on over 18\,000 different species and habitats that occur in Montana\, emphasizing those of conservation concern. The MTNHP has centralized over 6.1 million observation records and over 515\,000 surveys for species\, assigned conservation status ranks to over 5\,000 species\, constructed predicted habitat suitability models for over 2\,300 species\, and created predicted biodiversity layers for vertebrates\, species of conservation concern\, and noxious weeds. This and other information the MTNHP manages informs stakeholders in a variety of environmental review\, permitting\, and planning processes and it can be easily accessed by anyone on the program’s Montana Field Guide\, Map Viewer\, Species Snapshot\, and other web pages. \niNaturalist is an online social network of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature. iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals around you while generating data for science and conservation. Get connected with a community of millions scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature! What’s more\, by recording and sharing your observations\, you’ll create research-quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature. \nInstructor: Bryce Maxell (PhD in Fish and Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana) is the Program Coordinator with the Montana Natural Heritage Program. He has worked with the MTNHP in various capacities dating back to 1996 and has led the program in since 2015. Bryce has conducted research on seaweeds in the Puget Sound\, a number of species in Australia and New Zealand\, and Harlequin Ducks\, amphibians\, reptiles\, bats\, and invasive species in Montana.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/inaturalist-workshop/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educator Program,Evening Programs,Naturalist Field Experience,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
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SUMMARY:Confident Color Mixing for Journaling with Nancy Seiler (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, February 27\nTime: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: The Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $45 MNHC members\, $50 non-members \nREGISTER HERE! \nMaster color mixing with artist Nancy Seiler! \nHave you been nature journaling for a while and feel a bit overwhelmed when mixing colors? This class is for you! As a follow up to the August\, 2025 color mixing class\, which will be summarized before we start\, you’ll continue to understand how to choose colors to match the natural objects that you see. Nancy will 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. \nPlease note that participation in Part 1 of this workshop is NOT a requirement for the February class. All interested parties are welcome. \nNancy will be teaching from the QoR Mini 12-pigment set. We’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 provided natural objects. Nancy will assist you to achieve color matches. \nInstructor: Nancy Seiler received her Visual Communications degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1981. She has taught classical botanical illustration and nature journaling since 2003. Nancy has been painting in acrylics since 2009. She has exhibited her paintings and classical  botanical illustrations since 2002. Her work is represented by Frame of Reference Fine Art in Whitefish and Bigfork\, Montana. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nyour watercolor set\nwatercolor paper or watercolor/mixed media journal\n#8 round brush or smaller\ngraphite pencil and eraser\nmicro pen any size point\nwe will have some of these materials available to use at MNHC if you need them!\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. \nRegister here:
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/confident-color-mixing-for-journaling-with-nancy-seiler-part-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20260126T225845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154306Z
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SUMMARY:The Blackfoot Place Map: Prehistoric Land and Animal Management
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026\nTime: 6:00-7:30 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members\nFree for Native people. \nREGISTER HERE. \nSouta Calling Last\, has made it a mission to map significant sites of traditional Blackfoot places of creation\, animal management\, prehistoric presence\, and more for the Blackfoot Place Map that is part of the watershed and land management tool. From bison corrals to fasting shelters\, and from buffalo jumps to rock art and effigies\, she has spent more than 10 years mapping 1\,000 sites (200 of them public) not only in Montana but in Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Manitoba\, Idaho\, Wyoming\, Colorado\, Nebraska\, Utah\, Nevada\, Arizona\, and New Mexico. Join us on February 25th to learn more about Souta Calling Last’s work. \nMore about Souta Calling Last: Souta Calling Last\, Blackfeet/Blood Nations\, is the Founder and Director of Indigenous Vision\, Inc.\, a non-profit whose mission is to re-vitalize Indigenous peoples\, culture and land. For over 18 years she has focused her efforts around water quality\, mining contamination clean-up\, and water-treatment working for tribal and federal governments. She believes that land and Indigenous peoples knowledge are inextricably linked and that sustainable land management must include Indigenous perspectives.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/an-evening-with-souta-calling-last/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Lecture,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20260128T202151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T203556Z
UID:10003383-1771614000-1771617600@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Lecture! Glacial Ice History in Mission Valley and Vicinity
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, February 20\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free\, but please register. Donations accepted. \nIt’s that time of the year! Time to contemplate ice ages and glacial lakes.Time for the Glacial Lake Missoula Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute’s Cabin Fever Lecture!  Warm up your curiosity about glacial ice history in the Mission Valley with geologist Skye Cooley. \nREGISTER HERE!\nAbout the Instructor: Skye Cooley is a Montana-based field geologist and geomorphologist specializing in quaternary geology\, paleosols (ancient soils)\, and GIS mapping\, currently focused on the Mission Valley. Based in Ronan\, MT\, he has a diverse background including contract mapping for the Idaho Geological Survey\, teaching at Boise State\, and serving as a soil scientist.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/cabin-fever-lecture-glacial-ice-history-in-mission-valley-and-vicinity/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Lecture,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20260105T192212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T231302Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Love Trivia Night!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 18th\nTime: 7:00-9:00 p.m.\nLocation: The Balsamroot Conference Room at the Missoula County Extension Office\, 1075 South Ave W at the Missoula Fairgrounds\nCost: $10 a person\, $5 for university/college students – this is an ages 18+ event 😉 \nREGISTER HERE\nJoin us for a special Naturalist Trivia Night at the Missoula County Extension Office at the Fairgrounds! This “Wild Love” Naturalist Trivia\, created by volunteer hosts Leigh and Kylie\, is a hilarious hit every year with questions focused on…you know it! Plant and animal anatomy and mating. \nYou can bring a team or join one when you arrive. Naturalist Trivia Nights are a great way to learn about our local natural world. Come to show off your skills or acquire new knowledge. \nThere are usually 4 rounds of questions. Some rounds are verbal\, others visual or even auditory (guess that sound!). Two hours later\, one team will be the winner. \n\nPlease note the location for this event: Missoula County Extension Office’s Balsamroot Conference Room at the Missoula Fairgrounds! In the past we’ve over-filled the room at MNHC and needed a bigger spot.\nFood will not be served at this event and it is BYOB.\nTickets are $10 a person or $5 for university/college students. Teams can be made up of 5-10 people!\nThis is a popular event and registration is recommended to save your spot.\n\nFAQs:\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/wild-love-trivia-night-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Naturalist Trivia Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20260112T171012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185307Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Relatedness Writing Workshop: Lessons from the Fluvial\, Fungal\, and Forestal
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\nTime: 5:30-8:30 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $110 MNHC members\, $125 non-members. You can purchase an MNHC membership when you register. \nREGISTER HERE!\nJoin MNHC for an evening of creative imagining of and exploratory writing about systems and relationships. Everyone is welcome. Ahead of our session together\, you’ll be invited to read a few pieces of remarkable\, thought-provoking prose that challenge traditional concepts of the “nature writing” genre. You’ll also be invited to respond to a prompt with your own writing and/or art. During our workshop together\, we’ll write more\, bravely share our work\, and playfully grapple with evolving questions around relationality\, collaboration\, and natural systems. Chandra Brown\, founder of the Missoula-based outdoor arts organization Freeflow Institute\, will facilitate. \nEarly registration is encouraged to allow time for reading materials prior to the class. \nInstructor Chandra Brown is an educator\, river guide\, and writer originally from Alaska. She has worked within the realm of river conservation since her 2010 Fulbright grant to Ecuador\, and she founded Freeflow Institute in 2017. Her stories can be found in places like Adventure Journal\, The Dirtbag Diaries\, Kayak Session\, NRS\, and Patagonia. Chandra earned her M.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana and has called Missoula home since 2014. \nLight refreshments provided. Attendees are welcome to bring additional food\, snacks\, and/or drinks. \nBecause of the pre-work participants will be asked to do\, we ask you to register by Thursday\, February 12th. \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/reimagining-relatedness-lessons-from-the-fluvial-fungal-and-forestal/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20231214T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173314Z
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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-1-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20250812T183018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T190209Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Monday of the month (except January\, June\, July\, and August)\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.) This book club meets September-May and breaks for the summer. \nBook List \nSeptember: Light Eaters\nOctober: The Serviceberry\nNovember: The Stubborn Light of Things\nDecember: Flight Paths\nJanuary: no meeting this month\nFebruary: Woman Among Wolves\nMarch:  What an Owl Knows\nApril: Restoring the Kinship Worldview                                                                                                                May: Tenacious Beasts \nYour hosts will be Sherry Staub and Cas Kendley. Sherry has led the Sacajawea book club for over two years in Bozeman and has extensively read in the nature book genre. Cas started and led a book club as a UM student and is looking forward to starting an advanced degree in forestry at the UM. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet and Zoom platform in order to participate. \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris [at] montananaturalist [dot] org to sign up. \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-book-club-2/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20251223T232306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T184506Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Fireside Storytelling with Chris La Tray
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, January 23\, 2026\nTime: 6:00-9:00 p.m.\nLocation: The Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula (directions)\nCost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members\nFree for Native peoples. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFor millennia\, Indigenous people passed the winter telling stories. Some stories – particularly trickster stories – were allowed to be told only in winter\, or when the land was covered with snow. This winter\, spend an evening with Anishinaabe/Métis storyteller and 11th Montana poet laureate Chris La Tray and the Montana Natural History Center in\ndipping our toes fireside into this ancient\, inter-tribal tradition. \nTHIS IS AN OUTDOOR\, WINTER EVENT\nThis is an evening\, wintry\, outdoor event – there will be cold and snow. Please dress for the weather and note that there will be very limited artificial light. There will be an outdoor bonfire to keep us warm and light our way. Guests should bring their own camp chairs (MNHC will NOT be providing). A porta potty will be onsite and available for use. \nIncludes hot beverages (such as cider and hot chocolate). \nAbout Chris La Tray: Chris La Tray is a Métis storyteller\, a descendent of the Pembina Band of the mighty Red River of the North and a citizen of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. His third book\, Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home\, was published by Milkweed Editions on August 20\, 2024 and has received a number of accolades including a Pacific Northwest Book Award and a Writing the West Award\, and Best Memoir of the Year selections from both People and Esquire magazines. His first book\, One-Sentence Journal: Short Poems and Essays from the World at Large won the 2018 Montana Book Award and a 2019 High Plains Book Award. His book of haiku and haibun poetry\, Descended from a Travel-worn Satchel\, was published in 2021 by Foothills Publishing. Chris served as the 2025 Kittredge Distinguished Visiting Writer at the University of Montana and was awarded the 2025 Montana Heritage Keeper Award by the Montana Historical Society. Chris writes the weekly newsletter “An Irritable Métis” and lives near Frenchtown\, Montana. He was the 11th Montana Poet Laureate\, holding that post for 2023–2025. \nwww.chrislatray.com\nhttps://chrislatray.substack.com \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/winter-fireside-storytelling-with-chris-la-tray/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20251212T232956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T203345Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Trivia Night - Winter Ecology!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 22\nTime: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free and open to the public. $5 suggested donation. \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. This month’s theme is Winter Ecology. MNHC teaching naturalist Ryan Mahar is running the show. We’re excited to bring you 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? \nCome with a team or join up with new friends when you arrive. MNHC staff will help you find a table. There 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 (such as “guess that bird call”!). \nAfter each round the answers are divulged and each team’s score is displayed.\nTwo hours later there will be a winner! \nTrivia nights this season are: \nNovember 19th (Wednesday)\nDecember 16th (Tuesday)\nJanuary 22nd (Thursday)\nFebruary 18th (Wednesday – WILD LOVE TRIVIA!)\nMarch 26th (Thursday) \nRegister here:
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-trivia-night-7/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Naturalist Trivia Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20231214T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173314Z
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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-1-2/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260112T203000
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CREATED:20250812T183018Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Monday of the month (except January\, June\, July\, and August)\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.) This book club meets September-May and breaks for the summer. \nBook List \nSeptember: Light Eaters\nOctober: The Serviceberry\nNovember: The Stubborn Light of Things\nDecember: Flight Paths\nJanuary: no meeting this month\nFebruary: Woman Among Wolves\nMarch:  What an Owl Knows\nApril: Restoring the Kinship Worldview                                                                                                                May: Tenacious Beasts \nYour hosts will be Sherry Staub and Cas Kendley. Sherry has led the Sacajawea book club for over two years in Bozeman and has extensively read in the nature book genre. Cas started and led a book club as a UM student and is looking forward to starting an advanced degree in forestry at the UM. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet and Zoom platform in order to participate. \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris [at] montananaturalist [dot] org to sign up. \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-book-club-2/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022443
CREATED:20251009T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T212417Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sketch: Create a Phenology Wheel
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, December 17th\nTime: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $30 for MNHC members\, $35 for non-members \nREGISTER HERE\nAre you looking for a reflective\, inspiring\, fun new project for 2026? Start a daily phenology wheel! Phenology is the study of change in the natural world – when flowers bloom and go to seed\, when birds migrate\, when trees leaf out\, when butterflies emerge\, when the snow falls\, and so much more. Taking a few minutes each day to observe and record these changes can add up to something truly beautiful over time\, and we’d love to help you get started. And there’s no better time than just before the beginning of a new year! \nDuring this program you’ll create the template for your daily phenology wheel for January 2026\, and ponder the possibilities for how you’ll fill it in come the new year. You can experiment with colored pencils and other media\, practice different forms of lettering\, and look at various examples of other naturalists’ phenology wheels for inspiration. \nWe’ll provide drawing paper\, colored pencils\, watercolor pencils\, drawing pencils\, micron pens\, templates\, and rulers for you to use during the program\, but please feel free to take along your own favorite art materials. (A compass and protractor\, if you have them\, can also come in handy!) You may also want to purchase a sketchpad for this project (we recommend a larger size\, 8.5″x11″ or 9″x12″)\, but you can easily paste or tape your template into your own sketchbook later. \nTicket includes two beverages! We’ll have alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.  \nAbout the instructor: Allison De Jong is the editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes at the Montana Natural History Center. She has no formal art training but has picked up a thing or two about nature journaling in her years at MNHC\, and is proof that anyone can learn to keep a nature journal or phenology wheel! She began her first phenology wheel in January 2021\, and has been phenologizing daily ever since. She’s looking forward to starting year #6—and to inspiring a few more people to join her. \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. \nRegister here:
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/sip-sketch-create-a-phenology-wheel-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs,Sip & Sketch
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Trivia Night: Winter Ecology!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, December 16\nTime: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free and open to the public. $5 suggested donation. \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. This month’s theme is Winter Ecology. MNHC teaching naturalist Ryan Mahar is running the show. We’re excited to bring you 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 (such as “guess that bird call”!).\nAfter each round the answers are divulged and each team’s score is displayed.\nTwo hours later there will be a winner!\n\nTrivia nights this season are:\nNovember 19th (Wednesday)\nDecember 16th (Tuesday)\nJanuary 22nd (Thursday)\nFebruary 18th (Wednesday – WILD LOVE TRIVIA!)\nMarch 26th (Thursday)
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-trivia-night-6/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Naturalist Trivia Night
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SUMMARY:Gallery Exhibit Opening: The Artistry of Herbariums
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, December 12\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nTime: 5:00-6:30 p.m.\nCost: FREE and open to the public \nJoin us for a new gallery opening at the Montana Natural History Center\, featuring work by Missoula photographer Peggy Christian! \nIn conjunction with the new Naturalist Field Station exhibit featuring the University of Montana Herbarium\, this show contains a collection of photographic prints that explore the beauty of botanical forms found in three different herbariums. \nFrom UM’s\, 16 of the most popular Montana wildflowers\, chosen by the Missoula Native Plant Society\, as well as a selection of specimens from Glacier Park’s Belly River herbarium are rendered in cyanotype. This is one of the earliest photographic printing processes and was used by Anna Atkins for her images of her seaweed collection in the first photographically illustrated book in 1843. In addition there is a collection of hand-painted photographs using botanical inks from John Pierce’s herbarium of the Rattlesnake. \nPeggy Christian is a Missoula photographer\, writer\, and book artist who works in a variety of historical alternative printing processes and is an herbarium aficionado. \nLight refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/art-opening-the-artistry-of-herbariums/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T180000
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SUMMARY:Missoula's Cultural Heritage and the Clark Fork River - An Ever-Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025\nTime: 6:00-7:30 p.m.\nLocation: The Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $15 MNHC members/$20 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nHistorically\, the path of the Clark Fork River has both shaped and transformed the appearance of the Missoula Valley. Similarly\, the city of Missoula’s diverse cultural heritage has been shaped and transformed by the river as well over the course of the last two centuries. In this presentation\, guests will not only gain natural historical knowledge of the Clark Fork River\, but also the innate partnership between cultural and natural heritage landscapes. This presentation will primarily examine the heritage of Missoula’s restricted communities between 1860 and 1940. \nLight refreshments provided. \nABOUT Sophia Etier: Sophia is a longtime Bitterroot Valley local and public historian\, focusing her research on the development of local Montana heritage. Sophia has previously partnered with numerous Montana organizations in hopes of developing authentic community histories including the Montana Historical Society\, Daly Mansion\, Historic Museum at Fort Missoula\, Missoula Historic Preservation Office\, and the Missoula Public Library. Sophia also is a lead guide and tour developer for the Unseen Missoula heritage tour program\, primarily overseeing the Carnal Enterprises and Screams & Spirits tours. Etier is currently working on the advancement of her research as a doctoral student in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Montana. \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/missoulas-cultural-heritage-and-the-clark-fork-river-an-ever-changing-landscape/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Lecture,Evening Programs,Presentation
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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-1-2/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251208T183000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Monday of the month (except January\, June\, July\, and August)\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.) This book club meets September-May and breaks for the summer. \nBook List \nSeptember: Light Eaters\nOctober: The Serviceberry\nNovember: The Stubborn Light of Things\nDecember: Flight Paths\nJanuary: no meeting this month\nFebruary: Woman Among Wolves\nMarch:  What an Owl Knows\nApril: Restoring the Kinship Worldview                                                                                                                May: Tenacious Beasts \nYour hosts will be Sherry Staub and Cas Kendley. Sherry has led the Sacajawea book club for over two years in Bozeman and has extensively read in the nature book genre. Cas started and led a book club as a UM student and is looking forward to starting an advanced degree in forestry at the UM. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet and Zoom platform in order to participate. \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris [at] montananaturalist [dot] org to sign up. \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-book-club-2/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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