Name: Birding for Beginners 2-Part Course
Start: 2022-11-19T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2022-11-19T11:30:00-07:00
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1 event, 26

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class

September 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class

Location: Ellen Knight Classroom at Montana Natural History Center Dates: Mondays, September 12 – October 17 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Register Now Deepen your connection to nature and build confidence as an artist and writer through the practice of nature journaling. I have been continuing what I learned in our MNHC class – trying […]

$105 – $125

1 event, 27

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

September 27 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]

$325 – $355

1 event, 28

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Left Behind: A Lake Missoula Island Insect Resident

September 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Left Behind: A Lake Missoula Island Insect Resident

Date: September 28 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free and open to the public! Description: A previously unidentified shield-backed katydid (Tettigoniidae: Steiroxys sp.) has been found on what used to be Lake Missoula islands in the Mission Valley and Mission Mountains. Investigations have indicated that this diurnal large-bodied insect herbivore (1–1.5-gram […]

Free

1 event, 29

10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

September 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

1 event, 30

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Specimen History Presentation & Operating Reserve Announcement

September 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Specimen History Presentation & Operating Reserve Announcement

Date: September 30 Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cost: Free Free Registration Join us to celebrate MNHC's history while also looking to our future! MNHC Collections Registrar Alyssa Cornell will host a special presentation highlighting some interesting stories behind our specimen collection. We're also excited to share fantastic news about MNHC’s future by publicly announcing MNHC’s […]

Free

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0 events, 2

2 events, 3

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class

October 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class

Location: Ellen Knight Classroom at Montana Natural History Center Dates: Mondays, September 12 – October 17 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Register Now Deepen your connection to nature and build confidence as an artist and writer through the practice of nature journaling. I have been continuing what I learned in our MNHC class – trying […]

$105 – $125

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

October 3 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

Date: Monthly, on the first Monday of the month (On SUMMER BREAK - book club resumes in September!) Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom Joining our free naturalist book club is a wonderful way to become acquainted with excellent nature books and to meet other like-minded naturalists! Look forward to each month as you […]

Free

1 event, 4

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

October 4 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]

$325 – $355

0 events, 5

2 events, 6

10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Open AIR Artist Presentation: Gunhild Lien

October 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Open AIR Artist Presentation: Gunhild Lien

Join us in celebrating our fall 2022 Open AIR artist, Gunhild Lien! She's been creating art inspired by MNHC's specimens and exhibits this past month, and will be giving a presentation on variety of media including drawing, photography, painting, and installations at MNHC. Refreshments provided. Gunhild Lien is an Norwegian visual artist. She specializes in […]

Free

1 event, 7

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club-October

October 7 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club-October

Event description Dates: October 7th & 23rd Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. October Location: Greenough Park- Small parking lot on Monroe St. (the location will change each month) Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program. *There are two dates available for each bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month […]

$20 – $25

1 event, 8

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Montana Natural History Center’s Annual Banquet & Auction

October 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Montana Natural History Center’s Annual Banquet & Auction

Date: October 8 Location: The Historic Wilma Theater Time: 5:00-9:00 p.m. Purchase tickets $65 September 20 is the last day for this price $75 Last chance pricing Join the Montana Natural History Center for a fun and nature-filled evening at our Annual Banquet and Auction on October 8th, at the Historic Wilma Theater! Each year, we gather […]

$55

0 events, 9

1 event, 10

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class

October 10 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class

Location: Ellen Knight Classroom at Montana Natural History Center Dates: Mondays, September 12 – October 17 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Register Now Deepen your connection to nature and build confidence as an artist and writer through the practice of nature journaling. I have been continuing what I learned in our MNHC class – trying […]

$105 – $125

3 events, 11

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Beaver Ecology and Biology with FWP’s Torrey Ritter

October 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Beaver Ecology and Biology with FWP’s Torrey Ritter

Date: October 11 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Meet at Milltown State Park, OVERLOOK, off of Deer Creek Rd. 1353 Deer Creek Road. (Make sure you are at the entrance at Deer Creek Rd!) Cost: $30 MNHC members / $35 non-members. Scholarships are available! Please contact cmorris montananaturalist.org for more information. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. […]

$30 – $35

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

October 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]

$325 – $355

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

October 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

Date: Monthly, on the second Tuesday of the month (On SUMMER BREAK - book club resumes in September!) Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom Joining our free naturalist book club is a wonderful way to become acquainted with excellent nature books and to meet other like-minded naturalists! Look forward to each month as you […]

free

0 events, 12

1 event, 13

10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

October 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

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2 events, 17

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Raptors Up Close at Wild Skies Raptor Center

October 17 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Raptors Up Close at Wild Skies Raptor Center

Date: October 17 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center, transportation by MNHC bus Cost: $40 MNHC members / $45 non-members. Scholarships are available! Please contact cmorris montananaturalist.org for more information. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. Register Now Raptors astound us with their grace, beauty, and […]

$40 – $45

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class

October 17 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class

Location: Ellen Knight Classroom at Montana Natural History Center Dates: Mondays, September 12 – October 17 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Register Now Deepen your connection to nature and build confidence as an artist and writer through the practice of nature journaling. I have been continuing what I learned in our MNHC class – trying […]

$105 – $125

2 events, 18

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

October 18 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]

$325 – $355

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saunter with a Naturalist-October

October 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saunter with a Naturalist-October

Event description Evening: October 18, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Morning: October 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Kelly Island COST: $5 MNHC members/$10 non-members. Register Here Bring your curiosity and your own naturalist knowledge and join MNHC Naturalist Ser Anderson on a naturalist saunter. We will focus on exploring the changing seasons, making […]

$5 – $10

0 events, 19

3 events, 20

10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

October 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saunter with a Naturalist-October

October 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saunter with a Naturalist-October

Event description Evening: October 18, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Morning: October 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Kelly Island COST: $5 MNHC members/$10 non-members. Register Here Bring your curiosity and your own naturalist knowledge and join MNHC Naturalist Ser Anderson on a naturalist saunter. We will focus on exploring the changing seasons, making […]

$5 – $10

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Parasite Day! With Mike Kinsella

October 20 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Parasite Day! With Mike Kinsella

DATE: October 20 TIMES: 1:30-3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free for UM students/ $5 MNHC members / $10 non-members. Scholarships are available! Please contact cmorris montananaturalist.org for more information. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. Register Now Get spooky and see real, creepy/cool parasites up close. And meet a man who has […]

$5 – $10

1 event, 21

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

DIY Owl Pellet Bone Box

October 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

DIY Owl Pellet Bone Box

Date: Materials pick-up on Friday, October 21, or Saturday, October 22 Time: Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Location: DIY at home event (pick up materials at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Ste. A) REGISTRATION CLOSES ON OCTOBER 11. Purchase your box Build your own creepy-cool bone box and learn all about […]

$20 – $25

1 event, 22

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

DIY Owl Pellet Bone Box

October 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

DIY Owl Pellet Bone Box

Date: Materials pick-up on Friday, October 21, or Saturday, October 22 Time: Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Location: DIY at home event (pick up materials at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Ste. A) REGISTRATION CLOSES ON OCTOBER 11. Purchase your box Build your own creepy-cool bone box and learn all about […]

$20 – $25

1 event, 23

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club-October

October 23 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club-October

Event description Dates: October 7th & 23rd Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. October Location: Greenough Park- Small parking lot on Monroe St. (the location will change each month) Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program. *There are two dates available for each bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month […]

$20 – $25

0 events, 24

2 events, 25

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]

$325 – $355

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Tales of a Prehistoric World Book Release and Signing by Kallie Moore

October 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Tales of a Prehistoric World Book Release and Signing by Kallie Moore

Event description Date: October 25 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Register Here Come join author and paleontologist Kallie Moore at the Montana Natural History Center for the release of her new book, Tales of a Prehistoric World! Event Description: Kallie will describe the writing process, selecting stories, and perform a reading from the book followed by a […]

Free

1 event, 26

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Beginning Family Birdwatching 2-Part Class

October 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Beginning Family Birdwatching 2-Part Class

Dates & Times: October 26th 6:00-7:30 p.m. & October 29th 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: October 26th is at MNHC and October 29th is at Council Grove Cost: $35/MNHC member families, $40/non-member families. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. Register Here This course is for families with children aged 9 and up. Description: Missoula is home to dozens of […]

$35 – $40

2 events, 27

10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

October 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Evening Program: Naturalist Trivia Night!

October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Evening Program: Naturalist Trivia Night!

Naturalist Trivia is Back! Register Here 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 Naturalist Trivia Night. October's event is always full questions concerning the spooky side of the natural world. MNHC teaching […]

$5

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1 event, 29

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Beginning Family Birdwatching 2-Part Class

October 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Beginning Family Birdwatching 2-Part Class

Dates & Times: October 26th 6:00-7:30 p.m. & October 29th 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: October 26th is at MNHC and October 29th is at Council Grove Cost: $35/MNHC member families, $40/non-member families. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. Register Here This course is for families with children aged 9 and up. Description: Missoula is home to dozens of […]

$35 – $40

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2 events, 1

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and December 6 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! Instructors: Allison De Jong, writer, naturalist, and editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes on Montana Public Radio Drew Lefebvre, naturalist, writer, and MNHC’s Museum […]

$100 – $120

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

November 1 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]

$325 – $355

0 events, 2

1 event, 3

10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

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September 26

September 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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October 3

October 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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October 6

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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October 10

October 10 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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October 13

October 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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October 17

October 17 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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October 20

October 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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October 25

October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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October 29

October 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Beginning Family Birdwatching 2-Part Class

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There are no events on this day.

November 1

November 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 1 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall Online Master Naturalist Course

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November 3

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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