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Field Notes

A Portrait Of Kehi-oo-leh, Rattlesnake Creek

A Portrait Of Kehi-oo-leh, Rattlesnake Creek

November 29, 2023

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

November 22, 2023

North America’s Pleistocene Megafauna

North America’s Pleistocene Megafauna

November 15, 2023

Investigating Gizzard Grit

Investigating Gizzard Grit

November 8, 2023

Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Eight Bears

Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Eight Bears

October 11, 2023

Book Review: Campfire Stories: Tales of America’s National Parks and Trails

Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Campfire Stories: Tales of America’s National Parks and Trails

August 19, 2023

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

Naturalist Blog

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

July 15, 2020

Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

Naturalist Blog

Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

July 9, 2020

Montana Naturalist Magazine

Heartbeats and Hibernation in the Rockies

Montana Naturalist

Heartbeats and Hibernation in the Rockies

March 21, 2020

Rediscovering the North American Beaver: The Quest for a Keystone Species

Montana Naturalist

Rediscovering the North American Beaver: The Quest for a Keystone Species

October 25, 2019

Investigate Ice!

Montana Naturalist

Investigate Ice!

January 7, 2019

In the Shadow of Rain

Montana Naturalist

In the Shadow of Rain

September 5, 2018

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December 2023

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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 30 @ 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 […]

Free

2 events, 1

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – December

December 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – December

Dates: December 1 & 17 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. December Location: Council Grove Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two dates available for bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month and you can join us on both of the dates! You will […]

$20 – $25

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar

December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar

Date: Friday, December 1 Time: 5:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Are you ready to make this holiday season truly special? Join us at MNHC's Holiday Bazaar and Online Auction, where you can do your holiday shopping with a purpose. This festive event brings together the best of the holiday spirit: local artistry, support […]

Free

2 events, 2

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

Location: Western Cider, 501 North California St. Date: Saturday, December 2 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Register Here Get crafty with natural materials and create your own mini wreath while enjoying beverages from Western Cider! Montana Natural History Center naturalists will provide instruction on how to identify our local conifers by needle and cone and how to recognize […]

$15 – $20

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

lone snowflake in winter

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Celebrate the enchanting beauty of December with our Snowflake-themed Saturday Kids' Activities! Join us for a delightful day of creativity as your children engage in crafting intricate paper snowflakes and charming q-tip snowflakes, celebrating the uniqueness of each delicate creation. For […]

Free

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

Location: Western Cider, 501 North California St. Date: Monday, December 4 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Register Now Get crafty with natural materials and create your own mini wreath while enjoying beverages from Western Cider! Montana Natural History Center naturalists will provide instruction on how to identify our local conifers by needle and cone and how to recognize […]

$15 – $20

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

December 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

Date: Monthly, on the first Monday 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

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 7 @ 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 […]

Free

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1 event, 9

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

lone snowflake in winter

December 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Celebrate the enchanting beauty of December with our Snowflake-themed Saturday Kids' Activities! Join us for a delightful day of creativity as your children engage in crafting intricate paper snowflakes and charming q-tip snowflakes, celebrating the uniqueness of each delicate creation. For […]

Free

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

December 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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

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1 event, 14

10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 14 @ 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 […]

Free

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1 event, 16

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

lone snowflake in winter

December 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Celebrate the enchanting beauty of December with our Snowflake-themed Saturday Kids' Activities! Join us for a delightful day of creativity as your children engage in crafting intricate paper snowflakes and charming q-tip snowflakes, celebrating the uniqueness of each delicate creation. For […]

Free

1 event, 17

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – December

December 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – December

Dates: December 1 & 17 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. December Location: Council Grove Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two dates available for bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month and you can join us on both of the dates! You will […]

$20 – $25

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 21 @ 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 […]

Free

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 28 @ 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 […]

Free

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November 30

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 1

December 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – December

December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar

December 2

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

There are no events on this day.

December 4

December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

December 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

December 7

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 9

December 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

December 12

December 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

December 14

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 16

December 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

December 17

December 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – December

December 21

December 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 28

December 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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December 7

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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December 9

December 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

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There are no events on this day.

December 12

December 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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December 14

December 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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December 16

December 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

December 17

December 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – December

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December 21

December 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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December 28

December 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Eight Bears

Book Review: Eight Bears

October 11, 2023

Book Review: Campfire Stories: Tales of America’s National Parks and Trails

Book Review: Campfire Stories: Tales of America’s National Parks and Trails

August 19, 2023

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

July 15, 2020

Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

July 9, 2020

Wildflower Wednesday: Penstemon

Wildflower Wednesday: Penstemon

July 1, 2020

Field Notes

A Portrait Of Kehi-oo-leh, Rattlesnake Creek

A Portrait Of Kehi-oo-leh, Rattlesnake Creek

November 29, 2023

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

November 22, 2023

North America’s Pleistocene Megafauna

North America’s Pleistocene Megafauna

November 15, 2023

Investigating Gizzard Grit

Investigating Gizzard Grit

November 8, 2023

Dermestids, Death, and Pandemic Ponderings

Dermestids, Death, and Pandemic Ponderings

November 1, 2023

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