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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Wednesday of the month\nTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Various – contact club host \nShare outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills\, meeting at field locations around Missoula. \nApril Topic: Introduction to Oding:  Looking for dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in Western Montana \nSuzanne Hendrich\, Master Naturalist\, has led dragonfly field trips for MOLLI and is in the midst of a multiyear survey of Odonata in this region. She will share keys to identifying Odonata\, key features of their life cycle\, habitat and ecology\, and good local spots for oding adventures. \nClub hosts: Master Naturalists Sarah Elsasser\, Bill Buseman\, and Elizabeth Johns \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/master-naturalist-club/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T180000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Field Day: Snow Geese Migration at Freezout Lake
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 28\nTime: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center\, where we will get on the bus to drive to Freezout Lake.\nCost: $100 MNHC members/$110 non-members \nREGISTER HERE\nRegistration closes March 14. \nBirds by the hundreds of thousands and humans by the handful congregate at Freezout Lake to celebrate early spring. It’s a wildlife viewing spectacle that for a few days rivals any natural wonder in the world. Tundra swans\, snow geese\, and 200 other migrating species start in mid-March as they head to northern destinations for feeding and breeding. The snow geese usually reach Freezout in late March\, where they rest up from a nearly 1\,000-mile flight from California. Spend an inspiring day watching thousands of migrating snow geese\, and other birds\, at Freezout Lake. \nYour leaders and drivers will be MNHC teaching naturalist Ryan Mahar\, naturalist Kelly Dix\, and potentially guides from Freezout FWP depending on their availability. \nCost: $100 MNHC members\, $110 non-members. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out.\n\nDetails: \nActivity Level: some walking on uneven ground (less than 1 mile)\, off and on the bus\, limited bathrooms\, lunch on the bus\, potentially cold and windy weather\, long time sitting on the bus (6-7 hours) \n\nBus leaves from the MNHC parking lot at 7:00 a.m. (120 Hickory St. near McCormick Park) and will return about 6:00 p.m.\nMid-morning we’ll arrive at Freezout Lake for an orientation and spend time observing and learning about as many migrating birds as we can!\nParticipants should bring lunch they can eat on the bus\, binoculars\, and spotting scopes if they have them\, plenty of warm clothes/layers\, nature journaling supplies\, and camera.\nMNHC will provide additional binoculars\, field guides\, and spotting scopes.\n\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/naturalist-field-day-snow-geese-migration-at-freezout-lake-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T160000
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Wednesday of the month\nTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Various – contact club host \nShare outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills\, meeting at field locations around Missoula. \nMarch Topic: Uschi Carpenter’s Bird Photography and Presentation \nUrsula “Uschi” Carpenter is a photographer based in Missoula\, Montana. She passionately pursues the alchemy of turning birds into poetry with both images and words. It is her hope to reveal the healing power of birds by showcasing their beauty and to raise awareness for the need to safeguard their future in our wounded world. In her presentation “Savor what Remains – Affirmations of Wonder in a Wounded World\,” Uschi will talk about her approach to nature and bird photography and share with us a selection of her “bird poetry.” \nClub hosts: Master Naturalists Sarah Elsasser\, Bill Buseman\, and Elizabeth Johns \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/master-naturalist-club-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T190000
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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:20260429T211509
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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:20260211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Wednesday of the month\nTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Various – contact club host \nShare outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills\, meeting at field locations around Missoula. \nApril Topic: Introduction to Oding:  Looking for dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in Western Montana \nSuzanne Hendrich\, Master Naturalist\, has led dragonfly field trips for MOLLI and is in the midst of a multiyear survey of Odonata in this region. She will share keys to identifying Odonata\, key features of their life cycle\, habitat and ecology\, and good local spots for oding adventures. \nClub hosts: Master Naturalists Sarah Elsasser\, Bill Buseman\, and Elizabeth Johns \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/master-naturalist-club/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20251203T171055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T173441Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Raptor Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 7\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nLocation: meet at MNHC\, travel to the Ninepipe in MNHC bus\nCost: $100 MNHC members/$110 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nRegistration closes on Monday\, February 2nd. \nEnjoy the beauty and majesty of Montana’s winter raptors while learning key identification techniques\, anatomy\, and behaviors. \nNaturalist Brian Williams will begin the day with an in-class orientation and a series of journaling exercises to reinforce field mark recognition. We will then move into the field to practice our skills and gain greater understanding of raptor behavior and ecology. \nNinepipe National Wildlife Refuge and the Mission Valley provide spectacular raptor viewing opportunities including: rough legged hawks\, harriers\, kestrels\, merlins\, bald eagles\, red-tailed hawks\, and more. \nInstructor: Brian Williams sharpened his birding chops under the Montana Natural History Center’s first staff naturalist – Charles Miller – in the early 2000s. Since then he has worked as a professional bird guide in South Texas\, staff naturalist at MNHC\, 4th-grade teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School\, and\, most recently\, a Forester for the State of Montana. He coordinated the Christmas Bird Count at the Ninepipe NWR for 10 years. \n\nWe will meet at the Montana Natural History Center and travel by bus to the field site.\nActivity level: easy. minimal walking\, less than one mile. Frequent getting on and off the bus. Potentially cold temperatures. Please bring whatever you need to be comfortable in cold weather.\nMinimal bathroom breaks.\n\nPlease Bring: \n\nWarm clothes! Hand and toe warmers\, layers\, hat\, etc.\nBoots\nWater\nLunch and snacks\nJournal\nBinoculars (MNHC has some to borrow)\nID guide of your choice (MNHC has copies to borrow)\nWhatever you need to be comfortable on and off the bus\n\nRecommended reading: \n\nHawks in Flight by Pete Dunne\, David Sibley\, and Clay Sutton (Brian’s Favorite)\nHawks from Every Angle: How to Identify Raptors by Jerry Liguori\nA Photographic Guide to North American Raptors by Brian K. Wheeler\nRaptors of the West: Captured in Photographs by Kate Davis\, Rob Palmer\, and Nick Dunlap\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. \nREGISTRATION CLOSES ON MONDAY\, FEBRUARY 2.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/winter-raptor-excursion/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T160904Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Interpretive Guiding Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Thursday\, January 29 – Sunday\, February 1\nTime: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nLocation: Thursday & Friday – Montana Natural History Center; Saturday & Sunday – Historical Museum at Fort Missoula\nCost: $600 regular registration (includes a complimentary one-year NAI membership)\n$525 with NAI member discount. Student discounts available (please contact MNHC at 406.327.0405 for more information). \nRegister with the National Association of Interpretation. \nAbout this Course\nThe nationally recognized Certificate of Interpretive Guiding (CIG) program is designed for anyone wanting to learn more about developing and leading interpretive programs. This course will introduce you to the history\, definitions\, and principles of interpretation. During the course\, you will develop a program outline and deliver a 10-minute thematic presentation\, all with the support of your instructor(s) and fellow participants. You will learn how to make your programs purposeful\, enjoyable\, relevant\, organized\, and thematic\, and leave ready to facilitate meaningful experiences that inspire engagement with the world around us. \nJoin instructors from both the natural interpretation and historical interpretation world for this great class. Class will be held at the Montana Natural History Center for the first two days and the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula for the final two. \nBefore the start of the course\, you will receive information from your instructors on how the course will work and the times you will be meeting. \nInstructors: Kristjana Eyjólfsson and Christine Morris \nSpecial Terms and Cancellations\nCourses may be canceled due to low enrollment. If this course is canceled\, NAI will contact you\, and you will receive a full refund.\nCancellations requested before January 22\, 2026: will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee; no refunds will be issued after this date. If you need to cancel your registration it must be emailed to certificate@nai-us.org. \nRegister with the National Association of Interpretation.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/certified-interpretive-guiding-course/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20250929T173250Z
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SUMMARY:How to Know the Ore Minerals: Mining and Identification
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: MNHC\nCost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members\nAdd your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! \nPart 1 of a 2-part course. Sign up for one or both! Learn about part 1 here. \nREGISTER HERE \nFrom early gold rushes\, silver claims\, copper kings and the Berkeley pit\, the mineral ores take center stage in the Montana’s extractive resource history. \nJoin geologist Bruce Baty and his extensive collection of mineral specimens to learn how to identify the mineral ores. You will also find out how they are mined\, concentrated\, and turned into useful products. Using techniques like the Moh’s hardness scale and streak plates you will get to investigate the ores hands-on! \nInstructor: Bruce Baty graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1967 with a major in geology. In September of 1967 he enrolled in a master’s graduate program in geology at the University of Montana. While there\, he taught some undergraduate geology lab courses and enjoyed the challenge of designing course work\, tests\, and working with students. As a result of those experiences\, Bruce graduated with a master’s degree in geology with a teaching endorsement in earth science. He taught geology and earth science at Hellgate High School for the next thirty years\, retiring from teaching in 2001. \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/how-to-know-the-ore-minerals-mining-and-identification/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20250929T170421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T205927Z
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SUMMARY:How to Know the Minerals: Crystallization and Identification
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00\nLocation: MNHC\nCost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members.\nAdd your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! \nPart 1 of a 2-part course. Sign up for one or both! Learn about part 2 here. \nREGISTER HERE \nHave you ever held a crystal in your hand and wondered how it formed?  \nQuartz\, jasper\, agate and chalcedony are all formed from the same elements\, silicon and oxygen\, yet they display wonderful variation in form and color. The science behind crystal formation and the chemical composition of minerals is a fascinating exploration of our earth’s treasures. Join geologist Bruce Baty and his extensive collection of mineral specimens to learn how to identify minerals and to find out how and why crystals form. \nInstructor: Bruce Baty graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1967 with a major in geology. In September of 1967 he enrolled in a master’s graduate program in geology at the University of Montana. While there\, he taught some undergraduate geology lab courses and enjoyed the challenge of designing course work\, tests\, and working with students. As a result of those experiences\, Bruce graduated with a master’s degree in geology with a teaching endorsement in earth science. He taught geology and earth science at Hellgate High School for the next thirty years\, retiring from teaching in 2001. \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/how-to-know-the-minerals-crystallization-and-identification/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Wednesday of the month\nTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Various – contact club host \nShare outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills\, meeting at field locations around Missoula. \nApril Topic: Introduction to Oding:  Looking for dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in Western Montana \nSuzanne Hendrich\, Master Naturalist\, has led dragonfly field trips for MOLLI and is in the midst of a multiyear survey of Odonata in this region. She will share keys to identifying Odonata\, key features of their life cycle\, habitat and ecology\, and good local spots for oding adventures. \nClub hosts: Master Naturalists Sarah Elsasser\, Bill Buseman\, and Elizabeth Johns \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/master-naturalist-club/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20251030T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190829Z
UID:10003131-1765375200-1765382400@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Wednesday of the month\nTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Various – contact club host \nShare outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills\, meeting at field locations around Missoula. \nApril Topic: Introduction to Oding:  Looking for dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in Western Montana \nSuzanne Hendrich\, Master Naturalist\, has led dragonfly field trips for MOLLI and is in the midst of a multiyear survey of Odonata in this region. She will share keys to identifying Odonata\, key features of their life cycle\, habitat and ecology\, and good local spots for oding adventures. \nClub hosts: Master Naturalists Sarah Elsasser\, Bill Buseman\, and Elizabeth Johns \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/master-naturalist-club/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20240912T174101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T210030Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Mini Wreath at MNHC!
DESCRIPTION:Location: Montana Natural History Center\nDate: Saturday\, December 6\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nCost: $20 MNHC members\, $25 nonmembers. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you register. \nREGISTER HERE!\nGet crafty with natural materials and create your own mini wreath while enjoying beverages such as cocoa\, tea\, and beer. \nMontana Natural History Center naturalists will provide instruction on how to identify our local conifers by needle and cone and how to recognize a variety of shrubs. These will be your materials! \nNext\, learn tips and techniques for attaching boughs and accent materials to your wreath. There are so many creative choices – all conifer boughs and cones\, winding wild rose\, dried grass\, and yarrow\, or a combination! We will have all the materials you need to create an exceptional 6-inch wreath! \nClass Includes: \n\nConifer identification instruction\nWreath-making instruction\nUse of paddle wire\, scissors\, and ribbon\nYour own 6-inch natural wreath frame to take home completed in a bag with hot cocoa and a candy cane\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/make-a-mini-wreath-at-western-cider/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience,Presentation,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20251030T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190829Z
UID:10003130-1762956000-1762963200@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Wednesday of the month\nTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Various – contact club host \nShare outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills\, meeting at field locations around Missoula. \nApril Topic: Introduction to Oding:  Looking for dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in Western Montana \nSuzanne Hendrich\, Master Naturalist\, has led dragonfly field trips for MOLLI and is in the midst of a multiyear survey of Odonata in this region. She will share keys to identifying Odonata\, key features of their life cycle\, habitat and ecology\, and good local spots for oding adventures. \nClub hosts: Master Naturalists Sarah Elsasser\, Bill Buseman\, and Elizabeth Johns \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris@montananaturalist.org to sign up.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/master-naturalist-club/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Drop in With a Naturalist,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20250912T155459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T215122Z
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SUMMARY:Lichen Field Day with Tim Wheeler
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: MNHC\, walk along Kim Williams trail\nCost: $60 MNHC members/$65 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\n\nDelve deep into the study of lichens and never look at your forest the same way again. \nThe Missoula valley has a high diversity of lichen species in an array of beautiful forms. Learn about the ecology and biology of lichens as you become comfortable identifying common species. \nJoin us this fall for a lichen presentation and field trip with Tim Wheeler\, lichenologist and mycologist from the University of Montana. We will begin in the classroom with an introduction to lichens slideshow followed by a walk along the Kim Williams trail exploring saxicolous and terricolous lichen communities and then a short jaunt up the Smokejumpers Trail to investigate the epiphytic lichen communities. \nInstructor: Tim Wheeler is a biologist specializing in fungi (lichenized and otherwise). He has been teaching\, studying\, and publishing on Montana’s mycota for over 20 years.  He is currently a research scientist for the Division of Biological Sciences at UM working on the genetics and genomics of the tree of life. \nCheck out this National Geographic video of UM researchers’ lichen discovery. \nActivity Level (please read): Moderate. Most of the walking is on flat ground. The Smokejumper Trail section is steeper and a dirt trail. This program involves multiple hours of walking and standing. Lunch will be most likely be eaten seated on the ground. There are no bathrooms along the Kim Williams Trail or Smokejumper Trail. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nClothes appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions layers\, rain\, and more\nGood walking shoes or boots\nHand lens (we have some to borrow)\nLunch\nWater\n\nReading Materials for the Curious: \n\nWays of Enlichenment: Lichens of Western North America\, photography by Tim Wheeler\nLichens of North America by Erwin M. Brodo\, Sylvia Duran Sharnoff\, and Stephen Sharnoff\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/lichen-field-day-with-tim-wheeler/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20250729T205551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T205329Z
UID:10002898-1760173200-1760191200@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Ravens\, Crows\, and Magpies\, OH MY! with John and Colleen Marzluff
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, October 11\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at MNHC\, travel by MNHC bus\nCost: $150 MNHC members/$160 non-members \nREGISTER HERE\nJoin acclaimed researchers John and Colleen Marzluff on a scientific exploration of the corvid’s world. \nCheck out a clip from the PBS Nature documentary: A Murder of Crows: As the Crow Flies\, on their groundbreaking research. \nCorvids are a family of songbirds including crows\, ravens\, magpies\, nutcrackers\, and jays. The Marzluffs have spent four decades studying corvids throughout the Northern Hemisphere and continue to do so in Yellowstone\, where they are unraveling the connections between ravens\, wolves\, and people. Their work highlights the long-standing influence these birds have on people\, the mental acuity they use to solve problems\, the complexity of their behavior\, and the challenges they pose to conservation efforts. Missoula is home to ravens that will thrill us with their acrobatic flight\, crows that will sidle up to us for a close look\, magpies that are as colorful as they are noisy\, nutcrackers that are busy stashing seeds for winter\, and jays that give away their moods by raising and lowering their blue crests. \nWe will combine in-class lectures with field observations to nearby locations to learn about the remarkable behaviors\, habits\, and influences of these common\, but often underappreciated\, birds. \nInstructors: \nJohn Marzluff is Professor Emeritus of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington. His research has been the focus of articles in the New York Times\, National Geographic\, Audubon\, Boys Life\, The Seattle Times\, National Wildlife\, Consumer Reports\, Time\, and Science. PBS’s NATURE featured his raven research in its production\, “Ravens\,” and his crow research in the film documentary\, “A Murder of Crows.” His current research focuses on the interactions of ravens and wolves in Yellowstone. He teaches field ecology courses at the University of Washington and for Yellowstone Forever. \nDr. Marzluff has written six books and edited several others. His graduate research in communication\, social organization\, demography\, and foraging behavior was reveled in The Pinyon Jay\, 1992\, Academic Press (coauthored with his advisor Russell Balda). His book\, In the Company of Crows and Ravens (with Tony Angell\, 2005 Yale U. Press) blends biology\, conservation\, and anthropology to suggest that human and crow cultures have co-evolved. This book won the 2006 Washington State Book Award for general nonfiction. With his wife\, Colleen\, he published Dog Days\, Raven Nights (2011 Yale University Press)\, which combines reflection with biology and the recreational pursuit of dog sledding to show how a life in science blooms. Gifts of the Crow (2012 Free Press\, coauthored with Tony Angell) applies a neurobiological perspective to understand the amazing feats of corvids. His Welcome to Subirdia (2014 Yale) discovers that moderately settled lands host a splendid array of biological diversity and suggests ways in which people can steward these riches to benefit birds and themselves. His most recent In Search of Meadowlarks (2020 Yale) connects our agriculture and diets to the conservation of birds and other wildlife. \nDr. Marzluff has mentored over 40 graduate students and authored over 170 scientific papers on various aspects of bird behavior and wildlife management. He is a Fellow of the American Ornithologist’s Union\, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and a National Geographic Explorer. \nColleen Marzluff completed her bachelor’s degree at Whitman College in Walla Walla\, Washington\, in 1982. She returned to her native southwest to study biology at Northern Arizona University\, where she completed a Master’s thesis on the feeding ecology of Abert’s squirrels. After completing her degree\, she worked with Dr. Russell Balda as a technician in his Avian Cognition Lab until leaving for Maine.  After moving to Idaho\, she was hired by a private consulting company as an administrative assistant.  She continued part-time as an administrative assistant when the company split off to a nonprofit group. Because running sled dogs wasn’t a well-known sport in Boise\, Idaho\, she developed a curriculum for and taught a class every fall. Later\, in Washington\, she became a full-time mother to daughters and dogs. Today she is involved in several local organizations and her daughters’ schools. To keep her animal behavior skills sharp\, she is participating in pet therapy\, agility\, and recently\, herding. \nWhat to Bring:  \n\nclothes for changing Montana weather conditions – layers\, good shoes\, rain or sun gear\nwater/snacks\nlunch\nbinoculars (we have some to borrow)\nnotebooks and writing implement (optional)\nanything you need to be comfortable in the classroom\, on the bus\, or in the field\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/ravens-crows-and-magpies-oh-my-with-john-and-colleen-marzluff/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20250828T193115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T180348Z
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SUMMARY:Voyage to the Varves: Glacial Lake Missoula Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, September 24\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at MNHC\, travel by MNHC bus\nCost: $40 MNHC and/or GLM Chapter members/$60 non-members \nREGISTER HERE \nSee Glacial Lake Missoula’s seasonal calendar recorded in sediment with geologist Jim Shelden! \nVarves are annual sediment depositions\, often recording seasons in differently colored bands. Darker bands are deposited in winter as organic matter settles\, and lighter bands are deposited in the summer as glacial flour and run-off sediments drift to the lake bed. Varves also give a minimum depth of water greater than 300 feet. Glacial lake varves are often beautifully preserved. \nThe Ninemile varves are crucial to understanding the story of Glacial Lake Missoula. Not only do they record the minimum number of years Glacial Lake Missoula existed\, they also record the number of times the glacial lake emptied in catastrophic floods\, forever changing the landscape. See these varves up close and hold pieces of them in your hands! \nJim Shelden will recount the story of Glacial Lake Missoula and the importance of the varves using materials and displays at the Montana Natural History Center. Then we will travel by MNHC bus to the Ninemile varves roadcut. You will be able to inspect the varves and take samples home. This program is a wonderful way to learn more about one of the major and defining geological events in Western Montana. \nActivity level: easy. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nWater/snacks\nClothes for changing Montana weather conditions\nSneakers or boots\nSack lunch for the bus if desired\nAnything you need to be comforatable standing\, sitting on the bus\, or walking\n\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/voyage-to-the-varves/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20250707T175504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T221728Z
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SUMMARY:Confident Color Mixing for Nature Journaling with Nancy Seiler
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, August 15\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at Greenough Park (the site with the picnic pavillion and playground)\nCost: $50\, $45 MNHC 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! Nancy will help you understand how to choose colors to match the natural objects that you see. She’ll 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. \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 objects you find at site with Nancy there to help you achieve color matches. \nNancy Seiler received her Visual Communications degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1981. As a Golden Working Artist for Golden Artist Colors she presents lectures\, demonstrations\, and workshops in acrylics\, watercolors\, and oils in Southern California and Montana. She has taught classical botanical illustration and nature journaling since 2003. Her work is represented by Frame of Reference Fine Art in Whitefish and Bigfork\, Montana. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nwater/snacks\nclothes for changing Montana weather conditions – layers\, sunscreen\, hat\nyour watercolor set\nwatercolor paper or watercolor/mixed media journal\n#8 round brush or similar\ngraphite pencil and eraser\nmicro pen (any size point)\nanything you may need to be comfortable sitting and journaling outside for 3 hours. There are picnic tables\, but you may want your own chair\, or pillow\, or whatever you use when journaling.\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/confident-color-mixing-for-nature-journaling-with-nancy-seiler/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20250626T035151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T154605Z
UID:10002887-1753869600-1753876800@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Bug Photography!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, July 30\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at Sam Braxton trail head- Pattee Canyon\nCost: $25/$20 MNHC members \nREGISTER HERE.\nBug out with your camera and capture amazing close-up shots of tiny creatures! \nKristi DuBois\, retired FWP non-game biologist and avid insect photographer\, will provide instruction and guidance during this outdoor photography adventure! Kristi will help you get the most out of your macro shots with discussion on equipment\, close focus tips\, exposure\, lighting\, and image composition. You will also learn how to find bugs – habitats\, host plants\, online resources – and how to identify them. Find the beauty in the details! \nKristi is also presenting her photography with a lecture on bug photography at the monthly Scavengers Photography Club at MNHC on Thursday\, July 17\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. FREE. Attend this lecture and then follow it up with practice in the field! \nWhat to Bring: \n\n\nclothes for changing Montana weather conditions- layers\, good shoes\, hat\, sunscreen\nwater\nsnacks\ncamera (SLR\, digital with macro features\, or phone)\nanything you need to be comfortable walking and standing outside for two hours in hot weather\n\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/bug-photography/
LOCATION:Maclay Flat Nature Trail\, Forest Rd 19155\, Missoula\, MT\, 59804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20250612T153838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T175759Z
UID:10002882-1752660000-1752665400@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Get into Rockhounding!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, July  16\, 2025\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free for members\, $5 individual/$10 family non-members \nGet into rockhounding this summer! \nREGISTER HERE!\nIn this show-and-tell program we will share the best resources to use to find amazing rocks\, safety tips\, rules and regulations\, the clubs to join for group rockhounding – and how to identify our local rocks! \nYou can travel far or rockhound in your own backyard – amazing rocks are everywhere! In Western Montana you can find quartz crystals\, fluorite\, garnet\, jasper\, agate\, evidence of Glacial Lake Missoula\, nice examples of gneiss\, calcite\, and much more! Our friendly geologists and rock club members will share places they love and how these rocks fit into the fascinating geologic history of Montana. \nIf the weather is nice (gneiss?) we will meet in the Nature Adventure Garden at the east end of the Montana Natural History Center building\, otherwise we will meet indoors.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/get-into-rockhounding/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250520T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250520T101500
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20240709T143003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T211316Z
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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners! in Greenough Park
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, May 20\nTime: 8:15-10:15 a.m.\nLocation: Meet at Greenough Park picnic shelter parking lot (the second one you come to on Monroe St.) \nREGISTER HERE!\nBecome attuned to the bird life all around you. Through birding tips and bird stories – some wild\, some comical\, some incredible – you will enter the feathered world of song and drama. \nBirdwatching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the U.S. It can be done anywhere – your backyard\, local parks\, across the country\, or exotic locales. And identifying birds is a challenging and satisfying pastime – or\, in the case of instructor Pat Jamieson\, an overwhelming passion. With all the variety of birds\, where do you begin? Join naturalist\, birder\, and retired National Bison Range ranger Pat Jamieson for a two-hour walk in Greenough Park\, where we will learn how to use field guides\, binoculars\, and phone apps to identify birds. Best of all\, we’ll be out ENJOYING birds! Once you learn to identify birds\, you can become part of a growing number of citizen scientists who support conservation of our feathered friends. \nInstructor: Pat Jamieson is a retired National Bison Range ranger. While there she taught people of all ages about the flora and fauna of the Bison Range. Pat continues to work with UM\, MNHC\, and other groups to lead bird programs and tours. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nClothes appropriate for changing weather conditions – layers\, sun or shine\, sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses\nWater and snacks\nBinoculars (optional\, we have some to borrow)\nBird field guide (optional\, we have some to borrow)\nThere are a few free apps from Cornell University that help with birding (Merlin) and with contributing to citizen science (eBird). You can download those on your phone. Pat will demonstrate how to use these if folks want to follow along (optional)\n\nCost:  \n$35/$30 MNHC members. Some scholarships are available. Please call 406.327.0405 to inquire.  \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/birding-for-beginners-in-greenough-park/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20250109T191950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T155525Z
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SUMMARY:"Booming" to Lee Metcalf NWR with Birder/Author Sneed Collard
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 29\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at MNHC to bus or carpool with MNHC staff at 9:00 a.m. or at Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge at 10:00 a.m.\nCost: $50 for MNHC members\, $55 for non-members (some scholarships available – call 406.327.0405 for more information) \nREGISTER HERE \nEnjoy an early spring birding trip to one of western Montana’s premier birding locations with veteran birder Sneed Collard\, author of the new book Birding for Boomers—and Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity. The trip will focus on waterfowl\, raptors\, and early spring migrants as well as our resident year-round species\, and is appropriate for birders of all ages and abilities. Along the way\, Sneed will share a flock of birding tips for beginning birders and those with special challenges. \nSneed’s Birding for Boomers was recently recognized as a 2024 Honor Book by the Montana Book Award! \nInstructor: Sneed B. Collard III is the author of more than one hundred books for children and adults including Birding for Boomers; Warblers & Woodpeckers: A Father-Son Big Year of Birding; and his recent picture book Border Crossings\, which won the prestigious Orbis Pictus Award for the best nonfiction children’s book of 2023.  \nWhat to Bring:  \n\nClothes/layers appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions. In spring\, anything can happen!\nWalking shoes or boots\nWater/snacks\nBinoculars (optional\, we have some to borrow)\nWriting implement and journal (optional)\nWhatever you need to be comfortable walking\, standing\, and being outside in the elements for two hours\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/booming-to-lee-metcalf-nwr-with-birder-author-sneed-collard/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience,Saunter with a Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250301T150000
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SUMMARY:Wild Soups & Stocks\, Teas\, & Broths
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 1\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $50 for MNHC members\, $55 for non-members (some scholarships available – call 406.327.0405 for more information) \nREGISTER HERE!\n“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” –Hippocrates \nHerbal medicine doesn’t just come in tinctures and salves. Come explore how to add wild medicinals to your daily meals with winter’s most flexible food group: soup! With our palates as our guide\, we’ll be exploring the many tasting notes of different herbs\, seaweeds\, and mushrooms\, talking about their medicinal properties\, preparations\, sourcing quality ingredients and wild harvesting ethics. Come ready to sample some new flavors and learn about the luscious landscape that surrounds you! \nInstructors: Sydney Morical and Cathryn Raan of Wild Wanders are both passionate and longtime gatherers of wild food and medicine. They have also served on the Board of Directors for the Western Montana Mycological Association since 2018\, planning events\, teaching a wide variety of mushroom classes and keeping the fungal community engaged and connected. They both have experience in herbal medicine and agriculture (they will teach you about all the wonderful “weeds” around town)\, and a deep love of this land and all the plants living in their midst. They are humbled and delighted to be two of many on a long strand of plant-loving humans sharing their experience and knowledge with others. \nCheck out their May program at MNHC too! Nutrient-Dense Eating with Wild Foods. \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/wild-soups-stocks-teas-broths/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience,Saunter with a Naturalist,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Immersion - Winter Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, December 22\nTime: 3:00-5:00 p.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\nCost: $15 MNHC members\, $20 non-members \nResting. Pausing. Stillness. Immerse your senses into nature’s capacity for restoration and renewal. Notice what winter feels\, smells\, sounds\, and looks like at the Native Plant Garden. \nYou may have visited the Native Plant Garden\, but have you experienced it?\nYou may have seen it\, but have you smelled\, heard\, touched\, and tasted it?\nYou may have walked around\, but have you simply sat in it to connect to the land and restore your physical\, mental\, and spiritual health? \nCertified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Sylke Laine invites us to come to our senses and follow our natural curiosity in the Native Plant Garden. As we slow down to give our thinking minds a break\, we’ll not only experience plants in a sensual\, intuitive way\, but all beings that reside\, from birds to bugs to boulders. And humans\, of course. \nWe’ll light a fire and warm ourselves in its glow and reflect on the solstice and this special time of year. And we will close with a series of mindful invitations inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing\, Shinrin-Yoku. \nREGISTER HERE \n\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/native-plant-garden-immersion-winter-session/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Native Plant Garden Programs,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
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SUMMARY:Nature Journal Book Binding
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 16\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $20 MNHC members\, $25 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\n \nCreate a blank nature journal with simple Japanese-style stitch binding. \nNature Journals record our observations\, reflections\, and natural phenomena. And they are works of art in their own right. Accentuate this role of ‘journal as art piece’ by choosing your covers and binding the pages yourself with an elegant stitch pattern. Japanese binding is a centuries old book making form where sheets are folded down the center\, hole punched\, and sewn along the spine. Keep this journal for recording the upcoming year\, or give it as a gift to a naturlist in your life this holiday season. Each book will have 12 watercolor pages\, one for each month of the year. You can use white paper or colored pages. \nMaterials included: \n\nMixed media paper\nWatercolor paper\nCardstock\nEmbroidery needles\nEmbroidery thread\nHot cocoa or La Croix\n\nInstructor: Michele Esser is a 5-year Missoula resident and mixed media artist who completed her Master Naturalist certification in 2020. Professionally\, Michele is a Technology Training Manager with an 18-year career in software training. When she is not working or making art\, Michele is skiing and hiking\, as well as volunteering at the MNHC or exploring a naturalist topic of interest. \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nThe course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journal-book-binding/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20241019T210026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T154859Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Immersion - Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, October 19\nTime: 3:00-5:00 p.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\nCost: $15 MNHC members\, $20 non-members \nFeel the land transition into autumn. Allow your senses\, rather than your thoughts\, to notice how nature transitions into a season of endings and renewal. \nYou may have visited the Native Plant Garden\, but have you experienced it?\nYou may have seen it\, but have you smelled\, heard\, touched\, and tasted it?\nYou may have walked around\, but have you simply sat in it to connect to the land and restore your physical\, mental\, and spiritual health? \nCertified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Sylke Laine invites us to come to our senses and follow our natural curiosity in the Native Plant Garden. As we slow down to give our thinking minds a break\, we’ll not only experience plants in a sensual\, intuitive way\, but all beings that reside\, from birds to bugs to boulders. And humans\, of course. \nWe will close with a series of mindful invitations inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing\, Shinrin-Yoku. \nREGISTER HERE \nSylke will be holding 1 more seasonal nature immersion experience. Join her for: \nWinter: December 22\, 3:00 p.m. – Resting. Pausing. Stillness. Immerse your senses into nature’s capacity for restoration and renewal. Notice what winter feels\, smells\, sounds\, and looks like at the Native Plant Garden. \n\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/native-plant-garden-immersion-fall-session/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Native Plant Garden Programs,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20240917T170723Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Pollinators and Native Plants - Lunch & Learn Climate Solutions Week Program
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 3\, 2024\nTime: 12:00-1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: FREE \nJoin the Montana Natural History Center and Climate Smart Missoula for a Lunch & Learn program\, Protecting Pollinators and Native Plants\, during Climate Solutions Week 2024! \nOur communities thrive with the biodiversity of native plants. Insects\, birds\, and mammals have evolved to rely on our native plant communities. We can support the vibrancy of local habitats and survival of fellow species by planting and caring for native plants. During this program you will learn how to make your own seed balls to distribute native seeds! \nFall is the perfect time for native seed planting. Many require the cold snap of winter to germinate in the spring. Seed balls are easy to transport and can be tossed in a garden patch or abandoned weedy area. We will provide directions on creating them and will have materials available for the first 20 people to make one to take home. \nBring your lunch! \nAfter we make the seed balls we will screen a film about plants and pollinators. Sit back\, eat lunch\, and enjoy the movie! \nPhoto by Kelly Dix
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/protecting-pollinators-and-native-plants-lunch-and-learn-climate-solutions-week-program/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Educator Program,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20240828T150015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T154258Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Field Day: Explore Primm Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, October 2\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center. We’ll travel to Primm Meadow in the MNHC bus. \nFeel the majesty of an old-growth\, open stand of ponderosa pines as you explore the history and magnificent ecology of Primm Meadow. This park-like grove has been carefully utilized and managed by humans for thousands of years. Native Americans and homesteaders practiced understory burns to increase productivity of shrubs and crops. The ponderosas thrived in response\, developing a resiliency to larger wildfires. Surrounded by forest that has been logged and replanted or burned\, Primm Meadow is a window back in time. \nSteven Kloetzel\, Western Land Steward for The Nature Conservancy\, will be our guide as we explore this special place. He will discuss restoration work\, fire ecology\, history\, and more. \nDifficulty: Easy/moderate. We will be driving through the gate right to the grove and walking in a loop. We will be walking/standing for up to 2.5 hours. We will have a picnic lunch\, seated on the ground. No bathrooms. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nClothes appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions – layers\, rain\, sun\nBoots or shoes for walking\nWater\nLunch/snacks\nAnything you need to be comfortable outside for hours and on uneven terrain\nBinoculars (optional\, we have some to borrow)\n\nSome scholarships are available. Please call 406.327.0405 to find out more. \nFAQs: \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nThe course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/explore-primm-meadow/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240905T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240905T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
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SUMMARY:Rattlesnake Dam Removal Tour: Bring On the Trout!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, September 5\nTime: 12:30-2:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at the parking area at the north end of Duncan Drive – click here for map. Look for Duncan drive in the lower left corner. Follow it to the green parking emblam on the map. Travel north on Duncan Drive\, which is on the west side of Rattlesnake creek. Go past the Waterworks trailhead turnoff and past the North Hills trailhead parking. Park at the end of Duncan Drive at the power station. \nRegister now \nIn 2020 the Rattlesnake Creek dam was removed and the floodplain restored\, creating a functional and natural connection between the headwaters of Rattlesnake Creek and the Clark Fork River for the first time in 115 years. That project resulted in more than 10 stream miles reconnected for native fish; five acres of wetland and floodplain restoration and preservation\, .5 miles of stream reconstruction\, and 16\,000 planted trees and shrubs. \nTake a tour with Rob Roberts\, Trout Unlimited’s senior project manager\, to learn about the history of Missoula’s water supply\, the results of the lower dam removal\, and future work to improve the fishery and recreation through the removal and management of 10 dams in the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area. This is your chance to find out how those cool alpine waters benefit our westslope cutthroat trout\, bull trout\, and so much more! \nInstructor: Like many Trout Unlimited staff\, Rob followed a nontraditional path in his career development\, graduating from college with a degree in psychology and then honing his community development skills in the Peace Corps in Madagascar. Rob initially spearheaded TU’s national youth education program before moving west in 2004 to start TU’s growing western mine reclamation and watershed restoration program. Rob has worked as a project manager for TU out of the Missoula office for almost 20 years\, with one hiatus to sail across the Pacific Ocean. Rob is typically responsible for overall project management and stakeholder coordination and takes the lead role in grant development\, contracting for planning and investigation\, permitting and stream restoration design. When not at work\, you’ll find him paragliding\, hunting for wild mushrooms\, and scuba diving in Montana’s lakes and rivers. \nActivity Level: .8 mile walking each way. Moderate. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nClothes appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions – layers are good!\nWater & snacks\nWalking shoes or boots\nSunhat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses\nAnything you need to be comfortable walking and standing outside for 1.5 hours\n\n 
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/rattlesnake-dam-removal-tour-bring-on-the-trout/
LOCATION:Rattlesnake Greenway Trailhead and Parking
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T211509
CREATED:20240815T190048Z
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SUMMARY:Berry Wander on the River Trail
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, August 15\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin Sydney Morical and Cathryn Rann of Wild Wanders as we travel along the Clark Fork River Trail at the peak of Montana berry season. We’ll be delving into various edible and medicinal plants\, their properties\, and how we enjoy them. We won’t be going far on this wander (we never do) but we will be meeting many plant friends along the way so bring your plant guides\, notebook\, and pen if you’d like. There may be opportunities to harvest\, so bring a little bag just in case. \nWe’ll start off by sharing a bit about who we are and why wild food and medicine is such an important part of our lives before letting the rest of the group introduce themselves. After some brief housekeeping we will start our wander which will be under one mile in total. We generally discuss 20-30 different plants and fungi on our wanders and only harvest as a group when populations are abundant enough to support it. \nInstructors: Sydney Morical and Cathryn Raan are both passionate and longtime gatherers of wild food and medicine. They have also served on the Board of Directors for the Western Montana Mycological Association since 2018\, planning events\, teaching a wide variety of mushroom classes and keeping the fungal community engaged and connected. They both have experience in herbal medicine and agriculture (they will teach you about all the wonderful “weeds” around town)\, and a deep love of this land and all the plants living in their midst. They are humbled and delighted to be two of many on a long strand of plant-loving humans sharing their experience and knowledge with others. \nCost: $30 MNHC members\, $35 non-members\nKids welcome free of charge \n\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/berry-wander-river-trail/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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