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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.
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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.
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