• MNHC Closed for 4th of July Holiday

    Montana Natural History Center

    MNHC will be closed on July 4th so our staff can enjoy the holiday! Happy 4th! We ARE open on July 5th and 6th.

  • Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    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
  • Saturday Kids’ Activity: Geology Is Everywhere: Metamorphic Rocks

    Montana Natural History Center

    Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity! Attention, (junior) geology enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting series of touch and learn sessions on geology. Master Naturalist and geology/earth sciences educator Jamie Watson will be leading these drop-in sessions the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from April […]

  • Wild Wanders with Kids and Herbal Lemonade

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Thursday, July 18th Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center REGISTER HERE Join Sydney Morical and Cathryn Rann of Wild Wanders! Allow your little wildcrafter a place to shine! We are foragers by nature and children demonstrate this beautifully, but often lack of adult education means little ones think all plants […]

    $35 – $40
  • Missoula’s Osprey – More Than Meets the Eye

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Monday, July 22 Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m. Location: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. We will carpool to the local nest site with the most activity. Register now Known to tens of thousands worldwide, Missoula's osprey showcase avian drama and intrigue. From losing chicks and fending off owls to exciting new mates, extra-pair […]

    $15 – $20
  • Birding Tips and Tricks at Kelly Island

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Tuesday, July 23 Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Location: Meet at Kelly Island Spurgin St. fishing access Register Here Experience the excitement, the drama, and the beauty of bird life at Kelly Island! The vibrant cottonwood gallery and river shore are home to diverse array of birds. Beef up your birding skills with tips and tricks […]

    $25 – $30