• Native Plant Garden Immersion – Summer Session

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Sunday, August 4 Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden Cost: $15 MNHC members, $20 non-members Smell summer's heat, taste its energy in the air, touch its vibrancy, and see summer with your ears as it buzzes, sings, and breezes through the Native Plant Garden. You may have visited the Native Plant Garden, but […]

    $15 – $20
  • Volunteer Seed Collection – Pattee Canyon Picnic Area

    Pattee Canyon Recreation Area

    MNHC is working in partnership with the Lolo National Forest to collect seeds throughout the summer and fall for revegetation projects. Come join us! Date: Friday, August 9th Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Meet at the large parking lot and pavilion at the Pattee Canyon Picnic Area. Contact Elena at eulev@montananaturalist.org if interested or for more […]

  • 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
  • Berry Wander on the River Trail

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Thursday, August 15 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center REGISTER HERE Join 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 […]

    $30 – $35
  • MNHC Opening at 11:00 a.m. Today

    Montana Natural History Center

    MNHC will be opening one hour late today, at 11:00 a.m. instead of 10:00. 

  • Volunteer Seed Collection – Sam Braxton Trail at Pattee Canyon

    MNHC is working in partnership with the Lolo National Forest to collect seeds throughout the summer and fall for revegetation projects. Come join us! Date: Sunday, August 25th Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Meet at the topmost parking lot at Pattee Canyon and we will collect on the Sam Braxton Trail. Contact Elena at eulev@montananaturalist.org if interested […]

  • Scavengers Photography Club

    Scavengers Photography Club
    Montana Natural History Center

    Dates: Last Thursday of the month Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Come find community and inspiration for your nature photography passion at our Scavengers Photography Club! Everyone is welcome - hobbyists, enthusiasts, professionals, and new beginners! Peggy Christian, artist, author, and Master Naturalist, hosts this unique club on the last Thursday of […]

    FREE
  • Fall 2024 Online Master Naturalist Course

    Fall 2024 Online Master Naturalist Course
    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    Are you a self-directed, curious learner, eager to explore your natural surroundings? Our immersive online certification course will help you develop naturalist skills and a deeper understanding of the natural world through a blend of live online classes, recorded lectures, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Fall Online Certification Course 2024 Tuesdays, September […]

  • Rattlesnake Dam Removal Tour: Bring On the Trout!

    Rattlesnake Greenway Trailhead and Parking

    Date: Thursday, September 5 Time: 12:30-2:00 p.m. Location: 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. […]

    $15 – $20
  • miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

    miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
    Montana Natural History Center

    The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Monday, 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. […]

    Free
  • Fall 2024 Online Master Naturalist Course

    Fall 2024 Online Master Naturalist Course
    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    Are you a self-directed, curious learner, eager to explore your natural surroundings? Our immersive online certification course will help you develop naturalist skills and a deeper understanding of the natural world through a blend of live online classes, recorded lectures, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Fall Online Certification Course 2024 Tuesdays, September […]

  • 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