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SUMMARY:Saturday Kids' Activity: Geology Is Everywhere: Mount St. Helens
DESCRIPTION:Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity! \nAttention\, (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 through July. \nGeology is everywhere! In May\, we’ll look at the effect the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens had on Missoula – yes\, the ash rained down here\, too.  Learn about volcanoes and igneous rocks! Bring your map from April’s activity (we’ll have more to pass out\, too)\, so you can add in the locations of the different kinds of rocks we’re learning about and go see them for yourself! \nCost: Free with membership / cost of admission.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/saturday-kids-activity-geology-is-everywhere-mount-st-helens/2024-05-11/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Drop in With a Naturalist,Kids' Program,Saturday Kids' Activities
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SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, February 13 – May 7\, 4:00-7:00 p.m. \nOur certification courses consist of at least 40 hours of instruction in a mix of lectures\, in-class labs\, and outdoor field trips. We’ll cover a wide breadth of topics with the goal of giving you an essential foundation of skill and knowledge on which you can build. \nREGISTER HERE for the Spring 2024 Master Naturalist course. \nTaught by MNHC Naturalist Christine Morris\, this class: \n\nis a 13-week course\nruns on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm (no class March 19\, the week of UM’s spring break)\nincludes 2 full-day Saturday field trips\, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\, tentatively scheduled on February 24 and April 20 and 1 half-day Saturday field trip\, 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. March 30\n\nSee our local forests in new light as you learn about the role our conifers play in a coordinated ecology with fire and snow pack moisture. Or marvel in the diversity of lichen. Spend an entire day identifying winter raptors in the Mission valley. Become attuned to bird songs and butterfly wings. Get a handle on flower identification by recognizing patterns in form. Our emphasis will be on learning how to identify local flora\, fauna\, and landscape processes while gaining insight on how each part is connected. \nThroughout the course you will put together understanding of the various strands of our western Montana ecology and gain proficiency in a suite of naturalist skills. \nView the course syllabus here (some elements subject to change).  \nKnowledgeable guest instructors include botanists Greg Peters and Peter Lesica\, birder Brian Williams\, MNHC editor Allison De Jong\, and conservation biologist Erim Gomez. \nThe class will be be based at the Montana Natural History Center. Travel to field sites will be by MNHC bus. \nRegistration Information: \n\nCost: $450/$425 members\nFull payment due upon registration.The course fee (minus a $100 administrative fee) is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made 30 days before the first day of class.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline.\n3 UM credits available (pending approval). This course is listed at UM ENST 391. A $155 fee is required to the School of Extended and Lifelong Learning to take the class for credit. Payment and information will be collected at the first class.\nSome scholarships are available–please contact us at 327.0405 for details.\nRegistration is now open!\n\nMaster Naturalist Certification requirements: \n\nAttend at least 40 hours of instruction.\nPass/complete section quizzes\, journal entries\, and a final project.\n\nIf you want to maintain your certification in years to come (and earn successive Master Naturalist pins)\, you’ll have to log 20 hours of volunteer service per year with organizations connected with the natural world\, as well as 8 hours of continuing education per year. \nFor more information on volunteer service & continuing education requirements\, click here. \nRecommended Materials: \nThe only required material is a blank journal. We will provide details and recommendations on the first day of class. Everything else can be borrowed or used in class from our supply. Each student will receive a Master Naturalist Handbook. \n\nbinoculars (we have plenty to borrow)\nhand lens or loupe\nblank journal (required)\nmicron or small sharpie pen\ncolored pencils or watercolor pencils\nbird guide such as Sibley’s Field Guide to Birds of Western North America\nBotany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel\nplant/flower guide such as Wildflowers of Montana or Plants of the Rocky Mountains\ninsect guide such as Kaufman’s Guide to Insects of North America
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/spring-2024-master-naturalist-certification-course/2024-05-07/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
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SUMMARY:Montana Trivia Night!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 1st\nTime: 7:00-9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $5 \nMNHC is teaming up with an awesome organization\, Protect the Clearwater\, to host a fabulous trivia night filled with prizes! Show off your skills or come to learn something new—trivia nights are fun for any background level! Join a team when you arrive or bring a crew to compete in Montana Naturalist Trivia Night. \nRegistration is $5 – reserve your space now! \nBYOB and snacks. \nHow does Naturalist Trivia Work? \n\nCome with a team of 4-6 people or join up with new friends when you arrive. MNHC staff will help you find a table.\nThere are usually 4 rounds of questions each frequently on a common theme such as “Montana cats” or “poisonous plants.” Some rounds are verbal\, others are visual\, or auditory (guess that bird call!).\nAfter each round the answers are divulged and a score for each team is displayed.\nTwo hours later there will be a winner!\n\nRaffle prizes will be drawn between rounds!\n\nREGISTER HERE:
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/montana-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Naturalist Trivia Night
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SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, February 13 – May 7\, 4:00-7:00 p.m. \nOur certification courses consist of at least 40 hours of instruction in a mix of lectures\, in-class labs\, and outdoor field trips. We’ll cover a wide breadth of topics with the goal of giving you an essential foundation of skill and knowledge on which you can build. \nREGISTER HERE for the Spring 2024 Master Naturalist course. \nTaught by MNHC Naturalist Christine Morris\, this class: \n\nis a 13-week course\nruns on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm (no class March 19\, the week of UM’s spring break)\nincludes 2 full-day Saturday field trips\, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\, tentatively scheduled on February 24 and April 20 and 1 half-day Saturday field trip\, 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. March 30\n\nSee our local forests in new light as you learn about the role our conifers play in a coordinated ecology with fire and snow pack moisture. Or marvel in the diversity of lichen. Spend an entire day identifying winter raptors in the Mission valley. Become attuned to bird songs and butterfly wings. Get a handle on flower identification by recognizing patterns in form. Our emphasis will be on learning how to identify local flora\, fauna\, and landscape processes while gaining insight on how each part is connected. \nThroughout the course you will put together understanding of the various strands of our western Montana ecology and gain proficiency in a suite of naturalist skills. \nView the course syllabus here (some elements subject to change).  \nKnowledgeable guest instructors include botanists Greg Peters and Peter Lesica\, birder Brian Williams\, MNHC editor Allison De Jong\, and conservation biologist Erim Gomez. \nThe class will be be based at the Montana Natural History Center. Travel to field sites will be by MNHC bus. \nRegistration Information: \n\nCost: $450/$425 members\nFull payment due upon registration.The course fee (minus a $100 administrative fee) is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made 30 days before the first day of class.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline.\n3 UM credits available (pending approval). This course is listed at UM ENST 391. A $155 fee is required to the School of Extended and Lifelong Learning to take the class for credit. Payment and information will be collected at the first class.\nSome scholarships are available–please contact us at 327.0405 for details.\nRegistration is now open!\n\nMaster Naturalist Certification requirements: \n\nAttend at least 40 hours of instruction.\nPass/complete section quizzes\, journal entries\, and a final project.\n\nIf you want to maintain your certification in years to come (and earn successive Master Naturalist pins)\, you’ll have to log 20 hours of volunteer service per year with organizations connected with the natural world\, as well as 8 hours of continuing education per year. \nFor more information on volunteer service & continuing education requirements\, click here. \nRecommended Materials: \nThe only required material is a blank journal. We will provide details and recommendations on the first day of class. Everything else can be borrowed or used in class from our supply. Each student will receive a Master Naturalist Handbook. \n\nbinoculars (we have plenty to borrow)\nhand lens or loupe\nblank journal (required)\nmicron or small sharpie pen\ncolored pencils or watercolor pencils\nbird guide such as Sibley’s Field Guide to Birds of Western North America\nBotany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel\nplant/flower guide such as Wildflowers of Montana or Plants of the Rocky Mountains\ninsect guide such as Kaufman’s Guide to Insects of North America
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/spring-2024-master-naturalist-certification-course/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
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SUMMARY:Saturday Kids' Activity: Geology Is Everywhere: Missoula Rocks!
DESCRIPTION:Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity! \nAttention\, (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 thru July. \nGeology is everywhere! In April\, Jamie will be sharing about the rocks and minerals of the Missoula area\, including mineral identification and rock locations. Learn about the cool rocks around Missoula…and where to find them! A map will be provided to use in April’s activity and in the months ahead\, so you can add in the locations of the different kinds of rocks we’re learning about and go see them for yourself! \nCost: Free with membership / cost of admission.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/saturday-kids-activity-geology-is-everywhere-missoula-rocks/2024-04-27/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Drop in With a Naturalist,Kids' Program,Saturday Kids' Activities
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SUMMARY:Wild Wander: Springtime at Fort Missoula and Slevin's Island
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 27\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden and Slevin’s Island. Go here for directions to the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden. \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin Sydney Morical and Cathryn Rann of Wild Wanders as we saunter through the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden discussing qualities and applications of the various edible and medicinal plants within before skipping down to the secret garden that is Slevin’s Island along the Clark Fork River to greet many a fresh spring green! Feel free to bring your plant guides\, notebook\, and pen\, if you’d like. \nThis little-known park right here in town is such a gem and an incredibly lush location to wander along\, full of fancy forts and hidden bits. We are doing this one early so as to beat the skeeters. A note on accessibility: this wander is 2.5 hours long\, with the first hour taking place within the Native Plant Garden\, which is flat and very accessible for all abilities. As we move down toward the river\, please note that a fair amount of the trail is not recommended for individuals with serious mobility limitations\, as it involves some uneven terrain and other obstacles. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we try to keep many of our events accessible to all. \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. \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/wild-wander-springtime-at-fort-missoula-and-slevins-island/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Native Plant Garden Programs,Naturalist Field Experience
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Fourth Thursday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nCome 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 every month. \nAt each session we will share our photos (up to 6 per person) and discuss current projects\, interests\, successes\, and challenges. Some sessions will feature a guest presentation on an aspect of photography. \nNote: Please bring your photos to share on a thumb drive to use in our computer. \n“A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels\, in the deepest sense\, about what is being photographed.”\n― Ansel Adams \nShare your perspective and connection to nature through photography!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/scavengers-photography-club/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240423T190000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, February 13 – May 7\, 4:00-7:00 p.m. \nOur certification courses consist of at least 40 hours of instruction in a mix of lectures\, in-class labs\, and outdoor field trips. We’ll cover a wide breadth of topics with the goal of giving you an essential foundation of skill and knowledge on which you can build. \nREGISTER HERE for the Spring 2024 Master Naturalist course. \nTaught by MNHC Naturalist Christine Morris\, this class: \n\nis a 13-week course\nruns on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm (no class March 19\, the week of UM’s spring break)\nincludes 2 full-day Saturday field trips\, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\, tentatively scheduled on February 24 and April 20 and 1 half-day Saturday field trip\, 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. March 30\n\nSee our local forests in new light as you learn about the role our conifers play in a coordinated ecology with fire and snow pack moisture. Or marvel in the diversity of lichen. Spend an entire day identifying winter raptors in the Mission valley. Become attuned to bird songs and butterfly wings. Get a handle on flower identification by recognizing patterns in form. Our emphasis will be on learning how to identify local flora\, fauna\, and landscape processes while gaining insight on how each part is connected. \nThroughout the course you will put together understanding of the various strands of our western Montana ecology and gain proficiency in a suite of naturalist skills. \nView the course syllabus here (some elements subject to change).  \nKnowledgeable guest instructors include botanists Greg Peters and Peter Lesica\, birder Brian Williams\, MNHC editor Allison De Jong\, and conservation biologist Erim Gomez. \nThe class will be be based at the Montana Natural History Center. Travel to field sites will be by MNHC bus. \nRegistration Information: \n\nCost: $450/$425 members\nFull payment due upon registration.The course fee (minus a $100 administrative fee) is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made 30 days before the first day of class.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline.\n3 UM credits available (pending approval). This course is listed at UM ENST 391. A $155 fee is required to the School of Extended and Lifelong Learning to take the class for credit. Payment and information will be collected at the first class.\nSome scholarships are available–please contact us at 327.0405 for details.\nRegistration is now open!\n\nMaster Naturalist Certification requirements: \n\nAttend at least 40 hours of instruction.\nPass/complete section quizzes\, journal entries\, and a final project.\n\nIf you want to maintain your certification in years to come (and earn successive Master Naturalist pins)\, you’ll have to log 20 hours of volunteer service per year with organizations connected with the natural world\, as well as 8 hours of continuing education per year. \nFor more information on volunteer service & continuing education requirements\, click here. \nRecommended Materials: \nThe only required material is a blank journal. We will provide details and recommendations on the first day of class. Everything else can be borrowed or used in class from our supply. Each student will receive a Master Naturalist Handbook. \n\nbinoculars (we have plenty to borrow)\nhand lens or loupe\nblank journal (required)\nmicron or small sharpie pen\ncolored pencils or watercolor pencils\nbird guide such as Sibley’s Field Guide to Birds of Western North America\nBotany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel\nplant/flower guide such as Wildflowers of Montana or Plants of the Rocky Mountains\ninsect guide such as Kaufman’s Guide to Insects of North America
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/spring-2024-master-naturalist-certification-course/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000643
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SUMMARY:Open AIR Artist Presentation: Melissa Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, April 23rd\nTime: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: FREE! \n“Frontier Bison” \nJoin us for a fabulous presentation and meet-and-greet with Melissa Thompson\, our spring 2024 Artist in Residence! Light refreshments will be provided. \nMelissa is a multi-media artist residing in Missoula\, Montana. She holds a BFA in drawing from the University of Montana and an MA in prosthetic effects from Falmouth University. She has worked as a tattoo artist for 24 years and has been awarded for her special effects makeup work at the World Bodypainting Festival in Austria and the Prosthetics event in Coventry\, England. She has been making faux taxidermy creatures for the last ten years that incorporate a variety of mediums\, including felt making\, mosaic\, ceramic\, and many others. \nSee her work online:  WEBSITE  |  INSTAGRAM  |  FACEBOOK \nOptional registration here.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/open-air-artist-presentation-melissa-thompson/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Open AIR Artist Presentation,Presentation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240416T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T221120Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, February 13 – May 7\, 4:00-7:00 p.m. \nOur certification courses consist of at least 40 hours of instruction in a mix of lectures\, in-class labs\, and outdoor field trips. We’ll cover a wide breadth of topics with the goal of giving you an essential foundation of skill and knowledge on which you can build. \nREGISTER HERE for the Spring 2024 Master Naturalist course. \nTaught by MNHC Naturalist Christine Morris\, this class: \n\nis a 13-week course\nruns on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm (no class March 19\, the week of UM’s spring break)\nincludes 2 full-day Saturday field trips\, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\, tentatively scheduled on February 24 and April 20 and 1 half-day Saturday field trip\, 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. March 30\n\nSee our local forests in new light as you learn about the role our conifers play in a coordinated ecology with fire and snow pack moisture. Or marvel in the diversity of lichen. Spend an entire day identifying winter raptors in the Mission valley. Become attuned to bird songs and butterfly wings. Get a handle on flower identification by recognizing patterns in form. Our emphasis will be on learning how to identify local flora\, fauna\, and landscape processes while gaining insight on how each part is connected. \nThroughout the course you will put together understanding of the various strands of our western Montana ecology and gain proficiency in a suite of naturalist skills. \nView the course syllabus here (some elements subject to change).  \nKnowledgeable guest instructors include botanists Greg Peters and Peter Lesica\, birder Brian Williams\, MNHC editor Allison De Jong\, and conservation biologist Erim Gomez. \nThe class will be be based at the Montana Natural History Center. Travel to field sites will be by MNHC bus. \nRegistration Information: \n\nCost: $450/$425 members\nFull payment due upon registration.The course fee (minus a $100 administrative fee) is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made 30 days before the first day of class.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline.\n3 UM credits available (pending approval). This course is listed at UM ENST 391. A $155 fee is required to the School of Extended and Lifelong Learning to take the class for credit. Payment and information will be collected at the first class.\nSome scholarships are available–please contact us at 327.0405 for details.\nRegistration is now open!\n\nMaster Naturalist Certification requirements: \n\nAttend at least 40 hours of instruction.\nPass/complete section quizzes\, journal entries\, and a final project.\n\nIf you want to maintain your certification in years to come (and earn successive Master Naturalist pins)\, you’ll have to log 20 hours of volunteer service per year with organizations connected with the natural world\, as well as 8 hours of continuing education per year. \nFor more information on volunteer service & continuing education requirements\, click here. \nRecommended Materials: \nThe only required material is a blank journal. We will provide details and recommendations on the first day of class. Everything else can be borrowed or used in class from our supply. Each student will receive a Master Naturalist Handbook. \n\nbinoculars (we have plenty to borrow)\nhand lens or loupe\nblank journal (required)\nmicron or small sharpie pen\ncolored pencils or watercolor pencils\nbird guide such as Sibley’s Field Guide to Birds of Western North America\nBotany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel\nplant/flower guide such as Wildflowers of Montana or Plants of the Rocky Mountains\ninsect guide such as Kaufman’s Guide to Insects of North America
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/spring-2024-master-naturalist-certification-course/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
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