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SUMMARY:Saturday Kids' Activity: Snow Science!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, December 6\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free with membership/cost of admission \nJoin us for exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! \nOur drop-in Saturday programs feature activities\, art\, science experiments\, and more. Stop in anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the fun! Kids might look for Osprey with binoculars\, dissect owl pellets\, or walk a model of the solar system. Every month features a new topic. The whole family can be involved\, as the exploration and activities are suitable for a wide age range. \nOn Saturday\, December 6th we’ll explore snow science! \nSaturday Kids’ Activities are great for kids ages pre-k through elementary school.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/saturday-kids-activity-snow-science/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,Saturday Kids' Activities
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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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SUMMARY:MNHC's 2025 Holiday Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, December 5th\nTime: 5:00-7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: FREE! (Unless you buy something…) \nMNHC’s Holiday Bazaar is back! This fan-favorite festive event brings together the best of the holiday spirit: local artistry\, support for nature education\, delicious food provided by Riversong Gourmet\, beverages\, homemade cookies and family recipes\, and the joy of giving back to our community. \nAt MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar\, you’ll find unique gifts crafted with care by local artists. From beautiful prints and photography to gorgeous glasswork and ceramics\, there’s something for everyone on your list. By shopping here\, you not only bring home one-of-a-kind gifts but also support our talented local artists and our Montana community. \n \nJoin us at MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar\, and enjoy a little magic of this special time of year by giving back\, supporting local artists\, and nurturing a love for learning and nature. We look forward to celebrating the season with you! \nMEET THE ARTISTS\nMary Engstrom\, Rich Adams\, Diane Olhoeft\, Brian Christianson\,\nMichelle Nowels\, Jason C. Poole\, Kiley Voss\, Erynn Neill\, David Lusk\, Theo Ellsworth\,\nElena Ulev\, Bailey Zook\, and Pat Kittelson \n\nMary Engstrom / Adornments\nMary Engstrom makes jewelry by hand from sterling silver\, using traditional silversmithing techniques. Hammering\, rolling or etching silver creates a unique tactile surface that invites touch and storytelling. No two pieces are ever identical; each one has its own story to tell. Her casual but sophisticated pieces are designed to be comfortable and flow with your body’s movements. Wearing jewelry for personal adornment is an individual aesthetic\, and she hopes that some of her pieces resonate with your style. Instagram @adornmentsmt_maryengstrom\n\nDavid Lusk / Anomal Press\nDavid Miles Lusk is an artist living and working out of Missoula\, Montana. David received his Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in printmaking from the University of Montana in 2014. He is inspired by the intersection of science and mythology\, and nature & humanity. He started Anomal Press in the fall of 2016. INSTAGRAM @anomalpress\n\n\nBailey Zook / B. Zook Ceramincs\nBailey is the gal behind B. Zook Ceramics and she enjoys hand making unique and functional pottery. Her pottery is inspired by patterns and the natural world around us. Each piece is handmade and infused with the peace that comes naturally when the maker is connected to the earth through mud-covered hands. INSTAGRAM: @bzook_ceramics \n\nRich Adams / Rich Adams Fine Art\nRich’s artwork is really a reflection of his love for the natural world. Rich likes to say that his drawings are his love letters to Montana. He really can’t imagine a better place to live and raise a family. If his work can connect with other people’s experiences and love of the natural world\, Rich feels like it has served its function. He produces all of his own fine art prints and inspect each one to ensure it is of the highest quality he can produce. They are made with U.S. made\, acid-free fine art paper and pigment-based inks to ensure they will last a lifetime when hung on the wall. INSTAGRAM @adams.rt\n\nMichelle Nowels / Ashes and Arbor\nMichelle draws inspiration by looking for the beauty in nature and preserve it in creative ways\, like her beautiful hand pressed paintings from cross sections of trees found through the Northwest. Each of Michelle’s pieces are handmade\, and due to their nature — of being from nature — one of a kind. INSTAGRAM: @michelle_nowels\n\nTheo Ellsworth / Cartoonist\nTheo Ellsworth is a cartoonist and fine artist living in Missoula. His latest graphic novels were published by Drawn and Quarterly (Montreal) and WW Norton (NYC). His woodcut fine art has ben exhibited internationally. He is the house artist for the UK based record label\, Astral Industries. INSTAGRAM @theo_ellsworth_ \nBrian Christianson / Brian Christianson Photography\nBrian’s guiding principle is ‘what makes today different from any other day?’ With that question\, he does his best to make strong photographic decisions about where and what to shoot. How is the light interacting with fall colors? What atmospheric conditions complement the feeling of spring wildflower blooms? What frozen/snow texture balances well with the semi-frozen creek? These are the types of questions that he love to explore! Each photographic outing affords an opportunity to practice\, implement and evolve this practice. Every day is a new opportunity to better understand and photograph the landscape. INSTAGRAM: @bchristiansonphoto \nErynn McNeill / Up Moss Creek Studio\nErynn McNeill is an artist\, botanist\, and scientific illustrator. While obtaining their Bachelor of Science in Biology they worked throughout the backcountry of Montana\, Idaho and Alaska tracking animals and recording plant species until the fall of 2020 when isolation brought back an old love of creating art. Taking inspiration from their wilderness experiences\, they created Up Moss Creek Studio in 2021 as a habitat for experimentation where they combine their knowledge of scientific illustration\, botany\, mycology and multiple art mediums to create realistic figure paintings\, jewelry and art objects that highlight the hidden mossy worlds within western Montana’s diverse ecosystems. They are currently based in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana where they share a home with their partner Brandon\, dog Dagwood\, and cat Orion. INSTAGRAM: @Upmosscreekstudio \nKiley Voss / Topophilia Photography\nFor the past six years\, Kiley has worked as a seasonal National Park Ranger. She is a lover of landscapes and little moments\, of multitudes and wild spaces\, of vast openness and the details on a single pinecone\, of cliffs that look like they have been painted onto the sky\, and of bees buzzing from tiny flower to tiny flower. Topophilia means “a strong sense of place; a love for peculiar places; a sense of home.” It reflects Kiley’s desire to connect herself and others to the breathtaking spaces in which she works and lives\, and to help guide visitors towards a deeper appreciation for our remarkable natural world. She makes handmade nature cards and earrings of her photography from her time working in the national parks and exploratory weekend road trips. INSTAGRAM @topo.wanders \nElena Ulev / Artisan and founder of Blue Heron Nature Tours\nElena Ulev is a Master Naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide with 30 years of experience as a scholar\, professional biologist\, writer\, and educator. Elena has been making and selling her crafts in Missoula since 2000. She teaches with the Montana Natural History Center\, the Glacier Institute\, MOLLI\, the O’Hara Commons and Sustainability Center\, and her business\, Blue Heron Nature Tours. INSTAGRAM @blueheronnaturetours \nDiane Olhoeft / Ouzel Cliff Artwork\nDiane is a watercolor artist living in Corvallis. She grew up watching her mother paint and sketch ideas for clothing she wanted to create. Most of Diane’s time was spent outside\, building forts\, exploring old homesteads and pretending she was a wild horse. Her ties to the outdoors remain strong. Watercolor was a perfect medium as it was light\, portable and could go on any adventure. It has really helped Diane see her surroundings in a more appreciative and detailed way. She loves the colors and free flowing way the paint goes on the paper. It seems to be in tune with the unpredictability\, adaptability and movement of nature. Silk painting has the free spirit of watercolor with the added advantage that you can wear it and it feels so good. \nJason C. Poole / Paleo Artist: Painting\, Sketches\, & More \nJason C. Poole has worn many hats\, Adjunct Professor of Paleontology\, Scientific Illustrator\, art teacher\, and Paleontology field instructor. Jason has excavated dinosaurs on three continents\, including Africa\, South and North America. Paralititan\, Dreadnoughtus and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs worked on by Poole\, all were new to science when discovered and two of which are supermassive titanosaurs. Poole is also a Paleontological Artist who has published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections. INSTAGRAM: @jasoncpoolepaleoartist \nPat Kittelson / Bee-cycled Crayons\nPat Kittelson grew up in Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota college of education. She went on to complete a master’s degree in library science with an emphasis in early children’s literature. Pat\, working with illustrator Brooke Connor\, started writing books for children in 1978 for the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association and created a series of books focused on scientists tackling environmental problems using homespun research. Also\, a beekeeper\, Pat works with the National Crayon Recycling Program to keep old crayons out the landfill. “Bee-cycled Crayons” are made using broken abandoned crayons and beeswax from Pat’s hives.\n\n 
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhcs-2025-holiday-bazaar/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider
DESCRIPTION:Location: Western Cider\, 501 North California St.\nDate: Wednesday\, December 3\nTime: 6:00-8:00 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 from Western Cider! \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*Drinks are not included*\nYou can add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out.\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-2/
LOCATION:Western Cider\, 501 North California St.\, Missoula\, 59801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation,Sip & Sketch
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Tuesday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program-2/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
DESCRIPTION:MNHC is closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday\, November 27th\, and Friday\, November 28th\, so our staff can spend time with their families. \nWe will be open on Saturday the 29th!\nHave a wonderful Thanksgiving!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:MNHC closures
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SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
DESCRIPTION:MNHC is closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday\, November 27th\, and Friday\, November 28th\, so our staff can spend time with their families. \nWe will be open on Saturday the 29th!\nHave a wonderful Thanksgiving!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:MNHC closures
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251126T130000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Date: Last Wednesday of the Month\nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free with admission/membership! \nFellow naturalists! Are you looking for community\, accountability\, inspiration\, and more? We’re excited to offer monthly drop-in nature journaling / phenology wheel / nature writing sessions September-May. Bring your nature journals\, phenology wheels\, pens\, pencils\, and paints\, and have fun crafting your observations in community. We’ll have some supplies available (colored pencils\, micron pens\, watercolor pencils\, etc.)\, as well as field guides and specimens\, and we’ll provide a fun journal prompt\, too! For those working on phenology wheels – whether daily\, monthly\, or seasonal – this is a great time to work on your wheel template for the next month or catch up on your daily or monthly observations. \nScheduled over the lunch hour\, this is a perfect mid-day break; please feel free to bring lunch or snacks. \nThis program is FREE with admission/membership! \nCome join us for fun\, creativity\, and naturalist exploration! \n2025-2026 dates:\nSeptember 24th\, 2025\nOctober 29th\, 2025\nNovember 26th\, 2025\nNO SESSION in DECEMBER\nJanuary 28th\, 2026\nFebruary 25th\, 2026\nMarch 25th\, 2026\nApril 29th\, 2026\nMay 27th\, 2026 \nWe’ll be back in September!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/drop-in-nature-journaling/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Drop in With a Naturalist
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Tuesday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program-2/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T150000
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SUMMARY:Make a Birdseed Wreath!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 22\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $30 MNHC members\, $35 non-members \nREGISTER HERE\nFeed your feathered friends and get into the holiday spirit with a decorative birdseed wreath! \nElena Ulev will help you get to know the common winter birds who might visit your yard – chickadees\, juncos\, nuthatches\, and more. Then let the festive wreath making begin! Using seeds\, gelatin\, and decorative dried berries\, you will create a lovely wreath to keep or give as a holiday gift. You’ll be able to watch the antics of backyard birds as they fly to and from your wreath\, practice your birding skills\, and connect with wild nature right outside your window! \nInstructor: Elena Ulev is a Master Naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide with 30 years of experience as a scholar\, professional biologist\, writer\, and educator. She teaches with MNHC\, the Glacier Institute\, MOLLI\, the O’Hara Commons and Sustainability Center\, and her business\, Blue Heron Nature Tours. \nIncluded: \n\nSilicone bundt pan to take home and use year after year\nMaterials to make the wreath in class – birdseed and berries\, gelatin\nRibbon to hang your wreath outside\nHot cocoa to sip while you work!\n\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-bird-seed-wreath/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Sip & Sketch
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: The University of Montana Herbarium
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Montana Natural History Center\nDate: Friday\, November 21\, 2025\nTime: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. \nThis is a FREE community event. \nWe are excited to invite you to the opening of our latest exhibit! Join us for a special evening celebrating the quiet wonders of The University of Montana Herbarium where art\, history\, and science come together in our newest exhibit in the Naturalist Field Station. \nEnjoy light refreshments\, meet the herbarium team\, and mingle with other nature lovers! \nWhether you’re a lifelong plant lover or just curious about how leaves become lasting records\, we’d love to share this experience with you. Free and open to all! \n 
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/exhibit-opening-the-university-of-montana-herbarium/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Exhibit Opening
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T200000
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Third 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. \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. \nPhotograph by John Snell \nNovember’s class features Kentucky photographer John Snell who travels around the country\, creating new images. Join John as he shares photographs from Yellowstone\, Devil’s Tower\, the Blue Ridge Parkway\, and Niagara Falls\, among other places\, as well as some tips and challenges regarding how he made these pictures. \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-3-2-2-2-3-6/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Trivia Night!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, November 19\nTime: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free\, and open to the public. $5 suggested donation. \nShow 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 Naturalist Trivia Night. Each trivia night has a theme (stay tuned). MNHC teaching naturalist Ryan Mahar is running the show. We’re excited to bring you another fun trivia night! \nThis is a FREE event\, but registration is required so we don’t overcrowd the space! \nREGISTER HERE.\nBYOB and snacks. \nHow does Naturalist Trivia Work?\nCome with a team 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 (such as\, 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! \nTrivia nights this season are:\nNovember 19th (Wednesday)\nDecember 16th (Tuesday)\nJanuary 22nd (Thursday)\nFebruary 26th (Thursday)\nMarch 26th (Thursday)
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-trivia-night-5/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs,Naturalist Trivia Night
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251118T110000
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Tuesday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program-2/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171034
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sketch with Jason Poole: Drawing Dinosaur Bones
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 15\nTime: 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $35 MNHC members\, $40 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nFind the beauty of line and form while diving into the ancient past as you learn to draw dinosaur bones! \nMissoula-based artist Jason C. Poole will start the class by demonstrating drawing techniques particular to dinosaur bones and a discussion of anatomical features. As you begin your own study\, Jason will provide both individual and class-wide pointers. This class is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy a beverage (beer\, wine\, or sparkly water) while you work! \nInstructor: Jason C. Poole has worn many hats: Adjunct Professor of Paleontology\, scientific illustrator\, art teacher\, and paleontology field instructor. He has excavated dinosaurs on three continents\, including Africa and South and North America. Paralititan\, Dreadnoughtus\, and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs Jason has worked on; all were new to science when discovered and two are supermassive titanosaurs. Jason is also a paleontological artist who’s been published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections. \nJason resides in Missoula and can often be found sketching in the studio and the great outdoors. Or you may find him at MNHC: in addition to teaching various drawing and painting classes\, Jason has hosted lectures on Montana’s ancient past\, and is currently spending Tuesdays-Saturdays at MNHC preparing and conserving 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossils collected by Elevation Science Institute in Carbon County\, Montana\, during the 2025 field season. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nH or 2B pencils (we will have plenty to use as well)\nSketchbook no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches (we will have paper to use as well)\n\n“The skulls were there and I could say something with them. To me they are as beautiful as anything I know. To me they are strangely more living than the animals walking around…” Georgia O’Keefe \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/sip-sketch-with-jason-poole-drawing-dinosaur-bones/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251115T150000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Kids' Activity: Turkeys!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 15\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free with membership/cost of admission \nJoin us for exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! \nOur drop-in Saturday programs feature activities\, art\, science experiments\, and more. Stop in anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the fun! Kids might look for Osprey with binoculars\, dissect owl pellets\, or walk a model of the solar system. Every month features a new topic. The whole family can be involved\, as the exploration and activities are suitable for a wide age range. \nOn Saturday\, November 15th\, we’re talking — GOBBLE GOBBLE — turkeys! \nSaturday Kids’ Activities are great for kids ages pre-k through elementary school.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/saturday-kids-activity-turkeys/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,Saturday Kids' Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171034
CREATED:20251023T182039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T190823Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Food Sovereignty with Mariah Gladstone of Indigikitchen
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 13\nTime: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.\nLocation: MNHC\nCost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members\nFree for Native peoples \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin us for an evening with Mariah Gladstone\, founder of Indigikitchen and celebrated advocate for Indigenous food sovereignty\, as she shares stories and recipes from her new book\, Mountains to Oceans: Kids’ Recipes from Native Land. Through this engaging talk and book signing\, Gladstone will explore the deep connections between culture\, land\, and food\, highlighting the commitment to reclaiming Indigenous culinary traditions. \nAll tickets include an entry for a chance to win a custom gift basket containing food and beauty products from Native companies. (See details below). \nAbout Mariah Gladstone: Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet\, Cherokee) grew up in Northwest Montana. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Environmental Engineering and returned home where she developed Indigikitchen. Mariah has been recognized as a “Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellow” through the First Nations Development Institute\, a “Culture of Health Leader” through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, and an MIT Solve Indigenous Communities Fellow. She serves on the board of the FAST (Food Access and Sustainability Team) Blackfeet. Mariah completed her Master’s Degree at SUNY – ESF through the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. \nWin This Gift Basket \n\n\nMountains to Oceans\, Kids’ Recipes from Native Land by Mariah Gladstone\n\n\nDesert Mint White Sage Tea (Desert Decadence\, Arizona)\n\n\nWhite Sonora Wheat Berries (Ramona Farms\, Arizona)\n\n\nFish Batter Mix (Red Lake Nation Foods\, Minnesota)\n\n\nHighbush Cranberry Jelly (Red Lake Nation Foods\, Minnesota)\n\n\n70% Cacao Bar (Hacienda el Castillo\, Ecuador)\n\n\nSweetgrass Sugar Scrub (Sakari Farms\, Oregon)\n\n\nBeaded Earrings by Mariah Gladstone\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/indigenous-food-sovereignty-with-mariah-gladstone-of-indigikitchen/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T160000
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CREATED:20251030T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190829Z
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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/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:20251111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171034
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Tuesday of the month  \nTime: 6:30 p.m. \nLocation/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom \nThe 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 our free naturalist book clubs\, where you can read and discuss a great new book each month\, enjoying various perspectives and insights\, all from the comfort of your own home. (Cozy pjs are perfectly acceptable attire.) \nYour hosts are Master Naturalist Suzanne Hendrich and Deborah Drain. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet and Zoom platform in order to participate. \nThere are some spaces available in this book club. Contact cmorris (at) montananaturalist.org to sign up.  \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/virtual-naturalist-book-club-1-2/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251111T110000
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Tuesday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program-2/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T190209Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Monday of the month (except January\, June\, July\, and August)\nTime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom \nThe 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 our free naturalist book clubs\, where you can read and discuss a great new book each month\, enjoying various perspectives and insights\, all from the comfort of your own home. (Cozy pjs are perfectly acceptable attire.) This book club meets September-May and breaks for the summer. \nBook List \nSeptember: Light Eaters\nOctober: The Serviceberry\nNovember: The Stubborn Light of Things\nDecember: Flight Paths\nJanuary: no meeting this month\nFebruary: Woman Among Wolves\nMarch:  What an Owl Knows\nApril: Restoring the Kinship Worldview                                                                                                                May: Tenacious Beasts \nYour hosts will be Sherry Staub and Cas Kendley. Sherry has led the Sacajawea book club for over two years in Bozeman and has extensively read in the nature book genre. Cas started and led a book club as a UM student and is looking forward to starting an advanced degree in forestry at the UM. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet and Zoom platform in order to participate. \nInterested in joining? There are spaces available! Email Christine at cmorris [at] montananaturalist [dot] org to sign up. \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-book-club-2/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T223603Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Writing "Hush Hour(s)"
DESCRIPTION:Date: Second Monday of the Month\nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free\, but please register \nREGISTER HERE \nWhatever genre you prefer — poetry\, essay\, prose\, flash\, etc. — writing can help us connect with and reflect on our natural surroundings in deeply personal\, unexpected\, rewarding ways. But finding the time to write can often be challenging. This writing “hush hour(s)” is designed to provide nature writers with a quiet\, supportive setting to work on your craft. This isn’t a workshop; this is space to write. \nIn this group\, we’ll spend roughly the first 20 minutes inviting individuals to share what projects you’re working on\, questions you might have about your work\, suggest resources\, any hurdles or writing blocks\, and writing successes! Then we’ll write\, write\, write. \nBring your notebook\, journal\, or computer. Writing prompts will be available if you’re feeling stuck\, or just want to play with words. Your MNHC group leaders are Allison De Jong (Montana Naturalist magazine editor and MNHC Field Notes instructor\, and writer) and Beth Conway (Events and Marketing Coordinator\, and writer). \nFeel free to BYOB and snacks. We’ll have light refreshments available.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-writing-hush-hours-6-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171034
CREATED:20250912T155459Z
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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:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T171034
CREATED:20250707T182319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T190350Z
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SUMMARY:Online Field Notes Writing Workshop\, 6-Part Class – Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom\nDates: Tuesdays\, November 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, and December 2\, 9\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nCost: $225 MNHC members\, $245 non-members \nExplore various forms of nature writing\, then research and write your own Field Note during this online\, workshop-based six-part class! \nInstructors:\nAllison De Jong\, writer\, naturalist\, and editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes on Montana Public Radio\nDrew Lefebvre\, naturalist\, writer\, and owner of Turnstone Nature Education \nREGISTER HERE.\nIn this six-part class\, you’ll work with Field Notes editor Allison De Jong\, naturalist Drew Lefebvre\, and your fellow participants to research\, write\, and workshop your very own Field Note. We’ll read and discuss a variety of nature writing; brainstorm ideas; practice writing prompts; discuss tone\, style\, and research methods; and provide feedback for each other’s Field Notes. And you’ll have the opportunity to record your Field Note with Montana Public Radio sometime later this year\, if interested. Many of the Field Notes aired since 2021 were written in previous workshops! (You can read and listen to them here.) \nThis class will be a delightful combination of natural history and creativity. You’ll get to explore a natural history topic of your choice\, practice different writing techniques\, get and give feedback on your and others’ writing in a small\, supportive workshop setting\, and finish the class with a lovely natural history essay that’s ready to be shared with the Montana Public Radio listening area (if you wish!). \nCourse fee includes a copy of our beautiful Field Notes from the Montana Natural History Center book*\, a collection of 134 Field Notes as well as original artwork from dozens of naturalists from the program’s first 25 years. We’ll read and discuss several of these Field Notes in class\, and the rest of the book is yours to enjoy at your leisure. \nCost: $225 MNHC members\, $245 non-members. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out. \nREGISTER FOR THE FIELD NOTES WORKSHOP HERE. \nWhat participants are saying about this workshop: \n“I loved this class. Learning to write field notes was way different than what I expected. Allison and Drew both really brought to life the importance of sharing personal experience and scientific information in story form. I learned so much about the writing process\, how to refine pieces for reading aloud\, and how to give a voice to the voiceless. I have much more confidence about writing field notes now\, and many ideas!!”\n~Marnie Craig\, Spring 2020 \n“A complete and successful experience! Involving\, stimulating. Great to experience the writing and expression abilities of the other writers. I was often amazed how the leaders and the other writers could analyze\, dissect\, and interpret our reading assignments and any topic of discussion. I loved the class. A learning and writing experience for sure\, thank you!”\n~Terry Habeger\, Spring 2020 \n“Thank you\, thank you\, thank you. This class was extremely grounding in a period of big transition in my life\, and it really bolstered my self-confidence to sit with a group of strangers every week and feel seen and heard. Knowing that I have the capacity to sit down and write words that make people feel excited to go outside is an incredible gift\, and I am very grateful for this class for it.”\n~Zola Kell\, Fall 2021 \n“I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the classroom community. Would recommend taking this class for anyone interested in creative science/nature writing\, either for fun or as a career.”\n~Kayla Heinze\, Spring 2023 \n“It was all so rewarding! I loved crafting a piece that felt digestible to get me back into a writing routine. I loved our 10-minute writes. The [workshopping] session was really helpful as well as the detailed suggestions and feedback from both Allison and Drew. I loved the poetry and writing pieces we read and discussed in class. It was a great class!”\n~Victoria Yee\, Fall 2024 \n“I enjoyed it all. The 6-week process was such a lovely journey together and I learned more about my writing style\, how to write a field note\, and it inspired me to want to be outdoors even more as spring arrives here in Montana. Allison and Drew are outstanding facilitators and writers. Their communication skills and invitation to all of us to step into and trust this process\, and to create community along the way\, was inspiring. It’s nice to get to the last week of a class and to be truly sorry to see it end. I know this experience touched me\, expanded me as a naturalist and a writer\, and as an outdoor and conservation enthusiast. This class will long be remembered. Thank you for this wonderful experience!”\n~Dawn Gelderloos\, Spring 2025 \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. \n*The cost of the Field Notes book is non-refundable (if you cancel after you’ve received the book).\n*If you are unable to pick up the book from the Montana Natural History Center\, we will ship it to you for an additional fee. (Choose the Field Notes Book Shipping add-on when you check out.)
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/online-field-notes-writing-workshop-6-part-class-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Field Notes Workshop,Multi-Part Class,Virtual Class
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Tuesday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program-2/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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SUMMARY:Saturday Kids' Activity: Ice Age Animals!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 1\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free with membership/cost of admission \nJoin us for exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! \nOur drop-in Saturday programs feature activities\, art\, science experiments\, and more. Stop in anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the fun! Kids might look for Osprey with binoculars\, dissect owl pellets\, or walk a model of the solar system. Every month features a new topic. The whole family can be involved\, as the exploration and activities are suitable for a wide age range. \nOn Saturday\, November 1st\, we’ll explore Ice Age animals! \nSaturday Kids’ Activities are great for kids ages pre-k through elementary school.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/saturday-kids-activity-ice-age-animals/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,Saturday Kids' Activities
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Date: Last Wednesday of the Month\nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free with admission/membership! \nFellow naturalists! Are you looking for community\, accountability\, inspiration\, and more? We’re excited to offer monthly drop-in nature journaling / phenology wheel / nature writing sessions September-May. Bring your nature journals\, phenology wheels\, pens\, pencils\, and paints\, and have fun crafting your observations in community. We’ll have some supplies available (colored pencils\, micron pens\, watercolor pencils\, etc.)\, as well as field guides and specimens\, and we’ll provide a fun journal prompt\, too! For those working on phenology wheels – whether daily\, monthly\, or seasonal – this is a great time to work on your wheel template for the next month or catch up on your daily or monthly observations. \nScheduled over the lunch hour\, this is a perfect mid-day break; please feel free to bring lunch or snacks. \nThis program is FREE with admission/membership! \nCome join us for fun\, creativity\, and naturalist exploration! \n2025-2026 dates:\nSeptember 24th\, 2025\nOctober 29th\, 2025\nNovember 26th\, 2025\nNO SESSION in DECEMBER\nJanuary 28th\, 2026\nFebruary 25th\, 2026\nMarch 25th\, 2026\nApril 29th\, 2026\nMay 27th\, 2026 \nWe’ll be back in September!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/drop-in-nature-journaling/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Drop in With a Naturalist
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Tuesday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program-2/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for post-auction recovery
DESCRIPTION:We will be CLOSED on Saturday\, October 25th\, to give our staff a post-auction rest!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/closed/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:MNHC's 2025 Fall Banquet and Auction
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, October 24th\, 2025\nTime: 5:00-9:00 p.m.\nLocation: University Center Ballroom \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS! Click here.\nJoin the Montana Natural History Center for a fun and nature-filled evening at our Fall Banquet and Auction on October 24th\, at the University Center Ballroom! \nGather with us for an evening of food\, drinks\, and fun to support MNHC’s science and nature educational programming for our community\, and support MNHC’s mission of connecting people of all ages to nature. \nThis fun and rewarding evening starts with a large silent auction\, filled with great items donated by local businesses\, artists\, and friends of MNHC. Grab a drink and mingle as you peruse this diverse array and engage in some fun and fierce bidding all while raising funds for a good cause! Once we have all had a chance to bid (more than once!) we will shift to our main event: the live auction! As always\, MNHC’s live auction is full of amazing experiences\, adventures\, and gear—you won’t want to miss it! \nOur emcee for the night is MNHC Teaching Naturalist Kevin Niehaus who will guide us through the evening. And auctioneer\, Reed Tobol with Rivers West Auction\, will keep the bidding hopping! \nAnd because this is MNHC\, we can’t hold an event without offering opportunities for some nature-learning\, trivia\, and a few surprises!! \nThis year we’re making it even easier for patrons to participate in bidding: You’ll have the opportunity to bid & buy early on featured online items\, as well as participate in-person at our exciting silent and live auctions on the night of the event! You can start preview live and silent auction items now! CLICK HERE! \nBring your best bids and a little friendly competition to this rewarding and exciting event! \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS! Click here.\nWe’re using the platform GiveSmart to manage our ticket sales and auction items this year. This platform allows early check-in\, streamlines bidding\, and makes check-out a breeze. \nStay tuned for updates as they come in. MNHC staff\, Board\, and auction committee are working tirelessly to put together the greatest fundraiser yet! \nSponsorship Opportunities\nAre you a business interested in being a sponsor for MNHC’s Fall Banquet and Auction? Please contact our Development Director\, Kellen Beck\, at kbeck@montananaturalist.org. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR GROWING LIST OF AUCTION SPONSORS
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhcs-fall-banquet-and-auction-2025/
LOCATION:University Center Ballroom\, 32 Campus Drive\, Missoula\, MT\, 59812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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