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  • March 2024

  • Wed 27
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    March 27, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    The Great American Solar Eclipse 2024

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Wednesday, March 27 Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $10 MNHC members / $12 non-members Where will you be when the moon covers the sun on […]

    $10 – $12
  • Thu 28
    March 28, 2024 @ 11:45 am - 1:15 pm Amazing Minerals with Bruce Baty 3-Part Course

    Amazing Minerals with Bruce Baty 3-Part Course

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Thursdays, March 7, 14, & 28 (no class spring break week) Time: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Register now Pick up any rock and look closely. It is […]

    $45 – $55
  • Thu 28
    March 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Scavengers Photography Club

    Scavengers Photography Club

    Montana Natural History Center

    Dates: Fourth 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 […]

    FREE
  • April 2024

  • Tue 2
    April 2, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course

    Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

    Montana Natural History Center

    Tuesdays, February 13 – May 7, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Our 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 […]

    $425 – $450
  • Tue 9
    April 9, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course

    Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

    Montana Natural History Center

    Tuesdays, February 13 – May 7, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Our 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 […]

    $425 – $450
  • Tue 9
    April 9, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    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 […]

    free
  • Sat 13
    April 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday Kids’ Activity: Geology Is Everywhere: Missoula Rocks!

    Saturday Kids’ Activity: Geology Is Everywhere: Missoula 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 […]

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    April 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course

    Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

    Montana Natural History Center

    Tuesdays, February 13 – May 7, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Our 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 […]

    $425 – $450
  • Tue 23
    April 23, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Open AIR Artist Presentation: Melissa Thompson

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Tuesday, April 23rd Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: FREE! "Frontier Bison" Join us for a fabulous presentation and meet-and-greet with Melissa Thompson, our […]

  • Tue 23
    April 23, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course

    Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

    Montana Natural History Center

    Tuesdays, February 13 – May 7, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Our 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 […]

    $425 – $450
  • Thu 25
    April 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Scavengers Photography Club

    Scavengers Photography Club

    Montana Natural History Center

    Dates: Fourth 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 […]

    FREE
  • Sat 27
    April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Wild Wander: Springtime at Fort Missoula and Slevin’s Island

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Saturday, April 27 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden and Slevin's Island. Go here for directions to the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden. […]

    $30 – $35
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Nature Journaling at the Spring Equinox
March 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Nature Journaling at the Spring Equinox

Date: Saturday, March 16 Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Register Here In this class you will learn the basics for starting and keeping a nature journaling practice. We’ll cover […]

$20 – $25
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!
March 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a bear-tastic March Saturday Kids' Activity! Explore bear specimens, enjoy a Black Bear […]

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Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!
March 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a bear-tastic March Saturday Kids' Activity! Explore bear specimens, enjoy a Black Bear […]

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Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
March 26, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

Tuesdays, February 13 – May 7, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Our 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 […]

$425 – $450
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The Great American Solar Eclipse 2024
solar eclipse
March 27, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Great American Solar Eclipse 2024

Date: Wednesday, March 27 Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $10 MNHC members / $12 non-members Where will you be when the moon covers the sun on […]

$10 – $12
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Amazing Minerals with Bruce Baty 3-Part Course
March 28, 2024 @ 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Amazing Minerals with Bruce Baty 3-Part Course

Date: Thursdays, March 7, 14, & 28 (no class spring break week) Time: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Register now Pick up any rock and look closely. It is […]

$45 – $55
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club
March 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club

Dates: Fourth 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 […]

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Nature Journaling at the Spring Equinox

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Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!

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March 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!

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March 26, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

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March 27, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Great American Solar Eclipse 2024

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Amazing Minerals with Bruce Baty 3-Part Course

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March 26, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

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The Great American Solar Eclipse 2024

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Amazing Minerals with Bruce Baty 3-Part Course

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December 17, 2025
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December 10, 2025
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December 3, 2025
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