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  • Fri 5
    June 5, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Montana Natural History Center

    Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

  • Mon 8
    June 8, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Naturalist Book Club #2

    Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    Date: Monthly, on the second Monday 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
  • Tue 9
    June 9, 2026 @ 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
  • Wed 10
    June 10, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Master Naturalist Club

    Master Naturalist Club

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Monthly, on the second Wednesday of the month Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Various - contact club host Share outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our […]

    FREE
  • Fri 12
    June 12, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Montana Natural History Center

    Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

  • Fri 19
    June 19, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Montana Natural History Center

    Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

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    June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026

    Summer Master Naturalist Course for Teachers

    Montana Natural History Center

    Are you a teacher -- in the schools or in an informal setting (summer camps, afterschool, day care, and more)? This course is for you! This certification course consists of […]

    $350 – $375
  • Fri 26
    June 26, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Montana Natural History Center

    Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

  • July 2026

  • Fri 3
    July 3, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Montana Natural History Center

    Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

  • Wed 8
    July 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Master Naturalist Club

    Master Naturalist Club

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Monthly, on the second Wednesday of the month Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Various - contact club host Share outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our […]

    FREE
  • Fri 10
    July 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Montana Natural History Center

    Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

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    July 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Naturalist Book Club #2

    Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    Date: Monthly, on the second Monday 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
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program […]

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Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
May 22, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program […]

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Drop-In Nature Journaling
May 27, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling

Date: Last Wednesday of the Month Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with admission/membership! Fellow naturalists! Are you looking for community, accountability, inspiration, and more in the […]

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Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
May 29, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 […]

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Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark

Book Review: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark

September 25, 2025
Book Review: Grizzly Confidential

Book Review: Grizzly Confidential

June 11, 2025
Book Review: Birding for Boomers

Book Review: Birding for Boomers

March 26, 2025
Book Review: Hush of the Land

Book Review: Hush of the Land

March 20, 2025
Book Review: Tenacious Beasts

Book Review: Tenacious Beasts

September 30, 2024

Field Notes

A (Winter) Solstice Vignette

A (Winter) Solstice Vignette

December 17, 2025
Winter Wings: The Science of Soaring

Winter Wings: The Science of Soaring

December 10, 2025
Snowshoe Hares, Seasonal Camouflage, and the Consequences of Transitioning Too Early

Snowshoe Hares, Seasonal Camouflage, and the Consequences of Transitioning Too Early

December 3, 2025
Order in the Roost

Order in the Roost

November 26, 2025
Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

November 19, 2025
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