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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-1-2/2024-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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SUMMARY:Summertime Wander with Herbal Honeys and Oxymels
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, June 8\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin Sydney Morical and Cathryn Rann of Wild Wanders! \nFor this summertime wander\, we’ll be showcasing the range of flavors and medicinal properties present in a flight of foraged herbal honeys\, vinegars\, and oxymels. As we enjoy\, we’ll explore the characteristics and applications of these various infused delights. We’ll then get a chance to see some of them in real time on our wander around the river\, learn what they look like\, and more about their community. Ultimately we’ll circle back to home base for a demo of how to craft your own infused honeys\, vinegars\, and oxymels at home with commonly found plants. This is the best time of year for making these creations! \nWe won’t be going far on this wander (we never do) but we will be meeting many plant friends along the way so bring your plant guides\, notebook\, and pen if you’d like. We’ll start off by sharing a bit about who we are and why wild food and medicine is such an important part of our lives before letting the rest of the group introduce themselves. After some brief housekeeping we will start our wander which will be under one mile in total. We generally discuss 20-30 different plants and fungi on our wanders and only harvest as a group when populations are abundant enough to support it. \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. \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/summertime-wander-with-herbal-honeys-and-oxymels/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience
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SUMMARY:Saturday Kids' Activity: Geology Is Everywhere: Sedimentary 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 through July. \nGeology is everywhere! In June\, we’ll explore sedimentation and sedimentary rocks – including Glacial Lake Missoula sediments! We’ll also dive into arrowheads and the effects of rivers and streams on sediment transportation and deposition. 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-sedimentary-rocks/2024-06-08/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Drop in With a Naturalist,Kids' Program,Saturday Kids' Activities
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SUMMARY:Summer 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Summer (June) 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course\nMONDAY\, June 3\, to FRIDAY\, June 7\, 2024 \nRegister now \nThis is a five-day intensive course held in the summer each year. Class meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. \nThis class is compressed into a short window of time so we will delve deeply into three subjects. Our focus will be on learning the core skills of identification of:  1) flowers\, shrubs and trees\, 2) birds\, and 3) insects. Instruction will also include time on local geology\, mammals\, fire ecology\, and riparian ecology. \nInstructors: \nChristine Morris\, Community Programs Coordinator and naturalist. Christine teaches the spring and fall Montana Master Naturalist courses\, the Certified Interpretive Guide course\, and coordinates adult programs and lectures. \nGuest instructors may include Elena Ulev\, naturalist\, and Geoff Farinholt\, BLM. \nWe’ll take full advantage of the summer season and spend most of our time afield. We will spend time in the cottonwood galleries of the river’s floodplain and venture to the conifer forest in Pattee Canyon. Get a handle on plant identification by recognizing patterns in form\, catch and identify butterflies along the Clark Fork River\, and recognize birds by song and sight. \n“After completing this course\, I felt much more closely connected to my Montana home\, but the best part is being able to share my new naturalist skills with others so they can find their sense of place as well.”  ~2017 Master Naturalist \nMaster Naturalist Certification Requirements: \n\nThe main project for this class is keeping a detailed naturalist handbook with species list. To get the most out of your experience\, you should expect to spend a little time in the afternoon reviewing and organizing your daily notes\, and tracking your observations.\nFull attendance.\nComplete the culminating exercise.\n\nPlease Note:\nThis is a university-level class. A significant amount of information is covered in 5 days. It is fun!—but also work to be proud of and take seriously. \nSample June Itinerary: Monday (flowering plants at Pattee Canyon)\, Tuesday (birds at Lee Metcalf)\, Wednesday (conifers and ecology at Lolo pass)\, Thursday (Insects at Greenough Park)\, Friday (Final exercise). \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION: \n\nCost: $425 for members; $450 for non-members\nWe are able to offer some scholarships. Please contact us at 406.327.0405 for details.\n2 University of Montana 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.\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. Exceptions will be made for air quality due to wildfires. Read our full cancellation/refund policy.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/summer-2024-master-naturalist-certification-course/2024-06-07/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
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SUMMARY:Summer 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Summer (June) 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course\nMONDAY\, June 3\, to FRIDAY\, June 7\, 2024 \nRegister now \nThis is a five-day intensive course held in the summer each year. Class meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. \nThis class is compressed into a short window of time so we will delve deeply into three subjects. Our focus will be on learning the core skills of identification of:  1) flowers\, shrubs and trees\, 2) birds\, and 3) insects. Instruction will also include time on local geology\, mammals\, fire ecology\, and riparian ecology. \nInstructors: \nChristine Morris\, Community Programs Coordinator and naturalist. Christine teaches the spring and fall Montana Master Naturalist courses\, the Certified Interpretive Guide course\, and coordinates adult programs and lectures. \nGuest instructors may include Elena Ulev\, naturalist\, and Geoff Farinholt\, BLM. \nWe’ll take full advantage of the summer season and spend most of our time afield. We will spend time in the cottonwood galleries of the river’s floodplain and venture to the conifer forest in Pattee Canyon. Get a handle on plant identification by recognizing patterns in form\, catch and identify butterflies along the Clark Fork River\, and recognize birds by song and sight. \n“After completing this course\, I felt much more closely connected to my Montana home\, but the best part is being able to share my new naturalist skills with others so they can find their sense of place as well.”  ~2017 Master Naturalist \nMaster Naturalist Certification Requirements: \n\nThe main project for this class is keeping a detailed naturalist handbook with species list. To get the most out of your experience\, you should expect to spend a little time in the afternoon reviewing and organizing your daily notes\, and tracking your observations.\nFull attendance.\nComplete the culminating exercise.\n\nPlease Note:\nThis is a university-level class. A significant amount of information is covered in 5 days. It is fun!—but also work to be proud of and take seriously. \nSample June Itinerary: Monday (flowering plants at Pattee Canyon)\, Tuesday (birds at Lee Metcalf)\, Wednesday (conifers and ecology at Lolo pass)\, Thursday (Insects at Greenough Park)\, Friday (Final exercise). \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION: \n\nCost: $425 for members; $450 for non-members\nWe are able to offer some scholarships. Please contact us at 406.327.0405 for details.\n2 University of Montana 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.\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. Exceptions will be made for air quality due to wildfires. Read our full cancellation/refund policy.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/summer-2024-master-naturalist-certification-course/2024-06-06/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
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SUMMARY:Summer 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Summer (June) 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course\nMONDAY\, June 3\, to FRIDAY\, June 7\, 2024 \nRegister now \nThis is a five-day intensive course held in the summer each year. Class meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. \nThis class is compressed into a short window of time so we will delve deeply into three subjects. Our focus will be on learning the core skills of identification of:  1) flowers\, shrubs and trees\, 2) birds\, and 3) insects. Instruction will also include time on local geology\, mammals\, fire ecology\, and riparian ecology. \nInstructors: \nChristine Morris\, Community Programs Coordinator and naturalist. Christine teaches the spring and fall Montana Master Naturalist courses\, the Certified Interpretive Guide course\, and coordinates adult programs and lectures. \nGuest instructors may include Elena Ulev\, naturalist\, and Geoff Farinholt\, BLM. \nWe’ll take full advantage of the summer season and spend most of our time afield. We will spend time in the cottonwood galleries of the river’s floodplain and venture to the conifer forest in Pattee Canyon. Get a handle on plant identification by recognizing patterns in form\, catch and identify butterflies along the Clark Fork River\, and recognize birds by song and sight. \n“After completing this course\, I felt much more closely connected to my Montana home\, but the best part is being able to share my new naturalist skills with others so they can find their sense of place as well.”  ~2017 Master Naturalist \nMaster Naturalist Certification Requirements: \n\nThe main project for this class is keeping a detailed naturalist handbook with species list. To get the most out of your experience\, you should expect to spend a little time in the afternoon reviewing and organizing your daily notes\, and tracking your observations.\nFull attendance.\nComplete the culminating exercise.\n\nPlease Note:\nThis is a university-level class. A significant amount of information is covered in 5 days. It is fun!—but also work to be proud of and take seriously. \nSample June Itinerary: Monday (flowering plants at Pattee Canyon)\, Tuesday (birds at Lee Metcalf)\, Wednesday (conifers and ecology at Lolo pass)\, Thursday (Insects at Greenough Park)\, Friday (Final exercise). \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION: \n\nCost: $425 for members; $450 for non-members\nWe are able to offer some scholarships. Please contact us at 406.327.0405 for details.\n2 University of Montana 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.\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. Exceptions will be made for air quality due to wildfires. Read our full cancellation/refund policy.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/summer-2024-master-naturalist-certification-course/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
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SUMMARY:Summer 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Summer (June) 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course\nMONDAY\, June 3\, to FRIDAY\, June 7\, 2024 \nRegister now \nThis is a five-day intensive course held in the summer each year. Class meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. \nThis class is compressed into a short window of time so we will delve deeply into three subjects. Our focus will be on learning the core skills of identification of:  1) flowers\, shrubs and trees\, 2) birds\, and 3) insects. Instruction will also include time on local geology\, mammals\, fire ecology\, and riparian ecology. \nInstructors: \nChristine Morris\, Community Programs Coordinator and naturalist. Christine teaches the spring and fall Montana Master Naturalist courses\, the Certified Interpretive Guide course\, and coordinates adult programs and lectures. \nGuest instructors may include Elena Ulev\, naturalist\, and Geoff Farinholt\, BLM. \nWe’ll take full advantage of the summer season and spend most of our time afield. We will spend time in the cottonwood galleries of the river’s floodplain and venture to the conifer forest in Pattee Canyon. Get a handle on plant identification by recognizing patterns in form\, catch and identify butterflies along the Clark Fork River\, and recognize birds by song and sight. \n“After completing this course\, I felt much more closely connected to my Montana home\, but the best part is being able to share my new naturalist skills with others so they can find their sense of place as well.”  ~2017 Master Naturalist \nMaster Naturalist Certification Requirements: \n\nThe main project for this class is keeping a detailed naturalist handbook with species list. To get the most out of your experience\, you should expect to spend a little time in the afternoon reviewing and organizing your daily notes\, and tracking your observations.\nFull attendance.\nComplete the culminating exercise.\n\nPlease Note:\nThis is a university-level class. A significant amount of information is covered in 5 days. It is fun!—but also work to be proud of and take seriously. \nSample June Itinerary: Monday (flowering plants at Pattee Canyon)\, Tuesday (birds at Lee Metcalf)\, Wednesday (conifers and ecology at Lolo pass)\, Thursday (Insects at Greenough Park)\, Friday (Final exercise). \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION: \n\nCost: $425 for members; $450 for non-members\nWe are able to offer some scholarships. Please contact us at 406.327.0405 for details.\n2 University of Montana 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.\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. Exceptions will be made for air quality due to wildfires. Read our full cancellation/refund policy.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/summer-2024-master-naturalist-certification-course/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
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SUMMARY:Summer 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Summer (June) 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course\nMONDAY\, June 3\, to FRIDAY\, June 7\, 2024 \nRegister now \nThis is a five-day intensive course held in the summer each year. Class meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. \nThis class is compressed into a short window of time so we will delve deeply into three subjects. Our focus will be on learning the core skills of identification of:  1) flowers\, shrubs and trees\, 2) birds\, and 3) insects. Instruction will also include time on local geology\, mammals\, fire ecology\, and riparian ecology. \nInstructors: \nChristine Morris\, Community Programs Coordinator and naturalist. Christine teaches the spring and fall Montana Master Naturalist courses\, the Certified Interpretive Guide course\, and coordinates adult programs and lectures. \nGuest instructors may include Elena Ulev\, naturalist\, and Geoff Farinholt\, BLM. \nWe’ll take full advantage of the summer season and spend most of our time afield. We will spend time in the cottonwood galleries of the river’s floodplain and venture to the conifer forest in Pattee Canyon. Get a handle on plant identification by recognizing patterns in form\, catch and identify butterflies along the Clark Fork River\, and recognize birds by song and sight. \n“After completing this course\, I felt much more closely connected to my Montana home\, but the best part is being able to share my new naturalist skills with others so they can find their sense of place as well.”  ~2017 Master Naturalist \nMaster Naturalist Certification Requirements: \n\nThe main project for this class is keeping a detailed naturalist handbook with species list. To get the most out of your experience\, you should expect to spend a little time in the afternoon reviewing and organizing your daily notes\, and tracking your observations.\nFull attendance.\nComplete the culminating exercise.\n\nPlease Note:\nThis is a university-level class. A significant amount of information is covered in 5 days. It is fun!—but also work to be proud of and take seriously. \nSample June Itinerary: Monday (flowering plants at Pattee Canyon)\, Tuesday (birds at Lee Metcalf)\, Wednesday (conifers and ecology at Lolo pass)\, Thursday (Insects at Greenough Park)\, Friday (Final exercise). \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION: \n\nCost: $425 for members; $450 for non-members\nWe are able to offer some scholarships. Please contact us at 406.327.0405 for details.\n2 University of Montana 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.\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. Exceptions will be made for air quality due to wildfires. Read our full cancellation/refund policy.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/summer-2024-master-naturalist-certification-course/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Master Naturalist Class
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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/2024-05-30/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Incredible Insects - Lunchtime Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, May 30\nTime: 12:00-1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $5 suggested donation \nNational Geographic recently featured an article about seasonal pools in the Northeast that “teem with tiny life.” Nan Vance’s presentation will be about even tinier life here in the Northwest that even the most ardent wildlife biologists and naturalists tend to overlook. Insects are seen primarily as pests or food for wildlife\, unless\, of course\, they are harnessed to serve our needs. Nan will give us a glimpse of what Shakespeare aptly put: “For nought so vile upon this earth doth live but to the earth some special good doth give.” \nLearn about amazing insects during your lunch hour! Feel free to bring your food and eat while you enjoy the presentation. \nInstructor: Nan C. Vance was a lead Research Plant Physiologist\, USDA Forest Service\, Pacific Northwest Research Station. For over 15 years she published studies covering plant physiology and ecology\, pollination ecology\, and plant restoration in the Inland Northwest. Post-retirement: in the last 12 years she has spent as much time in the field as possible investigating native plants of the region\, and associated insects. With the help of field photography\, she advocates for better understanding and support of natural habitats and processes including those that influence the insects.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/more-than-bees-why-others-matter-lunchtime-lecture/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Naturalist Field Experience,Presentation
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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/2024-05-25/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Drop in With a Naturalist,Kids' Program,Saturday Kids' Activities
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SUMMARY:Spring Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, May 23rd\nTime: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Kim & Dirk Visser’s residence\, 7400 Old Grant Creek Road\, Missoula\, MT 59808\nLunch catered by Bravo Catering. \nTicket sales are closed. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday! \nJoin us for the 12TH Annual Montana Natural History Center Spring Luncheon to support our Summer Camp scholarship funds! Gather with friends for a good purpose\, enjoy a lovely\, fresh lunch in a beautiful setting\, and enjoy a short presentation on nature journaling by Chris LaTray\, Metis storyteller and Montana Poet Laureate. All genders are welcome. All proceeds go directly to our camp scholarship funds. When you purchase tickets for this event\, you are donating to make a real and tangible difference in a child’s life. \nThe Montana Natural History Center is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to hear meadowlarks warbling\, breathe in the vanilla fragrance of sun-warmed ponderosa pine bark\, and fall in love with Montana’s wild places. Our compassionate\, fun\, and experienced Seasonal Naturalists help guide summer campers through Missoula’s natural spaces and encourage them to become naturalists through the lens of an artist\, writer\, and scientist.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/spring-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Visser Residence\, 7400 Old Grant Creek Road\, Missoula\, MT\, 59808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:MNHC Closed (except for miniNaturalists from 10-11)!
DESCRIPTION:We are CLOSED to the public on Thursday\, May 23rd\, for our Spring Luncheon! \nWe WILL still be offering the miniNaturalist program from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Families\, please join us!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhc-closed-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:MNHC closures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240518T090000
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SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Saturday & Sunday\, May 18 &19\nLocation: Hosted by the Montana Natural History Center. Sessions will take place at various sites in and around Missoula.\nCost: $40 \nEnjoy a weekend of programs and fellow Master Naturalists at our third Montana Master Naturalist Rendezvous! We are so excited to see you in Missoula this year! \nFeaturing nature journaling with Nancy Seiler!\, botany Peter Lesica and William Schlegel\, osprey with Dalit Guscio\, and so much more. \nFresh produce will be provided thanks to the generous support of Natural Grocers! \nREGISTERATION is CLOSED.  \nSATURDAY\, MAY 18TH\nCHOOSE YOUR SESSIONS WHEN YOU REGISTER. \nMORNING SESSION 1: Birding by Ear with Pat Little\nTime: 8:30-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Meet at MNHC\, travel to field site in personal vehicle/carpool \nGet more out of birding by birding by ear! Pat Little\, Master Naturalist\, MNHC’s front desk associate\, and passionate birder\, will start with a classroom session to introduce the practice of birding by ear and provide tips and tricks. We will then walk along the Kim Williams trail from MNHC to listen and look for our vocal spring birds! If you want to sharpen your skills or are new to birding by ear this class is for you. Find out how identify birds by their calls and songs. Learn how to start slowly\, gain confidence\, and increase your bird song repertoire. The birds are always saying something as we wander around outside. Now you can find out who is saying what! \nActivity level: easy walking. \nMORNING SESSION 2: Geology and Ecology in the North Hills with Ian Watson and Christine Morris\nTime: 9:00-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Meet at the Greenough Dr. Waterworks Trailhead paved parking area. NOTE: Parking spots can be limited. If possible\, try to carpool with a friend or two. Or arrive early to be able to park in the residential area on Monroe and walk to the trailhead. This could take up to 15 minutes. \nGet a bird’s eye view of the Missoula Valley and hear the incredible stories behind its landscape features: \n\nthe building of the Rockies\nshortening (Rattlesnake mountains)\nextension (Bitterroot and Missoula valleys)\ndeposition of Paleogene/Neogene strata and valley bounding faults\nBelt rocks\nAnd of course the famous Glacial Lake Missoula!\n\nThe ecology of the North Hills is directly tied to ancient and ongoing geologic processes. Here you will find plants adapted to high winds coming through Hellgate Canyon and dry gravely soils. These cushion and mat-forming plants display characteristics more commonly seen at higher elevations. Geologist Ian Watson and MNHC’s Community Programs Coordinator and Master Naturalist instructor Christine Morris will take you on a flat\, level walk in a loop from the parking lot. For those interested in more a vigorous and steeper climb\, you can continue on uphill with the instructors to view geological features and plants along the ridge. \nActivity level: easy to moderate/steep walking. \nLUNCH\, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.: Free hot dog/veggie dog BBQ at the Montana Natural History Center! Plus chips\, salad\, and soda. And produce from Natural Grocers! Feel free to bring any item you would like to share. \nAFTERNOON SESSION 1: Journaling Missoula’s Springtime Native Plants with Nancy Seiler\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center and walk to the Pierce Prairie (approximately .5 miles\, flat). We will meet indoors at MNHC if it is rainy and use herbarium specimens. \nJoin Nancy Seiler in Pierce Prairie to record native plants through close observation\, notes\, and drawing. Nancy will start with a tour of the location to point out the many plants that are blooming in mid-May here. She’ll start with a demonstration of how to start a drawing in your journal with tips on composition\, skeletal structure\, and what notes and call-outs to include. You will spread out to create a page in your journal. Nancy will be available to help you in your recording process. Informative handouts provided. Dress for the weather and bring something to sit on\, along with your journal\, pencil\, pen\, and watercolors\, if you’d like. In case of rain\, we will work from herbarium samples at MNHC. (Nancy Seiler has come out of her teaching retirement for this event!)  \nActivity level: easy walking\, seating on ground \nAbout the instructor: Nancy Seiler has been teaching botanical illustration and nature journaling since 2003. She has been a GOLDEN Working Artist for GOLDEN Artist Colors since 2015\, teaching people how to use acrylics and watercolors. Her fine art is represented by FOR Fine Art in Whitefish and Bigfork\, and by 709 Gallery in Montana Art and Framing in Missoula. Visit her website at www.nancyseiler.com. \nAFTERNOON SESSION 2: Botany with William Schlegel\nTime: 1:30-3:30 p.m.\nLocation: Crazy Canyon trailhead in Pattee Canyon \nWander the woods with U.S. Forest Service botanist William Schlegel. William is an incredible wealth of information and an inspiring instructor. Practice plant identification and learn amazing plant facts – ecology\, edibility\, and more! William will also discuss how you can get involved in an USFS/MNHC citizen science seed collecting project. Find out how to contribute to the stewardship of our national lands and get Master Naturalist hours while you hike in the forest this summer! \nActivity level: moderate walking\, uneven ground. \nAbout the instructor: William Schlegel a botanist and science educator from Ronan. Floristic inventory\, seed collection\, vegetation monitoring\, rare plant surveys\, botany reports\, pollinator surveys\, and identification of grasses are his botany specialties. \nWe will meet at the Crazy Canyon Trailhead in Pattee Canyon. There will be a moderate hike up to one mile through the forest and to a flower-filled meadow. See dozens of species and learn from the expert! \nSUNDAY\, MAY 19TH\nCHOOSE YOUR SESSIONS WHEN YOU REGISTER. \nMORNING SESSION 1: Meteorology lecture with Sarah Elsasser\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, Naturalist Classroom downstairs \nAre you curious about what you’re seeing when you glance out your window at the sky each morning? Do you wonder why the winds are blowing from the southwest one day and from the northeast the next? Do you find thunderstorms exciting\, and wonder how hail is formed? And what exactly is graupel? In this quick introduction to meteorology we’ll look at global circulations\, jet streams\, winds\, clouds\, and thunderstorms. You’ll come away with a greater appreciation and understanding of the weather that you step into each day here in western Montana. \nAbout the instructor: Sarah Elsasser has been a lifelong weather geek\, always checking the weather before heading into the outdoors. But her interest really kicked into high gear when she began flying airplanes\, and realized that understanding weather was crucial to the safety and enjoyment of every flight. She taught aviation meteorology courses for a community college aviation program for several years\, and enjoys sharing her understanding of weather phenomena with others. \nMORNING SESSION 2: Summer Raptors of Montana lecture with Chadwick Moore\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, Ellen Knight classroom upstairs \nThink identifying hawks and eagles is tough? You’re right\, it is. This practical lecture will emphasize identification of several diurnal raptors in Western Montana using size\, shape\, and flight behavior in addition to the more common approach of using field marks. \nChad Moore is a geographer and hydrologist by trade who counterintuitively spends a lot of time looking away from the earth toward the sky. He has years of experience hawk watching and telemetry tracking of birds of prey. Chad co-founded the Bridger Raptor Festival near Bozeman\, and can often be found driving the backroads of Western Montana with his wife and dogs. \nNoon-1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own. The Montana Natural History Center will be open. \nAFTERNOON SESSION 1: Botany with Peter Lesica\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Mount Jumbo saddle trail. From Rattlesnake Drive\, take Lincoln Hills Drive. Follow the winding road to the Trailhead parking area. Map Here (look for Saddle Trail) or type ‘Lincon Hills Mt. Jumbo Trailhead’ in your phone for driving directions. \nThis is your opportunity to go on a plant walk with expert botanist Peter Lesica! Peter is the author of numerous books and field guides\, including Manual of Montana Vascular Plants\, Wildflowers of Glacier National Park and Surrounding Areas\, Trees and Shrubs of Glacier National Park\, and many more. Peter will choose a location close to town for the best flower viewing. He will discuss identifying features\, natural history\, and fun facts for any naturalist. Note: the trail could be steep with moderate hiking. \nActivity level: moderate/steep walking\, uneven ground \n  \nAFTERNOON SESSION 2: Osprey with Dalit Guscio\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: meet at the Montana Natural History Center. Walk or carpool to site TBA day of event. \nLet’s talk about our local summertime ospreys with Dalit Guscio\, CFWEP’s Missoula program director! When do they return? Where do they winter? Who feeds the chicks? How do they migrate in the fall? What are we monitoring in the Clark Fork Watershed? We will meet at an active nest and have scopes available. \nActivity level: easy walking. \nAbout the instructor: Dalit Guscio is the Missoula program director of the Clark Fork Watershed Education Program (CFWEP). She spends her time educating our youth about watershed health and monitors Clark Fork osprey chicks as a proxy for watershed health. Opportunities to volunteer with CFWEP in Missoula area or Butte will also be addressed! Check us out at cfwep.org. \nSo many fabulous sessions – we look forward to spending the weekend with you! \nCost: $40.00 per person\nLodging and transportation not included. \nPlease Bring: \n\nSnacks and water\nClothes appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions\, layers\, rain and shine\nBoots or shoes for trail walking\nNotebooks and writing implement\nBinoculars (optional\, we will have some to borrow)\n\nThe Montana Natural History Center will be open and free to Master Naturalists on Saturday\, May 18\, and during lunch on Sunday\, May 19. See displays on ecology\, geology\, paleontology\, and Glacial Lake Missoula. \n \nThank you Natural Grocers! \n  \nNearby lodging options: \n\nMissoula KOA\nLee Creek Campground (open May-September. Call 406-329-3814 for opening date. First come\, first served)\nHoliday Inn Downtown Missoula (Downtown and close to the Montana Natural History Center)\nBest Western Hotel\nDoubleTree (walking distance to downtown)
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/master-naturalist-rendezvous/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,Discovery Day,Master Naturalist Class
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SUMMARY:Tick Talk with Tom Schwan
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 15\nTime: 7:00-8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $5 MNHC members\, $7 non-members\, students free \nIt’s tick season! \nTemper your fear with fascination. Ticks warrant our curiosity (what do they do in the winter?) and our caution. The connections between their unique biology\, transmission of pathogens\, and changing climate make for a timely tale. Dr. Tom G. Schwan\, retired after nearly 30 years of studying ticks and tick-borne diseases at Rocky Mountain Laboratories\, will also discuss practical prevention methods you can use while recreating this spring and summer. You may just find your inner scientist ignited as you identify ticks along the trail! \nTicks in western Montana have a special claim to fame: in the early 1900s\, seminal work on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley led to the first description of a tick-borne disease of humans in North America. The term “zoonotic diseases” was coined by early Rocky Mountain Laboratories researchers to describe “diseases in nature communicable to man.” During this fascinating program you will also learn about the history and current research regarding ticks in western Montana. \nAbout the lecturer: Tom Schwan received his undergraduate training in biology at California State University\, Hayward\, where he also did his Master’s Degree in ecology. He next spent two years as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer working on wildlife-related projects at Lake Nakuru National Park\, Kenya. Tom then studied at the University of California\, Berkeley\, earning his Ph.D. in medical entomology in 1983. Tom then began three years of postdoctoral training at the Yale Arbovirus Research Unit at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven\, Connecticut. While there\, he studied viruses infecting ticks associated with seabirds. In 1986\, Tom moved to Hamilton\, Montana\, to join the Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML)\, which is part of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. There\, he was Chief of the Laboratory of Zoonotic Pathogens and Head of the Medical Entomology Section. He and his group investigated many tick-borne bacterial and viral pathogens\, however in recent years the work narrowed its focus to the biology of soft (argasid) ticks\, the interaction of spirochetes in their tick vectors\, improving serological tests for identifying human infections with spirochetes\, and identifying geographic areas where tick-borne relapsing fever poses a risk for humans in both western North America and West Africa. Tom retired in January 2014 but continues to be active through collaborations and writing. From 2013 through 2017\, Tom shared teaching an undergraduate course on vector-borne diseases at the University of Montana\, and in 2022 he taught a course for the University of Montana’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. \nReserve your spot:
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/tick-talk-with-tom-schwan/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Evening Programs
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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-1-2/2024-05-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T170000
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Immersion - Spring Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 11\nTime: 3:00-5:00 p.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\nCost: $15 MNHC members\, $20 non-members \nIndulge your senses in spring’s regenerative power and notice how fresh growth changes the mood of the landscape: new colors\, returning sounds\, fresh smells\, and tender textures. \nYou may have visited the native plant garden\, but have you experienced it?\nYou may have seen it\, but have you smelled\, heard\, touched\, and tasted it?\nYou may have walked around\, but have you simply sat in it to connect to the land and restore your physical\, mental\, and spiritual health? \nCertified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Sylke Laine invites us to come to our senses and follow our natural curiosity in the Native Plant Garden. As we slow down to give our thinking minds a break\, we’ll not only experience plants in a sensual\, intuitive way\, but all beings that reside\, from birds to bugs to boulders. And humans\, of course. \nWe will close with a series of mindful invitations inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing\, Shinrin-Yoku. \nREGISTER HERE \nSylke will be holding 3 more seasonal nature immersion experiences. Join her for: \nSummer: August 4\, 3:00 p.m. – Smell summer’s heat\, taste its energy in the air\, touch its vibrancy\, and see summer with your ears as it buzzes\, sings\, and breezes through the Native Plant Garden. \nFall: October 19\, 3:00 p.m. – Feel the land transition into autumn. Allow your senses\, rather than your thoughts\, to notice how nature transitions into a season of endings and renewal. \nWinter: December 22\, 3:00 p.m. – Resting. Pausing. Stillness. Immerse your senses into nature’s capacity for restoration and renewal. Notice what winter feels\, smells\, sounds\, and looks like at the Native Plant Garden. \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/native-plant-garden-immersion-spring-session/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Native Plant Garden Programs,Naturalist Field Experience
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240507T190000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211114
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211114
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211114
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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
DTSTAMP:20260414T211114
CREATED:20240213T230055Z
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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:20260414T211114
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T211114
CREATED:20240213T230055Z
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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