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  • July 2024

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    July 4, 2024

    MNHC Closed for 4th of July Holiday

    Montana Natural History Center

    MNHC will be closed on July 4th so our staff can enjoy the holiday! Happy 4th! We ARE open on July 5th and 6th.

  • Tue 9
    July 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
    July 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday Kids’ Activity: Geology Is Everywhere: Metamorphic Rocks

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

  • Thu 18
    July 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Wild Wanders with Kids and Herbal Lemonade

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Thursday, July 18th Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center REGISTER HERE Join Sydney Morical and Cathryn Rann of Wild Wanders! Allow your little wildcrafter a […]

    $35 – $40
  • Mon 22
    July 22, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

    Missoula’s Osprey – More Than Meets the Eye

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Monday, July 22 Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m. Location: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. We will carpool to the local nest site with the most activity. Register now […]

    $15 – $20
  • Tue 23
    July 23, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

    Birding Tips and Tricks at Kelly Island

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Tuesday, July 23 Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Location: Meet at Kelly Island Spurgin St. fishing access Register Here Experience the excitement, the drama, and the beauty of bird life at […]

    $25 – $30
  • Thu 25
    July 25, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Volunteer Project: Seed Collecting on USFS Land – Blue Mountain

    Blue Mountain Recreation Area Forest Hill Lane, Missoula, MT, United States

    Calling all volunteers! MNHC is working in partnership with the Lolo National Forest to collect seeds throughout the summer and fall for revegetation projects. It's a great way to get […]

  • Thu 25
    July 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Scavengers Photography Club

    CANCELED — Scavengers Photography Club- Photographing Carnival Rides

    Montana Natural History Center

    Next session will run in August.  Dates: Fourth Thursday of the month Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center To get ready for the Western Montana Fair, August 6-11, […]

    FREE
  • Sat 27
    July 27, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday Kids’ Activity: Geology Is Everywhere: Metamorphic Rocks

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

  • Sun 28
    July 28, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Volunteer Project: Seed Collecting on USFS Land – Pattee Canyon

    Pattee Canyon Recreation Area

    Calling all volunteers! MNHC is working in partnership with the Lolo National Forest to collect seeds throughout the summer and fall for revegetation projects. It's a great way to get […]

  • August 2024

  • Sun 4
    August 4, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Native Plant Garden Immersion – Summer Session

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Sunday, August 4 Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden Cost: $15 MNHC members, $20 non-members Smell summer's heat, taste its energy in the air, touch its vibrancy, and […]

    $15 – $20
  • Fri 9
    August 9, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Volunteer Seed Collection – Pattee Canyon Picnic Area

    Pattee Canyon Recreation Area

    MNHC is working in partnership with the Lolo National Forest to collect seeds throughout the summer and fall for revegetation projects. Come join us! Date: Friday, August 9th Time: 9:00-11:00 […]

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