Name: miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
Start: 2023-03-02T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-03-02T11:00:00-07:00
Location: Montana Natural History Center

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9:00 am - 11:30 am

Dates: October 15 & 31 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. October Location: Kelly Island Fishing Access Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two dates available for each bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month and you can join us on both of the dates! You […]

$20 – $25

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

October 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 21, & November 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! Instructors: Allison De Jong, writer, naturalist, and editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes on Montana Public Radio Drew Lefebvre, naturalist, writer, and MNHC’s Museum […]

$115 – $135

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

October 31 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Event description Stoke your curiosity, deepen your knowledge of the natural world, & give back to your communities with our summer Master Naturalist Course! About this event Fall 2023 Online Certification Course Dates: Tuesdays, September 5 - November 21; field weekend September 16-17. Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. MDT Register Now Our immersive online certification course will help you develop […]

$325 – $355

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3 events, 2

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – November

November 2 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – November

Dates: November 2 & 26 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. November Location: Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge (meet at the Visitor's Center) Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two dates available for bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month and you can join us on both […]

$20 – $25

10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

Free

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Paleo Pub Talks

November 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Paleo Pub Talks

Dates: Thursdays, October 12, 19, 26, and November 2nd Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost per lecture: $10/MNHC members, $15/non-members Cost for entire series: $35/MNHC members, $55/non-members Register Now Everything you wanted to know about dinosaurs in a four-part series! Join us for one, two, or all four fascinating conversations on dinosaurs […]

$10 – $55

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

November 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Every Saturday in November! In this Saturday Kids' Activities, we will explore biomimicry! Kids will make connections between the tools we use and the adaptations of the animals and plants which inspired these tools. Maybe we will even feel inspired by […]

Free

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

November 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

Date: Monthly, on the first 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 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 […]

Free

2 events, 7

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 21, & November 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! Instructors: Allison De Jong, writer, naturalist, and editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes on Montana Public Radio Drew Lefebvre, naturalist, writer, and MNHC’s Museum […]

$115 – $135

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

November 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Event description Stoke your curiosity, deepen your knowledge of the natural world, & give back to your communities with our summer Master Naturalist Course! About this event Fall 2023 Online Certification Course Dates: Tuesdays, September 5 - November 21; field weekend September 16-17. Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. MDT Register Now Our immersive online certification course will help you develop […]

$325 – $355

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

Free

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9:30 am - 3:30 pm

School’s Out Camp: Paleontologist for a Day

November 10 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

School’s Out Camp: Paleontologist for a Day

MNHC is hosting four day camps and one week-long spring break camp when Missoula County Public Schools are out during the ’23-’24 school year. All School’s Out and Spring Break camps are for 1st – 3rd Graders. Paleontologist for a Day Bring your prehistoric friends back to life as we explore what paleontologists do and […]

$70 – $75

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

November 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Every Saturday in November! In this Saturday Kids' Activities, we will explore biomimicry! Kids will make connections between the tools we use and the adaptations of the animals and plants which inspired these tools. Maybe we will even feel inspired by […]

Free

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10:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 21, & November 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! Instructors: Allison De Jong, writer, naturalist, and editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes on Montana Public Radio Drew Lefebvre, naturalist, writer, and MNHC’s Museum […]

$115 – $135

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

November 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Event description Stoke your curiosity, deepen your knowledge of the natural world, & give back to your communities with our summer Master Naturalist Course! About this event Fall 2023 Online Certification Course Dates: Tuesdays, September 5 - November 21; field weekend September 16-17. Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. MDT Register Now Our immersive online certification course will help you develop […]

$325 – $355

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

November 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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 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 […]

free

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

Free

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunchtime Lecture: Geology of Glacier National Park

November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunchtime Lecture: Geology of Glacier National Park

Date: Thursday, November 16 Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Glacier National Park features dramatic peaks and rainbow-hued rocks. Join geologist Bruce Baty for an illustrated lecture explaining the origin of these marvels. Learn how to identify the different rocks layers visible within the mountains and define features created by glacial processes. Find out […]

Free

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stargazing Event! (Free)

November 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stargazing Event! (Free)

Date: Friday, November 17 Time: 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden Cost: FREE (Though Registration is Required) Register here One of the upsides to the shortening days of autumn is that there is more time for stargazing! Join local expert Chad Moore and other amateur astronomers from the Western Montana Astronomical Association for […]

FREE

1 event, 18

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

November 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Every Saturday in November! In this Saturday Kids' Activities, we will explore biomimicry! Kids will make connections between the tools we use and the adaptations of the animals and plants which inspired these tools. Maybe we will even feel inspired by […]

Free

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2 events, 21

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 21, & November 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Explore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! Instructors: Allison De Jong, writer, naturalist, and editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes on Montana Public Radio Drew Lefebvre, naturalist, writer, and MNHC’s Museum […]

$115 – $135

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

November 21 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

Event description Stoke your curiosity, deepen your knowledge of the natural world, & give back to your communities with our summer Master Naturalist Course! About this event Fall 2023 Online Certification Course Dates: Tuesdays, September 5 - November 21; field weekend September 16-17. Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. MDT Register Now Our immersive online certification course will help you develop […]

$325 – $355

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1 event, 23

2023-11-23

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 23 @ 8:00 am - November 24 @ 5:00 pm

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

The MNHC staff are enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday with their family and friends! We will be closed Thursday and Friday. Happy Thanksgiving to you all, and we will be open on Saturday, November 25th.

1 event, 24

2023-11-23

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

1 event, 25

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

November 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Every Saturday in November! In this Saturday Kids' Activities, we will explore biomimicry! Kids will make connections between the tools we use and the adaptations of the animals and plants which inspired these tools. Maybe we will even feel inspired by […]

Free

1 event, 26

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – November

November 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – November

Dates: November 2 & 26 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. November Location: Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge (meet at the Visitor's Center) Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two dates available for bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month and you can join us on both […]

$20 – $25

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. Each […]

Free

2 events, 1

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – December

December 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdwatching Club – December

Dates: December 1 & 17 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. December Location: Council Grove Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program Register Now *There are two dates available for bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month and you can join us on both of the dates! You will […]

$20 – $25

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar

December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar

Date: Friday, December 1 Time: 5:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Are you ready to make this holiday season truly special? Join us at MNHC's Holiday Bazaar and Online Auction, where you can do your holiday shopping with a purpose. This festive event brings together the best of the holiday spirit: local artistry, support […]

Free

2 events, 2

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Celebrate the enchanting beauty of December with our Snowflake-themed Saturday Kids' Activities! Join us for a delightful day of creativity as your children engage in crafting intricate paper snowflakes and charming q-tip snowflakes, celebrating the uniqueness of each delicate creation. For […]

Free

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

Location: Western Cider, 501 North California St. Date: Saturday, December 2 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Register Here Get crafty with natural materials and create your own mini wreath while enjoying beverages from Western Cider! Montana Natural History Center naturalists will provide instruction on how to identify our local conifers by needle and cone and how to recognize […]

$15 – $20

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October 31

October 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

There are no events on this day.

November 2

November 2 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

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November 4

November 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature

There are no events on this day.

November 6

November 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

There are no events on this day.

November 9

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 14

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

There are no events on this day.

November 16

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 21

November 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class

November 21 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course

There are no events on this day.

November 23

November 23 @ 8:00 am - November 24 @ 5:00 pm

There are no events on this day.

November 30

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

There are no events on this day.

November 30

November 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

There are no events on this day.

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MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

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MNHC Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

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