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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-11-25/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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SUMMARY:Online Field Notes Writing Workshop\, 6-Part Class
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom\nDates: Tuesdays\, November 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, and December 3 and 10\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m. \nExplore various forms of nature writing\, then research and write your own Field Note during this online\, workshop-based six-part class! \nInstructors:\nAllison De Jong\, writer\, naturalist\, and editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes on Montana Public Radio\nDrew Lefebvre\, naturalist\, writer\, and owner of Turnstone Nature Education \nIn this six-part class\, you’ll work with Field Notes editor Allison De Jong\, naturalist Drew Lefebvre\, and your fellow participants to research\, write\, and workshop your very own Field Note. We’ll read and discuss a variety of nature writing; brainstorm ideas; practice writing prompts; discuss tone\, style\, and research methods; and provide feedback for each other’s Field Notes. And you’ll have the opportunity to record your Field Note with Montana Public Radio sometime later this year\, if interested. Many of the Field Notes aired since 2021 were written in previous workshops! (You can read and listen to them here.) \nThis class will be a delightful combination of natural history and creativity. You’ll get to explore a natural history topic of your choice\, practice different writing techniques\, get and give feedback on your and others’ writing in a small\, supportive workshop setting\, and finish the class with a lovely natural history essay that’s ready to be shared with the Montana Public Radio listening area (if you wish!). \nCourse fee includes a copy of our beautiful Field Notes from the Montana Natural History Center book*\, a collection of 134 Field Notes as well as original artwork from dozens of naturalists from the program’s first 25 years. We’ll read and discuss several of these Field Notes in class\, and the rest of the book is yours to enjoy at your leisure. \nCost: $175 MNHC members\, $195 non-members. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out. \nREGISTER FOR THE FIELD NOTES WORKSHOP HERE. \nWhat participants are saying about this workshop: \n“The course was very engaging. The encouragement\, group support\, community formed\, and great instruction was profoundly rewarding. The reading and writing prompts were inspiring. There was a great integration of emotion\, creativity\, naturalist’s knowledge\, scientific knowledge and shared experiences.”\n~Cynthia Swidler\, Spring 2020 \n“I loved this class. Learning to write field notes was way different than what I expected. Allison and Drew both really brought to life the importance of sharing personal experience and scientific information in story form. I learned so much about the writing process\, how to refine pieces for reading aloud\, and how to give a voice to the voiceless. I have much more confidence about writing field notes now\, and many ideas!!”\n~Marnie Craig\, Spring 2020 \n“A complete and successful experience! Involving\, stimulating. Great to experience the writing and expression abilities of the other writers. I was often amazed how the leaders and the other writers could analyze\, dissect\, and interpret our reading assignments and any topic of discussion. I loved the class. A learning and writing experience for sure\, thank you!”\n~Terry Habeger\, Spring 2020 \n“Thank you\, thank you\, thank you. This class was extremely grounding in a period of big transition in my life\, and it really bolstered my self-confidence to sit with a group of strangers every week and feel seen and heard. Knowing that I have the capacity to sit down and write words that make people feel excited to go outside is an incredible gift\, and I am very grateful for this class for it.”\n~Zola Kell\, Fall 2021 \n“I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the classroom community. Would recommend taking this class for anyone interested in creative science/nature writing\, either for fun or as a career.”\n~Kayla Heinze\, Spring 2023 \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. \n*The cost of the Field Notes book is non-refundable (if you cancel after you’ve received the book).\n*If you are unable to pick up the book from the Montana Natural History Center\, we will ship it to you for an additional $6.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/field-notes-writing-workshop-6-part-class-4/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Field Notes Workshop,Multi-Part Class,Virtual Class
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Last 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. \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. \n*During the holiday season\, photography club has been moved from the last Thursday of the month to Oct 24\, Nov 21\, and Dec 19\, 2024. \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-3-2-2/2024-11-28/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-12-02/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday 2024
DESCRIPTION:GIVE TODAY!\n \nThis #GivingTuesday MNHC is raising funds to make nature education accessible to young people in our Montana community. \nMNHC is committed to reaching more children in rural communities and making science education programs\, and enriching youth activities\, available regardless of financial means. \nYour generosity means we can sustain affordable community programming for children at our center\, hire exceptional seasonal instructors\, fund scholarships\, and expand our capstone Visiting Naturalists in the Schools (VNS) program that brings our Teaching Naturalists into 4th & 5th grade classrooms for the entire school year. \nLast year\, we engaged over 1600 students in 67 classrooms\, and awarded nearly $18\,000 in camp and classroom scholarships to kids in Missoula and our surrounding communities. \nYour contribution means we can continue to break down financial barriers for schools and families\, and help build connections between kids and nature that last a lifetime. \nEvery gift is appreciated! Every dollar makes an impact! \nGIVE TODAY!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/giving-tuesday-2024/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:Online Field Notes Writing Workshop\, 6-Part Class
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom\nDates: Tuesdays\, November 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, and December 3 and 10\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m. \nExplore various forms of nature writing\, then research and write your own Field Note during this online\, workshop-based six-part class! \nInstructors:\nAllison De Jong\, writer\, naturalist\, and editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes on Montana Public Radio\nDrew Lefebvre\, naturalist\, writer\, and owner of Turnstone Nature Education \nIn this six-part class\, you’ll work with Field Notes editor Allison De Jong\, naturalist Drew Lefebvre\, and your fellow participants to research\, write\, and workshop your very own Field Note. We’ll read and discuss a variety of nature writing; brainstorm ideas; practice writing prompts; discuss tone\, style\, and research methods; and provide feedback for each other’s Field Notes. And you’ll have the opportunity to record your Field Note with Montana Public Radio sometime later this year\, if interested. Many of the Field Notes aired since 2021 were written in previous workshops! (You can read and listen to them here.) \nThis class will be a delightful combination of natural history and creativity. You’ll get to explore a natural history topic of your choice\, practice different writing techniques\, get and give feedback on your and others’ writing in a small\, supportive workshop setting\, and finish the class with a lovely natural history essay that’s ready to be shared with the Montana Public Radio listening area (if you wish!). \nCourse fee includes a copy of our beautiful Field Notes from the Montana Natural History Center book*\, a collection of 134 Field Notes as well as original artwork from dozens of naturalists from the program’s first 25 years. We’ll read and discuss several of these Field Notes in class\, and the rest of the book is yours to enjoy at your leisure. \nCost: $175 MNHC members\, $195 non-members. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out. \nREGISTER FOR THE FIELD NOTES WORKSHOP HERE. \nWhat participants are saying about this workshop: \n“The course was very engaging. The encouragement\, group support\, community formed\, and great instruction was profoundly rewarding. The reading and writing prompts were inspiring. There was a great integration of emotion\, creativity\, naturalist’s knowledge\, scientific knowledge and shared experiences.”\n~Cynthia Swidler\, Spring 2020 \n“I loved this class. Learning to write field notes was way different than what I expected. Allison and Drew both really brought to life the importance of sharing personal experience and scientific information in story form. I learned so much about the writing process\, how to refine pieces for reading aloud\, and how to give a voice to the voiceless. I have much more confidence about writing field notes now\, and many ideas!!”\n~Marnie Craig\, Spring 2020 \n“A complete and successful experience! Involving\, stimulating. Great to experience the writing and expression abilities of the other writers. I was often amazed how the leaders and the other writers could analyze\, dissect\, and interpret our reading assignments and any topic of discussion. I loved the class. A learning and writing experience for sure\, thank you!”\n~Terry Habeger\, Spring 2020 \n“Thank you\, thank you\, thank you. This class was extremely grounding in a period of big transition in my life\, and it really bolstered my self-confidence to sit with a group of strangers every week and feel seen and heard. Knowing that I have the capacity to sit down and write words that make people feel excited to go outside is an incredible gift\, and I am very grateful for this class for it.”\n~Zola Kell\, Fall 2021 \n“I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the classroom community. Would recommend taking this class for anyone interested in creative science/nature writing\, either for fun or as a career.”\n~Kayla Heinze\, Spring 2023 \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. \n*The cost of the Field Notes book is non-refundable (if you cancel after you’ve received the book).\n*If you are unable to pick up the book from the Montana Natural History Center\, we will ship it to you for an additional $6.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/field-notes-writing-workshop-6-part-class-4/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Field Notes Workshop,Multi-Part Class,Virtual Class
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SUMMARY:MNHC's Holiday Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, December 6th\nTime: 5:00-7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: FREE! (Unless you buy something…) \nMNHC’s Holiday Bazaar is back! This festive event brings together the best of the holiday spirit: local artistry\, support for nature education\, delicious food and beverages\, and the joy of giving back to our community. \nAt MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar\, you’ll find unique gifts crafted with care by local artists. From beautiful prints and photography to gorgeous glasswork and ceramics\, there’s something for everyone on your list. By shopping here\, you not only bring home one-of-a-kind gifts but also support our talented local artists and our Montana community. \nSo\, join us at MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar\, and enjoy a little magic of this special time of year by giving back\, supporting local artists\, and nurturing a love for learning and nature. \nWe look forward to celebrating the season with you! \nMEET the ARTISTS \nArtwork by Erin McNeill \nErynn McNeill / Up Moss Creek\nErynn McNeill is an artist\, botanist\, and scientific illustrator. While obtaining their Bachelor of Science in Biology they worked throughout the backcountry of Montana\, Idaho and Alaska tracking animals and recording plant species until the fall of 2020 when isolation brought back an old love of creating art. Taking inspiration from their wilderness experiences\, they created Up Moss Creek Studio in 2021 as a habitat for experimentation where they combine their knowledge of scientific illustration\, botany\, mycology and multiple art mediums to create realistic figure paintings\, jewelry and art objects that highlight the hidden mossy worlds within western Montana’s diverse ecosystems. They are currently based in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana where they share a home with their partner Brandon\, dog Dagwood\, and cat Orion. INSTAGRAM: @Upmosscreekstudio \nPhotography by Brian Christianson \nBrian Christianson / Brian Christianson Photography\nBrian’s guiding principle is ‘what makes today different from any other day?’ With that question\, he does his best to make strong photographic decisions about where and what to shoot. How is the light interacting with fall colors? What atmospheric conditions complement the feeling of spring wildflower blooms? What frozen/snow texture balances well with the semi-frozen creek? These are the types of questions that he love to explore! Each photographic outing affords an opportunity to practice\, implement and evolve this practice. Every day is a new opportunity to better understand and photograph the landscape. INSTAGRAM: @bchristiansonphoto \nCeramics by Adelheid West \nAdelheid West / Sticks and Stones Workshop\nAdelheid West raises food and a family in Missoula’s Northside Neighborhood. She enjoys keeping her hands busy – weeding the garden\, never ending house projects\, knitting socks\, directing kid art projects of all kinds\, and cutting and gluing tiny pieces of paper. She also regularly sneaks out of her house and across the Scott Street Bridge to either turn pots at the Clay Studio Missoula or drink coffee and do computer work at Hunter Bay Coffee (too many distractions at home!). Adelheid has a B.A. in Political Science and Studio Art (with minors in German and Horticulture) and a M.S. in Plant and Soil Science. She works as a Grants Administrator for Missoula County. She’ll be sharing her pottery and paper-cutting with shoppers at the bazaar. INSTAGRAM: @artbyadelheid and @sticksnstoneswrkshp \nJewelry by Marrow Lee \nCass Stoltzfus /  Marrow Lee\nMarrow Lee was created based on the foundation that pretty things don’t have to be fussy. Pieces that feel like a reunion of sorts. Using found items from artist Cass Stoltzfus’ travels near and far\, each piece speaks with a voice of its own. The dream is that they encourage you to not have to choose between beautiful and strong. Marrow Lee’s mission is to create pieces to inspire your spirit to wear through each phase of life. These designs are shaped by the rivers that flow through Montana\, the slopes of humbling mountains\, and the days that have brought untouchable happiness. INSTAGRAM: @marrowleedesigns \nTextiles by Angie Evenden \nAngie Evenden /\nPinyondraw Design\nAngie’s artistic creations reflect her lifelong love of flowers\, nature\, textiles and color. Wildflowers captured her heart at an early age and drew Angie to botanical studies and to art. This interest led to a decades long career as a botanist and scientist with the National Park Service and Forest Service working in wildland landscapes across the western US. Now Angie can be found in the studio or outside enjoying a favorite wild place. \nPainting by Jason Poole \nJason C. Poole /\nPaleo Artist: Painting\, Sketches\, & More \nJason C. Poole has worn many hats\, Adjunct Professor of Paleontology\, Scientific Illustrator\, art teacher\, and Paleontology field instructor. Jason has excavated dinosaurs on three continents\, including Africa\, South and North America. Paralititan\, Dreadnoughtus and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs worked on by Poole\, all were new to science when discovered and two of which are supermassive titanosaurs. Poole is also a Paleontological Artist who has published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections. INSTAGRAM: @jasoncpoolepaleoartist \nPrint by Kate Wasem \nKate Wasem\nRaised in Pennsylvania Dutch country\, art-schooled in Savannah\, Kate found her way to Missoula in 2007 and has (mostly) been here ever since. A self-described baker and picture-maker\, she’s spent the past 15 years working in neighborhood bakeries in western Montana and beyond\, and it continues to inform her work. Her pictures are steeped in whimsy\, humor\, and a love for story – sometimes with a dash of sweetness\, other times with a pinch of saltiness. A late-blooming naturalist\, she enjoys weaving a colorful mix of flora and fauna into her drawings\, paintings\, and prints. INSTAGRAM: @kate.wasem  \nJewelry by Michelle Nowels \nMichelle Nowels / Ashes and Arbor\nMichelle draws inspiration by looking for the beauty in nature and preserve it in creative ways\, like her beautiful hand pressed paintings from cross sections of trees found through the Northwest. Each of Michelle’s pieces are handmade\, and due to their nature — of being from nature — one of a kind. INSTAGRAM: @michelle_nowels \n  \nWoodburns by Brezeart \nBreze Schmitz / Brezeart\nBreze\, like the wind\, is an artist inspired by life! There is so much beauty in life and for Breze it all comes down to the simple things. It’s the world of details in a single piece of pine bark. Or\, the catchy melody comprised by just a few tones. She is not an artist who sticks to the same subject matter for an extended period of time; life is too short for that. Although she does have a main muse–NATURE! Breze prides herself on being a unique artist of many styles in multiple mediums. Her work ranges from animal works to abstract oil paintings and funky graphic drawings. She draws realistic charcoal drawings\, wood-burnings and vibrant landscapes and has created a line of sculpted jewelry. Breze is based in Missoula\, MT and hoping to grow more arms so she can keep creating more and more! INSTAGRAM: @brezeart \nGlasswork by Kate Stone \nKate Stone\nKate Stone balances her career in science and ornithology with artistic pursuits that blend concepts of nature and sustainability. Last summer she started tumbling glass bottles in a solar-powered concrete mixer to create a smooth product quite like sea glass. She sells the glass for use in potted houseplants\, in terrariums and aquariums\, or in succulent gardens. She began combining the glass with dried plants from her garden to create botanical suncatchers and pendants. She’s expanded that work to include other natural items and waste from her home like coffee grounds and tea leaves. Kate will have a variety of glass and botanical products on hand and will share some techniques for integrating plant material into art projects.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhcs-holiday-bazaar-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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SUMMARY:Saturday Kids' Activity: Frogs!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, December 7\nTime: 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free with membership / cost of admission \nJoin us for exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! \nThese drop-in Saturday programs feature activities\, art\, science experiments\, and more. Stop in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the fun! Kids might look for Osprey with binoculars\, dissect owl pellets\, or walk a model of the solar system. Every month features a new topic. The whole family can be involved\, as the exploration and activities are suitable for a wide age range. \nOn Saturday\, December 7th\, we’ll hop into all things FROGS! Saturday Kids’ Activities are great for kids ages pre-k through elementary school.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/saturday-kids-activities-frogs/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,Saturday Kids' Activities
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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SUMMARY:Online Field Notes Writing Workshop\, 6-Part Class
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom\nDates: Tuesdays\, November 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, and December 3 and 10\nTime: 10:00-11:30 a.m. \nExplore various forms of nature writing\, then research and write your own Field Note during this online\, workshop-based six-part class! \nInstructors:\nAllison De Jong\, writer\, naturalist\, and editor of Montana Naturalist magazine and Field Notes on Montana Public Radio\nDrew Lefebvre\, naturalist\, writer\, and owner of Turnstone Nature Education \nIn this six-part class\, you’ll work with Field Notes editor Allison De Jong\, naturalist Drew Lefebvre\, and your fellow participants to research\, write\, and workshop your very own Field Note. We’ll read and discuss a variety of nature writing; brainstorm ideas; practice writing prompts; discuss tone\, style\, and research methods; and provide feedback for each other’s Field Notes. And you’ll have the opportunity to record your Field Note with Montana Public Radio sometime later this year\, if interested. Many of the Field Notes aired since 2021 were written in previous workshops! (You can read and listen to them here.) \nThis class will be a delightful combination of natural history and creativity. You’ll get to explore a natural history topic of your choice\, practice different writing techniques\, get and give feedback on your and others’ writing in a small\, supportive workshop setting\, and finish the class with a lovely natural history essay that’s ready to be shared with the Montana Public Radio listening area (if you wish!). \nCourse fee includes a copy of our beautiful Field Notes from the Montana Natural History Center book*\, a collection of 134 Field Notes as well as original artwork from dozens of naturalists from the program’s first 25 years. We’ll read and discuss several of these Field Notes in class\, and the rest of the book is yours to enjoy at your leisure. \nCost: $175 MNHC members\, $195 non-members. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out. \nREGISTER FOR THE FIELD NOTES WORKSHOP HERE. \nWhat participants are saying about this workshop: \n“The course was very engaging. The encouragement\, group support\, community formed\, and great instruction was profoundly rewarding. The reading and writing prompts were inspiring. There was a great integration of emotion\, creativity\, naturalist’s knowledge\, scientific knowledge and shared experiences.”\n~Cynthia Swidler\, Spring 2020 \n“I loved this class. Learning to write field notes was way different than what I expected. Allison and Drew both really brought to life the importance of sharing personal experience and scientific information in story form. I learned so much about the writing process\, how to refine pieces for reading aloud\, and how to give a voice to the voiceless. I have much more confidence about writing field notes now\, and many ideas!!”\n~Marnie Craig\, Spring 2020 \n“A complete and successful experience! Involving\, stimulating. Great to experience the writing and expression abilities of the other writers. I was often amazed how the leaders and the other writers could analyze\, dissect\, and interpret our reading assignments and any topic of discussion. I loved the class. A learning and writing experience for sure\, thank you!”\n~Terry Habeger\, Spring 2020 \n“Thank you\, thank you\, thank you. This class was extremely grounding in a period of big transition in my life\, and it really bolstered my self-confidence to sit with a group of strangers every week and feel seen and heard. Knowing that I have the capacity to sit down and write words that make people feel excited to go outside is an incredible gift\, and I am very grateful for this class for it.”\n~Zola Kell\, Fall 2021 \n“I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the classroom community. Would recommend taking this class for anyone interested in creative science/nature writing\, either for fun or as a career.”\n~Kayla Heinze\, Spring 2023 \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. \n*The cost of the Field Notes book is non-refundable (if you cancel after you’ve received the book).\n*If you are unable to pick up the book from the Montana Natural History Center\, we will ship it to you for an additional $6.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/field-notes-writing-workshop-6-part-class-4/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Field Notes Workshop,Multi-Part Class,Virtual Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241210T203000
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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-1-2/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241211T200000
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CREATED:20241121T163713Z
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SUMMARY:Canada's Ancient Amazon River and Its Rocky Mountain Headwaters
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, December 11\nTime: 7:00-8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $7 for MNHC members\, $10 for non-members \nGET TICKETS! \nGeologic evidence shows that before the ice age\, a river the size of the Amazon once flowed from the Montana Rockies north to the Canadian Arctic. Continental glaciers overrode and destroyed the river in Canada\, and diverted its Montana headwaters to the Mississippi. The great river’s delta survived the ice age in the Labrador sea ice\, with tell-tale sediments eroded from its lost headwaters. At its greatest extent\, about 18 million years ago\, the river reached south to the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin\, but its headwaters were cut off piecemeal by tectonics\, volcanism\, and glaciation. This lecture\, given by geologist Jim Sears\, traces the Amazon’s twin from its origins to its destruction. \nAbout the Instructor: Dr. James W. Sears received his PhD from Queen’s University\, Canada\, in 1979\, and has taught at the University of Montana since 1982. He researches the structure and tectonics of the Rocky Mountain region. Jim has authored dozens of publications and geologic maps. \nTicket includes drinks – beer\, fizzy water\, and hot cocoa will be available. \n  \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/canadas-ancient-amazon-river-and-its-rocky-mountain-headwaters/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Evening Lecture,Evening Programs,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20241125T160530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T191846Z
UID:10002364-1734370200-1734377400@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:Creature Comforts—Decorate Sugar Cookies for the Solstice
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, December 16\nTime: 5:30-7:30 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $35 members\, $40 non-members \nWinter holidays are for cookies! Take your decorating skills to the next level with Zootown Cookies. Instructor Michelle Couture will teach you four woodland-themed sugar cookie designs in a relaxed and creative setting. You will leave with new skills\, 4 decorated cookies\, recipes\, and cookie cutter sources. \nAll materials provided including cookies\, decorating supplies\, and tools. Ages 16 and up. \nREGISTER HERE!\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/creature-comforts-decorate-sugar-cookies-for-the-solstice/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20241031T182400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T221457Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sketch: Create a Phenology Wheel
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, December 18th\nTime: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $30 for MNHC members\, $35 for non-members \nAre you looking for a reflective\, inspiring\, fun new project for 2025? Start a daily phenology wheel! Phenology is the study of change in the natural world – when flowers bloom and go to seed\, when birds migrate\, when trees leaf out\, when butterflies emerge\, when the snow falls\, and so much more. Taking a few minutes each day to observe and record these changes can add up to something truly beautiful over time\, and we’d love to help you get started. And there’s no better time than just before the beginning of a new year! \nDuring this program you’ll create the template for your daily phenology wheel for January 2025\, and ponder the possibilities for how you’ll fill it in come the new year. You can experiment with colored pencils and other media\, practice different forms of lettering\, and look at various examples of other naturalists’ phenology wheels for inspiration. \nWe’ll provide drawing paper\, colored pencils\, watercolor pencils\, drawing pencils\, micron pens\, templates\, and rulers for you to use during the program\, but please feel free to take along your own favorite art materials. (A compass and protractor\, if you have them\, can also come in handy!) You may also want to purchase a sketchpad for this project (we recommend a larger size\, 8.5″x11″ or 9″x12″)\, but you can easily paste or tape your template into your own sketchbook later. \nTicket includes two beverages! We’ll have alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.  \nAbout the instructor: Allison De Jong is the Communications Coordinator and Editor of Montana Naturalist magazine at the Montana Natural History Center. She has no formal art training but has picked up a thing or two about nature journaling in her 15 years at MNHC\, and is proof that anyone can learn to keep a nature journal or phenology wheel! She began her first phenology wheel in January 2021\, and has been phenologizing daily ever since. She’s looking forward to starting year #5—and to inspiring a few more people to join her. \nRegister here:
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/sip-sketch-phenology-wheel/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20241126T161537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T162537Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 20\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nShow 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 Naturalist Trivia Night. The night’s theme is winter ecology. MNHC teaching naturalist Ryan Mahar is running the show and is excited to host another fun trivia night. \nThis is a FREE event\, but registration is required so we don’t overcrowd the space! \nREGISTER HERE!\nBYOB and snacks. \nHow does Naturalist Trivia Work? \n\nCome with a team 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!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-trivia-night-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Naturalist Trivia Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20241202T220007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T225259Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Immersion - Winter Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, December 22\nTime: 3:00-5:00 p.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\nCost: $15 MNHC members\, $20 non-members \nResting. 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. \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’ll light a fire and warm ourselves in its glow and reflect on the solstice and this special time of year. And we will close with a series of mindful invitations inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing\, Shinrin-Yoku. \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/native-plant-garden-immersion-winter-session/
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:20241223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20240909T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173203Z
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-12-23/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20241126T203305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T192105Z
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SUMMARY:MNHC Closed for the Holidays!
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed from Wednesday\, December 25th\, through Wednesday\, January 1st\, so our staff can celebrate the holidays with their families! We will open again on Thursday\, January 2nd. \nHappy Holidays!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhc-closed-for-the-holidays-3/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20241002T184434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T163453Z
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Last 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. \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. \n*During the holiday season\, photography club has been moved from the last Thursday of the month to Oct 24\, Nov 21\, and Dec 19\, 2024. \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-3-2-2/2024-12-26/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241230T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241230T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20240909T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173203Z
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-12-30/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20240909T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173203Z
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2025-01-06/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20250110T183042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T183050Z
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SUMMARY:MNHC CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:MNHC will be closing at noon on Friday\, January 10th. We are also closed on Saturday\, January 11th. \nWe will be open for our miniNaturalist program from 10-11 a.m. on Monday\, January 13th\, and back to our regular hours on Tuesday\, January 14th.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhc-closed-3/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:MNHC closures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20240909T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173203Z
UID:10002234-1736762400-1736766000@www.montananaturalist.org
SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2025-01-13/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
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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-1-2/2025-01-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Classroom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Virtual Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250115T200000
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SUMMARY:Winter Writing Immersion: Imagination\, Memory\, and Messaging
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025\nTime: 4:00-8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $110 MNHC members\, $125 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nThis workshop is open to anyone who is curious about writing. No prior experience is necessary. Please just bring your open mind – a willingness to experiment and think in new ways. \nThis refreshing four-hour evening workshop is an invitation to explore both our interior and exterior ecosystems\, paying attention to the quiet or invisible things all around us. We will imagine the different ways in which humans and animals receive and send messages\, and how those messages traverse time and geography. We’ll consider how messages are stored in individual and collective memories\, in landscapes\, and in water. \nWe will discuss the benefit of taking notes – field notes and observations\, as well as notes from our interiors – considering two distinct spheres of noticing. We will explore strategies for “unsticking” our creative selves\, even on the darkest of winter days. Calling on poetry\, science\, images\, and our own imaginations\, we will spiral between internal and external systems\, exploring new forms and sensations in our physical bodies\, our thinking minds\, and our creative work. \nYou can expect to come away with material to spark future writing projects. You will receive a reading and resource list one week before the workshop\, meant to orient you and offer context for our time together. You will leave the workshop connected to an emerging community of local writers and creators. \nInstructor Chandra Brown is an educator\, river guide\, and writer originally from Alaska. She has worked within the realm of river conservation since her 2010 Fulbright grant to Ecuador\, and she founded Freeflow Institute in 2017. Her stories can be found in places like Adventure Journal\, The Dirtbag Diaries\, Kayak Session\, NRS\, and Patagonia. Chandra earned her M.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana and has called Missoula home since 2014. \nLight refreshments provided. Attendees are welcome to bring additional food\, snacks\, and/or drinks. \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/winter-writing-immersion-imagination-memory-and-messaging/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20250103T173933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173835Z
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Third 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. \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-3-2-2-2/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20240909T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173203Z
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20241231T031018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T210951Z
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SUMMARY:Tips\, Tricks\, and Techniques for Sketching in Your Nature Journal with Jason C. Poole
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday January 25\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $40 for MNHC members\, $45 for non-members (some scholarships available. Call 327-0405 for information) \nREGISTER HERE!\nIllustrator and incurable sketcher\, Jason C. Poole\, will help you hone your nature journaling skills during this class. Incredible reference specimens from MNHC’s collection including mammals\, birds\, insects\, bone\, horn\, shells\, and rocks will be used for guided practice exercises and longer study time. This class will jumpstart your sketching in January for a year of nature journaling. Discover techniques to bring your drawings to life. Practice with line weight and density\, ratio and perspective\, detail and focus and much more. \n“I have learned that what I have not drawn\, I have never really seen.”- Frederick Franck \nMaterials: We will have everything you need! Plus tea and cocoa! However\, feel free to bring your favorite media to work with. We recommend pencils\, pens\, and a good mixed media or sketch paper. \n\nInstructor: Jason C. Poole has worn many hats\, Adjunct Professor of Paleontology\, Scientific Illustrator\, art teacher\, and Paleontology field instructor.   Jason has excavated dinosaurs on three continents\, including Africa\, South and North America. Paralititan\, Dreadnoughtus and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs worked on by Poole\, all were new to science when discovered and two of which are supermassive titanosaurs. Poole is also a Paleontological Artist who has published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections. Jason resides in Missoula Montana and can often be found sketching in the studio and the great outdoors.  \n\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/tips-tricks-and-techniques-for-sketching-in-your-nature-journal-with-jason-c-poole-2/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Sip & Sketch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T153810
CREATED:20240909T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173203Z
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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