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Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class
Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class
Location: Ellen Knight Classroom at Montana Natural History Center Dates: Mondays, September 12 – October 17 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Register Now Deepen your connection to nature and build confidence as an artist and writer through the practice of nature journaling. I have been continuing what I learned in our MNHC class – trying […]
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Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]
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Left Behind: A Lake Missoula Island Insect Resident
Left Behind: A Lake Missoula Island Insect Resident
Date: September 28 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free and open to the public! Description: A previously unidentified shield-backed katydid (Tettigoniidae: Steiroxys sp.) has been found on what used to be Lake Missoula islands in the Mission Valley and Mission Mountains. Investigations have indicated that this diurnal large-bodied insect herbivore (1–1.5-gram […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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 […]
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Specimen History Presentation & Operating Reserve Announcement
Specimen History Presentation & Operating Reserve Announcement
Date: September 30 Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cost: Free Free Registration Join us to celebrate MNHC's history while also looking to our future! MNHC Collections Registrar Alyssa Cornell will host a special presentation highlighting some interesting stories behind our specimen collection. We're also excited to share fantastic news about MNHC’s future by publicly announcing MNHC’s […]
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Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class
Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class
Location: Ellen Knight Classroom at Montana Natural History Center Dates: Mondays, September 12 – October 17 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Register Now Deepen your connection to nature and build confidence as an artist and writer through the practice of nature journaling. I have been continuing what I learned in our MNHC class – trying […]
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
Date: Monthly, on the first Monday of the month Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom Joining our free naturalist book club is a wonderful way to become acquainted with excellent nature books and to meet other like-minded naturalists! Look forward to each month as you discuss what you have read, enjoying various perspectives and […]
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Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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 […]
Open AIR Artist Presentation: Gunhild Lien
Open AIR Artist Presentation: Gunhild Lien
Join us in celebrating our fall 2022 Open AIR artist, Gunhild Lien! She's been creating art inspired by MNHC's specimens and exhibits this past month, and will be giving a presentation on variety of media including drawing, photography, painting, and installations at MNHC. Refreshments provided. Â Gunhild Lien is an Norwegian visual artist. She specializes in […]
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Birdwatching Club-October
Birdwatching Club-October
Event description Dates:Â October 7th & 23rd Time:Â 9:00-11:30 a.m. October Location:Â Greenough Park- Small parking lot on Monroe St. (the location will change each month) Cost:Â $25 for non-members and $20Â for members per program. *There are two dates available for each bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month […]
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Montana Natural History Center’s Annual Banquet & Auction
Montana Natural History Center’s Annual Banquet & Auction
Date: October 8 Location: The Historic Wilma Theater Time: 5:00-9:00 p.m. Purchase tickets $75 Last chance pricing Join the Montana Natural History Center for a fun and nature-filled evening at our Annual Banquet and Auction on October 8th, at the Historic Wilma Theater! Each year, we gather for an evening of food, drinks, and fun to support […]
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Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class
Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class
Location: Ellen Knight Classroom at Montana Natural History Center Dates: Mondays, September 12 – October 17 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Register Now Deepen your connection to nature and build confidence as an artist and writer through the practice of nature journaling. I have been continuing what I learned in our MNHC class – trying […]
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Beaver Ecology and Biology with FWP’s Torrey Ritter
Beaver Ecology and Biology with FWP’s Torrey Ritter
Date:Â October 11 Time:Â 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Meet at Milltown State Park, OVERLOOK, off of Deer Creek Rd. 1353 Deer Creek Road. (Make sure you are at the entrance at Deer Creek Rd!) Cost:Â $30 MNHC members / $35 non-members. Scholarships are available! Please contact cmorris montananaturalist.org for more information. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. […]
Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
Date: Monthly, on the second Tuesday of the month Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom Joining our free naturalist book club is a wonderful way to become acquainted with excellent nature books and to meet other like-minded naturalists! Look forward to each month as you discuss what you have read, enjoying various perspectives and […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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 […]
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Raptors Up Close at Wild Skies Raptor Center (Waitlist Only)
Raptors Up Close at Wild Skies Raptor Center (Waitlist Only)
Date: October 17 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center, transportation by MNHC bus Cost:Â $40 MNHC members / $45 non-members. Scholarships are available! Please contact cmorris montananaturalist.org for more information. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. Register Now Raptors astound us with their grace, beauty, and […]
Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class
Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Class
Location: Ellen Knight Classroom at Montana Natural History Center Dates: Mondays, September 12 – October 17 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Register Now Deepen your connection to nature and build confidence as an artist and writer through the practice of nature journaling. I have been continuing what I learned in our MNHC class – trying […]
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Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]
Saunter with a Naturalist-October
Saunter with a Naturalist-October
Event description Evening:Â October 18, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Morning:Â October 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location:Â Kelly Island COST:Â $5 MNHC members/$10 non-members. Register Here Bring your curiosity and your own naturalist knowledge and join MNHC Naturalist Ser Anderson on a naturalist saunter. We will focus on exploring the changing seasons, making […]
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Saunter with a Naturalist-October
Saunter with a Naturalist-October
Event description Evening:Â October 18, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Morning:Â October 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location:Â Kelly Island COST:Â $5 MNHC members/$10 non-members. Register Here Bring your curiosity and your own naturalist knowledge and join MNHC Naturalist Ser Anderson on a naturalist saunter. We will focus on exploring the changing seasons, making […]
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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 […]
Parasite Day! With Mike Kinsella
Parasite Day! With Mike Kinsella
DATE: October 20 TIMES:Â 1:30-3:00 p.m. LOCATION:Â Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free for UM students/ $5 MNHC members / $10 non-members. Scholarships are available! Please contact cmorris montananaturalist.org for more information. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. Register Now Get spooky and see real, creepy/cool parasites up close. And meet a man who has […]
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DIY Owl Pellet Bone Box
DIY Owl Pellet Bone Box
Date: Materials pick-up on Friday, October 21, or Saturday, October 22 Time: Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Location: DIY at home event (pick up materials at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Ste. A) Â REGISTRATION is closed Build your own creepy-cool bone box and learn all about owl pellets! This project ignites […]
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DIY Owl Pellet Bone Box
DIY Owl Pellet Bone Box
Date: Materials pick-up on Friday, October 21, or Saturday, October 22 Time: Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Location: DIY at home event (pick up materials at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Ste. A) Â REGISTRATION is closed Build your own creepy-cool bone box and learn all about owl pellets! This project ignites […]
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Birdwatching Club-October
Birdwatching Club-October
Event description Dates:Â October 7th & 23rd Time:Â 9:00-11:30 a.m. October Location:Â Greenough Park- Small parking lot on Monroe St. (the location will change each month) Cost:Â $25 for non-members and $20Â for members per program. *There are two dates available for each bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month […]
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Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Master Naturalist Course
Fall Online Certification Course 2022 Tuesdays, September 6th – November 22th, 2022 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our immersive online certification course will help you develop a naturalist state of mind and essential skills through a blend of recorded webinars, live online classes, guided independent study, and an in-person field weekend. Engage with the course anytime, anywhere. The online […]
Tales of the Prehistoric World: Book Release and Signing by Kallie Moore
Tales of the Prehistoric World: Book Release and Signing by Kallie Moore
Date: October 25 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Register Here Come join author and paleontologist Kallie Moore at the Montana Natural History Center for the release of her new book, Tales of the Prehistoric World! Kallie will describe the writing process and selecting stories, and read selections from her book followed by a book signing. Books […]
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Beginning Family Birdwatching 2-Part Class
Beginning Family Birdwatching 2-Part Class
Dates & Times: October 26th 6:00-7:30 p.m. & October 29th 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: October 26th is at MNHC and October 29th is at Council Grove Cost: $35/MNHC member families, $40/non-member families. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. Register Here This course is for families with children aged 9 and up. Description:  Missoula is home to dozens of […]
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Winter Bird Workshop with Ornithologist Mike Krzywicki
Winter Bird Workshop with Ornithologist Mike Krzywicki
Date: October 27 Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon Location: Montana Natural History Center (we will start indoors and then walk the Kim Williams trail) Register Now Cost: $35 MNHC members / $40 non-members. Scholarships are available! Please contact cmorris montananaturalist.org for more information. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. Get ready for winter birding with ornithologist Mike […]
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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 […]
Evening Program: Naturalist Trivia Night! (Waitlist Only)
Evening Program: Naturalist Trivia Night! (Waitlist Only)
Naturalist Trivia is Back! Register Here 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 Naturalist Trivia Night. October's event is always full questions concerning the spooky side of the natural world. MNHC teaching […]
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Beginning Family Birdwatching 2-Part Class
Beginning Family Birdwatching 2-Part Class
Dates & Times: October 26th 6:00-7:30 p.m. & October 29th 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: October 26th is at MNHC and October 29th is at Council Grove Cost: $35/MNHC member families, $40/non-member families. You can add an MNHC membership at checkout. Register Here This course is for families with children aged 9 and up. Description:  Missoula is home to dozens of […]