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Online Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class (Waitlist Only)
Online Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class (Waitlist Only)
Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and December 6 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 […]
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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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First Friday: Holiday Gift Pop-Up & Open House
First Friday: Holiday Gift Pop-Up & Open House
Date: December 2 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Register here Save the date! The Montana Natural History Center is pleased to announce a Holiday Pop-Up! This First Friday open house event will provide an opportunity to connect with fellow nature lovers while doing some holiday shopping. Enjoy light refreshments and […]
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Wreath Making, Montana-Style (Waitlist Only)
Wreath Making, Montana-Style (Waitlist Only)
Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden (see below for directions and a map to the garden) Date: Saturday, December 3 Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Register Here Turn your home into a cheerful winter workshop for the day as you create a beautiful conifer wreath with materials foraged and provided at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden. We […]
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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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Online Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class (Waitlist Only)
Online Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class (Waitlist Only)
Location: Virtual Classroom on Zoom Dates: Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and December 6 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 […]
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Birdwatching Club-December
Birdwatching Club-December
Event description Dates: December 8th & 18th Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. December Location: Maclay Flat Nature Trail (the location will change each month) Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 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 and you […]
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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Evening Lecture-On a Benediction of Wind: Poems and Photographs from the American West
Evening Lecture-On a Benediction of Wind: Poems and Photographs from the American West
Date: December 9 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $5 members/ $10 non-members Register Here Join the Montana Natural History Center for this very special presentation and poetry reading! On a Benediction of Wind: Poems and Photographs from the American West, highlights the black and white landscape photography of Missoula […]
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Saunter with a Naturalist-December (Canceled)
Saunter with a Naturalist-December (Canceled)
*This month's Saunter with a Naturalist has been canceled! Date: December 13 *The date of this saunter was changed so Ser can have a longer holiday with their family Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden COST: $5 MNHC members/$10 non-members Bring your curiosity and your own naturalist knowledge and join MNHC Naturalist Ser Anderson […]
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 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 […]
Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider
Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider
Location: Western Cider, 501 North California St. Date: Tuesday, December 13 Time: 6:30-8:00 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 Ashely Sinclair and Alyssa Giffin will provide instruction on how to identify our local conifers by needle and […]
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Naturalist Trivia Night! (Waitlish Only)
Naturalist Trivia Night! (Waitlish Only)
Date: December 14 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center 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. December’s event is winter themed. MNHC […]
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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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Birdwatching Club-December
Birdwatching Club-December
Event description Dates: December 8th & 18th Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. December Location: Maclay Flat Nature Trail (the location will change each month) Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 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 and you […]
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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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MNHC Closed for the Holidays!
MNHC will be closed from December 24th - January 2nd so that staff can enjoy the holidays with their families! We will open again on Tuesday, January 3rd.