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Birdwatching Club – October
Birdwatching Club – October
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 […]
Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class
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 […]
Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course
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 […]
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Birdwatching Club – November
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 […]
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 […]
Paleo Pub Talks
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 […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature
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 […]
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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 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 […]
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Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class
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 […]
Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course
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 […]
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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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School’s Out Camp: Paleontologist for a Day
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 […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature
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 […]
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Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class
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 […]
Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Lunchtime Lecture: Geology of Glacier National Park
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 […]
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Stargazing Event! (Free)
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 […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature
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 […]
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Field Notes Writing Workshop, 6-Part Class
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 […]
Fall 2023 Online Master Naturalist Course
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 […]
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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.
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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Inspired by Nature
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 […]
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Birdwatching Club – November
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 […]
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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
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 […]
MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar
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 […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activities: Snowflakes
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 […]
Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider
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 […]
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