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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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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a thrilling February Saturday Kids' Activity: Animal Signs! Explore the Naturalist classroom to learn about tracks, feathers, and more. Then, put your skills to the test with a scavenger hunt in the museum. Enjoy a tracks, fur, and […]
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Amazing Meteorology – Lunchtime Lecture
Amazing Meteorology – Lunchtime Lecture
Date: Monday, February 5 Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Are you curious about what you’re seeing when you glance out your window at the sky each morning? Do you wonder why the winds are blowing from the southwest one day and from the northeast the next? Do you find thunderstorms exciting, and wonder how […]
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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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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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a thrilling February Saturday Kids' Activity: Animal Signs! Explore the Naturalist classroom to learn about tracks, feathers, and more. Then, put your skills to the test with a scavenger hunt in the museum. Enjoy a tracks, fur, and […]
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Wild Love Trivia Night
Wild Love Trivia Night
Date: Monday, February 12 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Missoula County Extension Office, 1075 South Ave W at the Missoula Fairgrounds Register Now Join us for a special Naturalist Trivia Night at the new Missoula County Extension Office at the Fairgrounds! This “Wild Love” Naturalist Trivia, created by volunteer hosts Leigh and Kylie, is a hilarious […]
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Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
Tuesdays, February 13 – May 7, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Our certification courses consist of at least 40 hours of instruction in a mix of lectures, in-class labs, and outdoor field trips. We’ll cover a wide breadth of topics with the goal of giving you an essential foundation of skill and knowledge on which you can build. REGISTER HERE for the Spring 2024 […]
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 […]
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Wetland Birds of the Mission Valley
Wetland Birds of the Mission Valley
Date: Saturday, February 17 Time: 8:30-noonish Location: Mission Valley! Meet at the scenic turnout south of Ronan (just south of Bev's Bloomers) across from Beaverhead Dr. See map below for details. We will carpool to the various stops in the program. REGISTER HERE Join naturalist, birder, and retired National Bison Range ranger Pat Jamieson on […]
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a thrilling February Saturday Kids' Activity: Animal Signs! Explore the Naturalist classroom to learn about tracks, feathers, and more. Then, put your skills to the test with a scavenger hunt in the museum. Enjoy a tracks, fur, and […]
Drawing Birds with Sage Friss – Open Air Artist-Led Workshop
Drawing Birds with Sage Friss – Open Air Artist-Led Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 17 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center This FREE program is made possible by Open Air. Sorry! This program has filled. To get on the wait list please contact: program@openairmt.org The Montana Natural History Center is happy to welcome back Artist in Residence Sage Friss! This workshop is about drawing from […]
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Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
Tuesdays, February 13 – May 7, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Our certification courses consist of at least 40 hours of instruction in a mix of lectures, in-class labs, and outdoor field trips. We’ll cover a wide breadth of topics with the goal of giving you an essential foundation of skill and knowledge on which you can build. REGISTER HERE for the Spring 2024 […]
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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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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a thrilling February Saturday Kids' Activity: Animal Signs! Explore the Naturalist classroom to learn about tracks, feathers, and more. Then, put your skills to the test with a scavenger hunt in the museum. Enjoy a tracks, fur, and […]
Poets in the ‘Root
Poets in the ‘Root
Date: Saturday, February 24 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Teller Wildlife Refuge in Corvallis This FREE event is sponsored by Bitterroot Audubon, Teller Wildlife Refuge, and the Montana Natural History Center. Nature in nearly all manifestations has inspired poets since there were poets! And at least since the Roman poet Horace wrote Ars Poetica, or the […]
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Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
Tuesdays, February 13 – May 7, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Our certification courses consist of at least 40 hours of instruction in a mix of lectures, in-class labs, and outdoor field trips. We’ll cover a wide breadth of topics with the goal of giving you an essential foundation of skill and knowledge on which you can build. REGISTER HERE for the Spring 2024 […]
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Owl Walk!
Owl Walk!
Date: Wednesday, February 28 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Meet at Maclay Flat (Note: the Maclay one-lane bridge is currently closed. Use another route.) Register now Owls are seldom-seen residents of the night, inspiring wonder and awe. Take this special opportunity to walk in the dusk and dark with an owl expert looking and listening for owls. […]
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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 […]
Our Belongings : Sqelixʷ ‘Salish’ Art and Toolmaking with Aspen and Cameron Decker
Our Belongings : Sqelixʷ ‘Salish’ Art and Toolmaking with Aspen and Cameron Decker
Date: Thursday, February 29 Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center This free program is possible thanks to Humanities Montana. Registration is required! Please register for free here. During the course of Our Belongings: Sqelixʷ ‘Salish’ Art and Toolmaking, Aspen and Cameron Decker speak about the process of making Salish art and tools, the issues that it brings […]
Scavengers Photography Club
Scavengers Photography Club
Dates: Last Thursday of the month Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Come 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 on the last Thursday of […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a bear-tastic March Saturday Kids' Activity! Explore bear specimens, enjoy a Black Bear vs. Brown Bear matching game, and get creative with a bear craft using brown paper bags. Plus, learn essential bear safety tips for outdoor adventures. […]