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  • miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
    May 26
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

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    May 27
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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  • Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
    May 29
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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    Jun 5
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    Jun 8
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

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    Jun 9
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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    Jun 10
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Master Naturalist Club

    FREE
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    Jun 12
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    June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026

    Summer Master Naturalist Course for Teachers

    $350 – $375
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  • May 2026

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10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
April 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, 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. […]

Free
1 event, 29
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling
April 29, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling

Date: Last Wednesday of the Month Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with admission/membership! Fellow naturalists! Are you looking for community, accountability, inspiration, and more in the new year? We’re excited to offer monthly drop-in nature journaling / phenology wheel / nature writing sessions this year. Bring your nature journals, phenology wheels, […]

0 events, 30
1 event, 1
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
May 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Cost: FREE with admission/membership. In partnership with Elevation Science Institute, MNHC is hosting paleontologist Jason C. Poole at the Center to prepare and conserve dinosaur […]

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1 event, 5
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, 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. […]

Free
1 event, 6
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study
May 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study

Date: Wednesday, May 6 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members REGISTER HERE! In 2013, Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP) began a 10-year study designed to improve our understanding of Montana's moose population. Join biologist and head researcher of this study, Nick DeCesare, in this captivating […]

$10 – $15
0 events, 7
1 event, 8
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
May 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Cost: FREE with admission/membership. In partnership with Elevation Science Institute, MNHC is hosting paleontologist Jason C. Poole at the Center to prepare and conserve dinosaur […]

0 events, 9
0 events, 10
2 events, 11
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
writing about nature
May 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

Date: Second Monday of the Month Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, but please register Whatever genre you prefer — poetry, essay, prose, flash, etc. — writing can help us connect with and reflect on our natural surroundings in deeply personal, unexpected, rewarding ways. But finding the time […]

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
May 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

Date: Monthly, on the second 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 […]

Free
2 events, 12
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, 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. […]

Free
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
May 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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 […]

free
1 event, 13
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master Naturalist Club
May 13, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master Naturalist Club

Date: Monthly, on the second Wednesday of the month Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Various - contact club host Share outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills, meeting at field locations around Missoula. December Topic: Taxidermy and Behind the […]

FREE
0 events, 14
1 event, 15
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
May 15, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Cost: FREE with admission/membership. In partnership with Elevation Science Institute, MNHC is hosting paleontologist Jason C. Poole at the Center to prepare and conserve dinosaur […]

0 events, 16
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1 event, 19
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, 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. […]

Free
0 events, 20
0 events, 21
1 event, 22
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
May 22, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Cost: FREE with admission/membership. In partnership with Elevation Science Institute, MNHC is hosting paleontologist Jason C. Poole at the Center to prepare and conserve dinosaur […]

0 events, 23
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1 event, 26
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
May 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, 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. […]

Free
1 event, 27
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling
May 27, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-In Nature Journaling

Date: Last Wednesday of the Month Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with admission/membership! Fellow naturalists! Are you looking for community, accountability, inspiration, and more in the new year? We’re excited to offer monthly drop-in nature journaling / phenology wheel / nature writing sessions this year. Bring your nature journals, phenology wheels, […]

0 events, 28
1 event, 29
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
May 29, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Cost: FREE with admission/membership. In partnership with Elevation Science Institute, MNHC is hosting paleontologist Jason C. Poole at the Center to prepare and conserve dinosaur […]

0 events, 30
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April 28
April 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 29
April 29, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Drop-In Nature Journaling

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May 1
May 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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May 5
May 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 6
May 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study

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May 8
May 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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May 11
May 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

May 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

May 12
May 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

May 13
May 13, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

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May 15
May 15, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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May 19
May 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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May 22
May 22, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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May 26
May 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 27
May 27, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Drop-In Nature Journaling

May 29
May 29, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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May 26
May 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 27
May 27, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Drop-In Nature Journaling

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May 29, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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September 25, 2025
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Book Review: Grizzly Confidential

June 11, 2025
Book Review: Birding for Boomers

Book Review: Birding for Boomers

March 26, 2025
Book Review: Hush of the Land

Book Review: Hush of the Land

March 20, 2025
Book Review: Tenacious Beasts

Book Review: Tenacious Beasts

September 30, 2024

Field Notes

A (Winter) Solstice Vignette

A (Winter) Solstice Vignette

December 17, 2025
Winter Wings: The Science of Soaring

Winter Wings: The Science of Soaring

December 10, 2025
Snowshoe Hares, Seasonal Camouflage, and the Consequences of Transitioning Too Early

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December 3, 2025
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Order in the Roost

November 26, 2025
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Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

November 19, 2025
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