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    Nov 27

    CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING!

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    Dec 1

    miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

    10:00 am - 11:00 am
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    Dec 2

    Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    $20 – $25
  • Nature Journaling Club
    Dec 3

    Nature Journaling Club

    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    FREE
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    MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar 2026!

    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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    Saturday Kids’ Activity: Winter Wonders!

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    miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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    Dec 9

    Master Naturalist Club

    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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    Dec 10

    Nature Journaling Club

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    Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

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October 28, 2026
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October 21, 2026
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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Fall Turkeys
November 21 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Fall Turkeys

Date: Saturday, November 21st Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with membership/admission Join us for exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! Our drop-in Saturday programs feature activities, art, science experiments, and more. Stop in anytime […]

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10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
November 24 @ 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. […]

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10:00 am - 11:30 am
Nature Journaling Club
November 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Nature Journaling Club

Dates: Weekly, on Thursdays* Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Missoula, various sites – contact club host Cost: FREE Join us in this creative, relaxing, and observational activity that blends art and science. No art background is needed! Bring curiosity to learn more about our natural surroundings. Observations are recorded in a personal journal, with sketches, notes, […]

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2026-11-26
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING!
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING!
November 26
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving! MNHC is closed on Thursday, November 25th, and Friday, November 26th, so our staff can celebrate the holiday. We'll be open again on Saturday the 27th. 

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CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING!
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING!
November 27
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving! MNHC is closed on Thursday, November 25th, and Friday, November 26th, so our staff can celebrate the holiday. We'll be open again on Saturday the 27th. 

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10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
December 1 @ 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. […]

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider
December 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

Location: Western Cider, 501 North California St. Date: Wednesday, December 2 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $20 MNHC members, $25 nonmembers. You can add your MNHC membership to your order when you register. REGISTER HERE! Create a custom, handcrafted mini holiday wreath using local flora  while enjoying beverages from Western Cider! Montana Natural History Center naturalists […]

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10:00 am - 11:30 am
Nature Journaling Club
December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Nature Journaling Club

Dates: Weekly, on Thursdays* Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Missoula, various sites – contact club host Cost: FREE Join us in this creative, relaxing, and observational activity that blends art and science. No art background is needed! Bring curiosity to learn more about our natural surroundings. Observations are recorded in a personal journal, with sketches, notes, […]

FREE

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar 2026!
December 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar 2026!

Date: Friday, December 4th Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: FREE! (Unless you buy something...) MNHC's Holiday Bazaar is back! This fan-favorite festive event brings together the best of the holiday spirit: local artistry, support for nature education, delicious food, beverages, homemade cookies and family recipes, and the joy of giving back to our community. […]

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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Winter Wonders!
December 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Winter Wonders!

Date: Saturday, December 5th Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with membership/admission Join us for exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! Our drop-in Saturday programs feature activities, art, science experiments, and more. Stop in anytime […]

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November 21 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Fall Turkeys

November 24
November 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

November 25
November 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Nature Journaling Club

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December 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

December 2
December 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

December 3
December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Nature Journaling Club

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December 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar 2026!

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December 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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November 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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November 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Nature Journaling Club

November 26
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November 27
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CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING!

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Make a Mini Wreath at Western Cider

December 3
December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Nature Journaling Club

December 4
December 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

MNHC’s Holiday Bazaar 2026!

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Naturalist Blog

Book Review: Feathered Forest

Book Review: Feathered Forest

October 5, 2026
Book Review: How to Look at a Bird

Book Review: How to Look at a Bird

May 5, 2026
Book Review: The Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature’s Clues

Book Review: The Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature’s Clues

April 23, 2026
Book Review: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark

Book Review: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark

September 25, 2025
Book Review: Grizzly Confidential

Book Review: Grizzly Confidential

June 11, 2025

Field Notes

The Last of the Ents:  Listening to the Ancient Silence of the Cedars

The Last of the Ents: Listening to the Ancient Silence of the Cedars

November 4, 2026
Mystery of the Wampus

Mystery of the Wampus

October 28, 2026
The Wasps Came In To Die

The Wasps Came In To Die

October 21, 2026
Surfing the Reef of the Rocky Mountain Front

Surfing the Reef of the Rocky Mountain Front

October 14, 2026
Reflections on Knowing a Wild Place

Reflections on Knowing a Wild Place

October 7, 2026
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