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        Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs

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        Amazing Meteorology – Lunchtime Lecture

        FREE with admission or MNHC membership
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        Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs

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        Wild Love Trivia Night

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        Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

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        Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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  • February 2024

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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
deer and mouse tracks in snow
February 3, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 […]

Free
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1 event, 5
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Amazing Meteorology – Lunchtime Lecture
February 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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 […]

FREE with admission or MNHC membership
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1 event, 10
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
deer and mouse tracks in snow
February 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 […]

Free
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wild Love Trivia Night
February 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 […]

$5
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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
February 13, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 […]

$425 – $450
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
February 13, 2024 @ 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
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8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wetland Birds of the Mission Valley
February 17, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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 […]

$20 – $25
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Drawing Birds with Sage Friss – Open Air Artist-Led Workshop
February 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 […]

FREE
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
deer and mouse tracks in snow
February 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 […]

Free
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1 event, 20
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
February 20, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 […]

$425 – $450
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Poets in the ‘Root
February 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 […]

FREE
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
deer and mouse tracks in snow
February 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 […]

Free
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1 event, 27
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
February 27, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 […]

$425 – $450
1 event, 28
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Owl Walk!
February 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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. […]

$20 – $25
2 events, 29
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Our Belongings : Sqelixʷ ‘Salish’ Art and Toolmaking with Aspen and Cameron Decker
February 29, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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 […]

FREE
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club
February 29, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club

Dates: Fourth 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 […]

FREE
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!
March 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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. […]

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February 3, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs

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February 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Amazing Meteorology – Lunchtime Lecture

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February 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs

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February 12
February 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wild Love Trivia Night

February 13
February 13, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

February 13, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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February 17, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Wetland Birds of the Mission Valley

February 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Drawing Birds with Sage Friss – Open Air Artist-Led Workshop

February 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs

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February 20
February 20, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

February 24
February 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Poets in the ‘Root

February 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs

February 27
February 27, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

February 28
February 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Owl Walk!

February 29
February 29, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Our Belongings : Sqelixʷ ‘Salish’ Art and Toolmaking with Aspen and Cameron Decker

February 29, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scavengers Photography Club

March 2
March 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!

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February 24
February 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Poets in the ‘Root

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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs

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February 27
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Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)

February 28
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Owl Walk!

February 29
February 29, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Our Belongings : Sqelixʷ ‘Salish’ Art and Toolmaking with Aspen and Cameron Decker

February 29, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scavengers Photography Club

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Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!

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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
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

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

December 3, 2025
Order in the Roost

Order in the Roost

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

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

November 19, 2025
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