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        Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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        miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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  • April 2026

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10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
March 31, 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
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1 event, 3
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
April 3, 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, 7
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
April 7, 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, 8
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master Naturalist Club
April 8, 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, 9
1 event, 10
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
April 10, 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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2 events, 13
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
writing about nature
April 13, 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
April 13, 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, 14
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
April 14, 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
April 14, 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, 15
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
After the Fire: Ecological Wonders in Burned Areas
April 15, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
After the Fire: Ecological Wonders in Burned Areas

Date: Wednesday, April 15 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members Please join MNHC and Jane Kapler Smith for a fascinating look into post-fire landscapes and the wonders you can find there. REGISTER HERE. Every square foot of dry land in our region has probably burned in […]

$10 – $15
0 events, 16
1 event, 17
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
April 17, 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, 18
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1 event, 21
10:00 am - 11:00 am
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
April 21, 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, 22
0 events, 23
1 event, 24
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
April 24, 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, 25
0 events, 26
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1 event, 28
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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March 31
March 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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April 3
April 3, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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April 7
April 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 8
April 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

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April 10
April 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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April 13
April 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

April 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

April 14
April 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 14, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

April 15
April 15, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

After the Fire: Ecological Wonders in Burned Areas

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April 17
April 17, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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April 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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

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

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

April 24
April 24, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 29
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Drop-In Nature Journaling

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

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

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December 10, 2025
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