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        Insect Exploration at the Native Plant Garden

        $30 – $35
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        Watercolor Painting Wildflowers at the Fort Garden

        $30 – $35
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        Bug Photography!

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        Birding at the Fort Garden and River

        $30 – $35
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        Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

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        Twenty Native Plants for Food, Medicine, and More

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        Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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        Confident Color Mixing for Nature Journaling with Nancy Seiler

        $45 – $50
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        Dig Your Own Native Shrub Sale

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        FUNdraising with the PaddleHeads!

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Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
July 8 @ 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 […]

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Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
July 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

June 13th is the final volunteering date at the Native Plant Garden until the fall. Stay tuned for fall dates. Dates: Sundays, starting April 27-July 13 (There is no volunteering on the dates June 1, June 22, and July 6th) Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden The beautiful Native Plant Garden […]

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Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
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July 14 @ 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 REGISTER HERE 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 […]

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Birding at the Fort Garden and River
July 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Birding at the Fort Garden and River

Date: Tuesday, July 15 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $30 MNHC members/$35 non-members (children 17 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult) REGISTER HERE. The migratory birds have returned to Missoula! It’s breeding season and the garden and the adjacent river habitat have a wonderful symphony of sounds. One can […]

$30 – $35
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Get into Rockhounding!
July 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Get into Rockhounding!

Date: Wednesday, July  16, 2025 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free for members, $5 individual/$10 family non-members Get into rockhounding this summer! REGISTER HERE! In this show-and-tell program we will share the best resources to use to find amazing rocks, safety tips, rules and regulations, the clubs to join for group […]

$5 – $10
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Scavengers Photography Club
July 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scavengers Photography Club

Dates: Third Thursday of the Month Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Photo by Kristi DuBois 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. At […]

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Insect Exploration at the Native Plant Garden
July 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Insect Exploration at the Native Plant Garden

Date: Tuesday, July 22 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $30 MNHC members/$35 non-members (children 17 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult) REGISTER HERE. Join us as we explore what types of insects, including pollinators such as butterflies and bees use the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden. We will use […]

$30 – $35
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Watercolor Painting Wildflowers at the Fort Garden
July 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Watercolor Painting Wildflowers at the Fort Garden

Date: Tuesday, July 29 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $30 MNHC members/$35 non-members REGISTER HERE. Join us whether you are brand new to watercolor painting or a seasoned pro! You will learn some basic techniques including how to use your brush, mix colors, and create strokes, then we'll help you paint a wildflower […]

$30 – $35
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Bug Photography!
July 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bug Photography!

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Meet at Sam Braxton trail head- Pattee Canyon Cost: $25/$20 MNHC members REGISTER HERE. Bug out with your camera and capture amazing close-up shots of tiny creatures! Kristi DuBois, retired FWP non-game biologist and avid insect photographer, will provide instruction and guidance during […]

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Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

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Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

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Birding at the Fort Garden and River

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Get into Rockhounding!

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Scavengers Photography Club

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Insect Exploration at the Native Plant Garden

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Watercolor Painting Wildflowers at the Fort Garden

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Bug Photography!

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June 11, 2025
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March 20, 2025
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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

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Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

Hunting Bison in the Place of Smokey Land

November 19, 2025
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