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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Select Sundays\, May-August \nTime: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden \nThe beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed\, transplant plants out of the walkways and prune shrubs. Volunteering is available most Sunday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and you can pop in and out any time during that period. We will supply the gloves and tools but if you have your own feel free to bring them. In addition to working\, you can learn about the plants\, birds and ecology of the garden from Elena Ulev\, the Garden Manager. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/volunteering-at-fort-missoula-native-plant-garden-6/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, 404 H Road\, Missoula\, MT\, 59804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Plant Garden Programs,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Select Sundays\, May-August \nTime: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden \nThe beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed\, transplant plants out of the walkways and prune shrubs. Volunteering is available most Sunday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and you can pop in and out any time during that period. We will supply the gloves and tools but if you have your own feel free to bring them. In addition to working\, you can learn about the plants\, birds and ecology of the garden from Elena Ulev\, the Garden Manager. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/volunteering-at-fort-missoula-native-plant-garden-6/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, 404 H Road\, Missoula\, MT\, 59804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Plant Garden Programs,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Select Sundays\, May-August \nTime: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden \nThe beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed\, transplant plants out of the walkways and prune shrubs. Volunteering is available most Sunday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and you can pop in and out any time during that period. We will supply the gloves and tools but if you have your own feel free to bring them. In addition to working\, you can learn about the plants\, birds and ecology of the garden from Elena Ulev\, the Garden Manager. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/volunteering-at-fort-missoula-native-plant-garden-6/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, 404 H Road\, Missoula\, MT\, 59804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Plant Garden Programs,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, May 12\nTime: 9:00-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula\nCost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members\n(1 child free per ticketed adult!) \nREGISTER HERE!\nMigratory birds have returned for breeding season! The garden and the adjacent Bitterroot River corridor host a symphony of sounds. We will easily hear and see 30 species\, including a nesting osprey and house wrens\, gray catbirds and warblers. We will bird in the garden then walk down to the river to see waterfowl\, raptors and woodpeckers. Your guide for this afternoon is MNHC’s Garden Steward and Master Naturalist Elena Ulev. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here! \nFAQs\nWhat’s the refund policy? \nThe course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/birding-extravaganza-at-the-fort-garden-and-river/
LOCATION:Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, 404 H Road\, Missoula\, MT\, 59804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Plant Garden Programs
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Select Sundays\, May-August \nTime: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden \nThe beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed\, transplant plants out of the walkways and prune shrubs. Volunteering is available most Sunday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and you can pop in and out any time during that period. We will supply the gloves and tools but if you have your own feel free to bring them. In addition to working\, you can learn about the plants\, birds and ecology of the garden from Elena Ulev\, the Garden Manager. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/volunteering-at-fort-missoula-native-plant-garden-6/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, 404 H Road\, Missoula\, MT\, 59804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Plant Garden Programs,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Trivia Night with co-host Montana Native Plant Society!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 26\nTime: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free and open to the public\, but please register \nShow off your skills or come to learn something new—trivia nights are fun for any background level. Join a team when you arrive or bring a crew to compete in Naturalist Trivia Night. For March’s trivia night we are joined by co-hosts from the Montana Native Plant Society. The first few rounds will focus on native plants and we’ll finish off with rounds on spring migration in the Rocky Mountains and more! \nMNHC teaching naturalist Ryan Mahar is running the show. We’re excited to bring you another fun trivia night! \nThis is a FREE event\, but registration is required so we don’t overcrowd the space! \nREGISTER HERE!\nBYOB and snacks. \nHow does Naturalist Trivia work? \nCome with a team or join up with new friends when you arrive. MNHC staff will help you find a table. There are usually 4 rounds of questions each frequently on a common theme such as “Montana cats” or “poisonous plants.” Some rounds are verbal\, others are visual\, or auditory (such as “guess that bird call”!). \nAfter each round the answers are divulged and each team’s score is displayed.\nTwo hours later there will be a winner!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/naturalist-trivia-night-with-co-hosts-montana-native-plant-society/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Trivia Night
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Sundays\, October 5 & 19\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden \nThe beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed\, transplant plants out of the walkways and prune shrubs. Volunteering is available most Sunday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and you can pop in and out any time during that period. We will supply the gloves and tools but if you have your own feel free to bring them. In addition to working\, you can learn about the plants\, birds and ecology of the garden from Elena Ulev\, the Garden Manager. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/volunteering-at-fort-missoula-native-plant-garden-5/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Native Plant Garden Programs,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Sundays\, October 5 & 19\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden \nThe beautiful Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula could use volunteers to weed\, transplant plants out of the walkways and prune shrubs. Volunteering is available most Sunday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and you can pop in and out any time during that period. We will supply the gloves and tools but if you have your own feel free to bring them. In addition to working\, you can learn about the plants\, birds and ecology of the garden from Elena Ulev\, the Garden Manager. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/volunteering-at-fort-missoula-native-plant-garden-5/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Native Plant Garden Programs,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Dig Your Own Native Shrub Sale
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, August 19\nTime: 9:00-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula\nCost: $30 MNHC members/$35 non-members\n(children 17 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult) \nREGISTER HERE!\nThis class includes instruction for successful transplanting\, and as many chokecherry\, snowberry\, golden currant seedlings as you like! Bring a bucket or several large plastic bags for your new plants! \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here! \nFAQs\nWhat’s the refund policy? \nThe course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/dig-your-own-native-shrub-sale/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Native Plant Garden Programs
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, June 14\nTime: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.\n(Tour ends between 2:00-4:00 p.m.\, depending on time spent at each garden)\nLocation: This tour begins at Rocky Mountain Gardens (at the Missoula Fairgrounds) and ends at the Montana Natural History Center (120 Hickory Street)\nCost: FREE\, but please register \nJoin MNHC and Missoula County Department of Ecology & Extension for a wonderful afternoon exploring Missoula’s native plant gardens! \nREGISTER HERE!\nNative plant gardens promote pollinators\, birds\, and biodiversity\, all while reducing the need for water. On this tour\, you’ll visit five different native gardens in Missoula to help inspire you to create your own native plant garden. Learn about what species to use in your garden\, where you can find native plants\, and best care practices to help your garden thrive! The tour starts at 10:00 AM at the Rocky Mountain Gardens (at the Missoula Fairground). This is a self-driven tour\, so you can move through the gardens at your leisure (more information will be provided for registrants). The day ends at MNHC’s Nature Adventure Garden at our Hickory Street location around 2:00-4:00 p.m. where we’ll toast our day with a cool drink! \nThis tour is available FREE to participants\, thanks to a grant from the Montana Native Plant Society and the Missoula Conservation District. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here! \nFAQs\nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?\nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/native-plant-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs,Native Plant Garden Programs
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden: Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, April 29\nTime: 9:00-11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula\nCost: $30 MNHC members/$35 non-members \nREGISTER HERE.\nThe early season wildflowers are starting to bloom in the garden with happy pops of purple\, yellow and white. We will focus on how to identify them using the patterns method of identification. This type of identification is fast\, fun\, and easy and can help you to recognize flower species on any continent. \nDIG IN! For more information on programs happening at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden\, click here! \nFAQs\nWhat’s the refund policy? \nThe course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/native-plant-garden-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Native Plant Garden Programs
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