Week of Events
Stories of Glacial Lake Missoula – Lunchtime Lecture
Stories of Glacial Lake Missoula – Lunchtime Lecture
Date: Tuesday, March 12 Time: noon-1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Jim Shelden, president of the Glacial Lake Missoula Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute, will discuss current Glacial Lake Missoula topics during this lunchtime lecture. Discover the mysteries of the ancient Glacial Lake Missoula in an engaging lunchtime lecture with Jim Shelden, […]
Spring 2024 Master Naturalist Certification Course (Waitlist Only)
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 […]
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
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 […]
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, 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. Each […]
Amazing Minerals with Bruce Baty 3-Part Course
Amazing Minerals with Bruce Baty 3-Part Course
Date: Thursdays, March 7, 14, & 28 (no class spring break week) Time:Â 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Location:Â Montana Natural History Center Register now Pick up any rock and look closely. It is made of minerals--naturally occurring solids with definite chemical composition. Geologist Bruce Baty will introduce you to a number of amazing rock-forming and ore minerals during […]
Nature Journaling at the Spring Equinox
Nature Journaling at the Spring Equinox
Date: Saturday, March 16 Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Register Here In this class you will learn the basics for starting and keeping a nature journaling practice. We’ll cover materials to use, page composition/layout, writing, drawing, as well as strategies to approach journaling as a beginner and establish a regular practice/routine. The only materials […]
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Bears!
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. […]