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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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 program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:Montana Conversations: Connecting to Land Through an Indigenous Lens with Lailani Upham
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, April 7th\nTime: 5:45 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Missoula Public Library\, Cooper Room B on the 4th floor\nCost: FREE and open to the public\, but please register! $10 suggested donation* \nIn participation with Humanities Montana\, the Montana Natural History Center is excited to host the Montana Conversations program “Connecting to Land Through an Indigenous Lens” with Lailani Upham. \nREGISTER HERE.\nIndigenous stories offer a unique way to understand the power of the natural world and our human connections to it. Through discussion about indigenous peoples’ ways of life\, value systems\, tribal languages\, and stories created long before Montana was established in 1889\, participants learn about a personal\, soulful relationship to our natural world. Participants also better understand how these elements sustain our identity through history and in modern times. How can our tribal stories and ways of knowing elevate others in their understanding of identity? Participants walk away with a fresh look at who they are and appreciation for the landscape from time immemorial. Audience members ponder responsibility and stewardship to the earth through a tribal lens and discuss ways to act for future generations and our natural world relations. \nEvent features a screening of the film Life in the Land: Amskapi Piikani\, produced by produced by Lara Tomov with Stories for Action\, and co-produced by Lailani Upham of Iron Shield Creative. \nAmskapi Piikani [People of the Blackfeet Nation] have interacted with every element of this landscape\, across much of what is today known as Montana\, since time immemorial. This area of Northwest Montana\, home to the Blackfeet Nation\, stands the mountains which Piikani refer to as the “backbone of the world”. Hear unique perspectives from Amskapi Piikani as they carry on the holistic approaches and reciprocal relationships that have always been a part of their culture and traditions\, in ways that empower their community as they move into the future. \nAbout Lailani Upham: Lailani Upham is an Amskapi Pikuni (Blackfeet Nation) tribal member\, and a descendent from the Aaniiih\, Nakoda\, and Dakota tribes. She is journalist\, educator and business developer in indigenous stories and culture. \nPlease note that this program is NOT at MNHC! We’ll be gathering at the Missoula Public Library\, in Cooper Room B on the 4th floor. \n\n*Update 4.3.2025: Today\, it was announced that Humanities Montana has lost their federal funding. We are very sorry to share this news\, which means important programs like Montana Conversations are no longer supported by their grants and resources. MNHC was able to offer this program for free to the public\, because of our partnership with Humanities Montana. And because of the generosity of our community members\, we are still able to offer this event. In order to subsidize the costs of this program\, we are asking for a suggested $10 donation. Thank you! \n 
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/montana-conversations-connecting-to-land-through-an-indigenous-lens-with-lailani-upham/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monthly\, on the second Tuesday of the month  \nTime: 6:30 p.m. \nLocation/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom \nThe 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 our free naturalist book clubs\, where you can read and discuss a great new book each month\, enjoying various perspectives and insights\, all from the comfort of your own home. (Cozy pjs are perfectly acceptable attire.) \nYour hosts are Master Naturalist Suzanne Hendrich and Deborah Drain. \nYou will need a computer that can access the internet and Zoom platform in order to participate. \nThere are some spaces available in this book club. Contact cmorris (at) montananaturalist.org to sign up.  \nGroup is limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/virtual-naturalist-book-club-1-2/2025-04-08/
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