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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/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Nature Writing "Hush Hour(s)"
DESCRIPTION:Date: Second Monday of the Month*\nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free\, but please register \n*Due to illness\, April 14th’s Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)” is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you at the next session! \nREGISTER HERE \nWhatever 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 to write can often be challenging. This writing “hush hour(s)” is designed to provide nature writers with a quiet\, supportive setting to work on your craft. This isn’t a workshop; this is space to write. \nIn this group\, we’ll spend roughly the first 20 minutes inviting individuals to share what projects you’re working on\, questions you might have about your work\, suggest resources\, any hurdles or writing blocks\, and writing successes! Then we’ll write\, write\, write. \nBring your notebook\, journal\, or computer. Writing prompts will be available if you’re feeling stuck\, or just want to play with words. Your MNHC group leaders are Allison De Jong (Montana Naturalist magazine editor and MNHC Field Notes instructor\, and writer) and Beth Conway (Events and Marketing Coordinator\, and writer). \nFeel free to BYOB and snacks. We’ll have light refreshments available.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-writing-hush-hours-4/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Evening Programs
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SUMMARY:Printmaking Workshop with Open AIR Artist Amanda Baker
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, April 16th\nTime: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: FREE\, but a suggested donation is appreciated! Registration required. \nMNHC is excited to host Open Air Artist Amanda Baker! Amanda will be in residence at MNHC starting in early April until early May. \nAmanda Baker (b.1994) is a Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist and educator. She received an MFA in printmaking from Pratt Institute in 2024\, and a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2016. Her work investigates 19th-century naturalist illustration through a contemporary print-based lens. Amanda has been a former artist in residence at COPE NYC\, has curated and shown work in numerous group exhibitions\, and was a 2023 Pratt Graduate Student Engagement Fund recipient. She also participates in various NYC-based bird and wildlife conservation advocacy groups and teaches community printmaking workshops. \nWORKSHOP\nAmanda is hosting a printmaking workshop at MNHC on April 16th. This workshop brings naturalist illustration and printmaking traditions into a contemporary context. Participants of all experience levels will draw an animal or specimen from the museum’s collection and translate that drawing into a linoleum block print. \nParticipants will be guided through drawing specimens from the museum’s collection\, carving images into easy-carve linoleum blocks\, applying ink\, and pressing their images onto heavyweight printmaking paper. \nAudience: This workshop is suitable for all ages 12+. Please bring your grown-up if you are under 16.\nWhat to bring: Everything you need will be provided!\nCost: The workshop is free\, but a suggested donation is appreciated!\nRegistration: Registration is required and will close 24 hours before the workshop begins. Click here to register. \nARTIST PRESENTATION\nYou can also join Amanda at MNHC for a presentation on Tuesday\, April 29th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. This evening is followed by refreshments and is a chance to mingle and meet the artist. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated. Click here for registration details.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/open-air-artist-amanda-baker/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Open AIR Artist Presentation
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SUMMARY:Resilient Recreation - Partners & Public Lands Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Resilient Recreation: Exploring a Community Driven Approach to Recreation Management \nDate: Wednesday\, April 16\nTime: 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free! But please register \nFREE REGISTRATION HERE!\nPARTNERS & PUBLIC LANDS SEMINAR SERIES: Conversations with BLM Missoula Field Office \nFeaturing BLM speakers and Marley Held-Wilson and Clancy Jandreau of the Blackfoot Challenge \nWhether you’re floating the Blackfoot River\, finding a place to hunt on opening weekend of hunting season\, or taking the family camping – recreation is a benefit we all enjoy. BLM is working with our fellow land management agencies and Blackfoot Challenge to understand public land uses and how best to respond to impacts from recreation. Come learn how you can be part of a community driven approach to recreation stewardship\, and the work Blackfoot Challenge is doing to understand the community’s vision for public lands! \nThe Missoula Field Office\, Bureau of Land Management is excited to announce the “Partners & Public Lands” seminar series! Hosted by the Montana Natural History Center\, staff from BLM will be teaming up with our partners to share some of our common treatment activities and deep dive into the “why” behind these land restoration actions. In this 4-part series\, we’ll share about forest management\, riparian treatments\, recreation management\, and BLM’s new co-stewardship partnership with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes. \nFebruary 12 – Counting Bunny Poop – How Forest Thinning Treatments Impact Wildlife Habitat; with special guests from The Nature Conservancy and University of Montana \nMarch 19 – Busy Beavers – Using Low Tech Stream Restoration Techniques to Restore Riparian Areas; with special guests from Trout Unlimited and others TBA \nApril 16 – Recreation Resiliency – Exploring a Community-Driven Approach to Recreation Stewardship; featuring Blackfoot Challenge \nMay 21 – Tribal Reconnections – Sharing BLM & CSKT’s Tribal Co-stewardship Partnership and what this means for land management; featuring partners from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/resilient-recreation-partners-public-lands-seminar-series/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Third Thursday of the Month\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nCome 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. \nAt each session we will share our photos (up to 6 per person) and discuss current projects\, interests\, successes\, and challenges. Some sessions will feature a guest presentation on an aspect of photography. \nNote: Please bring your photos to share on a thumb drive to use in our computer. \n“A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels\, in the deepest sense\, about what is being photographed.”\n― Ansel Adams \nShare your perspective and connection to nature through photography!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/scavengers-photography-club-3-2-2-2-4/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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