The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, 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. […]

Date: Tuesday, September 16 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $15 for MNHC members, $20 for non-members (Children 17 and under free with ticketed adult.) REGISTER HERE! If you're a fan of dinosaurs, this evening program is for you! MNHC has partnered with Elevation Science Institute to prepare and conserve dinosaur […]

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location: Meet at the Root Interpretive Center at University of Montana, between Main Hall and the Natural Sciences Greenhouse. Free parking after 5 pm. Cost: Free, and open to the public Come on a short, shady walk with botanist Marilyn Marler (MNHC's Executive Director) to learn about […]

Dates: Third Thursday of the Month Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center 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 each session we will […]

Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with membership / cost of admission Join us for exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! Our drop-in Saturday programs feature activities, art, science experiments, and more. Stop in anytime between 1:00 […]

Dates: Sundays, September 7 & 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden The 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 […]