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SUMMARY:First Friday - Inspired by Nature: Block Prints By David Miles Lusk
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 5\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: Free\, and open to the public \nJoin us for a First Friday event with artist David Miles Lusk of Anomal Press\, as he shares work from his block print collection. David will provide a brief introduction about his work and its inspiration from the natural world. Come meet the artist\, and enjoy a fun night at MNHC! \nLight snacks and beverages provided. \nArtist Statement: I started making art when I was a kid as a way to make meaning out of the world around me. I would spend hours tromping around the wilderness of Montana\, drawing and making marks on anything I could\, whether in the margins of my school papers\, on a sandy beach\, or whittling walking sticks around a campfire. Art has always been my primary tool for processing and learning about this wonderfully weird thing called life. \nI was introduced to relief printmaking 20 years ago by my high school art teacher\, Marvin Pauls\, and was immediately hooked. My love of drawing and whittling wood merged into one process\, and I have been practicing ever since. Relief printmaking is both an art and a craft. Each project involves research and keen observation. Every design is drawn\, carved\, and printed by hand. \nI feel so lucky to have grown up in Montana\, and its natural beauty has always provided an ample amount of inspiration to keep my imagination flowing. This body of work is a reflection of the love\, admiration\, curiosity\, and gratitude I have for nature. As an artist\, there is nothing more satisfying than inspiring others through my work.
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LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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SUMMARY:Birding by Ear with Ryan Mahar\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, June 6\nTime: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.\nLocation: Meet at Council Grove\nCost: $35 MNHC members/$40 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nWant to sharpen your birding-by-ear skills and gain confidence identifying birds by sound? Birding-by-Ear 2 is an intermediate-level class that explores more advanced listening techniques\, including how to distinguish similar songs\, recognize patterns and rhythms in bird vocalizations\, and make sense of the busy soundscape of spring and summer birding. Through guided listening activities and a relaxed walk through Council Grove\, participants will practice identifying birds by ear in real time while learning tips and strategies for continued practice on their own. While this class builds on concepts introduced in our introductory Birding-by-Ear program\, newcomers with some basic birding experience are also welcome! \nBring binoculars if you have them\, comfortable walking shoes\, and your curiosity as we tune in to the sounds of the season. \nInstructor: Ryan Mahar is a Teaching Naturalist with MNHC and amateur birder from New England. He took his first birding class in undergrad and fell in love! He holds a master’s degree from the University of Montana in Ecology and Evolution\, and received his Montana Master Naturalist certification in 2024. \nWhat to Bring: \n-Clothes/layers appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions\n-Hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses\n-Good walking footwear- boots or shoes\n-Binoculars (if you have them\, MNHC has pairs for use)\n-Bug spray\n-Water\n-Snacks \nActivity Level:\nEasy. Standing and walking for 2 hours. Bathrooms are at the trailhead. We may walk up to 2 miles. \nFAQ \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.
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LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
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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-6/2026-06-07/
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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