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Field Notes

Birds of an (Iridescent) Feather Flock Together
Field Notes

Birds of an (Iridescent) Feather Flock Together

May 18, 2022
The Plains Spadefoot Toad: Singer, Burrower, and Essential Part of the Water Cycle
Field Notes

The Plains Spadefoot Toad: Singer, Burrower, and Essential Part of the Water Cycle

May 11, 2022
A Diving Songbird?
Field Notes

A Diving Songbird?

May 4, 2022
I Have a Window, and I See…Anting?
Field Notes

I Have a Window, and I See…Anting?

April 27, 2022

Naturalist Blog

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower
Naturalist Blog

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

July 15, 2020
Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch
Naturalist Blog

Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

July 9, 2020
Wildflower Wednesday: Penstemon
Naturalist Blog

Wildflower Wednesday: Penstemon

July 1, 2020
Homeschool Naturalists Celebrate Spring
Naturalist Blog

Homeschool Naturalists Celebrate Spring

April 7, 2020

Montana Naturalist Magazine

Heartbeats and Hibernation in the Rockies
Montana Naturalist

Heartbeats and Hibernation in the Rockies

March 21, 2020
Rediscovering the North American Beaver: The Quest for a Keystone Species
Montana Naturalist

Rediscovering the North American Beaver: The Quest for a Keystone Species

October 25, 2019
Investigate Ice!
Montana Naturalist

Investigate Ice!

January 7, 2019
In the Shadow of Rain
Montana Naturalist

In the Shadow of Rain

September 5, 2018

Upcoming Events

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1 event, 26

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Spring Master Naturalist Course

April 26 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Spring Master Naturalist Course

Spring 2022 Master Naturalist Certification Course Tuesdays, February 1 - May 3, 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 […]

$395 – $425

1 event, 27

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Backroom Tour of the Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum

April 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Backroom Tour of the Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum

About this event DATES: April 27 TIMES: 6:30-7:30 p.m. LOCATIONS: University of Montana Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum REGISTER HERE for the Backroom Tour of UMZM Join curator Dr. Angela Hornsby for […]

$10

1 event, 28

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

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. We are currently holding […]

1 event, 29

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Glacial Lake Missoula: Evidence and Origins with Bruce Baty

April 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Glacial Lake Missoula: Evidence and Origins with Bruce Baty

DATE: Friday, April 29 TIMES: 1:00-2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Montana Natural History Center Registration is not required. Free with admission to MNHC. Have you ever wondered about the horizontal lines on Mt. Sentinel […]

Free with admission

2 events, 30

11:30 am - 3:30 pm

LO Missoula | Montana Natural History Center Takeover #SemillitasOutdoors

April 30 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

LO Missoula | Montana Natural History Center Takeover #SemillitasOutdoors

Register for Semillitas Outdoors Here Date: April 30th Time: 11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center The Montana Natural History Center is so pleased to announce our first […]

Free
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Nature Journaling 4-Part Club

April 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Nature Journaling 4-Part Club

Journal by Alison James DATES: Saturdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 TIMES: 1:00-2:30 p.m. LOCATION: Montana Natural History Center REGISTER HERE for the Nature Journaling Club Journal by Alex Kuennen Nature journaling […]

$5

0 events, 1

1 event, 2

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

May 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

Date: Monthly, on the first Monday of the month Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom Joining our free naturalist book club is a wonderful way to become acquainted with […]

Free

1 event, 3

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Spring Master Naturalist Course

May 3 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Spring Master Naturalist Course

Spring 2022 Master Naturalist Certification Course Tuesdays, February 1 - May 3, 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 […]

$395 – $425

0 events, 4

2 events, 5

2022-05-05

Missoula Gives 2022!

Missoula Gives 2022!

May 5 @ 5:00 pm - May 6 @ 7:00 pm

Missoula Gives 2022!

Join us for Missoula Gives, a festive 26 hours of crowdsourced philanthropy for the entire Missoula community! Support MNHC and other wonderful Missoula County non-profits. Your donation to MNHC will […]

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

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. We are currently holding […]

1 event, 6

2022-05-05

Missoula Gives 2022!

1 event, 7

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Seed Science

May 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Seed Science

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. May 7 & 21: Seed Science Spring is here and we're excited to plant seeds. Join […]

Free

0 events, 8

0 events, 9

1 event, 10

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

May 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

Date: Monthly, on the second Tuesday of the month Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom Joining our free naturalist book club is a wonderful way to become acquainted with […]

free

1 event, 11

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Birding by Ear 2-Part Course

May 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Birding by Ear 2-Part Course

Photo by Elaine R. Wilson, CC 3.0. DATES: May 11 and 14 TIMES: May 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m. LOCATIONS: May 11: Montana Natural History Center; May 14: […]

$50 – $55

2 events, 12

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

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. We are currently holding […]

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser

May 12 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser

Date: Thursday, May 12th Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: Kim & Dirk Visser’s residence, 7400 Old Grant Creek Road, Missoula, MT 59808 Lunch catered by Riversong Gourmet Catering. Join us […]

$150

0 events, 13

1 event, 14

9:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Birding by Ear 2-Part Course

May 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Birding by Ear 2-Part Course

Photo by Elaine R. Wilson, CC 3.0. DATES: May 11 and 14 TIMES: May 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m. LOCATIONS: May 11: Montana Natural History Center; May 14: […]

$50 – $55

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0 events, 16

1 event, 17

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saunter With a Naturalist in the Evening – May 17th

Saunter with a Naturalist
May 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saunter With a Naturalist in the Evening – May 17th

Date: May 17 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. May Location: Council Grove State Park Register here for May's Evening Saunter. Bring your curiosity and your own naturalist knowledge and join […]

$5 – $10

0 events, 18

3 events, 19

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

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. We are currently holding […]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Canceled Saunter with a Naturalist in the Morning – May 19th

Saunter with a Naturalist
May 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Canceled Saunter with a Naturalist in the Morning – May 19th

Date: May 19 Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. May Location: Council Grove State Park Location will vary month to month (in the Missoula Valley) Register Here for May's Morning Saunter. […]

$5 – $10
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Open AIR Artist Presentation: David Miles Lusk

May 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Open AIR Artist Presentation: David Miles Lusk

Join us in celebrating our spring Open AIR artist, David Lusk! He's been creating art inspired by MNHC's specimens and exhibits this past month, and will be giving a presentation […]

Free

1 event, 20

2022-05-20

Master Naturalist Rendezvous

Master Naturalist Rendezvous

May 20 @ 5:00 pm - May 22 @ 5:00 pm

Master Naturalist Rendezvous

DATES: Friday to Sunday, May 20-22 LOCATIONS: Various sites in and around Missoula REGISTER below. By registering for one of the Saturday morning field experiences, you are registered for the […]

$40

2 events, 21

2022-05-20

Master Naturalist Rendezvous

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Endangered Species Day

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May 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Endangered Species Day

Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. May 21: Endangered Species Day Every year on the third Friday in May, thousands of people […]

Free

1 event, 22

2022-05-20

Master Naturalist Rendezvous

0 events, 23

0 events, 24

1 event, 25

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Narrated Tour of Glacial Lake Missoula

May 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Narrated Tour of Glacial Lake Missoula

Don't miss this rare chance to take a narrated tour of the Glacial Lake Missoula Auto Route! Date: Wednesday, May 25th , 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE […]

$15 – $20

1 event, 26

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

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. We are currently holding […]

0 events, 27

1 event, 28

2022-05-28

MNHC Closed

MNHC Closed

May 28

MNHC Closed

MNHC will be closed to visitors May 28th. We resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, May 31st 11:00 a.m.

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April 26
April 26 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Spring Master Naturalist Course

April 27
April 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Backroom Tour of the Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum

April 28
April 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 29
April 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Glacial Lake Missoula: Evidence and Origins with Bruce Baty

April 30
April 30 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

LO Missoula | Montana Natural History Center Takeover #SemillitasOutdoors

April 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Nature Journaling 4-Part Club

  • There are no events on this day.
May 2
May 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

May 3
May 3 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Spring Master Naturalist Course

  • There are no events on this day.
May 5
May 5 @ 5:00 pm - May 6 @ 7:00 pm

Missoula Gives 2022!

May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 5
May 5 @ 5:00 pm - May 6 @ 7:00 pm

Missoula Gives 2022!

May 7
May 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Seed Science

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  • There are no events on this day.
May 10
May 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

May 11
May 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Birding by Ear 2-Part Course

May 12
May 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 12 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser

  • There are no events on this day.
May 14
May 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Birding by Ear 2-Part Course

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  • There are no events on this day.
May 17
May 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saunter With a Naturalist in the Evening – May 17th

  • There are no events on this day.
May 19
May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Canceled Saunter with a Naturalist in the Morning – May 19th

May 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Open AIR Artist Presentation: David Miles Lusk

May 20
May 20 @ 5:00 pm - May 22 @ 5:00 pm

Master Naturalist Rendezvous

May 20
May 20 @ 5:00 pm - May 22 @ 5:00 pm

Master Naturalist Rendezvous

May 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Endangered Species Day

May 20
May 20 @ 5:00 pm - May 22 @ 5:00 pm

Master Naturalist Rendezvous

May 25
May 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Narrated Tour of Glacial Lake Missoula

May 26
May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

  • There are no events on this day.
May 25
May 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Narrated Tour of Glacial Lake Missoula

May 26
May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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May 28
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MNHC Closed

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Naturalist Blog

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

Wildflower Wednesday: Blanketflower

July 15, 2020
Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

Ask a Naturalist: Winter Vetch

July 9, 2020
Wildflower Wednesday: Penstemon

Wildflower Wednesday: Penstemon

July 1, 2020
Homeschool Naturalists Celebrate Spring

Homeschool Naturalists Celebrate Spring

April 7, 2020
STEEM-ing Virtually

STEEM-ing Virtually

April 3, 2020

Field Notes

Birds of an (Iridescent) Feather Flock Together

Birds of an (Iridescent) Feather Flock Together

May 18, 2022
The Plains Spadefoot Toad: Singer, Burrower, and Essential Part of the Water Cycle

The Plains Spadefoot Toad: Singer, Burrower, and Essential Part of the Water Cycle

May 11, 2022
A Diving Songbird?

A Diving Songbird?

May 4, 2022
I Have a Window, and I See…Anting?

I Have a Window, and I See…Anting?

April 27, 2022
The Adventurous Sex Lives of Plants

The Adventurous Sex Lives of Plants

April 20, 2022
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