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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Seed Science
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 us to learn more about the science of seeds, make some crafts, and take home some seeds for your own garden! Cost: Free with membership / […]
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Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
Date: Monthly, on the second Tuesday of the month (On SUMMER BREAK - book club resumes in September!) Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom Joining our free naturalist book club is a wonderful way to become acquainted with excellent nature books and to meet other like-minded naturalists! Look forward to each month as you […]
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Birding by Ear 2-Part Course
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: meet at Council Grove State Park REGISTER HERE for Birding by Ear All around us birds are singing and calling, communicating territorial boundaries, attracting mates, […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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 this program outdoor only in our Nature Adventure Garden on the east side of the building. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world […]
Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser
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 together in person once more! For the 10TH Annual MONTANA NATURAL HISTORY CENTER SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON to support the Summer Outdoor Discovery Camp and Middle School […]
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Birding by Ear 2-Part Course
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: meet at Council Grove State Park REGISTER HERE for Birding by Ear All around us birds are singing and calling, communicating territorial boundaries, attracting mates, […]
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Saunter With a Naturalist in the Evening – May 17th
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 MNHC Naturalist Ser Anderson on a naturalist saunter. We will focus on exploring the changing seasons, making observations, following our curiosity, and learning from each […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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 this program outdoor only in our Nature Adventure Garden on the east side of the building. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world […]
Canceled Saunter with a Naturalist in the Morning – May 19th
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. Bring your curiosity and your own naturalist knowledge and join MNHC Naturalist Ser Anderson on a naturalist saunter. We will focus on exploring the changing […]
Open AIR Artist Presentation: David Miles Lusk
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 on printmaking and his artwork at MNHC. Refreshments provided. David Miles Lusk/Anomal Press is an artist based in Missoula, MT. David specializes in detailed relief […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Endangered Species Day
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 around the world participate in Endangered Species Day by celebrating, learning about, and taking action to protect threatened and endangered species. This global day of […]
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Narrated Tour of Glacial Lake Missoula
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 After a two year gap, the Glacial Lake Missoula Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will resume giving a narrated tour of major geologic […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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 this program outdoor only in our Nature Adventure Garden on the east side of the building. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world […]
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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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Unseen Missoula: Secrets of the Clark Fork River
Unseen Missoula: Secrets of the Clark Fork River
MNHC is partnering with Downtown Missoula to offer this new walking tour, highlighting the natural and cultural history of the Clark Fork River. Visitors participate in a guided walk that begins at the Montana Natural History Center and explores the often-overlooked features and untold stories associated with Missoula’s riverfront. Group leaders will offer meaningful interpretations […]