Blue Mountain Recreation Area

Forest Hill Lane
Missoula, MT 59804 United States Get Directions

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lolo/recreation/recarea/?recid=10273&actid=93

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				0 events 1 0 events, 1	2 events 2 2 events, 2 8:00 am - 10:00 am Birding by Ear with Ryan Mahar May 2 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Birding by Ear with Ryan Mahar Date: Saturday, May 2 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Location: Meet at Greenough Park, pavilion/playground parking lot. Cost: $35 MNHC members/$40 non-members REGISTER HERE! Join MNHC naturalist and bird enthusiast Ryan Mahar for an immersive two-hour field session designed to help you identify birds by sound. Held in scenic Greenough Park, this class focuses on […] $35 – $40, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday Kids’ Activity: Flowers! May 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday Kids’ Activity: Flowers! Date: Saturday, May 2 Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 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 […]	1 event 3 1 event, 3 9:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden May 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden Dates: Select Sundays, May-August 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 any time during […]
0 events 4 0 events, 4	1 event 5 1 event, 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am miniNaturalist Pre-K Program May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am miniNaturalist Pre-K Program 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. […] Free	1 event 6 1 event, 6 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study Date: Wednesday, May 6 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members REGISTER HERE! In 2013, Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP) began a 10-year study designed to improve our understanding of Montana's moose population. Join biologist and head researcher of this study, Nick DeCesare, in this captivating […] $10 – $15	0 events 7 0 events, 7	0 events 8 0 events, 8	0 events 9 0 events, 9	0 events 10 0 events, 10
2 events 11 2 events, 11 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)” May 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)” Date: Second Monday of the Month Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, but please register REGISTER HERE. Whatever 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 […], 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2 May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2 Date: Monthly, on the second Monday of the month (except January, June, July, and August) Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom The only thing better than reading a fascinating natural history book (and there are so many of them!) is getting to discuss it with a wonderful group of like-minded people. We can help […] Free	3 events 12 3 events, 12 9:00 am - 11:00 am Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River May 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River Date: Tuesday, May 12 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members (1 child free per ticketed adult!) REGISTER HERE! Migratory birds have returned for breeding season! The garden and the adjacent Bitterroot River corridor host a symphony of sounds. We will easily hear and see 30 species, including a nesting osprey […] $20 – $25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am miniNaturalist Pre-K Program May 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am miniNaturalist Pre-K Program 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. […] Free, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1 May 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1 Date: Monthly, on the second Tuesday of the month Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom The only thing better than reading a fascinating natural history book (and there are so many of them!) is getting to discuss it with a wonderful group of like-minded people. We can help you do that! Join one of […] free	1 event 13 1 event, 13 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Master Naturalist Club May 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Master Naturalist Club Date: Monthly, on the second Wednesday of the month Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Various - contact club host Share outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills, meeting at field locations around Missoula. April Topic: Introduction to Oding: Looking […] FREE	0 events 14 0 events, 14	0 events 15 0 events, 15	0 events 16 0 events, 16	1 event 17 1 event, 17 9:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden May 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden Dates: Select Sundays, May-August 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 any time during […]
0 events 18 0 events, 18	1 event 19 1 event, 19 10:00 am - 11:00 am miniNaturalist Pre-K Program May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am miniNaturalist Pre-K Program 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. […] Free	0 events 20 0 events, 20	1 event 21 1 event, 21 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Scavengers Photography Club May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Scavengers Photography Club 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. Photo by Kathy Eyster This […] FREE	0 events 22 0 events, 22	1 event 23 1 event, 23 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Beginner’s Guide to Drawing Trees with Jason Poole May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Beginner’s Guide to Drawing Trees with Jason Poole Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $45 MNHC members/$50 non-members. Add your MNHC membership to your order when you check out! REGISTER HERE Join artist (and paleontologist) Jason Poole for a beginners' sketching class focused on trees! Trees are often a challenge for beginners who want to […]	1 event 24 1 event, 24 9:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden May 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden Dates: Select Sundays, May-August 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 any time during […]
0 events 25 0 events, 25	2 events 26 2 events, 26 9:00 am - 11:30 am Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk May 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk Date: Tuesday, May 26 Time: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Meet at the Mount Jumbo Lincoln Hills Trailhead Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members (1 child free per ticketed adult!) Taking a field trip from our regular programming at the Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden.This Tuesday we’ll be exploring Mount Jumbo! REGISTER HERE! Mount Jumbo is […] $20 – $25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am miniNaturalist Pre-K Program May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am miniNaturalist Pre-K Program 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. […] Free	1 event 27 1 event, 27 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Drop-In Nature Journaling May 27 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Drop-In Nature Journaling Date: Last Wednesday of the Month Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with admission/membership! Fellow naturalists! Are you looking for community, accountability, inspiration, and more? We’re excited to offer monthly drop-in nature journaling / phenology wheel / nature writing sessions September-May. Bring your nature journals, phenology wheels, pens, pencils, and paints, and […]	0 events 28 0 events, 28	0 events 29 0 events, 29	0 events 30 0 events, 30	1 event 31 1 event, 31 9:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden May 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden Dates: Select Sundays, May-August 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 any time during […]

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April 28

April 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Spring Garden Tour

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

April 29

April 29 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Drop-In Nature Journaling

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May 2

May 2 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Birding by Ear with Ryan Mahar

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Flowers!

May 3

May 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

May 5

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 6

May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study

May 11

May 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

May 12

May 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

May 2

May 2 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Birding by Ear with Ryan Mahar

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday Kids’ Activity: Flowers!

May 3

May 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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May 5

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 6

May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Checking In On Montana’s Moose: A Recap of FWP’s 10-Year Moose Study

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May 11

May 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2

May 12

May 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

May 13

May 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Master Naturalist Club

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May 17

May 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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May 19

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

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May 21

May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scavengers Photography Club

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May 23

May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A Beginner’s Guide to Drawing Trees with Jason Poole

May 24

May 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden

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May 26

May 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Mount Jumbo Wildflower Walk

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

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

May 27

May 27 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Drop-In Nature Journaling

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There are no events on this day.

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May 31

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Volunteering at Fort Missoula Native Plant Garden