April 2019
Hunting & Gathering Lecture Series: The Entomology of Fly Fishing
Join us for a further exploration of the tradition of hunting and gathering, from food and clothing to the naturalist’s habit of creating collections. Each of our six speakers will share their expertise, from identification and use of the object of the hunt to identifying the landscape or phenology clues that will help hunters and gatherers to find what they’re looking for. Our third speaker is Dr. Diana Six, Professor of Entomology/Pathology at the University of Montana. Her primary research focuses on…
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The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin' Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends…
Find out more »Sip & Sketch: Mindfulness and Art Journaling
Spend an evening with artist Kate Crouch exploring your connection to nature through mindfulness exercises, journaling, and the creation of a layered art piece. Art journaling is a wonderful tool for developing a mindfulness practice. In this class, you will be led into the fantastic world that brings together your intrinsic creativity with the practice of mindfulness. With the use of guided meditation and journaling prompts you will gain insights into your deeper self and explore your connection with the…
Find out more »May 2019
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin' Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends…
Find out more »Sip & Stitch: The Art of Bookbinding
Summer journaling season is just around the corner. Get ready by creating your own personal nature journal! Spend an evening with The Vespiary's Audra Loyal, who will guide you through the process of using the simple-yet-versatile pamphlet stitch to craft your own nature sketchbook. This stitch has been used for hundreds of years for all kinds of humble publications, from poetry collections to religious treatises and more. Consisting of a group of sheets folded in half and sewn thru a…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin' Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends…
Find out more »Saturday Kids’ Activity: Insect Investigations
Spring brings insect investigations! Drop-in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 to learn about insect body plans and lifestyles. Models, puppets and best of all- collecting materials will be available for use. Find out how to identify an insect and where you might find one. Then borrow some bug-catchers and try your luck in our Nature Adventure Garden. Bring what you find back in for an identification before letting it go or use a field guide outside.
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The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin' Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends…
Find out more »Naturalist Field Day: Birding by Ear
LOCATION: MEET AT MNHC TIME: 8:00 a.m. Enhance your birding game by learning to bird by ear. Practice this essential skill in a fun and informative class with naturalist and birder Cedar Mathers-Winn. This class will begin with a basic introduction to sound, the ways that birds produce and use sounds, and how these are related. You will learn to use spectrograms as a tool for learning to recognize and differentiate between similar sounds. In addition, you will learn some…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin' Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends…
Find out more »Saturday Kids’ Activity: Insect Investigations
Spring brings insect investigations! Drop-in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 to learn about insect body plans and lifestyles. Models, puppets and best of all- collecting materials will be available for use. Find out how to identify an insect and where you might find one. Then borrow some bug-catchers and try your luck in our Nature Adventure Garden. Bring what you find back in for an identification before letting it go or use a field guide outside.
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin' Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends…
Find out more »June 2019
Naturalist Field Day: Tour the Bison Range with a Naturalist 6/15
LOCATION: MEET AT MNHC TIME: 9:00 Get an intimate and personalized tour of the National Bison Range with retired ranger Pat Jamieson. Bring your camera because you are sure to see a variety of charismatic fauna, from bison to antelope to songbirds to raptors! On previous tours the group has spotted black bears and even a badger. You never know who will pop up, and Pat knows the best places to look. Blooming bitterroots line a short walk to a…
Find out more »Naturalist Field Day: Tour the Bison Range with a Naturalist
LOCATION: MEET AT MNHC TIME: 9:00 Get an intimate and personalized tour of the National Bison Range with retired ranger Pat Jamieson. Bring your camera because you are sure to see a variety of charismatic fauna, from bison to antelope to songbirds to raptors! On previous tours the group has spotted black bears and even a badger. You never know who will pop up, and Pat knows the best places to look. Blooming bitterroots line a short walk to a…
Find out more »September 2019
Hunting & Gathering Lecture Series: A Big Year of Birding and Beyond
Join us for a further exploration of the tradition of hunting and gathering, from food and clothing to the naturalist’s habit of creating collections. Each of our six speakers will share their expertise, from identification and use of the object of the hunt to identifying the landscape or phenology clues that will help hunters and gatherers to find what they’re looking for. The speakers for our fourth lecture are birders and authors Sneed B. Collard III and his son, Braden.…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Saturday Kids’ Activity: Raptors of the Rockies
Learn about our wonderful local raptors during this drop-in Kids' Activity. We will have a variety of beautiful specimens to see as well as wings, feathers, and skulls to investigate and touch. Practice noticing the different patterns and marks that identify each raptor and learn how perfectly adapted they are for their lifestyle. How can you tell a falcon from a hawk? What makes one raptor more aerodynamic than another? Which one can hover like a helicopter in mid air?…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Saturday Kids’ Activity: Raptors of the Rockies
Learn about our wonderful local raptors during this drop-in Kids' Activity. We will have a variety of beautiful specimens to see as well as wings, feathers, and skulls to investigate and touch. Practice noticing the different patterns and marks that identify each raptor and learn how perfectly adapted they are for their lifestyle. How can you tell a falcon from a hawk? What makes one raptor more aerodynamic than another? Which one can hover like a helicopter in mid air?…
Find out more »October 2019
Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Saturday Kids’ Activity: Spooky Skeletons
The Montana Natural History Center has a collection of really neat bones from all kinds of creatures. For this special drop-in Saturday Kids' Activity we will bring out from the depths of storage: alligator, polar bear, sea lion, and African lion skulls, dinosaur and Pleistocene animal bones, and specimens from our local Montana animals. Create your own articulated paper animal skeleton and try out your detective skills as you match skulls to photos of the animals. Drop in anytime between…
Find out more »Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »Sip & Build: Bone Boxes
Tap into your forensic and artistic side this October with a specially-themed Sip & Build: Bone Boxes. Your materials: owl pellets filled with bones, small boxes, mini frames, glue, and your own sense of design. MNHC instructors Jenélle Dowing and Christine Morris will discuss the science behind owl pellets before helping guide pellet dissection and the artistic process. Use charts to help determine the animal in your pellet and then choose the material in which you want to mount the…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Saturday Kids’ Activity: Spooky Skeletons
The Montana Natural History Center has a collection of really neat bones from all kinds of creatures. For this special drop-in Saturday Kids' Activity we will bring out from the depths of storage: alligator, polar bear, sea lion, and African lion skulls, dinosaur and Pleistocene animal bones, and specimens from our local Montana animals. Create your own articulated paper animal skeleton and try out your detective skills as you match skulls to photos of the animals. Drop in anytime between…
Find out more »Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »Hunting & Gathering Lecture Series: Beavers in North America: Trapped, Valued, and Why They Matter
Join us for a further exploration of the tradition of hunting and gathering, from food and clothing to the naturalist’s habit of creating collections. Each of our six speakers will share their expertise, from identification and use of the object of the hunt to identifying the landscape or phenology clues that will help hunters and gatherers to find what they’re looking for. Our fifth speaker is Ben Goldfarb, environmental journalist, editor, and author. Ben has edited and worked for a…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »November 2019
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Horns and Antlers
What is the difference between horns and antlers? What are they used for and how much do they weigh? During this drop in family program you will get to hold, heft, and handle horns and antlers from Montana species. Bison, bighorns, moose and more have specialized head gear they sport. Make your own horn or antler headband and get great photos holding real specimens up to your head. Drop in anytime between 2:00- 3:00 p.m.
Find out more »Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Saturday Kids’ Activity: Horns and Antlers
What is the difference between horns and antlers? What are they used for and how much do they weigh? During this drop in family program you will get to hold, heft, and handle horns and antlers from Montana species. Bison, bighorns, moose and more have specialized head gear they sport. Make your own horn or antler headband and get great photos holding real specimens up to your head. Drop in anytime between 2:00- 3:00 p.m.
Find out more »Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »Hunting & Gathering Lecture Series: Traditional Wilderness Skills: Brain Tan Buckskin
Join us for a further exploration of the tradition of hunting and gathering, from food and clothing to the naturalist’s habit of creating collections. Each of our six speakers will share their expertise, from identification and use of the object of the hunt to identifying the landscape or phenology clues that will help hunters and gatherers to find what they’re looking for. Our final speaker is Joshua Lisbon, Education & Outreach Manager at the MPG Ranch. Joshua has been tanning deer,…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »December 2019
Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Become a Certified Interpretive Guide! Dates: Tuesdays, October 1- December 10 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT The Montana Natural History Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will enable you to create, conduct, and evaluate interpretive…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »Saturday Kids’ Activity: Wild Gift Workshop- Drawing from Nature
Make your own naturalist gift this year by drawing a beautiful animal or bird based on a specimen in the exhibit hall. We will have pencils, watercolor pencils, and pens, clipboards to use, and nice drawing and watercolor paper for your art. Follow tips for scientific illustration or let your creativity go wild. Everyone can participate during this family based program. Drop in anytime between 2:00- 3:00 p.m.
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »January 2020
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »February 2020
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »March 2020
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
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The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »April 2020
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »May 2020
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
Find out more »miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages young children in the exploration of the natural world through fun, hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them. Each month features a new theme: January: Animals in Winter February: Diggin’ Dinos and Fossils March: Wild River Animals April: Spring Birds May: Spring Surprises No programming June-August. September: Forest Friends October: Creepy Crawlies November: Deer, Moose, and More…
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