Montana Natural History Center

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  • Plant Baby Plant: A Bloom with Robin Wall Kimmerer

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Sunday, August 2 Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: Free and open to the public. Registration is required. REGISTER HERE! Join Robin Wall Kimmerer and MNHC to roll up your sleeves with your community! Connect with – and learn from – the land by getting a little soil […]

  • writing about nature

    Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”

    Nature Writing “Hush Hour(s)”
    Montana Natural History Center

    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 […]

  • nature journaling, painting

    Nature Journaling at the Fort Garden

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Tuesday, August 11 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members (children 17 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult) REGISTER HERE. Are you curious about how to keep a nature journal? Or are you a seasoned nature journalist looking for some new techniques and ideas? The Fort […]

    $20 – $25

  • Master Naturalist Club

    Master Naturalist Club
    Montana Natural History Center

    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. August Topic: Guided Dragonfly and Damselfly […]

    FREE

  • Scavengers Photography Club (NO AUGUST MEETING)

    Scavengers Photography Club
    Montana Natural History Center

    Dates: Third Thursday of the Month Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center There will be no August Scavengers Photography Club meeting to allow everyone to enjoy their summer vacations, visitors and activities. We will resume meetings in September! Come find community and inspiration for your nature photography passion at our Scavengers Photography Club! […]

    FREE

  • Watercolor Painting Wildflowers at the Fort Garden

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Tuesday, August 25 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! Whether you are new to watercolor painting or a seasoned pro, join us for a lovely creative morning in the Native Plant Garden! You will learn some basic techniques including how to […]

    $20 – $25

  • State of the Elk with Hellgate Hunters and Anglers

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Wednesday, August 26th Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, and open to the public Join MNHC, Hellgate Hunters and Anglers, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for an update about our area's elk populations. Learn about local elk trends straight from the Montana FWP biologists. This is a great time […]

  • miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

    miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
    Montana Natural History Center

    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

  • Adult Bug Hunting & Happy Hour

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Friday, September 4th Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula Cost: $15 MNHC members/$20 non-members (Children under 17 are free with ticketed adult) Who says kids should have all the fun? Grab a sweep net, dust off your sense of adventure, and join us for an evening of bug hunting at […]

    $15 – $20

  • miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

    miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
    Montana Natural History Center

    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

  • Master Naturalist Club

    Master Naturalist Club
    Montana Natural History Center

    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. June Topic: TBA Club hosts: Master […]

    FREE

  • Botanical Imprints: Creating Clay Vessels

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Wednesday, September 9th Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $40 MNHC members/$45 non-members Join us for a relaxing fall evening of nature and creativity. REGISTER HERE In this botanically inspired workshop, you’ll craft your own custom clay vessel—whether it’s a bowl, plate, cup, or vase—using simple hand-building techniques. Ceramics artist Donna […]

    $40 – $45