• 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 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 the Native Plant Garden at Fort Missoula! REGISTER […]

    $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
  • 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 […]

  • Birding Extravaganza at the Fort Garden and River

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Tuesday, September 15 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, […]

    $20 – $25
  • 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
  • Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Tuesday, September 15 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free, but please register Join Sophie Osborn, Susie Adams, and Lindsay Carlson as they discuss the new collection, Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists that offers a rare and powerful glimpse into the extraordinary work, risks, and rewards experienced by people […]

  • Scavengers Photography Club

    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 Cost: Free, and open to the public. No registration required. 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, […]

    FREE
  • 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