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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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SUMMARY:Nature Journal Book Binding
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 16\nTime: 1:00-3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\nCost: $20 MNHC members\, $25 non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\n \nCreate a blank nature journal with simple Japanese-style stitch binding. \nNature Journals record our observations\, reflections\, and natural phenomena. And they are works of art in their own right. Accentuate this role of ‘journal as art piece’ by choosing your covers and binding the pages yourself with an elegant stitch pattern. Japanese binding is a centuries old book making form where sheets are folded down the center\, hole punched\, and sewn along the spine. Keep this journal for recording the upcoming year\, or give it as a gift to a naturlist in your life this holiday season. Each book will have 12 watercolor pages\, one for each month of the year. You can use white paper or colored pages. \nMaterials included: \n\nMixed media paper\nWatercolor paper\nCardstock\nEmbroidery needles\nEmbroidery thread\nHot cocoa or La Croix\n\nInstructor: Michele Esser is a 5-year Missoula resident and mixed media artist who completed her Master Naturalist certification in 2020. Professionally\, Michele is a Technology Training Manager with an 18-year career in software training. When she is not working or making art\, Michele is skiing and hiking\, as well as volunteering at the MNHC or exploring a naturalist topic of interest. \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nThe course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/nature-journal-book-binding/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naturalist Field Experience,Sip & Sketch
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-11-11/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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SUMMARY:Felted Animal Portraits with Melissa Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 9\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\n$30 for MNHC member\, $35 for non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nJoin artist and previous MNHC Artist in Residence\, Melissa Thompson\, for a unique animal portrait art class at MNHC! Take inspiration from our vast collection of specimens to create an animal portrait using the wet felting process. You will cut and layer pre-felted pieces. Water\, soap\, and agitation felt the wool fibers together creating an amazing work of art! These textural pieces can combine the character of the animal along with evocative artistic elements of shape and color. Bring an animal of your choice to life through art. The animals can be full body silhouettes with shapes or faces or even imaginary animals. \nThis class is great for ages 8 and up! \nInstructor: Melissa Thompson is a Missoula based multi-media artist. She received her BFA in drawing from the University of Montana in 1996. She has been a tattoo artist for 24 years\, and in addition\, she is a faux taxidermy maker\, body painter and special effects makeup artist. She received her MA in Prosthetic Effects in 2022 from Falmouth University in Cornwall England. She occasionally teaches these various skills around Missoula\, and exhibits work throughout the country. She owns Pomegranate Ink\, an appointment only tattoo studio in Missoula. \nMaterials Included: \n\npre-felted pieces\nHot cocoa or La Croix\n\nFAQs: \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nThe course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/felted-animal-portraits-with-melissa-thompson/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Sip & Sketch
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-11-04/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241102T130000
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SUMMARY:Sketching and Drawing for the Nature Journaler with Jason C. Poole
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 2\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\n$30 for MNHC members\, $35 for non-members \nREGISTER HERE!\nLearn top tricks for making sketching and drawing part of your Nature Journaling experience. \nPens\, pencils\, and watercolor along with some sketching basics can start you down a life long journey of looking at nature in a new way. \nJason Poole\, local Naturalist and artist\, will lead this fun and engaging class using museum specimens to hone skills new and old. Learn techniques for shape\, shading\, color\, and line and the best tools to achieve the results you want. \nInstructor: Jason C. Poole has worn many hats\, Adjunct Professor of Paleontology\, Scientific Illustrator\, art teacher\, and Paleontology field instructor. Jason has excavated dinosaurs on three continents\, including Africa\, South and North America. Paralititan\, Dreadnoughtus and Suuwassea are three dinosaurs worked on by Poole\, all were new to science when discovered and two of which are supermassive titanosaurs. Poole is also a Paleontological Artist who has published in National Geographic and whose art work appears in many museum and private collections. Jason resides in Missoula\, Montana and can often be found sketching in the studio and the great outdoors. \nMaterials Included: \n\npaper\ndrawing and painting materials\nHot cocoa or La Croix\n\nSome scholarships are available! Call 327-0405 to find out more. \nFAQs: \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nThe course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nNope! We will have a list of all the attendees. \n\n
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/sketching-and-drawing-for-the-nature-journaler-with-jason-c-poole/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Sip & Sketch
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241031T200000
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Last Thursday of the month*\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nCome 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. \nAt each session we will share our photos (up to 6 per person) and discuss current projects\, interests\, successes\, and challenges. Some sessions will feature a guest presentation on an aspect of photography. \n*During the holiday season\, photography club has been moved from the last Thursday of the month to Oct 24\, Nov 21\, and Dec 19\, 2024. \nNote: Please bring your photos to share on a thumb drive to use in our computer. \n“A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels\, in the deepest sense\, about what is being photographed.”\n― Ansel Adams \nShare your perspective and connection to nature through photography!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/scavengers-photography-club-3-2-2/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241028T110000
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SUMMARY:miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
DESCRIPTION:The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.\nDates: Every Monday\, September – May\nTime: 10:00-11:00 am\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center\, 120 Hickory Street. \nThe 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. Each program begins with songs\, movement\, and stories. We then provide materials for learner directed discovery in our garden. We look for bugs and birds\, color on rocks\, build with branches\, experiment with science tools and play with a variety of art materials. \nPlease bring clothes for outdoor play! We have some snow clothes to borrow. \nBest for ages 2-4\, though any age is welcome! \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mininaturalist-pre-k-program/2024-10-28/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Kids' Program,miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241025T170000
DTSTAMP:20241025T181236Z
CREATED:20241025T181236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T181236Z
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SUMMARY:MNHC Closed! Preparing for our Fall Banquet & Auction
DESCRIPTION:We are closed after 1pm today to prepare for our Fall Banquet & Auction! \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there.
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhc-closed-preparing-for-our-fall-banquet-auction/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:MNHC closures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241024T200000
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SUMMARY:Scavengers Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Last Thursday of the month*\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Montana Natural History Center \nCome 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. \nAt each session we will share our photos (up to 6 per person) and discuss current projects\, interests\, successes\, and challenges. Some sessions will feature a guest presentation on an aspect of photography. \n*During the holiday season\, photography club has been moved from the last Thursday of the month to Oct 24\, Nov 21\, and Dec 19\, 2024. \nNote: Please bring your photos to share on a thumb drive to use in our computer. \n“A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels\, in the deepest sense\, about what is being photographed.”\n― Ansel Adams \nShare your perspective and connection to nature through photography!
URL:https://www.montananaturalist.org/event/scavengers-photography-club-3-2-2/2024-10-24/
LOCATION:Montana Natural History Center
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Discovery Day,Presentation
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