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Friday February 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Montana Natural History Center

Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

Bring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jasonâs uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHCâs Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep LabDate: FridaysTime: 1:00-2:00 p.m.Cost: FREE with admission/membership. In partnership withÂ Elevation Sci......More

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Saturday February 7 9:00am - 4:00pm MST

Montana Natural History Center

Winter Raptor Excursion

Date: Saturday, February 7Time: 9:00 a.m. â 4:00 p.m.Location: meet at MNHC, travel to the Ninepipe in MNHC busCost: $100 MNHC members/$110 non-members REGISTER HERE!Registration closes on Monday, February 2nd. Enjoy the beauty and majesty of Montanaâs winter raptors while learning key identification techniques, anatomy, and behaviors. NaturalistÂ Brian Williams will begin the day with an in-class orientation and a series of journaling exercises to reinforce field mark recognition. We will then move into the field to practice our skills and gain greater understanding of raptor behavior and ecology. Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge and the Mission Valley provide spectacular raptor viewing opportunities including: rough legged hawks, harriers, kestrels, merlins, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, and more. Instructor: Brian Williams sharpened his birding chops under the Montana Natural History Centerâs first staff naturalist â Charles Miller â in the early 2000s. Since then he has worked as a professional bird guide in South Texas, staff naturalist at MNHC, 4th-grade teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School, and, most recently, a Forester for the State of Montana. He coordinated the Christmas Bird Count at the Ninepipe NWR for 10 years. We will meet at the Montana Natural History Center and travel by bus to the field site.Activity level: easy. minimal walking, less than one mile. Frequent getting on and off the bus. Potentially cold temperatures. Please bring whatever you need to be comfortable in cold weather.Minimal bathroom breaks.Please Bring: Warm clothes! Hand and toe warmers, layers, hat, etc.BootsWaterLunch and snacksJournalBinoculars (MNHC has some to borrow)ID guide of your choice (MNHC has copies to borrow)Whatever you need to be comfortable on and off the busRecommended reading: Hawks in FlightÂ by Pete Dunne, David Sibley, and Clay Sutton (Brianâs Favorite)HawksÂ from Every Angle: How to Identify RaptorsÂ by Jerry LiguoriA Photographic Guide to North American RaptorsÂ by Brian K. WheelerRaptors of the West: Captured in PhotographsÂ by Kate Davis, Rob Palmer, and Nick DunlapFAQsWhatâs the refund policy? The 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.Â See our full refund/cancellation policy here. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Nope! We will have a list of all the attendees. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2.

Montana Natural History Center

Saturday February 7 11:00am - 1:00pm MST

Montana Natural History Center

Saturday Kidsâ Activity: Big Fauna of Montana

Date: Saturday, February 7Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Location: Montana Natural History CenterCost: 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......More

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Monday February 9 6:00pm - 8:00pm MST

Montana Natural History Center

Nature Writing "Hush Hour(s)"

Date: Second Monday of the MonthTime: 6:00 p.m. â 8:00 p.m.Location: Montana Natural History CenterCost: Free, but please register REGISTER HERE. Whatever genre you prefer â poetry, essay, prose, flash, etc. â writing can help us connect with and reflect on our natural ......More

Montana Natural History Center

Monday February 9 6:30pm - 8:30pm MST

Virtual Zoom Classroom

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......More

Virtual Zoom Classroom

Tuesday February 10 10:00am - 11:00am MST

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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.Dates: Every Tuesday, September â MayTime: 10:00-11:00 amLocation: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world throu......More

Montana Natural History Center

Tuesday February 10 6:30pm - 8:30pm MST

Virtual Zoom Classroom

Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

Date: Monthly, on the second Tuesday of the monthÂ 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-m......More

Virtual Zoom Classroom

Wednesday February 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm MST

Montana Natural History Center

Master Naturalist Club

Date: Monthly, on the second Wednesday of the monthTime: 2:00-4:00 p.m.Location: Various â 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 o......More

Montana Natural History Center

Wednesday February 11 4:00pm - 7:00pm MST

Montana Natural History Center

Spring 2026 Master Naturalist Certification - 12 Week Wednesday Course

Wednesdays, February 11 â May 64:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Cost: $425 MNHC members/$450 non-members. Some scholarships are available â please contact us at 327.0405 for details.3 UMÂ credits available.Â This course is listed at UM ENST 391.Â A $155 fee is required to UM Extended CreditsÂ to take the class for credit. Credit registration and payment will be conducted at MNHC in class. REGISTER HERE! Registration closes January 21Our certification courses consist of at least 40 hours of instruction in a mix of lectures, in-classÂ labs,Â and outdoor field trips. Weâll cover a wide breadth of topics withÂ the goal of givingÂ you an essential foundation of skill and knowledge on which you can build. âThe course has helped me to be more curious, observant, and connected with my surroundings. Iâve met people who share this passion, their experiences, and curiosity with whom I can wander and wonder.ââ 2023 Master Naturalist âRevelatory and life changing.â â 2025 Master Naturalist Taught by MNHC Naturalist Christine Morris and guest instructors, this class: is a 12-week courseruns on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 pm (no class March 18, the week of UMâs spring break)includes 2 full-day Saturday field trips, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., tentatively scheduled on February 21 and April 18.This course will enable you to interpret the landscape on your own to pry out its secrets and share those secrets with others to take in the natural world first hand rather than through a guide.Â This confidence begins with knowing the details: the names of the local flowers, birds, trees, and butterflies.Â Throughout the course you will practice specific naturalist skills and gain foundational knowledge that will assist in your engagement with the natural world for years to come. See our local forests in new light as you learn about the role our conifers play in a coordinated ecology with fire and snow pack moisture. Or marvel in the diversity of lichen. Spend an entire day identifying winter raptors in the Mission valley. Become attuned to bird songs and butterfly wings. Get a handle on flower identification by recognizing patterns in form. Our emphasis will be on learning how to identify local flora, fauna, and landscape processes while gaining insight on how each part is connected. Guest instructors include: botanist and author Peter Lesicabotanist and Missoula College instructor Greg Petersnaturalist Kelly Dixbirder Chadwick MooreMNHC communications coordinator Allison De JongMNHC naturalist Ryan Mahargeologist Ian WatsonMNHC ED and botanist Marilyn MarlerÂ The class will be be based at the Montana Natural History Center. Travel to field sites will be by MNHC bus. See sample syllabus here (some elements could be subject to change). Registration Information: Cost:Â $450/$425 members. Some scholarships are available â please contact us at 327.0405 for details.Full payment due upon registration. The course fee (minus a $100 administrative fee) is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made 30 days before the first day of class. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline.3 UMÂ credits available.Â This course is listed at UM ENST 391.Â A $155 fee is required to UM Extended CreditsÂ to take the class for credit. Credit registration and payment will be conducted at MNHC in class.Master Naturalist Certification requirements: Attend at least 40 hours of instruction.Complete journal entries and a final project.If you want toÂ maintain your certification in years to come (and earn successive Master Naturalist pins), youâll haveÂ to log 20 hours of volunteer service per year with organizations connected with the natural world, as well as 8 hours of continuing education per year. *If you have a significant background in the natural sciences or hold a Master Naturalist certificate from another state or Montana provider, you may want to start with Master Naturalist II. For more information on volunteer service & continuing education requirements, click here. Recommended Materials: The only required material is a blank journal. We will provide details and recommendations on the first day of class. Everything else can be borrowed or used in class from our supply. Each student will receive a Master Naturalist Handbook. binoculars (we have plenty to borrow)hand lens or loupeblank journal (required)micron or small sharpie pencolored pencils or watercolor pencilsbird guide such asÂ Sibleyâs Field Guide to Birds of Western North AmericaBotany in a DayÂ by Thomas J. Elpelplant/flower guide such asÂ Wildflowers of Montana or Plants of the Rocky Mountainsinsect guide such asÂ Kaufmanâs Guide to Insects of North AmericaRegister here by JANUARY 21st:

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