Montana Natural History Center
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Connection people with nature since 1991.
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Join us for an evening with Mariah Gladstone, founder of Indigikitchen and celebrated advocate for Indigenous food sovereignty, as she shares stories and recipes from her new book! Tickets also include an entry to win a gift basket :). Learn more at: www.montananaturalist.org/event/indige...
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Join us for an evening with Mariah Gladstone, founder of Indigikitchen and celebrated advocate for Indigenous food sovereignty, as she shares stories and recipes from her new book! Tickets also include an entry to win a gift basket :). Learn more at: www.montananaturalist.org/event/indige...
This fall, MNHC hosted authors of "Saving the Big Sky: A Chronicle of Land Conservation in Montana," Bruce Bugbee, Robert Kiesling & John Wright. The book invites readers to participate in conserving cherished landscapes. Thank you to MCAT for this recording of the evening! youtu.be/FzfUtuIytf4?...
Saving the Big Sky: A Chronicle of Land Conservation in Montana
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November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This fall, MNHC hosted authors of "Saving the Big Sky: A Chronicle of Land Conservation in Montana," Bruce Bugbee, Robert Kiesling & John Wright. The book invites readers to participate in conserving cherished landscapes. Thank you to MCAT for this recording of the evening! youtu.be/FzfUtuIytf4?...
"While the book begins with a tale of her first darkness experience—synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park—Henion is quick to point out that one doesn’t need to travel far to discover wonder in the dark..."
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www.montananaturalist.org/blog-post/bo...
Book Review: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark | Montana Natural History Center
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October 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"While the book begins with a tale of her first darkness experience—synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park—Henion is quick to point out that one doesn’t need to travel far to discover wonder in the dark..."
www.montananaturalist.org/blog-post/bo...
www.montananaturalist.org/blog-post/bo...
Thank you, public lands! We hope you're out and about celebrating today somewhere on the trail, in the trees, at the shore, watching wildlife, on a scenic fall drive…there are so many ways to enjoy and explore our beautiful public lands!
#nationalpubliclandsday
#nationalpubliclandsday
September 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Thank you, public lands! We hope you're out and about celebrating today somewhere on the trail, in the trees, at the shore, watching wildlife, on a scenic fall drive…there are so many ways to enjoy and explore our beautiful public lands!
#nationalpubliclandsday
#nationalpubliclandsday
THANK YOU to Emily Brown at KPAX-TV for this feature on our voyage to the varves and Glacial Lake Missoula! And THANK YOU to all who joined us for this field day!
"The different outcrops are the books. The varves are the pages." -- Geologist, Jim Sheldon.
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"The different outcrops are the books. The varves are the pages." -- Geologist, Jim Sheldon.
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Field trip shows impacts of Glacial Lake Missoula in today's Ninemile soil
YouTube video by KPAX-TV
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September 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
THANK YOU to Emily Brown at KPAX-TV for this feature on our voyage to the varves and Glacial Lake Missoula! And THANK YOU to all who joined us for this field day!
"The different outcrops are the books. The varves are the pages." -- Geologist, Jim Sheldon.
youtu.be/kpnCzpnKfZg?...
"The different outcrops are the books. The varves are the pages." -- Geologist, Jim Sheldon.
youtu.be/kpnCzpnKfZg?...
"Smoke and I have done more than 25 events in the past year, each one unique. But last night felt different—
...By the time we began, every one of the 70 seats at the Montana Natural History Center was filled, with more people still on the waitlist...."
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...By the time we began, every one of the 70 seats at the Montana Natural History Center was filled, with more people still on the waitlist...."
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When a Story Becomes a Ride
The power of storytelling to keep wilderness alive.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Smoke and I have done more than 25 events in the past year, each one unique. But last night felt different—
...By the time we began, every one of the 70 seats at the Montana Natural History Center was filled, with more people still on the waitlist...."
open.substack.com/pub/evamaggi...
...By the time we began, every one of the 70 seats at the Montana Natural History Center was filled, with more people still on the waitlist...."
open.substack.com/pub/evamaggi...
Pics from a few fantastic lectures and conversations hosted at MNHC this month! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Hush of the Land, with Smoke Elser and Eva-Maria Maggi, & Hunting Dinosaurs with Jason Poole!
Up next, Saving the Big Sky on Sept 24th: www.montananaturalist.org/event/saving...
Up next, Saving the Big Sky on Sept 24th: www.montananaturalist.org/event/saving...
September 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Pics from a few fantastic lectures and conversations hosted at MNHC this month! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Hush of the Land, with Smoke Elser and Eva-Maria Maggi, & Hunting Dinosaurs with Jason Poole!
Up next, Saving the Big Sky on Sept 24th: www.montananaturalist.org/event/saving...
Up next, Saving the Big Sky on Sept 24th: www.montananaturalist.org/event/saving...
Grab a sack lunch and come talk dinosaurs and fossils with Jason every Friday from 1-2PM for BROWN BAG & BONES! Starts September 12th. Learn more: www.montananaturalist.org/exhibits/
#fossils #montanadinosaurs #paleotalks
#fossils #montanadinosaurs #paleotalks
September 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Grab a sack lunch and come talk dinosaurs and fossils with Jason every Friday from 1-2PM for BROWN BAG & BONES! Starts September 12th. Learn more: www.montananaturalist.org/exhibits/
#fossils #montanadinosaurs #paleotalks
#fossils #montanadinosaurs #paleotalks
Tickets on sale now! Join us for a rewarding night at MNHC's Fall Banquet & Auction. Learn more at: www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhcs-...
August 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Tickets on sale now! Join us for a rewarding night at MNHC's Fall Banquet & Auction. Learn more at: www.montananaturalist.org/event/mnhcs-...
MNHC is currently accepting applications for Visiting Naturalist in the Schools Field Instructors! Learn more at: www.montananaturalist.org/employment-o...
August 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
MNHC is currently accepting applications for Visiting Naturalist in the Schools Field Instructors! Learn more at: www.montananaturalist.org/employment-o...
Dinosaur alert! New fossils arrived today from Elevation Science Institute’s @elevationscience.bsky.social summer dig in Southern Montana! These jackets include fossils from giants like sauropods, fearsome predators like Allosaurus, and even some mystery #dinosaurs we are still exploring! #fossils
August 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Dinosaur alert! New fossils arrived today from Elevation Science Institute’s @elevationscience.bsky.social summer dig in Southern Montana! These jackets include fossils from giants like sauropods, fearsome predators like Allosaurus, and even some mystery #dinosaurs we are still exploring! #fossils
Pics from MNHC's STEEM Wilderness Stewardship week! Campers learn about packing mules, trail and wilderness maintenance, and plenty of time enjoying and exploring some of the best of our backyard and beyond.
August 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Pics from MNHC's STEEM Wilderness Stewardship week! Campers learn about packing mules, trail and wilderness maintenance, and plenty of time enjoying and exploring some of the best of our backyard and beyond.
Register TODAY for our Fall Master Naturalist Course!
This immersive ONLINE certification course helps develop naturalist skills and a deeper understanding of the natural world through a blend of live online classes and in-person field weekend. Learn more: www.montananaturalist.org/event/fall-o...
This immersive ONLINE certification course helps develop naturalist skills and a deeper understanding of the natural world through a blend of live online classes and in-person field weekend. Learn more: www.montananaturalist.org/event/fall-o...
August 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Register TODAY for our Fall Master Naturalist Course!
This immersive ONLINE certification course helps develop naturalist skills and a deeper understanding of the natural world through a blend of live online classes and in-person field weekend. Learn more: www.montananaturalist.org/event/fall-o...
This immersive ONLINE certification course helps develop naturalist skills and a deeper understanding of the natural world through a blend of live online classes and in-person field weekend. Learn more: www.montananaturalist.org/event/fall-o...
Blue skies, bugs, Great Blue Herons, curious MNHC campers = one mighty fine Tuesday.
#montana #summercamps #montananaturalhistory
#montana #summercamps #montananaturalhistory
August 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Blue skies, bugs, Great Blue Herons, curious MNHC campers = one mighty fine Tuesday.
#montana #summercamps #montananaturalhistory
#montana #summercamps #montananaturalhistory
We ❤️ connecting with our wild places through nature journaling! Whether in your backyard or backcountry, find some time today in nature with a paper & pen. Take in sights, sounds, & smells -- and try out this simple #writingprompt:
Imagine you are a tree. What kinds of things would you think about?
Imagine you are a tree. What kinds of things would you think about?
August 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We ❤️ connecting with our wild places through nature journaling! Whether in your backyard or backcountry, find some time today in nature with a paper & pen. Take in sights, sounds, & smells -- and try out this simple #writingprompt:
Imagine you are a tree. What kinds of things would you think about?
Imagine you are a tree. What kinds of things would you think about?
Thank you to the Missoulian for this front page story on the Jocko River Trout Hatchery, and on kids and conservation! We love taking our campers to the hatchery; it's a perfect example of using hands-on experiences to connect with nature.
Read the full feature at: missoulian.com/news/local/b...
Read the full feature at: missoulian.com/news/local/b...
July 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Thank you to the Missoulian for this front page story on the Jocko River Trout Hatchery, and on kids and conservation! We love taking our campers to the hatchery; it's a perfect example of using hands-on experiences to connect with nature.
Read the full feature at: missoulian.com/news/local/b...
Read the full feature at: missoulian.com/news/local/b...
“Are spiders deadly?” Teaching Naturalist Ryan takes a look at questions from the Wonder Wall!
What do you wonder? Come down to the Center and share your questions to our Wonder Wall!
#spiders #naturalhistory #wonderwall
What do you wonder? Come down to the Center and share your questions to our Wonder Wall!
#spiders #naturalhistory #wonderwall
July 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“Are spiders deadly?” Teaching Naturalist Ryan takes a look at questions from the Wonder Wall!
What do you wonder? Come down to the Center and share your questions to our Wonder Wall!
#spiders #naturalhistory #wonderwall
What do you wonder? Come down to the Center and share your questions to our Wonder Wall!
#spiders #naturalhistory #wonderwall
Happy Field Notes FRIDAY! Today, Elena Ulev shares her reflections on the breathtaking landscape of the Upper Missouri Breaks, pondering the changes it has undergone.
Listen/read full field note here: www.montananaturalist.org/blog-post/th...
Listen/read full field note here: www.montananaturalist.org/blog-post/th...
July 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Happy Field Notes FRIDAY! Today, Elena Ulev shares her reflections on the breathtaking landscape of the Upper Missouri Breaks, pondering the changes it has undergone.
Listen/read full field note here: www.montananaturalist.org/blog-post/th...
Listen/read full field note here: www.montananaturalist.org/blog-post/th...
Here is a picture of the missing fossil.
July 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Here is a picture of the missing fossil.
Sadly, one of our fossils went missing this afternoon. Please return. No questions asked. This specimen is an important part of our Montana's Ancient Past exhibit and has been enjoyed by, and educating, visitors to our museum for years.
July 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Sadly, one of our fossils went missing this afternoon. Please return. No questions asked. This specimen is an important part of our Montana's Ancient Past exhibit and has been enjoyed by, and educating, visitors to our museum for years.
We’ve had a lot of awesome shirts over the years — and this year is no exception! New camp shirts for kids and hats for adults available now at MNHC. Or shop online at: shop.montananaturalist.org
July 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We’ve had a lot of awesome shirts over the years — and this year is no exception! New camp shirts for kids and hats for adults available now at MNHC. Or shop online at: shop.montananaturalist.org
Last CHANCE for MNHC summer camps! Check out our openings for July and August at: www.montananaturalist.org/summer-camps/
MNHC camps are known for our quality experiences and top-notch naturalist counselors! We hope you can join us!
MNHC camps are known for our quality experiences and top-notch naturalist counselors! We hope you can join us!
July 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Last CHANCE for MNHC summer camps! Check out our openings for July and August at: www.montananaturalist.org/summer-camps/
MNHC camps are known for our quality experiences and top-notch naturalist counselors! We hope you can join us!
MNHC camps are known for our quality experiences and top-notch naturalist counselors! We hope you can join us!
Welcome back to T-Rex Talks with Sue! Have you ever wondered why people call me Sue?
#trextalks trextalkswithsue #dinosaurs
#trextalks trextalkswithsue #dinosaurs
July 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Welcome back to T-Rex Talks with Sue! Have you ever wondered why people call me Sue?
#trextalks trextalkswithsue #dinosaurs
#trextalks trextalkswithsue #dinosaurs
Join us for STEEM camp -- our next session is July 21-25. This year, MNHC is partnering with the Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation’s Youth Wilderness Program. Learn more at: www.montananaturalist.org/summer-camps/
July 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Join us for STEEM camp -- our next session is July 21-25. This year, MNHC is partnering with the Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation’s Youth Wilderness Program. Learn more at: www.montananaturalist.org/summer-camps/
MNHC Teaching Naturalist, Kevin, talks about the #BaldEagle, a symbol the USA has celebrated for centuries. But did you we almost lost this incredible species? Learn more about its successful #conservation story; just one of the many things that makes this beautiful bird one of our favorites! 🦅
July 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
MNHC Teaching Naturalist, Kevin, talks about the #BaldEagle, a symbol the USA has celebrated for centuries. But did you we almost lost this incredible species? Learn more about its successful #conservation story; just one of the many things that makes this beautiful bird one of our favorites! 🦅