Tuesdays from 10 – 11am
Nature exploration comes naturally, especially for little kids! Children ages 1 to 4 (and an accompanying adult) join Montana Audubon teacher naturalists for guided outdoor play and learning about the local area. Weekly themes are posted below and on our calendar.
Suggested donation of $5/child
FREE for members – become a member today!
Advance registration is REQUIRED by clicking here.
2nd Saturday of the month from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(Not in session for the months of December to March)
These naturalist-led programs are designed for all ages of explorers. Every month features a different topic that will get you and your family outdoors, learning about the plants and animals in our big backyard. Monthly themes are posted below and on our
Suggested donation $15/ family or free for members.
Advanced Registration REQUIRED by clicking here.
Saturday, February 8th, 1 – 3 pm
Join us for a crash corse on some of the world’s most misunderstood creatures! This special workshop will briefly cover snakes as a whole. Topics will include how they interact with their environment, the diversity of snake species, the environmental threats they face, and their unique and amazing anatomy. To dive deep into just how unique their anatomy is, there will be a preserved snake dissection led by one of our knowledgeable naturalists! There will also be a meet and greet with a live snake owned by one of our naturalists. Don’t worry, we won’t be hurting our ambassador animal friends!
Whether you have a passing interest in snakes, a reptile fanatic, or wanting to overcome your fears, all are welcome! Due to the graphic nature of the dissection, it is advised that parents do not bring young children. Our preserved specimen is ethically sourced from a biological supply company.
Advanced registration is required. General admission is $12 per participant, and $10 for members of the Montana Audubon Center. Interested in becoming a member? Please follow this link to learn more!
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Wednesday, February 12th, 5 – 7 pm
Join us as a guest speaker from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks teaches us all about bears! Learn all about their fascinating ecology and behavior, how to tell them apart, and how you can avoid encounters when out hiking or at home. Whether you are wanting to learn about bears, or wanting to learn how to stay safe in the wild, we hope to see you there!
Advanced registration is required. This is a free event, with donations going towards making programs such as this possible in the future!
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Saturday, February 22nd, 10 am – 12:30 pm
At Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, 615 2nd St E, Red Lodge, MT
Join us for a very special event at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge as we learn all about the birds of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem! The Montana Audubon Center will be partnering with the Sanctuary as we tour their grounds, see their rescued animals, and look for wild birds while doing so. Afterwards, local Red Lodge birders Randy Dragon and Don Redfoot will be giving a very special presentation all about the birds which migrate through the Yellowstone ecosystem. Be sure to bundle up, and we hope to see you there!
General admission is $12 per participant. This event is free for veterans, as well as both members of the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary and members of the Montana Audubon Center.
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Saturday, March 8th, 3 – 4 pm
A precursor to our Owl Prowl event, join us in seeing a live owl up close and personal! Staff from the Draper Natural History Museum, located all the way in Cody, Wyoming, will be bringing one of their rescued owls to the Montana Audubon Center! Learn all about the biology and ecology behind these fascinating creatures, as well as what makes them so special in the animal kingdom. Wanting to see owls in the wild? Join us after this for our Owl Prowl on March 15th!
The Draper Natural History Museum is one of the five museums of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. This museum dives deep into the diverse plant and animal species of the Greater Yellowstone area. The Draper is a favorite among kids and families, so bring the whole group on your Yellowstone vacation and explore here either before or after your trip to the park. In the Draper, see how bears, elk, wolves, and other wildlife survive and thrive in our backyard—and how our humans presence in the mix also affects the ecosystem.
Advanced registration is required. General admission is $10 per participant, and $8 for Montana Audubon Center members. Interested in becoming a member? Please follow this link to learn more!
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Saturday, March 15th, 6:30 – 8 pm
Back by popular demand, join us for this yearly event that’s quite the hoot! Learn all about the owls of Montana, particularly around the Billings area, before heading out to find them on this evening of exploration and discovery! Be sure to bundle up and bring your listening ears, as you’ll often hear the owls before you see them. Flashlights may spook the owls, so be sure to bring ones that are low-powered or red in color.
Be sure to come to our Great Horned Owl Encounter with Draper Natural History Museum on March 8th to see an owl up close and personal!
Advanced registration is required. General admission is $7 per participant, and $5 for members of the Montana Audubon Center. Interested in becoming a member? Please follow this link to learn more!
Register here!