September – May: Every 3rd Saturday from 11am-3pm
Come down to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. Ask a naturalist your essential questions about animals and plants. Borrow field guides, insect nets, and binoculars. Or rent a canoe (weather dependent) for a suggested donation of $10/canoe or free for members – become a member today!).
NOVEMBER- This month we will start our themed Open House. The November theme will be tracking! Check out a self-guided bag with a map, binoculars, and tracking materials. Learn about tracks from our naturalist on site and go and find your own. Participation in the monthly theme is optional.
June – August: Every Saturday from 11am – 3pm
We are excited to again offer our weekly Saturday Open Houses this summer! Come down to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. Ask a naturalist your essential questions about animals and plants. Borrow field guides, insect nets, and binoculars. Or rent a canoe and explore the ponds ($10/canoe suggested donation or free for members – become a member today!).
Every Tuesday 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 on our calendar.
Advance registration is REQUIRED by clicking here
Suggested donation of $5/child
FREE for members – become a member today!
November Themes: Preparing for Winter
Nov. 3rd Winter Migration
Nov. 10th How Animals Keep Warm
Nov. 17th Turkeys
3rd Saturday of every month from 9:30 – 11:00am
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 listed below, or (s
ee calendar).
Themes:
October: Nature Art
November: Terrific Turkeys
December: Animals in Winter
Advance registration is REQUIRED by clicking here.
Suggested donation of $5/person
FREE for members – become a member today!
2nd Saturday of every month from 8:30 – 10:00am
Enjoy a stroll by the river and learn a few birds along the way. Great for beginning birders. Binoculars and guidebooks available to check out. Families welcome!
In order to limit group size, advance registration is REQUIRED by clicking here
Suggested donation of $10/adults or $5/students
FREE for members – become a member today!
Need a new outdoor option for birthday parties this year?!
Head over to our Birthday Party webpage for more information
-Postponed due to weather-
Are you a member of the Montana Audubon Center? Join us for our annual Membership Appreciation Celebration. All activities will be outdoors. In order to limit group size RSVP’s will be required. Please call 406-294-5099 to RSVP or for questions.
During this event, hosted by the Montana Audubon Center, participants will learn about Chimney Swifts and how they can help to monitor local populations. Chimney swifts are fascinating birds that can be found in your backyard or, more accurately, a nearby chimney! However, little is known about their distribution in the state.
We are looking for eager volunteers that want to learn about chimney swifts and help locate them. There will be a presentation from 7:30-8:15 p.m., followed by an evening challenge to locate and identify local swifts by sight and sound. All ages are welcome, but youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
The event will be led by Carmen Borchelt, Big Sky Watershed Corps of Montana Audubon. Questions? Contact Carmen Borchelt at [email protected] or Heather Bilden at [email protected]
Participation is free!
In order to limit group size, advance registration is REQUIRED by clicking here