A Lovely Dedication: Friends, family and community members gathered in the warm sunshine of Sunday, September 12th to hear stories of Jane Shull Beasley, toast to her wonderful life and walk a path dedicated in her honor.
Overlooking the glistening water of Spring Meadow Lake, amid the buzzing of honey bees and grasshoppers, memories from Jane’s […]

Audubon Celebration Canceled: The September 12th last chance Audubon celebration has been canceled.
However, the Jane Beasley Trail Dedication and ribbon cutting will still go on as planned. It will take place on September, 12th at 4 PM at Spring Meadow Lake State Park. For more information on the trail dedication click here.

For a moment, swap coffee and conversation for coffee and conservation! As you sip your next cup of joe, we invite you to consider the impacts of coffee farming on bird conservation. Shade-grown coffee is coffee grown beneath the canopy of mature trees. Birds benefit from the much-needed canopy cover and opportunity for stop-over on […]

In some states, it’s safe to feed birds again. Residents in Pennsylvania can officially resume feeding their backyard birds after a month long-ban placed in July.
The cause of bird die-off is still unknown*, but the Pennsylvania Game Commission has observed far fewer sick birds. However, weekly cleaning of feeders and baths is still recommended. And […]

Explore Helena’s History Hikes! The Montana History Foundation is leading a series of guided experiences through Helena’s historical downtown in order to connect residents and visitors with the city’s rich heritage. Take a guided 2 mile hike up Mt. Helena and learn about the colorful characters that helped shape the town. Wander the remnants of […]

Birds and burns – who benefits? We all hope the birds are beating the heat and finding plenty of habitat in which to live and forage. Especially with a record number of fires burning in the West this summer. There are numerous species that make the most of the aftermath of a forest fire. For […]

Falcons of North America Second Edition is Birds & Beasleys’ featured product this month! Renowned raptor advocate and environmental educator Kate Davis expertly details the lives of the six North American species of true falcons, along with their subspecies.
Fast, fierce, bold, and beautiful a falcon in flight is one of the most thrilling sights in nature. […]

Did you know Cornell Lab has live bird cams featuring different birds from around the world? Want to see inside a bird’s nest?
Check out these awesome live camera feeds of on Cornell’s website and get a glimpse into the life of a bird! You’ll never be bored again: Live Bird Cams

The Montana Farm to School Summit: Digging Deeper will be held August 11-12, 2021 in Helena, Montana. The summit will offer children and their educators an in-person conference to explore local foods, gardening, nutrition, agriculture, and food education.
National and Montana farm to school champions will share their stories and experiences! Above all, sharing will inspire […]

Have you heard about The Montana Master Naturalist Program? You can spend a week in Nature’s classroom learning about the ecology of your area.
The Master Naturalist Program brings together those who appreciate the outdoors. It is also for those who want to deepen their understanding of local flora, fauna and ecosystems.
Hosted by the Montana Natural […]