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Montana Master Naturalist Program

Friday, June 18th, 2021

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 […]

Keep Wildlife Safe This 4th of July

Friday, June 18th, 2021

Keep wildlife safe this 4th of July! Independence Day is fast approaching, which undoubtedly means an evening of fireworks and reverberation throughout the country. These disturbances can be very costly to wildlife, especially nesting birds.
Click here to read some tips and information on how to be more considerate of the natural environment around you this […]

‘Soar With Bats’ Exhibit at ExplorationWorks

Friday, June 18th, 2021

ExplorationWorks in downtown Helena is back in action with an awesome new exhibit! ‘Soar with Bats’ runs from June-September 2021. It is designed to help you learn about bat science, the importance of these amazing little creatures to human culture, and even features live bats!
If you really want to see bats up close, Birds and […]

The Spring Meadow Triathlon is on June 6th

Monday, May 17th, 2021

The Spring Meadow Triathlon is Sunday, June 6th, 2021.
This spirited event takes place at Spring Meadow Lake State Park where you can swim in a spring-fed lake, bike a rolling, paved road and run a trail course all in one day!
Register yourself for the race, sign up as a team or just attend to show […]

Protect Your Pollinators

Monday, May 17th, 2021

Protect your pollinators this season! As trees and flowers continue to bloom, look closely. You may see a pretty pollinator collecting pollen from the blossoms.
Bees and butterflies will be out in force, and you can protect them best by minimizing pesticide use, especially near flowering plants.Water is essential for the wild birds and bees, too.
Finding […]

Native Plant Landscaping

Monday, May 17th, 2021

Did you know Helena has its very own Native Plant Landscaping resource?
It’s that time of year again! We can dig our hands back into the earth and help things grow. If you’re looking to add native plants to your landscape, check out this great resource for the Helena area!
Visit our Downtown Helena location or contact […]

Game Night

Monday, May 17th, 2021

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for Father’s Day, have you considered quality time activities like a game night? Check out this cribbage board that features Montana’s rivers and lakes. These beautifully engraved game boards are made in Whitefish, MT.
Check out some of our other gift suggestions, like (lots and lots of) puzzles, books […]

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20th

Monday, May 17th, 2021

Father’s Day is an opportunity to show appreciation for the esteemed men in our lives. This year the holiday falls on the summer solstice, therefore granting us the longest day of the year to honor and celebrate dads everywhere.
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift?
Visit our Downtown Helena location or contact us with any questions […]

Do More By Doing Less In Your Garden

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

Are you eager to get out in the garden? There is a very good reason to wait on cleaning your garden – pollinators.
Many pollinators, like bees and butterflies, overwinter in dead plant material. They ride out the cold weather there and emerge in spring to do their good work. By removing dead material too early, […]

Best Birding Guide Selection In Town

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

Our selection of birding guides is second to none. We have guides about birds in your backyard, but we also carry light weight, water proof, easy-to-pack guides to take on your birding adventures!
Visit our Downtown Helena location or contact us with any questions today!

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