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 […]

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 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 […]

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, […]

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!

It’s time to hang your hummingbird feeders! Hummingbirds begin to arrive mid-month. We carry bottled nectar, but if you want to make your own, it’s easy!

Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water, heat on low and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Do not add red dye. Dyes can be harmful to birds.
Cool mixture, […]