Montana Audubon Center

We will be participating in this year’s Pollinator Fair by Pheasants Forever for an immersive and hands-on event, celebrating the importance of pollinators! This is a FREE event for all ages. Enjoy games, face painting, food trucks, an obstacle course, maze and other pollinator themed activities. The event will run from 11am – 3pm at Pioneer Park.

Date
Jun. 20, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Montana Audubon Center
Family
Montana Audubon Center
Bring your friends and family down to the Center to celebrate the change of seasons in nature! Explore and enjoy the ponds, the wildlife and the changes in our plants as we move from winter to spring and spring to summer.
Ask a naturalist your essential questions about animals and plants. Borrow field guides, insect nets, and binoculars. Or get in a canoe and explore the ponds with the setting sun. Choose your own adventure and enjoy this special time outside with your friends and family.
Free to attend; $10 per canoe rental for nonmembers.
Date
Jun. 24, 2026
Time
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Montana Audubon Center
Family
Montana Audubon Center

Come join us and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks for Common Nighthawk Survey Training at the Montana Audubon Center in Billings at 6:30 pm!

Join us for a presentation about the natural history, ecology, identification, and conservation of Common Nighthawks and how to get involved in surveying them around Montana.

No RSVP required, we hope to see you there!

Visit our citizen science website for more information on this survey, and email Casey at [email protected] with any questions!

Special thanks to our funding partners L.E.A.W. Family Foundation and MFWP.
Date
May. 27, 2026
Time
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Montana Audubon Center
Adult
Montana Audubon Center

Join us for the Subaru Loves the Earth Tree Give Away! Register for your free trees, learn the best techniques for planting, and discover the many environmental benefits they provide to our community.

Guests include:

Yellowstone County MSU Extension

Wild Birds Unlimited

Date
May. 15, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Rimrock Subaru
Adult
Family
Montana Audubon Center
Event

Weekend Wonders Family Program: 2nd Saturday of the month from 10:30 am-12 pm

Theme: International Migratory Bird Day

This expert-led program is perfect for people of all ages! Every month features a nature theme, an outdoor adventure, and a hands-on learning experience from an expert in their field.  Time to get some fresh air, learn something new, and have some fun in nature with your friends and family.

This month, learn about the history of World Migratory Bird Day, and explore our different interactive Migratory Bird-themed stations.

Register Here

Date
May. 9, 2026
Time
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Montana Audubon Center
Family
Montana Audubon Center
Join us at the Montana Audubon Center for an unforgettable evening of celestial discovery! We are thrilled to partner with the Yellowstone Valley Astronomy Association to bring the wonders of the night sky down to earth. Whether you are a seasoned stargazer or picking up a telescope for the first time, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the cosmos from the beautiful, dark-sky setting of the Audubon Center.
What to Expect:
  • Expert Guidance: Members of the Yellowstone Valley Astronomy Association will be on hand with high-powered telescopes to guide you through the constellations, planets, and deep-space objects.
  • Night Sky Education: Learn about the seasonal stars visible over Montana and the importance of dark sky preservation for local wildlife.
  • Family-Friendly Fun: An educational experience perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Event Details:
  • What to Bring: Please dress in layers (Montana nights get chilly!), bring a red-light flashlight if you have one to preserve night vision, and feel free to bring your own binoculars or telescope.
  • Weather Note: This event is weather-dependent. In the event of heavy cloud cover or rain, check our social media for updates on a backup “indoor sky” presentation.
Date
May. 9, 2026
Time
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Montana Audubon Center
Adult
Family
Montana Audubon Center
Event

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Audubon Center are hosting a free Amphibian Education Night for all ages.

This event will feature family-friendly activities to celebrate and learn about amphibians. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the unique characteristics of amphibians and discover the common threats they face. Attendees can enjoy educational games and create amphibian-themed crafts. There will also be prizes, snacks, and fun giveaways, and herpetology hike tours around the property throughout the evening.

We hope to see you there!

Date
May. 8, 2026
Time
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Montana Audubon Center
Family
Montana Audubon Center
Event
Enjoy a morning stroll by the river and learn a few birds along the way.
This month we will be focusing on and looking for any songbirds returning from the south!
Great for beginning birders!
On this monthly birding adventure, we will cover some birding basics, learn some bird calls/songs for ID by ear and work on our description skills to visually ID the species that we see.
Come with your own gear or borrow some from us; we have binoculars and guidebooks available to check out. Rain, snow or shine, we’ll be out there birding. We hope to see you there!
$5 per nonmember or free for members.
Register in Advance here: https://forms.gle/YyyhwvZLuyLNfozH6
Date
May. 9, 2026
Time
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location
Montana Audubon Center
Adult
Family
Montana Audubon Center

This expert-led program is perfect for people of all ages! Every month features a nature theme, an outdoor adventure, and a hands-on learning experience from an expert in their field.  Time to get some fresh air, learn something new, and have some fun in nature with your friends and family.

This month we will be dissecting owl pellets! See if you can piece together what the owl ate, and even take home any cool bones you find!

$5 per individual, $15 for families (3+ people); Free for Members!

Register Here

Date
Apr. 11, 2026
Time
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Montana Audubon Center
Montana Audubon Center
Event

Enjoy a morning stroll by the river and learn a few birds along the way.

Great for beginning birders!  On this monthly birding adventure, we will cover some birding basics, learn some bird calls/songs for ID by ear and work on our description skills to visually ID the species that we see.  Come with your own gear or borrow some from us; we have binoculars and guidebooks available to check out.  Rain, snow or shine, we’ll be out there birding.  We hope to see you there!

$5 per ticket, or free for members

Register in Advance here: https://forms.gle/xp1fVLUqzhUfratQ9

Date
Apr. 11, 2026
Time
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location
Montana Audubon Center
Montana Audubon Center
Event
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