Montana Audubon Center
Love bats? We do too! Join Montana FWP and Audubon as we transform the Norm Schoenthal Wet Lab into a bat-centric festival of fun for the whole family. Come dressed as your favorite bat to experience and learn about Montana’s flying mammals.
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
Transform your local outdoor spaces into dynamic learning environments! Designed for teachers, daycare providers, homeschool parents, and nonformal educators working with youth in grades K–8, this interactive professional development workshop demonstrates how to utilize schoolyards, neighborhood playgrounds, and local parks to teach place-based environmental education.
Participants will explore hands-on, inquiry-based Project Learning Tree (PLT) activities—such as Schoolyard Safari, Tree Factory, Web of Life, and Sounds Around—while learning how to accommodate diverse learning styles and address NGSS and Common Core standards. We will also navigate local maps to highlight nearby natural areas, public parks, and access points, providing practical strategies for overcoming logistics and taking your classroom outdoors. Join us to gain actionable time for lesson planning, connect with online PLT resources, and build confidence in using the natural world as your primary teaching tool.
Benefits Include:
- 6 OPI Renewal Units
- 96 Ready-to-Use Environmental Education Lessons
- Aligns with MT Standards Across Science, ELA, Math, Social Studies, and More
- Low-Cost, Easy-to-Gather Materials
- Flexible Activities that Complement Any Curriculum
- Built-in Background Knowledge and Teaching Support
- Reduced Teacher Prep Time
Can you tell bluebunch wheatgrass from needle-and-thread?
Join the Montana Audubon Center and the Artemisia Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society for a grass identification workshop with expert Mark Majerus, titled “Identification and Appreciation of Montana’s Native Grasses.”
Learn how to identify Montana’s most important native grasses and discover the vital role they play in restoration, wildlife habitat, and sustainable landscapes.
Whether you’re a landowner, land manager, conservation professional, naturalist, or simply curious about Montana’s prairies, you’ll gain practical identification skills and a deeper appreciation for these often-overlooked plants.
This month we will be doing science experiments!
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.
Register in advance here:
https://forms.gle/uvs3PQSdvG1DrWv68
Do you want to learn about the conservation of bumble bees and contribute to a community science project?
On June 6, join Michelle Toshack from the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas to learn and practice Atlas protocols. Anyone with an interest in bees and a desire to help them in a hands-on way is encouraged to attend — no prior experience needed!
The first part of the day will be spent indoors at the Montana Audubon Center. You will learn about bumble bee ecology, life cycle, and conservation issues, as well as an overview of how to participate in the Bumble Bee Atlas.
We’ll then head outside for lunch and some hands-on practice catching, photographing, and releasing bumble bees. Xerces will provide all project equipment (nets, vials, ice) to use during the training. Please bring your own camera (cell phone cameras work!).
Come prepared for the day with lunch, snacks, water, walking shoes, sun protection, and note-taking materials.
Registration is limited! Register here.
You will receive an email with more information one week before the event. Questions? Contact Michelle at [email protected]
The Future of our Wildlife and Working Lands
Tuesday, May 26, 6-8 p.m.
Montana Audubon Center, 7026 S. Billings Boulevard
Free and open to the public
The best part? A lot of that funding is available for local folks and groups to make a real on-the-ground impact right here, in your backyard.
- Hear how HB 932 works and what kinds of projects are eligible for funding.
- Learn about new community grant programs through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
- Share your ideas for projects that could benefit Billings, Yellowstone County, and all of eastern Montana.
Celebrate Our Pollinators at Pioneer Park!
Get ready for an immersive, hands-on experience at this year’s Pollinator Fair, hosted by Pheasants Forever! We’re proud to participate in this community celebration highlighting the crucial role pollinators play in our environment.
From an exciting obstacle course and maze to creative face painting, fun games, and delicious food trucks, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Admission: FREE for all ages
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Pioneer Park
Gather the family and join us for a fun-filled afternoon outdoors!
