Montana Audubon Center - February 2019
Native Plants? Yes, Please!

The restoration project at the Center, a gravel-pit-to-nature-education-space effort, has always been focused on introducing people to plants native to the area and providing habitat for the animals that roam our region. Coming up on March 23rd (not all that far away!), the Center will be hosting its 3rd annual Native Plant Symposium. This event is a 1/2-day series of workshops and programs about the importance of integrating native plants into our human-created landscapes. Native plants are critical habitat for birds and pollinators, and can reduce water, energy, and chemical use in homes, businesses, and public spaces. The Symposium will include plenty of resources and practical tips for building or re-building your own gardens. 

This year, we are excited to be partnering with the Montana Wildlife Federation to highlight their Billings Community Wildlife Habitat Project. Interested? Registration is $10/person and the link is here. 

Thank you to Land Design, Inc. for sponsorship of this event. Want to have your business featured as a sponsor or participant? Contact Carolyn Sevier, csevier@mtaudubon.org  or 406-294-5099.

Want to learn more? Check out the book that inspired our first symposium in 2016,  Bringing Nature Home  by Doug Tallamy. 


Upcoming Programs

Finish out the winter with a walk in the wonderland!  More info and registration on our program calendar page.

Programs w ith an * require pre-registration.

For Adults

March 2nd, 9:30 - 11:00:  Coffee Walk with a Naturalist : Animal Tracks and Signs

March 6th - May 22nd:* Montana Master Naturalist. Spring 2019 class is full, call to be added to waitlist.

March 23rd, 8:30 - 12:00: Native Plant Symposium


For Everyone

Open House: Every first and third Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Check out equipment, chat with our staff, or rent a canoe (when weather allows!).

March 9th, 8:30 - 10:00:  Morning Bird Stroll.  Binoculars available, perfect for beginners.  

February 16th, 3 - 4:30pm:  Weekend Wonders Family Program: Animal Adaptations

February 23rd, 7 - 8:30pm:*  Owl Prowl (event is full)

March 16th, 3 - 4:30pm: Weekend Wonders Family Program: Wonderful Wings

March 16th, 7 - 8:30pm:*  Full Moon Hike


For Kids

Every Tuesday, 10-11am: Nature Nuts (ages 18 mos - 4 yrs): themes vary weekly

Homeschool Science:* 4 and 8-week sessions on Monday and Thursday afternoons for ages 5-12, Wednesday for ages 13-16.

Afterschool Adventures in Nature:* Sessions in Winter (Jan 9th - March 27th) and Spring (April 3rd - May 29th) . Wednesdays 4 - 5:30.

Discovery Day Camps:* 8am - 3pm. February 8th and 11th: Survival Camp


Fledglings Nature Preschool 2019-2020
Registration opens March 1st, 8:00am.

Montana Audubon Adventure Camps Summer 2019
Online registration opens March 1st.


THANK YOU!

It is truly humbling to have such a supportive community. Thank you to all who are a part of it. The following individuals and organizations made financial contributions, including through membership, to our programs in December and January.

In Memory Of:

Mary Munsel (Sandra Anderson)

In Honor Of:

Sondra Daly and her Grandchildren (Sally McIntosh)
Phoebe Ewing (Gary and Norma Buchanan)
Margaret Ewing (Gary and Norma Buchanan)

Supporters:

William Crain
Joann True
Valerie Johnson
Darcy Critchfield
Matt and Deborah Boschert
Sandra Abraham
Montana Pikemasters
Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation
David F and Sara K Weston Fund
Don and Carol Roberts Foundation
Ronald Smith
Grace Blair
Jennifer Larson
Kari Dahle-Huff and Nathan Huff
George Warmer
Brian Henderson
Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic
Cynthia Swenson
Sherman Watkins
Joan Griffith
Alina Bruhnke
Cindy Merriam
Steve McConnell
Maren Hatfield
Kristen Prewitt and Micah Puyear
Deborah McGrath
Mary Mullen and David Johnston

Montana Audubon Center
406.294.5099
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