Join the fun of this annual winter bird count for science around Three Forks, Headwater SP, Willow Creek and more! The Christmas Bird Counts are an opportunity for beginning and expert birders to get together for the day and share this holiday tradition. If you are unable to join a count for the entire day,
Join the fun of this annual winter bird count for science around Sheridan, Montana! The Christmas Bird Counts are an opportunity for beginning and expert birders to get together for the day and share this holiday tradition. If you are unable to join a count for the entire day, another option for participation is to
Understanding The Mysterious Great Gray Owl With Arcata Leavitt Monday evening, January 12th. Social starts at 6:30. Program begins at 7pm. Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 W. Graf St, Bozeman What is known about the elusive Great Gray Owl locally? They are known as the “Ghosts of the Forest” throughout their range here in the intermountain west
A conversation moderated by journalist Todd Wilkinson of Yellowstonian with insight from Liz Fairbank, road ecologist with the Center for Large Landscape Conservation. Join the conversation and hear stories shared by special guests!
World Wetlands Day 2026 Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage World Wetlands Day 2026 shines a light on the deep connection between wetlands and the communities who have cared for them for centuries. Traditional wisdom teaches us how to live in balance with nature. In many cultures, wetlands are sacred places—woven into stories, rituals,
The Birds of East Africa With Jack Kirkley, Ornithologist & Emeritus Professor of Biology, UM-Western Monday evening, February 9th. Social starts at 6:30. Program begins at 7pm. Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 W. Graf St, Bozeman Professor Jack Kirkley and his wife, Brenda, took wildlife-viewing safaris in East Africa during the summers of 2024 and 2025. Their
Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over these four days we invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them with eBird or Merlin ID App
Old-Growth Forest Features and the Birds who Depend on Them All forest stages have an important ecological role to play. The old-growth stage of a forest is especially important because of its structural and functional complexity. Micro habitats, thick bark, and standing dead trees provide food and shelter for many bird species. We’ll explore some
Location: Evening classes will be held at Hope Lutheran Church. Field locations will vary. Through classroom and outdoor instruction, this 8-week course will deepen your experience and understanding of the fascinating landscape we call home. We will explore the local plants, mammals, birds, geology, and more. You will build a deeper connection with the land,
If you struggle with raptor identification or feel your raptor identification skills can be improved, this opportunity may be what levels up your skills. You will learn the key details to look for in order to better identify all the raptors likely to be seen in our area. This workshop includes a classroom session on
