Register for this virtual program by the MLN Virtual Network, and get ready to rock with Neil Maier, president of the Hellgate Mineral Society, as he joins us to dish out the dirt on rockhounding in Montana. From seasoned mineral masters to new rockhounding recruits, Neil will fascinate you with his adventures, complete with pictures […]
We are calling all LEGO builders ages 5 and up to use the Montana History Portal Images as your inspiration for a cool LEGO build. You have the option to enter the build-at-home contest or the on-site contest. Contest Process and Rules: 1. All participants, home-built and on-site, need to register by Thursday, November 14th […]
Click here to join webinar. Who are all the newcomers? People moving into Montana communities is nothing new, but the recent jump has drawn our attention to this decades long trend. A recent study by MSU researchers shows who is moving to Montana communities, where they are coming from and why they are moving here. […]
Click here to join webinar. Two rural Montana public health enthusiasts discuss findings from surveys and interviews with rural Montanans about the health, vitality, needs, strengths, and future of their communities. Presenter Bios: Margaret Mullins has worked with the Montana State Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS) since 2021, most recently as the […]
Click here to join virtual webinar. This program trains interested participants on how to interview, collect and archive oral histories in their communities. Candi Zion who is the author of “Winifred Oral History Project”, “In Between People: The Metis of Central Montana” and “Walkin’ Down the Middle: The Hi-Line Metis”, teaches program attendees to how […]
Click here to join the free webinar. Event Description: This program will dive into the rich history of the restricted--red light--districts in Missoula and Hamilton, spanning between the region's earliest red-light settlement in 1870 through the deaths of the original founders in the early 1940s. Throughout the talk, we will look at the influence these ostracized communities […]
Click here to join webinar. Event Description: The Hell Creek Formation in Montana and Dakotas is a fossil treasure trove from around 68 to 66 million years ago. Some dinosaur fossils from the Hell Creek Formation contain preserved biomolecules such as collagen, yet what preserves these biomolecules is still unknown. Dr. Yamamura studied these biomolecules […]
Click here to join webinar. Equipped with forearm crutches, a portable chair, and the willingness to take a nap on the riverbed at a moment's notice, Amy Denton-Luke shares her journey of finding adaptations, acceptance, and an appreciation for exploring the outdoors with chronic illness and disabilities. Through her personal experiences and powerful photographs, Amy […]
Presented by Montana Library Network. Click here to join webinar. Event Description: Montana's wildfire smoke seasons are getting longer and more pervasive. Learn about the health risks of wildfire smoke, why indoor air can be more unhealthy than outdoor air and how to protect your home if there are fires in your area. Speakers: Mary […]
Click here to join webinar. For the 1st time Montana has a statewide native plant conservation strategy. Its purpose is to promote the collective and coordinated stewardship of our state's native flora and habitats, emphasizing plant species, unique habitats, and plant communities. Join Andrea Pipp, Montana Natural Heritage Program Botanist, as she illustrates rare plants […]
Bat Week Special! Let's talk about pollinators with Abi Saeed. Click here to join webinar. The United States is home to countless pollinators, ranging from birds and bats to butterflies and bees. In Montana, we have a multitude of pollinators, which can be found throughout our ecosystems and landscapes. These important pollinators provide essential pollination […]
Join two folks (Margaret Mullins and Trina Filan) from the state health department for an interactive discussion about local action anyone can take to improve community health building on the importance of connection and recognizing community strengths for the health of even the most rural places. Listeners will learn about projects that are already happening […]
