Date: August 25

Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 pm.

Location: Maclay Flat Nature Trail

COST: $5 MNHC members/$10 non-members.

Bring your curiosity and your own naturalist knowledge and join MNHC Naturalist Ser Anderson on a naturalist saunter. We will focus on exploring the changing seasons, making observations, following our curiosity, and learning from each other. Whether you are an experienced naturalist or just starting out, this walk is for you! Everyone has something to learn and knowledge to share.

Location Info: The Maclay Flat Nature Trail is located in a ponderosa pine stand along the Bitterroot River. The combination of forest and riparian habitat makes it a great place for bird watching. The gravel trail is almost entirely flat and broad enough to accommodate strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Directions: Take Brooks Street/US 12 W/US 93 south out of Missoula. Turn right onto Blue Mountain Road and follow the windy road just under 2 miles to the Maclay Flat parking area, which will be on your right.

Group size is capped at 10 people.

Registration is required.

View our cancellation/refund policy here.

FAQ

What’s the refund policy?

The course fee is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. In light of changes to programming due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Montana Natural History Center will make exceptions to its normal refund policy. These exceptions are as follows:

Any programs cancelled by the Montana Natural History Center are eligible for a full refund.

In the event a program fee can be rolled over to a following cycle or year, that offer will be made available to the paying program participant, and a spot will be reserved for the participant.

If a program is cancelled by a participant due to reasonable health and safety concerns from exposure risk to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Montana Natural History Center will issue a full refund.

If any participant experiences major illness, injury, or loss of a family member prior to the start of a registered program the participant is eligible for a full refund.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Nope! We will have a list of all the attendees.