Observe a bird banding station in action! Montana WILD and Spring Meadow Lake State Park are thrilled to host bird banding events throughout the summer with public opportunities to observe birds - and scientists - up close! Montana WILD staff and volunteers will provide education for adults and kids at the events. Those interested in dropping by can meet at the gazebo on the back lawn of Montana WILD. No registration is required.

Spread your wings and move your paws! We will be doing Sun Salutations and talking about wildlife. This free class is designed for 4-8-year-olds. Participants are welcome to bring a mat or towel, but it is not required.  No registration required.

Kick off Father's Day weekend with a family-fun evening at Spring Meadow Lake State Park! (Bring your dad, mom, grandparent, WHOEVER) Join us at 6:00 p.m. the day before Father's Day, this course covers the basics of open water fishing—including common fish species, regulations, ethics, and technique. Following a brief intro, staff will be on hand to assist families with setting up gear and fishing from the pier. Call to register: 406-444-9941

BUZZ BUZZ!  June is POLLINATOR month at Montana WILD! In our Summer Reading Series we’ll explore everything from the feathered friends soaring in the sky to the creepy-crawly critters wiggling on the ground! We'll kick of our time together by reading a story and then doing a craft or activity that builds on what we learned! 

The Summer Reading Series will happen every Thursday at 3:00 through August 27. 

Create a personalized field guide fit for your next summer adventure! You’ll learn interesting facts about 10 species that call Montana home, make realistic animal tracks using rubber stamps, and discover the ways scientists study animals out in the wild. This program is aimed at students aged 7+. Registration required! Call to register: 406-444-9941

Come and explore the fascinating world of bats! After a brief bat presentation in our auditorium, we will walk down to Spring Meadow Lake where participants will search for bats and use special equipment to hear their echolocation as they navigate and forage over the lake. Call to register: 406-444-9941

Learn the basics of open water fishing with this family-fun event. Course will cover common fish species, fishing regulations, ethics, and how-to. After our brief introduction, staff will assist families with setting up gear, and fishing from the pier, and around Spring Meadow Lake State Park. Meet at Montana Wild. To register visit the Summer Walk Series registration page.

Each day, volunteers stroll the Montana WILD grounds with our raptor ambassadors: hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons... These walks provide valuable enrichment for the birds and offer visitors a unique chance to meet them up close and learn about these incredible species.

All month long we will have crafts and educational activities set up in our classroom. Stop by any time Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.