November 2024
MOR : Ice Dinosaurs with Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller
Alaska preserves the northernmost dinosaurs to have ever walked Earth. Join University of Alaska Museum paleontologist Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller for Ice Dinosaurs: Lessons from the Prince Creek Formation of Northern Alaska. Learn what it is like to collect fossils in the Arctic and what they can teach us about dinosaur physiology, reproduction, and paleoecology.MOR's Presenting Prehistory: A Paleontology Lecture Series explores recent paleontological findings and current hypotheses as conveyed by scientists actively exploring how life on Earth has changed. Discoveries…
Find out more »Science Inquiry Series: The Case of Coyotes and Gray Wolves in the American West
Humans have transformed every ecosystem on Earth; how is wildlife coping with this immense and rapid ecological change? Dr. Joanna Lambert, professor of ecology and conservation biology at the University of Colorado - Boulder, will discuss her research on how life in the Anthropocene impacts wildlife and their behavioral interactions with humans as we compete over shrinking habitat—with emphasis on the case of coyotes and gray wolves and implications for wildlife management and conservation.
Find out more »“Mythic Creatures: Origin Stories” with Dr. Marie Nicole Pareja
Elise R. Donahue Lectures - American West In Memory of Walter Rosenberry presents the Mythic Creatures Folklore Speaker Series: "Mythic Creatures: Origin Stories" with Dr. Marie Nicole Pareja For thousands of years, humans around the world have brought mythic creatures to life in stories, music, and works of art. Uncover the origins and significance of legendary creatures of the air, land, and water, such as dragons, mermaids, and Bigfoot, through the lenses of distinguished speakers in their fields. A meet-and-greet…
Find out more »Raptor Meet & Greet
Join the Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators at MOR and meet their modern-day dinosaurs - birds! Meet a live hawk, eagle, or owl, touch raptor-related fossils, and learn about the similarities between living and extinct raptors. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "raptor"?Redstart Classroom Included with membership/admission.
Find out more »HRDC’s 18th Annual Huffing for Stuffing
HRDC's Huffing for Stuffing combines community spirit with a lively race atmosphere to improve the lives of many of our community members. Since our inception in 2007, Huffing for Stuffing has provided over half a million dollars in funding to our local food bank! The race is held each Thanksgiving morning at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana. All abilities are welcome. Huffing for Stuffing is presented by HRDC's Gallatin Valley Food Bank in partnership with Big Sky…
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