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I specialize in hands-on, field-based education focused on the nature and ecology of Montana and the northern Rockies. Programs cover a wide range of natural history topics and follow a variety of formats:
Single Classes
Weekly Series
Multi-day Courses
Individual lectures and presentations
Multi-part classes offered through local organizations
Retreats, residential intensives, and more


Multiple DatesMay 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMUniversity of Montana, Missoula, MTIn this dynamic and hands-on course-- part botany lecture and part hands-on workshop-- we’ll explore the botanical underpinnings for the science and efficacy of herbal medicine.
Current Offerings
Past Events



Apr 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMOnline ClassExplore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! You'll work alongside myself, Field Notes editor Allison De Jong, and your fellow participants to create, workshop, and share your very own Field Note.
Dec 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMOnline ClassExplore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! You'll work alongside myself, Field Notes editor Allison De Jong, and your fellow participants to create, workshop, and share your very own Field Note.




Apr 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMOnline ClassExplore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! You'll work alongside myself, Field Notes editor Allison De Jong, and your fellow participants to create, workshop, and share your very own Field Note.
Mon, Apr 21
Dec 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMOnline ClassExplore various forms of nature writing, then research and write your own Field Note during this online, workshop-based six-part class! You'll work alongside myself, Field Notes editor Allison De Jong, and your fellow participants to create, workshop, and share your very own Field Note.


Sun, Jul 21Jul 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – Jul 27, 2024, 10:00 AMElevation Science Institute, Red Lodge, MTReady to interpret the landscape on your own, uncover its secrets and share them with others, and take in the natural world firsthand rather than through a guide? Montana Master Naturalist certification may be for you!
Jul 02, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMBitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, MTDid you know that over 240 species of birds live in the Bitterroot Valley? And you can see many of them in your own backyard! Join us for three hands-on discovery sessions as we explore bird habitat, investigate what birds eat and how to attract them, see how many birds we can identify, and more!
Thu, Jun 27
Tue, Jun 25
Jun 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMLifelong Learning Center, Missoula, MTGain a greater understanding of common Missoula flora and fauna in this six-part class! We'll explore some of Missoula’s natural areas, and you'll leave this course with a deeper knowledge of common animals and plants, basic species identification, and the skill of nature journaling.
Mon, May 06
Mon, Apr 08

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