Montana Wild - FWP

08/13/2025

Do you have a pet that you're no longer able to care for? Don't release it, rehome it! 🐢🐟

Rehoming unwanted pets prevents non-native and prohibited species from being released into Montana’s waterways and negatively impacting our native species. Invasive Species Action Network is hosting an Aquatic Pet Rehoming Event at Montana WILD on Saturday, September 27th in the auditorium. Pet fish, turtles, frogs, and aquatic plants will be accepted for rehoming. Non-aquatic, venomous, or waterfowl species will not be accepted at this event.

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08/07/2025

08/06/2025

This young red-necked grebe was recently found at Spring Meadow Lake with fishing line caught in its beak.

Spring Meadow Lake is a treasured spot for people and wildlife, and it’s right in our backyard here at Montana WILD!

Unfortunately, we’re seeing an increasing number of birds tangled in fishing line and other wildlife put at risk. While we do everything we can to help these animals at the Wildlife Center, we can't always help them in time. That's why we need your help.

- Collect ALL fishing line, hooks, and tackle

- Use the fishing line recycling stations available on-site

- Pack out everything you bring in

- If you see discarded line, please pick it up—even if it’s not yours

📸: Kurt Cunningham

07/29/2025

Have you heard?? 🦉

International Owl Awareness Day is Monday, August 4th! Join us at Montana WILD for a fun-filled day dedicated to our feathered friends.

🦉 Live raptors outside starting at 9 a.m.
🔍 Owl pellet dissections
🎨 Owl-themed crafts for all ages
📚 Wildlife Storytime at 3:30 p.m.

Whoooo's excited?! We are! See you soon!

07/28/2025

Join us for a month of outdoor fun, wildlife exploration, and hands-on learning this August! From storytime and bird walks to evening fishing and bat watching, we're offering a variety of free public programs for all ages.

Space is limited and registration is required—call 406-444-9941 or email emily.winn@mt.gov to reserve your spot.

07/23/2025

Montana is home to more than 1,100 species of moths, yet much about them remains unknown. Moths play vital roles in our ecosystems as excellent pollinators and as a key food source for birds, bats, bears and other wildlife. Efforts like the Montana Moth Project are helping to identify and preserve species across the state, one county at a time. You can help expand our understanding by contributing your own observations to the Montana Natural Heritage Project here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/montana-natural-heritage-observations

07/23/2025

07/23/2025

Congratulations to our very own Program Manager, Corie Bowditch, for being named one of Helena's 20 Under 40! 👏Corie's passion for connecting people with nature shines through in everything she does, from leading educational programs to inspiring the next generation of conservationists. We are proud to have her on the Montana WILD team! Way to go, Corie!

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07/17/2025

Join us tomorrow morning, July 18 to observe a bird banding station!
Stop by any time from 8 - 11 a.m. and learn from our team of biologist and educators about the process.

07/17/2025