• Montana Wild located in Helena, MT has announced new events for the month of May
  • The education center provides an engaging and inspiring place for people to learn about Montana’s fish and wildlife
  • Bird walks, phone apps and life jacket donations are all on tap in May

Unique Activities with Montana FWP Education Center in May

If your love and appetite for adventure in Montana needs a little help, you might want to consider travelling to Helena for a visit with the Montana Wild education center located in the city.

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And just in time for the warmer weather, the education center is offering new classes throughout the month of May.

Montana Wild Part of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks in Helena and State

The Montana Wild Education and Wildlife Center's mission in the state is to "provide an engaging and inspiring place for people to learn about Montana’s fish and wildlife and become inspired to enjoy, value, and conserve those natural resources."

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The education center is located education center located in Helena next to Spring Meadow Lake state park. The center is open and free to visitors Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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New Programs on Tap for May at MFWP Education Center in Helena

Each month the center offers several different programs to attend.  For the month of May, the following are available to the public to attend:

  1. Discover eBird on May 9th
  2. Wildlife Storytime on May 13th
  3. Life Jacket Donations May 19-23 (various locations)
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To find out more about these programs and others offered at the Education Center or the Rehabilitation Center, contact MFWP here.

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