Spooky season is upon us, and these fabulous earrings are the perfect accessory. Made of muskrat jaws decorated with aster and yarrow art, these earrings are fun fashion...and a great conversation piece!

This exquisite natural Owl & Chick Gourd Box features inspired designs hand-carved and fired by skilled artisans in Peru. These Fair-Trade Federation gourd boxes are socially responsible and eco-friendly!

Two inside-painted Chinese glass snuff bottles and a reverse-painted glass ball with landscapes and figural scenes, each with its own silk-covered box. Delicate, beautiful, unique.

Is there anything better than a beautiful, handcrafted bowl?

Featuring a sky-blue glaze and abstract lines, this ceramic piece of art is the perfect addition to your home, with a touch of whimsy and a ton of quality!

This beautiful rustic stool was made by Circle Sawn Furniture, a beginning business started by an ambitious 15-year-old who loves to work with wood and see pieces go from rustic to refined. He has the mission of bringing beauty and history to your home while also preventing wood from ending up in the landfill.

20.5" W x 11.5" D x 12" H

This antique Jenny Lind trunk, made of pine wood, with brass rivets and leather handles, will make a beautiful, historic addition to your home decor.

Jenny Lind trunks are some of the rarest and most sought-after trunks due to their beauty, history and association with the "Swedish Nightingale." Jenny Lind (1820-1887) was the most popular singer of the 1800s. Furniture, trunks, and many household items as well as buildings and even towns were named for her. Jenny Lind trunks date back to the 1850s and 1860s. These trunks are distinguishable by their "keyhole," "loaf of bread," and "hourglass" shapes (looking from the ends).

Longtime MNHC supporter Don Stierle is a person of many talents, from biochemistry to birding to pottery. Every year he donates one of his beautiful clay creations, and every year we are amazed at the piece he's so lovingly crafted. This year's pot is glazed a lovely pale green above with coppery hints beneath. We imagine it would look wonderful displaying dried grasses and flowers.

Dimensions: 7.5" tall, 7.5" wide at the widest point, 5.5" mouth.

This fabulous meat package from Double K Ranch will have your freezer stocked for a good long while. Included are so many good things:

• 5 lbs Beef Sirloin Tip
• 4 lbs Boneless Beef Chuck Roast
• 2 lbs Beef Tri Tip
• 2.5 lbs Beef Sirloin
• 1 lb Pork Mexican Chorizo
• 1.2 lbs Beef Curry Wurst
• 1 lb Pork Bratwurst
• 1.2 lbs Italian Beef Sausage

Yum, yum, YUM.

The Double K Ranch Meat Shop, located right on the ranch property, processes our all-natural, GMO-Free, Angus Beef and Heritage Pork to sell at our Deli located in Missoula, Montana. Pasture raised without any added antibiotics or hormones in the beautiful Bitterroot Mountains. We never sell factory farm boxed meat, ever. Everything you eat comes from our ranch and the Bitterroot Valley.

All of our beef is dry aged a minimum of 30 days, increasing tenderness and flavor. This process breaks down the muscles in the grass-fed beef, which is typically leaner than grain-fed beef, and makes it more tender and delicious in every bite. With a variety of fresh sausages, steaks, roasts and more, you're bound to find anything and everything needed for your next meat and cheese board or outdoor barbeque.

Our goal is to provide fresh, handcrafted, locally sourced meats, handmade using old-world techniques. Our products are created with only the highest quality ingredients, from our fields to your plate, enjoy Montana's Finest Meats.

Meat is frozen and winner can pick it up at the Montana Natural History Center after this weekend. Open hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Experience the enchanting beauty of Peruvian butterflies displayed in an exquisite double glass frame. These beautiful glass frames allow us to showcase the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of these delicate creatures. Each glass frame is carefully handcrafted by skilled Peruvian artisans, using high quality materials to preserve and protect these stunning butterfly specimens.

This vintage map of Glacial Lake Missoula is for all you ancient lake-lovers (and we know there are quite a few in our community!). This beautiful relief map shows the landforms of Washington, Oregon, northern Idaho, and western Montana during the last Ice Age, including the glaciers and resultant glacial lakes. And it's framed, so it's ready to hang proudly on your wall.

Size: 48" x 39"

Bid on this beautiful and unique custom planted garden container! Take home this gorgeous frost-proof glazed planter today, and after the average last frost date (~May 15th) next spring, consult with expert Hilary Oliver to personalize the plantings to your space's microclimate.

Includes up to 5 perennial, pollinator-friendly native plant species. Hilary will customize with your preferred flowers/shades, and craft the selection for long-blooming, multi-season interest.

Craftsmanship at its finest! Elena Ulev, MNHC friend and Garden Manager, crafted this pine needle basket. It's the perfect little catch-all for your small items including your new copper earrings!

These earrings were also designed by Elena and are a great staple to add to anyone's earring collection!

Join us for the 50th (!!) Annual International Wildlife Film Festival based out of Missoula, MT. This year's festival will continue its legacy at The Roxy Theater celebrating the magic of wildlife and the power of storytelling through film.
An IWFF All-Access Pass offers patrons an exceptional experience by providing the opportunity to see everything IWFF has to offer, including both in-person screenings and the Virtual Festival.

Dates: April 17-22, 2027

Don't be petrified! All these animals are really, really dead. The University of Montana Paleontology Collection houses around 50,000 specimens from over 20 different countries. During your private tour, you'll be able to touch a 2.5 billion-year-old fossil, check out the life that swam in a shallow sea that covered Montana 320 million years ago, take some selfies with the skull of Montana's T. rex, and get all your questions about ancient life answered!

Details:

• What: Spend up to two hours on a private, backstage tour of the University of Montana Paleontology Collection with Kallie Moore, the Collections Manager, Fossil Librarian, and co-host of the YouTube channel Eons (youtube.com/eons). You'll have the freedom to explore fossils of specific interest to you, and the chance to ask all the questions you can think of, while you share in Kallie's enthusiasm for earth's history. The University of Montana houses a collection of around 50,000 fossils that represent the ancient heritage of North America in addition to specimens from 20 different countries. Ask to see the oldest fossil in the collection - a 1.3 billion-year-old Stromatolite from Glacier National Park, learn about Montana's ancient sea life, or see fossils from some of Montana's earliest mammals. It is up to you!
• For: Up to 6 people (ages 8+)
• Expiration Date: Must have this experience before November 2027
• When: Tours must be scheduled during the week, but can be during evening hours (M-F).
• Value: 4.6 billion years of history

This stunning shawl, hand knit by long-time supporter Pat Jamieson, will wrap you in a rainbow hug of soft Lola yarn. Could anything be better?

96 inches wide x 40 inches to point. Machine wash gentle, air dry.

Join NRRES Executive Director Mat Seidensticker for a night of learning about moths and local moth diversity under dark skies at a 12-acre private residence in the Bitterroot Valley near Florence, Montana.

The night will begin with Mat highlighting moth natural history and why moths are important, ways of observing moths, and background on NRRES moth research, including the Montana Moth Project, while participants enjoy light snacks and beverages. After sunset we will turn on the lights at a "light sheet" set-up to attract and observe the local moth fauna. Attracting moths with lights tends to be most effective on the darkest nights, so nights on or around the new moon phase is best, but not mandatory.

When: July 15 - September 1, 2027

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

This impossibly soft, warm, snuggly bear afghan was crocheted by longtime supporter Pat Jamieson. Just the size for your toddler...or young kiddo...or your own lap. Just in time for cozy season!

This striking stoneware pottery vase was crafted by renowned artist Raymond Gallucci, and will add style, elegance, and distinction to any room!

Raymond E. Gallucci (1923-2005) was an American studio artist renowned for his contributions to mid-20th-century ceramics and mosaic art. His work primarily encompassed functional pottery and large-scale mosaic installations. In 1980, he received the Pennsylvania Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. His pieces are included in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and the personal collection of author James Michener.

Gallucci's artistic style is characterized by modernist forms, textured glazes, and abstract compositions. His notable works include mosaic wall plaques like "Mosaic Forms" and various stoneware vases from the 1960s. His artworks have been featured in exhibitions such as the 2002 "Ceramic Masterworks" at Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia.

This colorful, gorgeous quilt makes a perfect baby quilt or lap blanket. It's time to get cozy!

Handcrafted by Pat Kittleson.

Jon Bonnicksen is a local Missoula artist, and his ceramic sculptures are excellent conversation pieces. Take home this striking ceramic hare and add a bit of nature and enchantment to your home!

Also includes Raising Hare, Chloe Dalton's moving memoir/chronicle of rescuing a baby hare, and all of the connections and challenges encompassing it.

Up your game (and your decor) with this gorgeous handmade cribbage board from local craftsman Elliott Natz of EGN Designs! Game night has never been so classy.

Nambe has redefined functional art, blending mid-century modern sensibilities with innovative craftsmanship. Elevate your decor with this 6" bowl crafted from Nambe's unique eight-metal alloy, known for its lustrous finish and temperature retention properties.

Take home this gorgeous, whimsical Monte Dolack signed print in a stunningly triple-matted frame. (Truly, take a closer look at this beautiful matting!) This print was reproduced from an acrylic painting portraying downtown Missoula, Montana, as if Glacial Lake Missoula had returned in the present day - with many familiar species, including a Belted Kingfisher and bull, brown, and rainbow trout.

40" W x 26" H.

Spooky season is upon us, and these bone & bead earrings are the perfect accessory. Made of colorful beads and centered around small bones from an owl pellet (!), these earrings are fun and fabulous and will have everyone taking a second look.

Crafted by naturalist and MNHC volunteer Jamie Watson.

Experience the stunning contrast of cherry, maple, and purpleheart woods with our exquisitely handcrafted design. Embrace the timeless beauty and unique character that these woods bring to your space.

The juice groove is a bonus touch, perfect to catch any spills from reaching your counter.

Elevate your decor with the natural elegance of this board - a perfect blend of sophistication and craftsmanship!

Dimensions: 11" x 14" x 1.25"

This board was finished with West Maple's Maple Butter board conditioner, made with cosmetic-grade beeswax & mineral oil...and it is 100% food safe. Because these boards are made of wood and they will dry out over time, some user maintenance to keep them looking new will be required on your part. A sample of cutting board conditioner is included!

This bar board is awesome. The overall dimensions are roughly 7.5" x 9.5" x 1" which makes it a very convenient size: not too big and bulky yet the right size for cutting limes and other small items.

Experience the stunning contrast of cherry, maple, and purpleheart woods with our exquisitely handcrafted design.

The juice groove is a bonus touch, perfect to catch any spills from reaching your counter.

Also included in the package is a set of four cherry and padauk wood coasters.

Elevate your kitchen with the natural elegance of this collection - a perfect blend of sophistication and craftsmanship!

This board was finished with West Maple's Maple Butter board conditioner, made with cosmetic-grade beeswax & mineral oil...and it is 100% food safe. Because these boards are made of wood and they will dry out over time, some user maintenance to keep them looking new will be required on your part. A sample of cutting board conditioner is included!