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Explore the Treasure State with the Montana Nature Network. Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a local educator, or a first-time visitor, we provide the tools you need to engage with Western Montana’s ecosystems through accurate regional data and hands-on community science.
Explore resources to help you engage with nature.
Learn about organizations that provide environmental educational opportunities.
Participate in ongoing programs to learn about our natural history and collect data for scientists.
As it says in the opening pages of Montana’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), “Outdoor recreation is central to Montana’s identity, economy, and quality of life. It connects residents and vistors to the state’s landscapes, supports physical and mental health and sustains thousands of jobs throughout Montana’s communities.” (2026-2030 SCORP, page 2.)
Learn more about cultural and recreational activities across all of Montana by visiting Montana’s Regional Tourism websites and State Parks website.
Our Partner Sites
Let the Montana Nature Network of sites help you engage in outdoor recreation and really find yourself in nature.
HelenaOutdoors
HelenaOutdoors outlines over 100 miles of trails. Each trail offers a unique opportunity to get outdoors, explore, and take in some breathtaking views.
NatureMT
NatureMT offers resources and image based guides to help you ID the plants and animals you see as you recreate in Montana’s natural landscapes.
Find Yourself In Nature
This site is the homesite and ongoing journal of an avocational naturalist & nature walker living in Montana. Follow along as I get outside and tell stories and keep tabs on what’s happing in the natural world.