Jul. 27, 2008
World Museum of Mining and 1899 Mining Camp - Butte
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The World Museum of Mining was founded in 1963 when the close of Butte's mining heyday was less than two decades away. In the end Butte Montana experienced a century of hardrock mining and earned the reputation of being home to one of the world's most productive copper mines of all time. The Museum exists to preserve the enduring history of Butte and the legacy of its rich mining and cultural heritage.
The World Museum of Mining is one of the few museums in the world located on as actual mine yard- the Orphan Girl Mine. With fifty exhibit buildings, countless artifacts, and sixty-six primary exhibits in the mine yard, visitors can spend a couple of hours to an entire day lost in the unfolding story.
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By walking the streets of Hell Roarin' Gulch and venturing to the depths of the Orphan Girl Mine, you can almost see their blackened faces and hear their exhausted sighs at the conclusion of the workday.
Thanks for Visiting! 155 Museum Way, Butte 406-723-7211
We hope to see you in person at the museum!
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Exhibits
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Remembering a Fallen Miner
Spring 2008 will mark the ground breaking of our Miners Memorial Garden. For the first time in Butte’s history those who have lost their life due to a mining, smelter, concentrator or railroad accident will be memorialized on a wall in our “Memorial Garden”. This wall will complement the current memoriam dedicated to the Granite Mountain Speculator fire victims.
The Orphan Girl Mine
Learn about the Girl's history and the original structures still visible, including the 100-foot-tall headframe and the Hoist House, which houses exhibits as well as original equipment. You can climb into the cages that were crammed with six or seven miners for their daily trip 2700 feet down the shaft.
The Mine Yard
66 major exhibits with dozens of smaller items give you a feel for the kinds of equipment that were used in mining — from the 1860s to the 1970s. See how long you can hold one of the jackhammers that miners manhandled for hours each day!
Underground Exhibit
Our newest major exhibit opened in 2002. This re-creation of a big part of a miner's life will leave you smiling — and shaking your head in amazement! Includes a display of photographs from our Archives, with the popular series that shows how a mule was trussed up for his unpleasant trip down the mine shaft.
Hell Roarin' Gulch
A faithful re-creation
of an 1890s mining town, with 15 intact historic structures and about 35 buildings constructed from old materials by the many volunteers who put the museum together from the mid-1960s to the 1980s. The buildings are all fully stocked with thousands of period artifacts. The town includes several buildings that were brought in as complete, original historic structures, including two churches, the school house, superintendent's house, and others.
Hard Rock Mining Exhibit
A collection of mining tools, ranging from drill bits to gas masks, as well as informational displays on how they were used.
The World Museum of Mining
155 Museum Way, P.O. Box
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155 Museum Way, P.O. Box 33, Butte, Montana 59703
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Jul. 13, 2008
A great rockhounding store! Earth's Tresures
This store is almost museum quality and the staff are very helpful. All your rockhounding supplies are available: mining pans, picks, sluices and more. They are located in Bozeman, 25 N. Willson, 1/2 block north of downtown. Earth's Treasures 586-3451.
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Jul. 8, 2008
Bannack State Park - a grand adventure
Bannack was founded in 1862 when John White discovered gold on Grasshopper Creek. As news of the gold strike spread many prospectors and businessmen rushed to Bannack hoping to strike it rich. In 1864, Bannack was named as the first Territorial Capital of Montana. Remaining in Bannack for only a short time, the Capital moved on to Virginia City. In 1863 gold had been discovered near Virginia City and at that time many prospectors left Bannack in hopes of finding the mother lode in Virginia City. However, some people stayed in Bannack and explored the use of further mining techniques. From the late 1860's to the 1930's, Bannack continued as a mining town with a fluctuating population. By the 1950's gold workings had dwindled and most folks had moved on. At that point the State of Montana declared Bannack a State Park. Today, over sixty structures remain standing, most of which can be explored. People from all over visit this renowned ghost town to discover their heritage.
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks governs the town site and surrounding area of Bannack.
The third weekend in July is Bannack Days. This fun-packed weekend is a wonderful time for the whole family to visit Bannack and celebrate pioneer life and Bannack's glory days. http://www.bannack.org/documents/bannack_days_schedule_of_events.pdf
Be sure to go to Bannack.org to find out about all the great activities at Bannack including a few Ghost stories.
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Jul. 6, 2008
A cool web site to expand on the summer rockhounding adventures
Check out this website: http://ratw.la.asu.edu/ -
A few scientists at ASU are asking for rock samples around the world.
Here's the excerpt: "Mars Scientists are asking students from around
the world to help them understand the red planet. Send in a rock
collected by you or your classroom from your region of the world and
we will use a special tool like the one on the Mars Exploration Rovers
to tell you what it's made of."
Wow, what a cool idea - I think we will send in several samples from our various rockhounding adventures!
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Jul. 5, 2008
Camp Listing and Activities
Hi all,
Sorry that this is so long in the making (all of June). Hope that you may find something here that you may enjoy! Kim
ARTS & CRAFTS
Arts on Fire
200 S. 23rd Ave., Suite A1,
406/586-8081
Art on Fire’s Camp Art Attack! Enjoy working with clay, mosaics, watercolors and more. Call Sue to sign up now! 586-8081.
Elle’s Belles Cookies Etc.
7 Tai Lane
406/580-8815
www.ellesbelles.com
Elles’ Bells Cookies Baking Classes for Kids and Birthday Parties. Elle Fine will teach your kids the ins and outs of baking in her new Elle’s Bells location. Kids will bring home their new skills and treats. Go to ellesbells.com for schedule.
The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture
111 South Grand Ave.
406/587-9797
www.theemerson.org
The Emerson offers fun-filled Summer Art Camps for ages 6-16; June 16-August 1. Taught by professional artist-educators. $90 each week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Silver Thimble
Camp Stitch-n-Sew
1008 N. 7th Ave.
406/587-0531
Kids ages 7 and up learn to sew cool things for themselves and friends. Camps are quick, fun, and we supply the fabrics and sewing machines.
The Yarn Shop
25 N. Willson Ave.
406/585-8335
www.bozemanyarnshop.com
Busy Hands = Happy Kids! Children love to knit and weave. Join our “how-to” classes this June.
DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER
The Dance Center
111 S. Grand Ave.
(Emerson Cultural Center)
406/920-1247
Sleeping Beauty, Great Story Ballets, Great Leaps and Performing Ensemble dance camps for Ages 3-1/2 and older.
Camp Equinox
3001 W. Villard
(Learning Circle Montessori School)
406/587-0737, ext. 5
www.campequinox.com
Four thrilling weeks of performing arts creativity for kids. Now offering two sessions: June 16-July 10 and July 14-August 7. Now in our 13th year!
The Creative Arts Preschool, Inc.
2304 N. 7th Ave., Suite C-3
406/587-7192
Ages 3-6. Monday through Fiday, 9 a.m. to Noon. A Creative Arts Preschool with karate, acting, music, arts and more!
Kaleidoscope Theater
504 N. Church
406/587-3642
Campers participate in an integrated exploration of theater, art, music and movement focused around a theme and final theater production.
Kindermusik Summer Fun
with Jackie Swanson
Bozeman United Methodist Church
121 S. Willson
406/585-7946
Five-week camps for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary. Singing, instrument play, dancing, snacks and crafts.
Kindermusik at Pilgrim
406/581-3996
www.kindermusikatpilgrim.kindermusik.net
Call for summer information.
Main Street Dance Theatre
and Montana Ballet
2304 N. 7th Ave. Suite C-3
406/587-7192
www.mainstreetdancetheatre.com
Ages 2-6. Tippy Toes, an introductory ballet class and Dance Mania, a jazz and creative dance class are offered for month-long
sessions. Cost is $30 or $40 per session.
Music Lingua
101 Churn Rd.
406/586-1770
www.musiclingua.com
Music Lingua spring classes begin in April. French, German or Spanish through music, movement, drama, art and storytelling for ages 0-8 years. Spring theme is Life in the Ocean. For schedule, see website.
Rhythms World Drums &
Dance Camp
406/580-8229
Rhythms World Drum and Dance Camps for age 6-12 with Chet Leach and Ginny Watts. A world tour of fun, adventure and culture. See our ad in Montana Parent magazine!!
Youth Arts in Action
406/522-0404
www.youthartsinaction.org
Youth Arts in Action sponsors “The Classical Ballet Workshop” June 9-13. Call for more information.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
American Red Cross
300 N. Willson, 105A
406/587-4611
Call for babysitting and CPR classes.
Child Care Connections
317 E. Mendenhall, Suite C
406/587-7786
Child Care Connections is a referral source for parents looking for summer camps and activities in the area.
Hearts and Hands Montessori
265 High-K St., Belgrade
406/388-8876
Certified teachers, Montessori materials, crafts, baking, music, yoga, caring for our pets, gardening, exploring the outdoors, water play and more!
Horse Medicine’s Children’s Circle Summer Youth Day Camp
406/223-4830 or 406/223-0776
www.horsemedicine.org
The Children’s Circle focuses on team building, leadership and problem-solving skills through structured on-the-ground activities with horses. For ages 7-17. July 14-17 and July 28-31.
In His Hands Montessori School
71 Wildhorse Trail, Belgrade
406/388-1406
email: inhishandsfoundation@yahoo.com
www.inhishandsmontessoris.org
Summer Science and Engineering Program. For boys and girls ages 6-12 years.
Summer Camp: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Science Program Noon to 4 p.m. Children will be immersed in the scientific process as we explore the sciences and engineering through lesson plans created by NASA scientists, educators and engineers.
Learning Circle Montessori School
516 W. Cleveland
406/587-2672
Come join us for nine weeks of fun, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, June 16-Aug. 17. Montessori curriculum, Spanish, art, dance, cooking, field trips, sports activities and weekly themes. Fun, educational and creative. Flexible schedule available.
Middle Creek Montessori
1572 Cobb Hill Rd.
406/587-3817
www.middlecreekmontessori.org
2–10 years. Beautiful three-acre country setting. Montessori lessons and gardening, farm animals, music, crafts, swimming, outdoor adventures.
The Creative Arts Preschool, Inc.
2304 N. 7th Ave., Suite C-3
406/587-7192
Ages 3-6. Monday through Fiday, 9 a.m. to Noon. A Creative Arts Preschool with karate, acting, music, arts and more!
Peaks and Potentials
MSU, Extended University
406/994-6685
http://eu.montana.edu/ContinuingEd
Grades 5-7, June 9-13
A residential/commuter camp designed for high ability/high potential students. Recommendation from school personnel is required. (Brochure available)
Sage Learning Center
502 S. 19th Ave., Suite 200
406/582-9570
www.sagelearningcenter.com
Helping children ages 4-18 overcome learning challenges. Summer programs available in reading/pre-reading skills, phonics, processing skills, memory expansion, comprehension, spelling, math, foundation skills and attention developement One-to-one instruction only.
Sylvan Learning Center
251 Edelweiss Drive, Suite #2
406/586-READ
email: sylvanbozeman@bresnan.net
www.educate.com
Call Randy and Jan Morrison for information about our summer reading and math programs. Summer is the perfect time to help your child catch up and get ahead.
JUST FOR FUN
Belgrade Community Library
106 N. Broadway, Belgrade
406/388-4346
www.belgradelibrary.org
Summer Reading Program, “Catch the Reading Bug.” K-4. Wednesday programs June and July, 1:30 p.m. Check the library for specific programs.
Boys and Girls Club of SW Montana
406/587-8442
www.bgcswmt.org
Bozeman Public Library
626 East Main
406/582-2404
www.bozemanlibrary.org
Summer program: Catch the Reading Bug.
Camp Big Sky
406/995-3194
www.bigskymt.org/bsoa/camp.html
Gallatin Valley YMCA
406/994-YMCA (9622)
www.gallatinvalleyymca.org
Join the YMCA for Adventure Summer Camp in Livingston and Bozeman. $120
per week. 10-week sessions. June 9-
August 22.
SCIENCE & NATURE
Camp CMB Children’s Museum
of Bozeman
234 E. Babcock St.
406/522-9087
www.cmbozeman.org
Build! Create! Explode things! Camp CMB offers high-quality, hands-on fun for ages
5-10 including favorites ZOOM, Off-the-Wall Art and Around-the-World.
Montana Outdoor
Science School (MOSS)
4056 Bridger Canyon Dr.
(across from the “M” Trail)
406/582-0526
www.outdoorscience.org
MOSS offers year-round hands-on outdoor experiences for kids ages three to teens. Summer camps, pre-school, early release programs, and more!
Museum of the Rockies
600 W. Kagy Blvd.
406/994-6618
www.museumoftherockies.org
Dig dinosaurs, camp out in a teepee, explore an archeological site or journey to space in the planetarium at Museum of the Rockies’ summer camps.
Heart of the Valley
Summer Day Camp
406/388-9399, ext. 105
www.montanapets.org/hsgv
Do you love animals? Join this fun and educational animal-themed day camp! Lots of hands-on pet interactions!
SPECIAL NEEDS
American Diabetes Association Youth Retreat
406/256-0616 or 800/766-8596
www.diabetes.org/local
Big Sky Kids
(for young adults with cancer)
406/586-1781
www.thebigskykids@eaglemount.org
Camp Huff ‘N Puff
(American Lung Association of the Northern Rockies. For children with lung diseases)
406/442-6556
Camp Mak-A-Dream
(for children with cancer and their siblings)
406/549-5987
SPORTS & FITNESS
Big Sky Aikido
210 S. Wallace Ave.
406/585-1100
www.bozemanaikido.com
Children and young adult program. Fun eight-week beginner classes start on May 2, July 11 and September 5.
Bozeman Recreation Center
406/587-4724
www.bozeman.net
Children’s Summer Sports Camp
Montana State University
406/994-6683
Cunningham’s ATA Black Belt Academy
808 Stoneridge Dr.
406/556-8792
www.cunninghamsata.com
August 11-15. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 7-12.
Children who spend their summer learning ATA Martial Arts will learn to kick the video games aside and train to be healthy, successful and confident. Call for details!
Equineimity
Annie Bolognino
406/599-4308
www.equineimity.com
Private children’s horseback riding lessons. Specializing in beginners.
Esperanza Center
6690 Sourdough Canyon Rd.
406/600-4022
www.esperanzainformation.com
The Esperanza Center offers a “safety first” approach to teaching horsemanship skills to youth. Month-long camps and on-going riding groups are available.
Gallatin Valley Lacrosse League
team@gallatinlacrosse.com
www.gallatinlacrosse.com
Play lacrosse in Montana! Join our summer league, June-July. Girls and boys ages 8-17. No experience required. Volunteers needed!
Gallatin Valley YMCA
406/994-YMCA (9622)
www.gallatinvalleyymca.org
• Flag Football Camp. Bozeman. $75. August 8 and 9.
• Swimming Lessons at Montana State University. Two 2-week sessions. Beginner, Intermediate and Parent & Tot. $60 per session. June-August.
• Formula “B” Racing. Recumbent bicycle racing. Livingston. $150. June 28-August 9.
Lone Mountain Gymnastics and Swim School
1237 N. Rouse
406/587-1180
Fun activities for kids of all ages. Great swim lessons, gymnastics, trampoline and sports camps.
Montana State University Women’s Basketball Hoop Camp
Justin Scanson
406/994-6262
email: jscanson@msubobcats.com
June 9-12. For girls entering grades 2-5 ($90). Grades 6-12 ($195). Register online at www.msubobcats.com
Montana State Volleyball Camps
406/994-6373
www.msubobcats.com
Individual Skills Camp: July 15-17, 6th-12th grade. Junior Bobcat: July 17. Up to 5th grade.
Spire Climbing Center
13 Enterprise Blvd.
406/586-0706
www.spireclimbingcenter.com
Spire Climbing Center is offering week-long summer youth camps for kids age 5-14 of all abilities.
Taekwondo West
708 N. Rouse Ave., Suite A
406/556-5090
www.taekwondowest.com
Martial arts, games, self defense and swimming are some of the things we’ll do at Taekwondo West Summer Camp.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Alpengirl
PO Box 1138
Manhattan, Montana 59741
800/585-7476 or 406/284-4110
www.alpengirl.com
email: alissa@alpengirl.com
Girl Powered Teen Adventure Camp. Overnight wilderness camp for girls ages 11-17 in MT, WA, AK, HI and Norway. Backpacking, yoga, horseback riding, surfing, rock climbing, rafting.
BisonVision Buffalo Camps
16 Merrill Lane, Livingston
406/539-2222
www.walkswithburros.com
An earth-based learning experience including Art in Nature, Drum Making, Bison Wisdom, Medicine Wheel Teachings, "Leave No Trace" pack trip, Geology and Ecology.
Cancer Family Network of Montana
406/587-8080
www.cancerfamilynetwork.org
Cancer Family Network of Montana provides free support, recreational and educational programs and retreats to any aged diagnosed individual and their family in Montana.
Lions Ridge
Christian Adventure Education
406/582-9757
www.lionsridge.org
Backpacking, wilderness survival and natural sciences camps for grades 5-12. Go to the website for more information and the summer calendar.
Gallatin County 4-H
406/582-3280
Gallatin Valley YMCA
406/994-YMCA (9622)
www.gallatinvalleyymca.org
Camp Child Residential Camp. $260. Helena busing provided. July 27-August 1.
Glacier Institute
406/755-1211
www.glacierinstitute.org/index2.htm
Red Lodge Music Festival
406/252-4599
www.redlodgemusicfestival.org
Rockhaven Camp
406/586-9194
www.rockhavencamp.com
A variety of overnight camps June 9-August 2 for ages K-12, including bible day camp, adventure camp, fly fishing camp, art day camp and music day camp. Call for details.
Yellowstone Alliance Adventures
406/763-4727
email: office@yellowstoneallianceadventures.com
www.yellowstoneallianceadventures.com
Yellowstone Alliance Adventures is a summer camp experience that focuses on value-based character formation in the midst of wild and crazy activities.
Yellowstone Association Institute
307/344-2591
www.yellowstoneassociation.org
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Jul. 4, 2008
Rockhounding in Montana
Hi all,
So this summer we have been rock hounding and loving it!!!! We have found several great places to visit and explore and in the next few weeks I hope to highlight a few. To get you started here is a great book:
Rockhounding Montana, A Guide to 91 of Montana's Best Rockhounding Sites by Montana Hodges and Robert Freeman, published by Morris Book Publishing (Falcon), 2006. You can get it at Amazon.com.
We have explored Squaw Creek finding several fossils, quartz crystals and observed large volumes of andesite rubble. It is also a great place to camp! Squaw Creek is between Bozeman and Big Sky.
You will soon hear more about our rockhounding adventures. Hope that you get out there too... Kim
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Jul. 3, 2008
National Folk Festival is here in Butte
The 70th National Folk Festival
Where Music, Dance & Culture from across America meet the Big Sky
Butte, Montana
July 11-13, 2008
One of the country’s largest and most prestigious celebrations of the arts, the National Folk Festival, is coming to Butte for a three-year tenure beginning in July 2008. First presented in 1934, it is the oldest multicultural festival in the nation. The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA), the organization that has produced the National Folk Festival since its creation, recognized Butte’s and Montana’s unique natural resources, cultural assets, and strong community spirit.
A large-scale three-day outdoor event presented free to the public, the National Folk Festival celebrates the roots, richness, and variety of American culture. It features a broad array of music and dance performances, participatory dancing, workshops, children’s activities, regional and ethnic foods, storytelling, parades, craft exhibits and demonstrations, and more. A “movable feast of the deeply traditional folk arts,” the National brings a jubilant and dizzying array of offerings that appeal to audiences of all ages.
Historic Uptown Butte will be the site of the 70th, 71st and 72nd National Folk Festivals in 2008, 2009 and 2010. This is the first time the National Folk Festival has been held west of the Mississippi River in over 40 years*, and its first time ever in Montana.
Music, Dance, and Tradition From Across America
Music and dance traditions from every part of the nation are represented, performed by the country’s very finest traditional artists. Audiences are treated to authentic blues, gospel, jazz, polka, cowboy, bluegrass, klezmer, old-time, Cajun, rhythm and blues, mariachi, western swing, zydeco and more. Continuous performances on seven stages celebrate Native American, Celtic, Acadian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean, East Asian, Appalachian, Hispanic, Eastern European, African and Pacific Island cultures.
A Celebration of America’s Cultural Roots
Folk arts are those deeply held grassroots cultural expressions -- music, dance, crafts, stories and foodways -- passed down through time by families, communities, tribal, ethnic and occupational groups. The festival’s programming embraces the heritage and traditions of all Americans – from those whose families have been here for centuries to those of our country’s most recent immigrants. Legendary masters as well as the next generation of dynamic young artists celebrate the musical soul and cultural roots of America.
Montana Traditions
Each National Folk Festival host city celebrates its own regional traditions and heritage. Folklife demonstrations and exhibits feature Montana’s finest craftspeople and other tradition-bearers, and explore subjects ranging from silver working to saddle making, from blacksmithing to basket making, from cowboy poetry to quilting, instrument making, woodcarving, needlework, American Indian beadwork and much more.
Something For Everyone
Chinese dragon and lion dancers, Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans brass bands and a host of other traditional street and celebratory activities are also part of the National’s mix. Special attention is given to providing engaging and educational performances and hands-on activities for children and youth, sharing the richness and diversity of many cultures with them.
The festival’s artistic diversity is complemented by a delicious variety of ethnic and regional food specialties available for sale throughout the festival site.
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Jul. 2, 2008
This summer at the Museum of the Rockies
This is a great exhibit that the kids are sure to enjoy. For more details on MOR go to museumoftherockies.org
OUT OF THIS WORLD: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television
BACK GALLERY: June 14 - September 7
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 In the movies and on television, costume design is often overlooked, but it plays a crucial role in defining the characters we love, and those we love to hate. Out of this World reveals elements of costume design while treating you to an up-close look at some of the most amazing clothing ever worn.
This exhibit features more than 30 authentic costumes and props from some of the most well-known movies and television shows of all time. Some of the highlights include the Wicked Witch of the West’s hat from The Wizard of Oz; Darth Vader’s helmet, cape and lightsaber; Luke Skywalker’s flight suit; George Clooney’s Batman outfit; Indiana Jones’ leather jacket; and lots of costumes and props from the original Star Trek series and its spin-offs.
Organized by Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, Seattle, Washington
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Jul. 2, 2008
"The Little Red Truck" is coming to the big screen in Missoula,
"The Little Red Truck" is coming to the big screen in Missoula,
Helena and Kalispell!
> ...here's a message from the filmmakers,
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> "The Little Red Truck" is coming to the big screen!
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> After almost 3 years of filming and editing, this new, award-winning
> feature documentary film about the Missoula Children's Theatre is
> finally complete and ready to begin its theatrical run in North
> America. This is a laugh-out-loud film that's perfect for the whole
> family.
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> Here are the cities, dates and locations for the first screenings.
> Check with theatres for specific showtimes. And visit the film's
> website for more updates and to view the theatrical trailer:
> http://www.thelittleredtruck.com
> Check back often as we will be opening in cities across the country
> in late summer and throughout the fall.
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> Starts July 11
> Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theatre (406) 728-2521
> Helena, MT at the Myrna Loy Center (406) 443.0287
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> Starts August 15
> Kalispell, MT at Signature Theatre Stadium 14 (406) 752-7804
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> "The Little Red Truck" screened at major film festivals around the
> country and won "Best Feature Documentary" at the 2008 International
> Family FIlm Festival in Hollywood. It also won the Dove Foundation
> Family Approved Seal for all ages.
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> We made this film because we believe in the importance of the Arts in
> children's lives and the amazing work Missoula Children's Theatre does
> with children throughout the country and around the world. We saw an
> incredible story that would entertain, captivate, and inspire. We
> also saw an opportunity to turn this film into a way to directly
> support MCT both through increased awareness of their program and
> financially. In fact, MCT will get 50% of all profits generated by the
> film.
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> So, when you go to see the film, encourage others to see it, and help
> spread the word, you will be directly supporting the mission of MCT:
> the development of life skills in children through participation in
> the performing arts.
>
> We invite you to be part of the exciting grassroots effort to spread
> the word and get as many people as possible to go to the movie theater
> to see the film.
>
> Here are some ways you can help spread the word:
> - tell everyone you know about the film
> - send an email message to everyone in your address book telling them
> to go to the movie theatre to see the film
> - copy and send this link to the film website so they can view the
> trailer, sign up for the mailing list, and download fun clips and
> ringtones: http://www.thelittleredtruck.com
> - go to http://www.thelittleredtruck.com and click on the MySpace link
> where you can share the trailer video, make comments and get involved
> - over the next couple of weeks, we'll scatter 12 different mini video
> clips called "The Little Red Truck moments" throughout YouTube,
> MySpace and Facebook. Try to find all 12, download them and share them
> with your friends.
>
>
> Rob Whitehair
> Tree & Sky Media Arts, Ltd. |
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May. 27, 2008
Great stuff from Home Science Tools
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Photosynthesis: The Greenest Energy
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Older students can watch photosynthesis at the molecular level with this great animation.
Get an in-depth look at photosynthesis with this interactive lesson.
Learn about Venus Flytraps on this Botanical Society of America page.
Fabulous Facts
Meat-Eaters: Some plants, like Venus flytraps or pitcher plants, actually capture insects and digest them for protein! These plants still do photosynthesis to make their food, but they grow in soil that lacks some of the nutrients that they need, so they have to get those nutrients from insects.
Photosynthesis at Sea: Forests are an important source of oxygen, but did you know that at least half of the earth's oxygen comes from the ocean? Microorganisms like phytoplankton and cyanobacteria live on the water's surface and produce oxygen by photosynthesis.
Send us your action shots!
Now's your chance to be a science project star on the Home Science Tools website! If you experiment with photosythesis or do any of our other science projects, email us your photos of the process and/or results. If you have a video clip, send us a YouTube link. For every photo or video we decide to use on our website, we'll send you a $25 Home Science Tools gift certificate!
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Photosynthesis: Sneak Peak Inside a Leaf
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It's easy to think that plants are boring. They don't seem to do anything! They stay in one place and grow so slowly that we can't see them move. They don't hunt, hide, fly, build homes, communicate, or do any of the other things that fascinate us about other living creatures. But plants have a secret! Inside that calm exterior they are busily working at a complex process that fuels the whole planet: photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis comes from Greek and means "putting together with light." While we humans are trying hard these days to harness the sun's energy to power our homes and vehicles, every green leaf in the world is making the most of solar energy to "put together" food from water and carbon dioxide. The carbohydrates they make in this process forms the foundation of the food chain—plants (and some photosynthetic bacteria & algae) are the only "producers" of food; all other living things are "consumers," feeding directly or indirectly on the food produced in photosynthesis. But that's not all—photosynthesis is also the main source of oxygen that most living creatures need in order to breathe.
So how does it work?
Photosynthesis primarily happens in green leaves. Leaves are ideal for photosynthesis because they are usually broad and flat, giving plenty of surface area for light to be absorbed. They are also thin, which means diffusion of gases such as carbon dioxide can happen quickly.  Leaf cells are full of organelles called chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll, a pigment that absorbs light. (Chlorophyll absorbs all the red and blue wavelengths of light, but it reflects green wavelengths, making the leaf look green.) Leaves cannot perform photosynthesis without chlorophyll. Some plants have variegated leaves, with patterns of white and green. In these plants only the green parts of the leaf can photosynthesize, because the white parts have no chlorophyll.
A leaf has all its chloroplasts ready and waiting—what else does it need for photosynthesis?
- Carbon Dioxide - This gas enters through pores called stomata located on the underside of the leaf. The stomata can close at night when no photosynthesis is taking place, or during the heat of the day when the plant is in danger of too much water evaporating from its leaves.
- Water - this is absorbed by the roots and sent up to the leaves through the xylem part of the plant's vascular tissue.
- Sunlight - the sun provides the energy that makes the process run!
When these three elements are present, the following chemical reaction takes place (Light is in brackets because though it is necessary to power the reaction, it isn't actually one of the reacting substances):
- carbon dioxide + water + [light energy] → oxygen + glucose
(The chemical equation looks like this: 6CO2 + 6H2O + [light energy] → 6O2 + C6H12O6)
The oxygen is released through the stomata into the air, giving us what we need to breathe. The plant usually makes more glucose than it needs immediately, so the extra is stored as a more complex sugar or as starch until the plant needs it for growth or for food when it is too dark to perform photosynthesis. (One of the ways to test if photosynthesis has occurred is to test for the presence of starch.)
In order to use the food they have made, plant cells must perform cellular respiration. Interestingly, respiration is almost exactly the opposite of photosynthesis. The cell uses oxygen and glucose to create water, carbon dioxide, and energy. (Our cells do this too, which is why we breathe in oxygen but breathe out carbon dioxide.) Respiration happens all the time, not just in the daylight. You may be wondering how plants produce oxygen for us to breathe when they have to use it themselves for cellular respiration. Well, the rate of photosynthesis is usually faster than respiration, so a plant produces more oxygen than it needs for itself. It also produces more sugar than it needs right away, which is how it has some left over to store. (Many times this storage becomes food for us—potatoes are made of extra stored starch, for example!)
So leaves might not seem like much, but really they are one of the foundations of life. Without them performing photosynthesis, you wouldn't have oxygen to breathe or food to eat...you wouldn't be here, in fact! Next time you look at a leaf, think of the amazing, complex process going on in its microscopic cells, helping keep you alive.
Ask Us!
Congratulations to Ashley, the winner of this month's Ask Us Contest! Ashley's prize is a desert hothouse kit. Here's her great question:
Question: How exactly is chlorophyll made?
Answer: Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs the light energy necessary for photosynthesis. There are actually several types of chlorophyll, but each type has the general structure of a large molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and magnesium. In order to make chlorophyll, a plant must have access to these elements. It can get carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from water and the atmosphere, but it needs to get nitrogen and magnesium from the soil. It also needs other nutrients like iron. When it has these elements, the leaf cell can make or synthesize chlorophyll in its photosynthesizing organelles called chloroplasts. Some plants suffer from chlorosis, which means they don't produce enough chlorophyll, so their leaves turn yellow and they can't perform photosynthesis very well. Sometimes chlorosis can be cured by adding nutrients like magnesium and iron to the soil.
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Science Project: Watch Photosynthesis
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All these busy plants around us, producing what we need to live, and they don't look like they're doing anything. How can we tell if they are performing photosynthesis? One way is to see if they are giving off oxygen, the most important byproduct of photosynthesis. Of course, we can't usually see leaves producing oxygen, but watch what happens when you use an underwater plant!
Materials
What To Do:
- Fill a sink with water and set the beaker in it. Put some elodea in the beaker and cover it with the funnel.
- Now submerge the test tube in the water so that there is no air inside it. While holding it under the water, carefully place it over the neck of the funnel. Don't let its mouth break the surface of the water.
- Lift the whole apparatus out of the water. You can tip a little water out of the jar so it won't spill. Set the jar on a sunny windowsill. As soon as the elodea begins to photosynthesize, you will see tiny bubbles appearing on its leaves and then floating upwards into the test tube. These bubbles are oxygen produced by photosynthesis!
- Leave the jar on the windowsill for several hours. The rate of photosynthesis will vary depending on the intensity of the sunlight and other factors, but slowly the oxygen will collect in the test tube.
- When the test tube is about half full of gas, use a match to light the wooden splint. Gently blow it out again and then immediately lift the test tube straight up and insert the splint up into it, without touching it to the sides of the test tube. The splint should glow brightly, or even burst back into flame! This is proof that the gas you collected is oxygen, which is flammable.
What's Happening?
Normally we can't see the oxygen produced by photosynthesis, but when it is produced underwater it appears as bubbles in the water. These float up through the funnel and displace the water in the test tube. Fire needs oxygen to burn, so when you insert the splint, the pure oxygen in the test tube causes it to glow brighter or produce a flame.
The rate of photosynthesis varies with several factors, including the intensity of sunlight and the temperature of the plant. (Other factors include the amount of water and the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air.) You can design an experiment to test some of these variables: for example, will photosynthesis happen faster or slower if you put the elodea in warm water? Collect data by measuring how much oxygen is produced in a given amount of time when the elodea is submerged in warm water vs. cold water. You can either mark the level of oxygen on the glass with a wax pencil, or you can use a graduated cylinder instead of a test tube and measure more precisely in milliliters. Try to keep the other variables constant—it's best if you can run two jars simultaneously so you know they are getting the same intensity of sunlight. If you only have one jar, how else could you make sure the light intensity is constant? Could you use a light source other than the sun?
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Science Project: Phototropism Obstacle Course
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Without light, a plant can't make its food by photosynthesis. Sunlight is so important to a plant that it will change the way it grows so that it points toward the light. This is called phototropism, from the Greek words for "light" and "turn." You can see this with a houseplant: the leaves grow to point toward the window. If you turn it around it will eventually move to orient itself toward the window again. How strong is this attraction to sunlight? Can a plant grow around obstacles to find the light? Time to find out!
Materials
- Shoe box with a lid
- A couple pieces of cardboard
- Matte black paint (spray paint is easiest)
- Tape
- Small flowerpot or styrofoam cup
- Potting soil
- Bean seed
What To Do:
- Cut two pieces of cardboard that are as deep as the box and about 2/3 as wide.
- Paint the inside of the box, the inside of the lid, and the two pieces of cardboard with black paint. This will help cut down on light reflection.
- When the paint is dry, tape one of the cardboard pieces to the inside of the box so that it extends out into the middle of the box. (During the experiment the box will stand on its end—leave enough room for your flower pot or cup to stand below the piece of cardboard.) Tape the other piece of cardboard to the opposite side of the box a few inches above the first one.
- Stand the box on its end and cut a small hole (about the size of a dime) in the top end.
- Plant one or two bean seeds 3/4-inch deep in some damp potting soil in the flower pot or styrofoam cup. Place it in the bottom of the the box and put the lid on. (Make sure the lid fits tightly enough that no light can get in except through the hole in the top of the box.)
- Keep your bean plant watered and check on it once a day to see how it is growing. Draw or take pictures of how it grows.
What's Happening?
The bean plant grows towards the only source of light, the hole in the top of the box, even if it means growing around the cardboard obstacles you placed inside the box! The energy it needs to sprout and start growing was stored in the seed, but eventually that food will be all used up and the plant will need to make more through photosynthesis. The plant spends the energy from the seed trying to find light so it can survive.
(This project is adapted from The Amateur Naturalist by Nick Baker.)
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Product Highlights
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Botanical Discoveries Science Kit $24.95
Explore photosynthesis and other botany science topics with these 17 creative experiments using three kinds of plants. With the seeds and growing materials, you'll find out about circadian movements, root structure, phototropism, photosynthesis, growing methods, and more. Grades 2-8.
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Plant Cell Model $16.95
Visualize a plant cell's parts with this sturdy soft foam model. One half is labeled with plant cell parts, including chloroplasts. The other half has the same parts unlabeled for testing. Grades 2-12.
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Pressed Flowers Collection Kit $39.95
Have more fun with plants while experiencing science and art rolled into one! This kit contains a deluxe 9x12" plant press and everything else you need to identify flowers and make your own herbarium (pressed plant collection). Grades 1-12.
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Mar. 28, 2008
MSU celebrates NanoDays with free family events on April 3
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Nanoscience, the study of extremely small particles, will be celebrated at Montana State University on Thursday, April 3, as part of a nationwide week of public outreach. All events are free and will help kids and adults understand nanoscience in a fun and easy-to-understand format.
Nanoscientists work with particles and devices between one and 100 nanometers in size (the head of a pin is 1,000,000 nanometers across). Through nanoscience, scientists have developed disease-fighting drugs, computer components, transparent sunscreen, ultra-strong sports equipment and many other applications.
At MSU, researchers are using nanoscience to develop targeted vaccines, magnetic materials for electronics, and catalysts for producing hydrogen. Nanoscience is an emerging field that blends chemistry, physics, engineering and other areas of science, and is one of the country's top research priorities.
MSU NanoDays Schedule:
All events take place at the Burns Technology Center's Studio 1080 multimedia center, in the atrium of the EPS (Engineering and Physical Sciences) Building just east of the Strand Union at MSU.
Noon to 1p.m.: "What's all this fuss about nanotechnology?" Presented by Yves Idzerda, associate director of the MSU Center for Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials (CBIN) and associate professor of physics.
Noon to 8 p.m.: interactive multimedia exhibits open
6 p.m.: "Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: How small is "nano" anyway, and what will it do for me?" Presented by Trevor Douglas, director of CBIN and professor of chemistry.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Family activities and hands-on demonstrations, including build your own virus model, manipulate magnetic liquid and play with a hydrogen fuel cell model car.
Souvenirs and refreshments will be provided. Activities are appropriate for children approximately aged 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
NanoDays is sponsored by MSU CBIN and MSU Extended University. For more information, visit http://eu.montana.edu/nanodays
Martha Peters at CBIN, (406) 994-7658, mpeters@montana.edu
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Mar. 20, 2008
A science article on Yellowstone from the NYTimes
Mar. 19, 2008
Resources for a Field trip to Yellowstone National Park
If you are thinking of planning a visit to Yellowstone, here are a few great resources for planning a home school field trip at Yellowstone.
For microbe information, I use this site a lot: http://serc.carleton.edu/microbelife/index.html
We work with folks at http://www.mbl.edu/index.html , and http://microbes.arc.nasa.gov/
This site has some interesting etrips that students can work through, some are a touch long, http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/
http://www.rcn.montana.edu/resources/features/features.aspx?nav=11 this site is very cool, it has data on all the surveyed thermal features in the park, temperatures and pH
http://www.geyserstudy.org/ I really like this site, there is data on geysers, eruption intervals and information. You can down load data and create graphs and make prediction based on eruption intervals (our geyser lesson steps you through this process).
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/yvo/ this page has data on earthquakes, and some creek flows, and the up and down motion of the earth (sometimes inches within a couple years, cool huh!) at the two domes that are in the Yellowstone caldera.
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Beth Taylor is available for day trips in Yellowstone park, Mammoth area. I do not know if she has a minimum group number.
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Yellowstone Interpretation & Education
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PO Box 168, Yellowstone NP, WY 82190
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phone: 307-344-2318
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At Old Faithful when the snow melts and the roads open, there is a Young Scientist program. There are three books, one for each age level. The program helps student look for evidence for life, and volcanism. I would suggest a call down to the visitor center, they have rock samples and tools for students to check out. This would be best before the tourist season gets to heavy.
We have movies available on our site http://www.tbi.montana.edu/media/movieclips.html; the first two would appeal to students.
For more details or other great references, contact:
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Mar. 18, 2008
Adventure Education at Lion's Ridge
Today my two boys experienced a great outdoor school activity at Lion's Ridge. They learned how to snowshoe and then a hands-on study of the snow pack and learn how avalanches can develop. I highly recommend you consider Lion's Ridge for your summer camp activities. Here's a bit about the camp and then three programs that sound very interesting.
Lion's Ridge
Wilderness places, adventure challenges, and strong relationships are three of the best environments for the unbounded growth of kids, teens, young adults, and adults. Lion's Ridge programs creatively draw on adventure activities and trust in the active hand of our Creator. With these two tools we seek to grow people from interested observers to passionately engaged servants.
At Lion's Ridge we will visit places untouched, meet challenges of the unknown, and together grow with the joy of the unfinished. Let's go outside!
Retreat and Event Hosting
In addition to excellent programs, we love to share our beautiful four season facility. Allow us to serve you and provide the place for your program.
- We are located just 20 minutes outside of Bozeman, MT.
- Our comfortable Lodge and cozy Bunkhouses, sleep 42 and feed even more.
- Our kitchen staff prepares home cooked meals and keeps coffee brewing!
- Hike, snowshoe, ride the tube hill, or simply enjoy a warm fire and hot cocoa.
- Bridger Bowl Ski area is 30 minutes North.
Big Sky Resort is 1 ¼ hours South.
Yellowstone National Park is 1 ¼ hours South.
Schedule a custom Rock Climbing adventure or a professionally facilitated team building event with our qualifed leaders. Available for business, church, school, or families.
Kids CReation and ECOlogy = KRECO
In a passionate effort to reclaim the joy of playing outside and the pursuit of discovering our responsibility to care for Creation, we have built KRECO! This program is a 5 day "daycamp" designed for students entering 5th and 6th grade.
Open enrollment begins NOW! Each course is full at 12 students so call soon.
KRECO I - July 7-11, 2008
KRECO II - August 11- 15, 2008
$149/student
LOST on Lion's Ridge
What would you do if you were lost on Lion's Ridge? In a five day program (five day camps with one overnight adventure) you will learn the skills needed to survive in the wilderness. You'll learn to find shelter, find food, build a fire, and get help! On day four we will hike to a backcountry rock climbing site and spend the afternoon rock climbing. That night we will sleep outside in our improvised shelters. This program is designed for students entering 7th and 8th grade.
Open enrollment begins NOW! Each course is full at 10 students so call soon.
LOST I - June 16-20, 2008
LOST II - July 28 - August 1, 2008
$199/student
Light on Foot - A Lions Ridge Signature Program!
Ultralight Wilderness Backpacking in Montana Light on Foot is the peak of your adventure education experience. On a five day, five night ultralight backpacking adventure in the untouched wilderness of Montana's mountains you will be challenged to leave behind baggage that you once thought was critical for survival. As you step out into the wilderness you will walk with the lightest footprint imagineable.
- Ultralight gear (Shelter, cooking, backpack) is provided!
- Group size ranges from 8-12 participants.
- Expert Instructors will teach skills and ethics throughout the program.
- You will have fun, learn a ton, be stretched, and go home transformed.
Both pre-course and post-course materials make this program an effective agent of growth in every participants life. Light on Foot is available to students and adults over the age of 14.
Contact Us
Lions Ridge
477 Hudson Creek Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
tel. 406.582.9757
fax. 815.572.9294
Email us: info@lionsridge.org
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Mar. 11, 2008
Pizza Hut Book-It Program registration for 2008-2009 is open!
If you're interested:
You can enroll your K-6th grade students for the 2008-09 Book It Program from Pizza Hut. You can enroll at www.bookitprogram.com or call 1-800-426-6548. Enrollment deadline is June 13, 2008. Program dates are Oct. 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009. It is a great program for getting kids to read. Kids love pizza and if they read a book they get a coupon for a free pizza. Need I say more! |
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Mar. 10, 2008
Interesting WSJ article comparing US schools and Finnish Schools
What Makes Finnish Kids So Smart?
Finland's teens score extraordinarily high on an international test. American educators are trying to figure out why.
By ELLEN GAMERMAN
February 29, 2008; Page W1
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Mar. 4, 2008
March 5th is World Math Day!
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World Math Day is Wednesday, March 5th. Check out this great web site http://www.worldmathsday.com
This web site is trying to get students from all over the world to solve over 5 million math problems in one day. So far they have over 1 million students registered from 150 countries. 200 million practice questions have already been answered.
My boys love this web site. I sure hope we can continue after Math Day. The idea of competing on-line in real time with kids from another country is captivating
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Feb. 29, 2008
Livingston, a great place to visit
If you'd like something fun & different to do with your kids, check out Livingston. The city is so close to so many great places (Yellowstone) that it is often over looked. Since the 1990's, Livingston has been listed in the book The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America. To find art galleries, go to: www.artsmontana.com or www.livingstrongalleries.com . There is one that is a must mention - the b.Civilized Gallery. This gallery is opening a new show called”Sideshow! An Evening of Imagery, Text and Performance!" Seven artists, Seven writers, Seven readers
The exhibit starts Friday, February 29th - doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm
113 West Park Street, Livingston (across from the Depot)
222-5996 for more info
In you are in Livingston don't miss:
Sax & Fryer Company, 109 W. Callender st 222-1421 to view their saddle collection
Livingston Depot Center, 200 W. Park 222-2300 www.livingstonmuseums.org/depot. This is a great place filled with Northern Pacific railroad lore and Montana movie artifacts.
Fly Fishing Discovery Center, 215 E. Lewis 222-9369 www.liningstonmuseums.org/fish
Danforth Gallery 106 N. Main 222-6510 www.pcfadanforth.org Livingston's first and best known art gallery exhibits a wide range of artists. Exhibitions change regularly.
So, if you are planning a trip to Yellowstone, don't pass to fast through Livingston. Check it out - there are some great homeschool adventures waiting for you!
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Feb. 28, 2008
Smokejumper Center in Missoula
Here is another great place to take a tour.
Smokejumper Center
5765 W Broadway, Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 329-4972
http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=3136&SiteID=1
The Smokejumper Visitor Center is the largest active smokejumper base in the nation. The Smokejumper Visitor Center is a unique opportunity to learn about this unusual, demanding and dramatic occupation. A tour of the facility is also available. As you walk through the center you will visit the National Smokejumper Memorial, go inside a replica of a 1930's lookout tower, and a tour of the smokejumper loft, where the smokejumpers work when they are not fighting fires. Also tour the ready room and load masters room where the smokejumpers prepare for fire calls.
The Smokejumper Center is located in Missoula Montana. Missoula is the location of the Northern Region headquarters of the USDA Forest Service Smokejumpers which encompasses twelve National Forests throughout the entire state of Montana and the northern half of Idaho. Visitors can tour through the smokejumper loft and get a peak at the dramatic lives of smokejumpers, depicted in the movie Fireflight. The tour is suited for all ages. You can expect to spend under 2 hours when visiting. I would definitely consider scheduling the tour before or after our fire season. Hours
Summer (June-August): Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Winter (September-May): Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Appointments are recommended during summer and accepted during the off-season. Tours start at 10:00, 11:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00.
The tour is free and is handicapped accessible.
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Feb. 27, 2008
Bee Workshop and Field Trip Site
A few Saturdays ago, I attended a Bee workshop, along with my two boys ages 9 & 8, at Montana State University - Bozeman. The workshop was excellent and covered honeybee biology, beekeeping equipment, installing and establishing bee hives and the MT state bee program. The highlight for the boys was the honey tasting and the end of the all day workshop. Overall it was an excellent workshop. Anyone in Montana is allowed to raise bees for personal use. I am considering it a great school project for next year. The workshop occurs only once a year and there is often a waiting list. If you are interested, contact: David Baumbauer at MSU at baumbauer@montana.edu .
Another great thing I learned is the Montana Company Western Bee which is the largest producer of bee hive materials in the United States, second only to in China worldwide. I visited with Dick Molenda from Western Bee and asked him if it is possible to visit the factory and see how the hives are built (potential school field trip). Dick noted that groups are welcome to tour the facility though he would appreciate a heads up notice. Next time we are in the area we plan to call him up and take a tour. Western Bee has a web site www.westernbee.com. Check it out!
Call Toll-Free 1-800-548-8440
Or call 406-883-2918.
Fax your orders to 406-883-4336, or email us here at our website.
PO Box 190, 9th & Main, Polson, MT 59860
Office & Sales Order Hours are Monday thru Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (MST)
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