Montana Discovery Foundation

06/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce the lineup for this year’s FREE Summer Walk Series!

Our partner organizations have planned a variety of engaging walks that explore the landscapes, history, wildlife, and stories that shape our community. These experiences offer a chance to deepen your connection to the places we all enjoy while learning how we can work together to steward and protect them for future generations.

Registration for each walk opens two weeks prior to the event date. To view walk locations, learn more about each program, and register, visit: https://www.register-ed.com/programs/montana/241-summer-walk-series

We hope you'll join us for another season of learning, exploration, and connection on our public lands!

Prickly Pear Land TrustHelena Field SchoolMontana Fish, Wildlife & ParksMontana Department of Environmental QualityMontana Discovery FoundationHolter Museum of ArtMontana Historical SocietyLCCo Water Quality Protection DistrictLewis and Clark Conservation DistrictHelena-Lewis and Clark National ForestHelena Parks and RecreationExplorationWorks

05/11/2026

This is the last week to order your World Migratory Bird Day Shirts!

Orders will close on May 15th.

🐦$25 for pick up in Helena or Choteau
🐦$28 to ship to you

Every shirt purchased helps support our outdoor education programs. Getting kids and adults outside to learn, explore, and connect with nature.

👉🏽Follow this link to access the form: https://forms.gle/wfBGfoppF7oGmu5r7

05/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to us during Greater Helena Gives! We surpassed our $10,000 goal, and we feel incredibly proud to be part of such a generous and supportive community 🥰

Because of your support, we can continue connecting Montanans of all ages to conservation, outdoor recreation, and hands-on learning on our public lands and waters.

A huge thank you to our generous donor, Beth Troyer, for providing a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $4,500 and helping us make an even bigger impact!

05/07/2026

🔥Greater Helena Gives goes until 8 PM!🔥

Your donation helps keep our programs burning bright and every gift to MDF is matched 1:1 up to $4,500 thanks to one of our incredibly generous donors.

Your support helps kids learn about wildfire ecology, fire behavior, and stewardship of Montana's landscapes. We're sparking curiosity one lesson at a time...and yes, we use a lot of matches. 😉

Donate Here: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/montana-discovery-foundation

05/07/2026

WOW! Thanks to YOU, we only have $730 to go until we meet our match of $4,500 during ! 🎉LET'S GO you tenacious MDF supporters!!! 🎉

🎁Want to contribute to the cause? Donate before 8 PM tonight and double your impact. All gifts will be matched until we reach the $4,500 mark!

🔥If you help us meet the match, we promise to continue bringing the fire board to local events across central Montana and posting photos of it for you.

🌲Mari, Hannah, and our wonderful board member, Bonnie, are in Choteau today, teaching Teton County 4th graders about fire ecology and behavior. (Photo credit: Bonnie Griffis)

05/07/2026

Greater Helena Gives is one of the most important days of the year for Helena nonprofits. Every donation you make, no matter how big or small, is impactful.

Check out these incredible organizations doing important work in our community and consider supporting them alongside Montana Discovery Foundation.

Every donation helps keep people connected to Montana's lands, waters, and outdoor experiences.

https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/

MWCC - Montana Watershed Coordination Council
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation
Prickly Pear Land Trust
Helena Field School
Last Chance Curling Club
Wild Montana

05/07/2026

Wow!! We won!!

Our tenacious donors secured a$100 prize for us at the start of ! You know who you are!

We’re grateful to Opportunity Bank and Helena Area Community Foundation for making this prize available during GHG. 🙏

We still have $3900 to go before we meet our match - help us keep the momentum going!

05/07/2026

IT’S HERE!!! 🎉

Greater Helena Gives starts TONIGHT at 8 PM!

This 24-hour giving event is one of the biggest days of the year for nonprofits in the Helena community - and every single donation (big or small!) makes a real impact.

When you support Montana Discovery Foundation, you’re helping us:

❄️ Get kids outside through programs like SnowSchool, where students learn winter ecology on public lands on snowshoes!
🌿 Offer adult learning opportunities like Master Naturalist, building knowledge of Central Montana’s ecosystems
📚 Provide training and resources for educators across the state

Here’s how you can help:

💥 Donate here: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/montana-discovery-foundation
👉 All donations are MATCHED dollar-for-dollar up to $4,500 thanks to our incredible supporter, Beth Troyer!
⏰ Give right at 8 PM tonight! We have a chance to win an extra $100 for donations made closest to the start time, no matter the amount!
📣 Spread the word!

Share this post, send the link to a friend, or tell someone why outdoor education matters to you. Every share helps us grow our impact.

Thank you for helping us connect people to nature through outdoor education. We truly couldn’t do this without you!

I’m ready to support Montana Discovery Foundation on May 6, 2026 during Greater Helena Gives. Learn more about Montana Discovery Foundation and all the other organizations participating in Greater Helena Gives.

05/05/2026

Greater Helena Gives starts tomorrow!! 🎉

We're excited to share an incredible donation opportunity from Master Naturalist alum and backcountry fly fishing guide Stephanie Whitman🎣

Anyone who donates $500 or more to Montana Discovery Foundation will be entered into a drawing to win a full-day guided fly fishing trip on some of central Montana's most beautiful small streams (think the Dearborn River, Little Blackfoot River, North Fork Blackfoot River, or the Teton River).

This experience includes:
- Lunch provided
- Gear (if you need it)
- Expert instruction
- A chance to explore remote, wild places and build your fishing skills

Whether you're brand new or looking to level up, this is an unforgettable way to get outside.

Follow the link to donate!
Remember: only donations of $500+ to Montana Discovery Foundation are entered into the drawing.
https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/montana-discovery-foundation

Greater Helena gives goes live at 8PM on May 6 and runs through 8PM on May 7.

Your support helps us grow our programs, expand outdoor education, and get more kids outside exploring Montana.

I’m ready to support Montana Discovery Foundation on May 6, 2026 during Greater Helena Gives. Learn more about Montana Discovery Foundation and all the other organizations participating in Greater Helena Gives.