About us

Igniting lifelong curiosity and awe for the natural world. Whether it’s through our unique education programs or the experiences and hands-on learning opportunities for all ages in our future facility, our efforts inspire an appreciation and understanding of “The Little Things That Run the World” (Edward O. Wilson, 1987).

As we continue to expand the reach and impact of our education programs, at the same time we’re moving toward the dream that started our organization more than a decade ago – opening a premier education facility featuring a tropical butterfly house and insectarium. There could not be a more exciting time to support our work.

Hedgerow Hairstreak (Satyrium saepium)

Play Pause Unmute Mute

Hedgerow Hairstreak (Satyrium saepium): Hedgerow Hairstreak (Satyrium saepium) — This beautiful little butterfly was found on the edge of an old burn. Females lay their eggs on Ceanothus species in the buckthorn family. The eggs will overwinter and hatch next spring. They range throughout the Rocky Mountain States to the west coast. Here in Montana, they can be found mainly in July and August. Photo by Glenn Marangelo on 8/17/18 near Condon, MT.