
Life in the Land
MCAT
Life in the Land is a documentary film and podcast series that shares stories of those who interact with the complexities of Montana’s lands, waters, and communities, looking at the success and value in collaborative & locally-led initiatives. Hear unique perspectives from community leaders, ranchers, biologists, and more within Montana’s rural and tribal communities on how we can hold healthy relationships with the land as well as one another to promote resilient communities and ecosystems for all life to thrive.
The Seeley-Swan Region
Jan 14
The Seeley-Swan Region is a thriving network of streams, lakes, and forested peaks. This critical wildlife habitat and corridor is also home to people whose lives are guided by the land. Hear about the value in partnerships that are guided by local communities and natural systems. Hear from Seeley-Swan residents and members of the neighboring Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes about connecting local communities to their environments, sustainable natural resource industry approaches, and stewardship of forested ecosystems.
The Big Hole Valley
Feb 11
This valley is an expanse of intact grasslands that host a diversity of wildlife, from sage grouse to pronghorn, and waterways that are key trout habitat. A large portion of the Big Hole River runs through working rangelands and tightknit communities. Find out how people representing a diversity of needs within a watershed are coming together to find ways for a thriving coexistence.
Date
- Dec 10 2022
- Expired!
Time
- 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Location
- MCAT
- Level One, Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main St, Missoula, MT
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for November
26

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
Events for November
27

Genealogy for the Absolute Beginner

Learn to Video Edit

MCAT Tour & Training

Lego Club

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Talk Time
Events for November
28

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Video Camera Tour

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for November
29

Discovery Area Science Activity

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Middle School Writers’ Group

MakerSpace Classes

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio
Events for November
30

Tiny Tales

Tech Time @ MPL

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

Big Sky 3D Printing
Events for December
1

Spirit of Giving at MPL

Find the Elf on the Shelf

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Young Adult Writers’ Group

Split the Grief with Me: Art & Poetry with Free Verse
Events for December
2

MCAT Tour & Training

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Story Time

Visit Santa Before Holidays on Higgins

Young Kids Dance Party

Community Connections

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Apron Decorating at Mary’s Mountain Cookies

Holiday Music Performance

D&D Guild for Teens

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for December
3

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
Events for December
4

MCAT Tour & Training

Lego Club

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Talk Time
Events for December
5

American Red Cross Blood Drive at MPL

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Volunteer Day

Discovery Area Science Activity

Video Camera Tour

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Big Sky Gaming Station

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for December
6

Blue Block Wednesday

Discovery Area Science Activity

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

UNQUALIFIED: An Evening of Storytelling
Events for December
7

Tiny Tales

Child Development Screening

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Missoula Scholastic Chess Club at MPL

Kids Cook with ChopChop

Big Sky 3D Printing
Events for December
8

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Young Adult Writers’ Group

D&D Guild for Adults
Events for December
9

MCAT Tour & Training

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Community Connections

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

spectrUM Science at the UM Living Lab

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for December
10

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
Events for December
11

Genealogy Book Group

MCAT Tour & Training

Lego Club

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Talk Time
Events for December
12

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Memory Café

Video Camera Tour

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky Ornament Arts and Crafts

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for December
13

Blue Block Wednesday

Swan Valley Book Chat

Discovery Area Science Activity

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

2nd Wednesday Night Book Group
Events for December
14

Parenting Consultation Drop-In Day

Tiny Tales

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

Early Out Activities

Montana Art

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Big Sky 3D Printing
Events for December
15

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Young Adult Writers’ Group
Events for December
16

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

VonCommon Studios Art Blizzaard

Young Kids Dance Party

Community Connections

Western Montana Genealogical Society Work Day

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Craft and Cookie Decorating with Santa

D&D Guild for Teens

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for December
17

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production

Celtic Holiday Dance Performance
Events for December
18

Census Through the Decades

MCAT Tour & Training

Lego Club

Talk Time
Events for December
19

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Video Camera Tour

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for December
20

Blue Block Wednesday

Discovery Area Science Activity

Middle School Writers’ Group

Kids Cooking Class

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

3rd Wednesday Book Group

Potomac Branch Library Book Club
Events for December
21

Tiny Tales

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

Missoula Scholastic Chess Club at MPL

Big Sky 3D Printing

Frenchtown Book Club
Events for December
22

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Young Adult Writers’ Group

D&D Guild for Adults
Events for December
23

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Community Connections

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for December
24
Events for December
25
Events for December
26
Events for December
27

Blue Block Wednesday

Discovery Area Science Activity

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio
Events for December
28

Tiny Tales

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

Big Sky 3D Printing
Events for December
29

Missoula Reads 2023 Completed Logs Due

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Young Adult Writers’ Group
Events for December
30

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Community Connections

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

D&D Guild for Teens

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for January
2

Missoula Reads 2024

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Video Camera Tour

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Big Sky Gaming Station

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for January
3

Blue Block Wednesday

Discovery Area Science Activity

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio
Events for January
4

Tiny Tales

Child Development Screening

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

Kids Cook with ChopChop

Missoula Scholastic Chess Club at MPL

Big Sky 3D Printing
Events for January
5

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Volunteer Day

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Young Adult Writers’ Group

D&D Guild for Adults
Events for January
6

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Community Connections

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Nature Journaling
