I am a citizen naturalist. On this site, you can join my journey along Montana’s trails, observing & documenting the natural history of the outdoors by finding and photographing birds, wildflowers, and butterflies.
Greetings and Welcome!
Being in nature supports our health and well being. Documenting what we see and providing it to sites like iNaturalist and eBird, can actually support professional researchers. Slowing down a touch and being really present in nature helps us really understand our local landscape.
Win. Win. Win.
- August Update
- Rare Bird, Indeed!
- Bats and Rattlesnakes
- Moonworts and More
- Smoky Skies and Species of Concern
- July Update
This is one of several sites that I publish, each of which is dedicated to getting out and being in nature. The others are:
NatureMT.com
A visual guide showcasing Montana’s biodiversity, featuring nearly 500 photos of Montana’s plants and animals alongside direct links to the Montana Field Guide Montana Field Guide for further informataion about each species.
HelenaOutdoors.com
A planning guide to the 100+ miles of trails surrounding the Helena Valley, focusing on the South Hills trail system (Mount Helena, Mount Ascension, Rodney Ridge, and Wakina Sky) as well as accessible city park walkways.
MontanaNatureNetwork.com
A growing resource hub for regional natural history, complete with maps, trail guides, seasonal field reports, and identification tools for local flora and fauna.
I hope my sites help you find yourself in Montana’s great outdoors.
HelenaOutdoors ~ NatureMT ~ MtBrad ~ About ~ Nature Every Day ~ Phenology ~ Articles
Weather on Mount Helena ~ Birds Being Heard
FindYourselfInNature is a member of the Montana Nature Network