Bozeman Magazine

Join Museum of the Rockies in West Yellowstone for four evenings of engaging talks that dig into the science, history, and stories that shape our region. From world-famous dinosaur discoveries to the enduring legacy of the Métis people, the realities of homesteading, and the evolving history of Yellowstone’s wildlife management, this series offers something for everyone. Each program is presented by a museum expert and includes time for audience questions.  

MONTANA DINOSAURS 101  Saturday, September 13  Ashley Hall, Outreach Program Manager  Dig into Montana’s dinosaur legacy! Discover why Montana is a global hotspot for fossil finds and get hands-on with real fossils during this fun and interactive presentation for all ages.   

WE KNOW WHO WE ARE: THE HISTORY & LEGACY OF THE MÉTIS PEOPLE OF MONTANA   Sunday, September 14  MaggieJo Widdicombe, Outreach & Museum Educator  Explore the powerful story of the Métis in Montana, from their vital role in the fur trade to their ongoing fight for recognition. Gain insight into their history, resilience, and living legacy.    

BISON, WOLVES, & BEARS, OH MY! YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE AGES   Tuesday, September 16  Shannon Werbeach, School & Youth Program Manager & Former YNP Ranger  From crazy bear feedings to wolf eradication, learn the wild history of Yellowstone’s wildlife policies, past mistakes, surprising facts, and lasting lessons for the future of our ecosystems.    Special thanks to our series sponsors: Holiday Inn® West Yellowstone, Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn and Suites, and Yellowstone Park Hotel.