Helena Community of Resource Educators
Helena Master Naturalist
The Helena Master Naturalist Program is organized by Montana Discovery Foundation in partnership with Helena CORE. Your workshop fees for Master Naturalist will benefit Helena CORE programs and help keep the Summer Walk Series free for everyone.
Check back in and follow us on social media to hear about the next Master Naturalist opportunities. You can also check out Montana Natural History Center’s website for Master Naturalist opportunities around the state and information on how to log your hours.
summer walk series
The 2023 Summer Walk Series has ended, but check out the list of past walks from the series below and stay tuned for 2024’s walk series coming soon!
About Helena Core
The Montana Discovery Foundation website hosts the Helena CORE webpage but CORE is far beyond an MDF program.
How CORE Began:
The Helena Community of Resource Educators (CORE) was formed in 2020 as a group to collaborate on education projects in our region of Montana. Our Flagship program was the Summer Walk Series, which brings family-friendly outdoor education to students of all ages during the summer.
Helena CORE's Mission:
We are a network of individuals and organizations working together to increase awareness and understanding about the natural, historical and cultural resources of Helena and the surrounding region.
Our Goals:
- To serve as a communication network between resource educators and the community.
- To provide practical tools, training and materials for educators in Helena and the surrounding region.
- To remain open to all resource educators and professionals to promote the diversity of ideas and cooperation.
- To promote understanding of the place where we live.
Public Lands in The Helena Area
In 2020 local organizations created resources to share National Public Lands Day with Helena during the pandemic.
Enjoy the video below!
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks - Wild Center
Through the Montana WILD center in Helena and far beyond, FWP provides for the stewardship of the fish, wildlife, parks, and recreational resources of Montana, while contributing to the quality of life for present and future generations.
Lake Helena Watershed Group
The Lake Helena Watershed Group brings together residents, landowners, corporations, other nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to improve the health of our watershed and increase the enjoyment of our resources.
Lewis and Clark Conservation District
The Lewis and Clark Conservation District works with private landowners, schools, county planning boards, water reservations, local partners and businesses to promote the wise use and conservation of natural resources.
Prickly Pear Land Trust
PPLT coordinates with public and private landowners in Helena’s South Hills and beyond to create a cohesive, streamlined, and sustainable trails system. PPLT's mission is to "connect land and people".
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
The HLC Forest spans 2.8 million acres of public land spread across central and western Montana. The Forest Service mission is "caring for the land and serving people".
Montana Discovery Foundation
The Montana Discovery Foundation is a friends group of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. MDF's mission is "connecting community and nature through education".
Montana Audubon
Montana Audubon seeks to create an environment in which all of Montana’s native bird species have healthy, sustainable populations, ensured by long-term habitat security. Montana Audubon engages in science, conservation education, and public policy work.
Helena Parks, Recreation, and Open Lands
The City of Helena, Montana manages parks and open lands that span over 2,140 acres. These include not only local parks, the Civic Center, pool, and golf course - but also the many trails and recreation opportunities on Mt. Helena and Mt. Ascension.
Last Chance Audubon
The local "Last Chance" chapter of the Audubon Society is active in education programming, guided bird walks, partnering for education programs, and more.
Montana Historical Society
The Montana Historical Society Outreach and Education Program provides an exciting variety of educational resources and programs to children and adults statewide from its headquarters in Helena.
Wild With Nature
This local blog shares stories from nature, including ecological and scientific information
ExplorationWorks
ExplorationWorks offers interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) exhibits, programs, workshops, classes, and camps for kids and families, as well as school and community groups.
AgCorps
AgCorps is a state AmeriCorps program administered by the Montana Department of Agriculture. AgCorps aims to improve the capacity of partner organizations to meet their mission, grow collaborations, provide effective programming, and create resilient, healthy, safe, and engaged communities in Montana. This program is also designed to serve rural and underfunded school districts in Montana that require more accessibility to Ag literacy materials.
We're always looking for more partners!
Do you know a group that would fit with our mission? Please let us know!
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Register...
...for Summer Walks and more. This link will take you to Summer Walk Series and other event registration once it's available. It may appear inactive when we don't have any events open for registration.
Contact Us
To reach out to C.O.R.E. please email corie.rice@mt.gov