Trail Running + Pollinator Science: MTC x Xerxes
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM MDT
- Location Missoula, Montana
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running and pollinator science at the "Trail Running + Pollinator Science: MTC x Xerces" event on Saturday, May 30th, 2026! Join fellow nature enthusiasts in beautiful Missoula as you explore the stunning landscapes of Mount Dean Stone. This unique event runs from 10 am to 1 pm and invites you to take part in a 4-mile round trip on the scenic House of Sky trail.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this is your chance to combine your love for running with a meaningful contribution to the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas. No prior experience is necessary, and all participants will receive hands-on training from experts to safely catch, photograph, and release bumble bees. Bring your running vest, water, and snacks, and prepare for an unforgettable day where you can make a difference for our native pollinators while enjoying the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, learn, and engage with nature!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this is your chance to combine your love for running with a meaningful contribution to the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas. No prior experience is necessary, and all participants will receive hands-on training from experts to safely catch, photograph, and release bumble bees. Bring your running vest, water, and snacks, and prepare for an unforgettable day where you can make a difference for our native pollinators while enjoying the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, learn, and engage with nature!
Organiser's Description
Are you a runner who loves endless wildflower meadows and buzzing pollinators? Ever wanted to combine your passion for running with science? Have plans to run to remote, wild, and scenic corners of Montana this summer?
Montana Trail Crew invites Missoula trail runners to join us on Saturday, May 30th from 10 am - 1 pm for a unique run and training co-hosted with Xerces Society on Mount Dean Stone. This outing will provide you with the knowledge and equipment to contribute to the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas on your summer trail runs. You can help fill knowledge gaps about our native bumble bees!
The Montana Bumble Bee Atlas [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/pages/mountain-states] is a statewide community science project actively tracking and conserving our native bumble bees. Anyone is welcome to join the field training dayno experience is needed. Michelle Toshack (Xerces Society) will demonstrate how to safely catch, photograph, and release bumble bees. This field training is a great opportunity to get involved further with the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas by completing a survey (or two or more!) of your own trail runs from June 1 - August 31. Bring a running vest to carry a small butterfly net and vials for catching bees (provided by the Xerces Society). Also bring your own water and snacks.
At this training, we will run the House of Sky trail and conduct a Bumble Bee Atlas field training at Mitten Mountain (4 miles round trip). The run will start and end at the Skyline Trailhead on Mount Dean Stone, and well be coordinating carpools from Pattee Canyon.
The Montana Trail Crew co-leaders will be Erin Clark and Adrienne Tauses. If you have questions before registering, please submit a your question in our contact form below.
**Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult**
Montana Trail Crew invites Missoula trail runners to join us on Saturday, May 30th from 10 am - 1 pm for a unique run and training co-hosted with Xerces Society on Mount Dean Stone. This outing will provide you with the knowledge and equipment to contribute to the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas on your summer trail runs. You can help fill knowledge gaps about our native bumble bees!
The Montana Bumble Bee Atlas [https://www.bumblebeeatlas.org/pages/mountain-states] is a statewide community science project actively tracking and conserving our native bumble bees. Anyone is welcome to join the field training dayno experience is needed. Michelle Toshack (Xerces Society) will demonstrate how to safely catch, photograph, and release bumble bees. This field training is a great opportunity to get involved further with the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas by completing a survey (or two or more!) of your own trail runs from June 1 - August 31. Bring a running vest to carry a small butterfly net and vials for catching bees (provided by the Xerces Society). Also bring your own water and snacks.
At this training, we will run the House of Sky trail and conduct a Bumble Bee Atlas field training at Mitten Mountain (4 miles round trip). The run will start and end at the Skyline Trailhead on Mount Dean Stone, and well be coordinating carpools from Pattee Canyon.
The Montana Trail Crew co-leaders will be Erin Clark and Adrienne Tauses. If you have questions before registering, please submit a your question in our contact form below.
**Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult**
Races
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Trail Running + Pollinator Science: MTC X Xerxes Collab
Sat 30th May 2026 (10:00AM MDT)
Free
OPENS 22 APRMontana Trail Crew invites Missoula trail runners to join us on Saturday, May 30th from 10 am - 1 pm for a unique run and training co-hosted with Xerces Society on Mount Dean Stone. This outing will provide you with the knowledge and equipment to contribute to the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas on your summer trail runs. You can help fill knowledge gaps about our native bumble bees! **Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult**
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