The Tribal Nations Biodiversity Spotlight is a rotating mini‑exhibit highlighting plants and animals that have ecological or publicly documented cultural significance to Tribal Nations in Montana. 

Staff only need to rotate posters, refresh cards, and check QR codes occasionally.

Choose a small, calm space for a rotating species spotlight. Each rotation features a single species or small set of species of regional importance, using only publicly accessible ecological and historical information, and books from your collection. 

Each poster includes a large photo, common and scientific names, a simple note acknowledging the species’ significance, public ecological information, and a QR code linking to its iNaturalist page. 

Surround the poster with laminated cards offering short facts and public ecological information that patrons can browse independently.

Add simple QR codes and visuals that help patrons explore real observations and species information through iNaturalist in a self‑guided way.

Consider these set-it-and-forget-it style activities to help children connect with the featured species when you don't have additional staff time for programming.

Rotate the spotlight each month or season using publicly sourced information and books from your collections. This keeps the exhibit fresh and highlights year‑round biodiversity.

Include a brief sign explaining that the exhibit shares only public, ecological information and does not represent cultural teachings unless they are already publicly published.