A 45-acre conservation easement will protect open land and wildlife habitat that provides refuge for some 229 migratory waterbirds, thanks to Flathead Land Trust, landowners David and Linda Kurfess and project funders.
Prickly Pear Land Trust’s Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run Draws Record Number of Runners
The May 12 Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run drew a record 997 runners and excellent weather to Helena’s South Hills trails and open lands. The race is sponsored and organized by Prickly Pear Land Trust.
Carol and Don Roberts Receive William F. Long Award from The Montana Land Reliance
Congratulations to Carol and Don Roberts, recipients of the William F. Long Award from The Montana Land Reliance. The award recognizes the conservation stewardship commitment demonstrated by the Roberts’ on their eastern Montana property. The award specifically salutes landowners who have worked to permanently protect significant bird habitat.
Flathead Land Trust Lake Cruise Coming Up June 28
Back by popular demand, Flathead Land Trust is partnering with the Flathead Lakers to offer a boat tour on the Far West on Thursday, June 28, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Participants will be able to spend an evening celebrating the incredible conservation of the North Shore of Flathead Lake, and help with a new conservation project with a live on-boat fundraiser. The tour will offer complimentary appetizers from Somers Bay Cafe and a no host bar.
Bitter Root Land Trust Barn Dance Set for June 30
Bitter Root Land Trust is having a barn dance. From BRLT’s website: “Bitter Root Land Trust welcomes you to Lazy Burnt Fork Ranch in Stevensville! Come celebrate the local conservation you’re making possible at Lazy Burnt Fork Ranch on Saturday, June 30th. See for yourself what it means to conserve a ranch, for generations to come. At the Barn Dance you’ll find curious cows, friendly horses, green pastures and meet a wonderful couple who believe in the positive impact that conservation has on our community. Steve and Catherine Peckinpaugh are delighted to welcome you to Lazy Burnt Fork Ranch in Stevensville. Tour the recently conserved Lazy Burnt Fork Ranch, grab an ice-cold drink and venture down the kids’ fishing hole on the creek at this family-friendly casual community event.” Tickets are on sale now.
Poll Shows Strong Montana Support for LWCF
A new poll shows 76 percent of Montanans support the Land and Water Conservation Fund, while only 13 percent oppose the program. The poll, conducted in mid-April 2018, shows strong bipartisan support for the LWCF and for overall Montana conservation initiatives. The LWCF funds outdoor recreation, forest management, agricultural conservation, wildlife habitat protection and more.
Funding in Place for 13,400-Acre Whitefish Conservation Project
A combination of state, private and federal funding programs have been solidified to complete the 13,400-acre forest conservation project near Whitefish that produces benefits to forest health, the local economy, outdoor recreation, conservation of wildlife habitat and more. The Trust for Public Land was the catalyst for the project and a project leader.
Gallatin Valley Land Trust Kicks Off 2018 Discovery Walks
Among the many activities Gallatin Valley Land Trust is planning this summer is its Discovery Walks program, which helps introduce people to the community’s extensive local trail system. A complete listing of an amazing 38 different trail walks and experiences (most in May and June) is available on the GVLT website. The 2018 Discovery Walks effort gets underway May 6 with a focus on the “wild world of insects.”
Whitefish Trail Grand Opening Event on May 1
The Trust for Public Land, Whitefish Legacy Partners and many others will celebrate the grand opening of the Whitefish Trail with an event beginning at 6:00 PM at 353 Reservoir Road.
Wildlands Festival Will Benefit Two Montana Land Trusts
Robert Earl Keen and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real are headlining the first Wildlands Festival, set for August 10 outdoors at the MSU campus in Bozeman. Partial proceeds will benefit Gallatin Valley Land Trust and The Montana Land Reliance. Tickets are on sale now.