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Summer in in full swing in western Montana, and Five Valleys is in high gear working to protect our extraordinary landscape. Earlier this year, we celebrated the conservation of over 4,000 acres in alongside three landowner families and our partners. At the Rock Creek Confluence and the Mount Dean Stone Community Forest, we're busy creating accessible trails that connect more people to the land.

With your help, we can protect an additional 3,950 acres before summer is over.

CAAMP Concert Pit Tickets Raffle

Support the lands you love and be entered to win two pit tickets to CAAMP at the KettleHouse Ampitheater on Tuesday, August 18th. With a $50 donation and a little luck, these tickets could be yours!

Raffle Entry Rules:

• Must opt-in to raffle
  
  • Giving Online - Check the raffle box on the donation form
• Gift must be $50 or more
• Receive one raffle entry for every $50 donated. For example, a $100 donation will get you two entries!
• Donations in excess of the $50 raffle entry are tax deductible.
• Winner will be chosen at random

The raffle drawing will take place on Thursday, August 13th, 2026. For questions please contact Julie at julie@fvlt.org or call 406.549.0755

Matching Challenge

This summer, two generous families will match the first $25,000 we raise. Please consider doubling your impact by giving during our summer campaign!

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We invite you to amplify your impact by becoming a monthly donor. You can think of a monthly donation as a subscription to your favorite trails, scenic views, wildlife sightings, and local agriculture.

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Thank you to those who have already given! Your generosity is helping protect and care for the land, connect people to place, and build stronger communities through conservation.

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From the Missoula and Mission Valleys to Potomac, Philipsburg, andbeyond, here are some of the ways we are putting your support to work:

Launching the next chapter on Mount Dean Stone.

The Skyline Ridge View Trail will offer an accessible backcountry opportunity, while new trail connections will create additional ways to explore the landscape.

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Creating open space for all at the Rock Creek Confluence.

We are creating audio and visual interpretation at the seasonal wetland pavilion and breaking ground on two new universal spur trails.

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Protecting our landscape

We are advancing efforts to protect over 16,000 acres of working lands, wildlife habitat, and scenic views with our landowner partners.

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We hope you will take a moment to enjoy a video about the future of Five Valleys work and conservation in western Montana:

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Mount Dean Stone photo by Geoff Sutton
Members of the Missoula Blind and Low Vision Support Group at the Confluence by Five Valleys staff
The Case Ranch by Dave Gardner
Header photo by Anastasia Wilde
Videography by Jahrig Media