With the coming of winter, another change is upon western Montana. Yet, Five Valleys Land Trust’s work to protect and steward our open lands endures not just across the seasons, but across the generations of people who call this special place home.
This year we celebrated protecting 100,000 acres. We’re building upon this milestone by increasing the pace of conservation across our 10-county service area, focusing on wildlife habitat connectivity, agricultural lands, public access, climate resilience, and stewardship. Community and a love of the land inspires and informs this work and is only possible because of supporters like you. We invite you to consider making a year-end gift to Five Valleys to keep our momentum going.
Exciting news! Thanks to two generous families and our amazing community, we’ve met our $75,000 matching challenge. But the momentum isn’t stopping— a new donor has come forward with a $25,000 matching challenge! This new opportunity will double your impact, helping us protect and steward even more of western Montana's irreplaceable landscape.
Whether you prefer to give a one-time donation, become a monthly recurring donor, or by making a gift of stock or adding Five Valleys as a beneficiary of your will or trust, there are so many ways to support our work.
Thank you to everyone who has already supported us this season, including our GivingTuesday donors!
With 11 conservation easement projects in progress and another 16 on the horizon, we are on track to protect 19,000 acres of family ranchlands, wildlife habitat, and waterways in the coming years. Learn more about our in-process Indreland Ranch, Case Ranch, and Hayden Ranch conservation easement projects.
One year into owning the 2,470-acre Mount Dean Stone Community Forest, Five Valleys’ management is enabling responsive stewardship for recreation, wildlife, forest health, and climate resilience. In 2025, we will continue our work to increase diverse public access and reduce the risk of wildfire close to neighborhoods.
At our Rock Creek Confluence property, we recently reopened the universal access trail with much-needed upgrades and accessible interpretation. In 2025, we will expand trails and unveil a wildlife viewing pavilion to provide a place for contemplation and respite for our 3,000+ annual visitors. Learn more about our Confluence Gateway Initiative.
Header photo: "Peter Pan's Shadow" fox by Cindy Goeddel
Elk on the Indreland Ranch by Jahrig Media
The House of Sky Trail by Anastasia Wilde
Rock Creek Confluence by Paul Queneau
