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.
Two generous families will match the first $75,000 we raise this season! Please help us secure this match - and double your impact - by making a gift today.
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!
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 and Case 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 the 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
