Thursday, May 24, 2012

Conservation Easement Workshop in Red Lodge on June 6

The Montana Association of Land Trusts and Montana Forest Stewardship Foundation, with support from the Carbon County Extension Service and others, has scheduled a Landowner's Introduction to Conservation Easements Workshop at the Carbon County Fairgrounds at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 6. Check here for more details. http://www.montanalandtrusts.org/

Monday, May 21, 2012

Sunday, May 20, 2012

TFOL-Funded Project Receives Community Support

Bitter Root Land Trust in Hamilton is working on an outstanding community land project that would create a city park and expand public river access. Travelers for Open Land has helped fund this effort.http://ravallirepublic.com/news/local/article_c9a0adb8-a092-11e1-87cb-0019bb2963f4.html Also, Happy Birthday, Bitter Root Land Trust. The group was created 15 years ago and is celebrating with a May 24 party.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Flathead Project Helped by Travelers for Open Land Grant

Why would landowners place a conservation easement on their property? Story in the Flathead Beacon sheds light on that question.http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/unlikely_conservation_easement_advocates_complete_second_deal/27923/. This project was funded in part by a Travelers for Open Land grant.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Land Trust Sponsors Trail Run

Don't Fence Me In Trail Run takes off in Helena tomorrow morning. Lots of fun and a great way to showcase Helena's terrific trail system. The race is sponsored by Prickly Pear Land Trust. http://helenair.com/sports/recreation/trail-runners-set-to-make-helena-s-hills-come-alive/article_9b2298e0-9b31-11e1-b8e2-001a4bcf887a.html

Tuesday, May 1, 2012


Thanks to Buck's T-4 Lodge at Big Sky for collecting $621 from guests and customers for Travelers for Open Land. Buck's staff and management is a treat to work with. Thanks for your support! http://www.buckst4.com/That's Mike Scholz, an owner of Buck's, on the left.