Land Trust Helps Protect Travelers Rest

Five Valleys Land Trust in Missoula is among the groups working to protect and expand "Montana's first campsite." http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/nonprofit-helping-raise-final-funds-for-travelers-rest-visitor-center/article_38e8f484-a54b-11e1-badc-001a4bcf887a.html

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/

Five Valleys Land Trust Conserves Key Rock Creek Property

Five Valleys Land Trust is taking on an impressive and high profile Rock Creek conservation project that enjoys significant and broad community support.http://missoulian.com/news/local/five-valleys-land-trust-others-make-deal-to-preserve-rock/article_743dee3c-a234-11e1-a593-0019bb2963f4.html

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.

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.

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

Conservation Fund Works on Breaks Project

The Conservation Fund is working to expand the Missouri River Breaks National Monument by 652 acres. http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/blm-oks-missouri-breaks-land-purchase/article_fcca9c2b-3f1a-504e-b1e4-ed4c6dc3deef.html

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.