Author: LMeyer

Discover the wonderful world of beavers! Elissa Chott, Beaver Conflict Resolution Specialist at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, takes a bit out of beaver myths and management. 

Wildlife biologist Andrew Jacques explores pronghorn antelope biology in the Prickly Pear region.

Discover endless possibilities at Mount Helena City Park. Take a stroll with your family and pup through Daisy Hill or along the Le Grande Cannon Trail. Feeling ambitious? Tackle the Powerline Trail straight to the summit. For a classic Helena experience, hike the iconic 1906 Trail to the summit, stopping by the city’s famous “H” […]

Explore the trails of Mount Ascension City Park, Helena’s South Hills destination for adventure and beauty. Hike to the summit of Mount Ascension, then head south along Entertainment Trail through high meadows with spectacular views of the surrounding trail system. Enjoy an evening stroll up Meatloaf Hill or Bompart Hill for a relaxed outing. Runners […]

Keystone Property in a Conservation Neighborhood Birdseye Ranch is one of the last large tracts of native grasslands in the Helena Valley. The 1,472-acre property neighbors thousands of acres of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and the state of Montana, plus protected lands owned by Prickly Pear Land […]

Land Trust Partners with Military to Protect Westside Open Space Prickly Pear Land Trust purchased this 84-acre property on the west side of Helena with the support of the National Guard. Fort Harrison was motivated to protect this open space because of its proximity to the military’s training operations. Nicknamed “West Point” in a grateful […]

In 2020, Prickly Pear Land Trust acquired two properties in East Helena – The Grove and Prickly Pear Park – and transformed them into public parks and outdoor classrooms. East Helena High School students explore watershed health and conservation science just steps away from their school. We’re inspiring the next generation to understand and protect […]

Saving America’s River The Missouri River’s blue ribbon trout fishing draws more than 150,000 anglers a year. Visitors have always delighted in the scenic open lands and abundant wildlife on the river’s west bank from Craig to Dearborn. Thanks to the Canyon Cattle Company, those lands and the incredible experience of the wild river are […]

The Fireside Chats series is a community-driven program that brings people of all ages together to discuss topics ranging from geology and hydrology to local history and conservation. The series was inspired by community demand for outdoor education and a deeper connection to the natural world. These informal gatherings blend expert insights with community participation, […]