
Happy Trails or Twisted Paths?
Incidents took place the summer of 2024 in Helena’s South Hills that are a reminder that it takes all of us to maintain Helena’s reputation for a Happy Trails culture.

Incidents took place the summer of 2024 in Helena’s South Hills that are a reminder that it takes all of us to maintain Helena’s reputation for a Happy Trails culture.

PPLT Hosts successful 2024 Harvest Moon Banquet and Auction, and more friends gave than ever before.

Trail season could be a springboard to larger public lands projects, and our growing trails program promises to bring our community conservation mission to more people across our region.

Prickly Pear Land Trust acquired Birdseye Ranch with funding from the Army’s REPI program. PPLT will manage the ranch for grazing, seasonal public access, and wildlife.

One conversation planted the seeds for a grassroots conservation movement that became Prickly Pear Land Trust.

Prickly Pear Land Trust (PPLT) proudly announces the acquisition of Birdseye Ranch, a 1,472-acre property in the Helena Valley. The ranch’s preservation ensures the continuity of open spaces essential for wildlife habitat and military training.

Turning Sevenmile Creek into an amazing place for people to learn about nature, to be curious, and to find peace and solace.

Prickly Pear Land Trust completed a fifth conservation project in Broadwater County that protects ranching, wildlife, and national security.

PPLT’s success on the ground has led to large-scale projects at a faster pace, as well as funding opportunities that make growth sustainable.