Prickly Pear Park Opening Celebration
Prickly Pear Park opens on Thursday, May 1, in East Helena. The park is the product of the community’s vision and collaboration.
29 April 2025
Prickly Pear Park opens on Thursday, May 1, in East Helena. The park is the product of the community’s vision and collaboration.
From observing wildlife to monitoring water quality, students engage with and learn from their environment at the new parks in East Helena.
No matter your politics, age, veteran status, or how much money you have – 96% of Montanans support public lands and those who take care of them.
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.