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Grantmakers

Prickly Pear Land Trust is a trusted partner for foundations, corporations, and local, state, and federal government. We collaborate with many partners to meet the needs of our growing community.

BIG LAND. BIG SKY. BIG IMPACT.

In the last five years, Prickly Pear Land Trust permanently protected 15,840 acres, created two community parks, signed three trail easements, and grew a transformative outdoor education program.

Read all about it in our 2024-2024 Impact Report.

acres of land protected

5000

conservation easements

properties purchased by PPLT

trail easements

parks in Helena

2020 - 2024 MILESTONES

This Is Our Place

PROGRAMS

We’re creating a healthy future for all Montanans by protecting the places where we work, play, and learn.

Land Protection

Land protection agreements permanently protect private land from development so that future generations can benefit from working lands, wildlife habitat, and clean water. PPLT works in Lewis & Clark, Powell, Jefferson, and Broadwater counties and nearby areas.

Public Access

Public access to the outdoors is the heart of our work. Prickly Pear Land Trust has built more than 80 miles of trails in Helena’s South Hills, protected and added almost 700 acres to Mount Ascension Park and Mount Helena City Park, and created three new parks – Tenmile Creek, Grove, and Prickly Pear Park.

Lifelong Learning

Our education program reaches thousands of students and community members annually, inspiring curiosity, joy, and a commitment to conservation and stewardship. Hands-on environmental education improves academic performance and attendance. Students who learn in nature appreciate Montana’s public lands and become friends of land, water, and wildlife.