
If This Tree Could Talk
A centuries-old Douglas-fir at War Eagle Hill tells a story of fire, resilience, human history, and the importance of conserving this 198-acre landscape.

A centuries-old Douglas-fir at War Eagle Hill tells a story of fire, resilience, human history, and the importance of conserving this 198-acre landscape.

Strategically situated next to Forest Service and BLM lands, War Eagle Hill secures a key gateway to the Continental Divide while creating public hunting access through Montana’s Block Management Program.

War Eagle Hill features pristine native grasslands, vibrant riparian habitat, and old-growth forest ecosystems. Protecting this landscape secures critical winter range and movement corridors for iconic Montana wildlife, including elk, moose, pronghorn, and bears.

Prickly Pear Land Trust partners with the Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest to organize and implement on-the-ground trail construction and trail maintenance activities throughout the South Hills trail system.

Thirty years after its founding, Prickly Pear Land Trust marks its 30th conservation easement with Elk Ridge, protecting vital wildlife habitat and open space in the South Hills.

Pronghorn in the Helena area highlight the importance of open space and wildlife connectivity, with conservation efforts helping sustain healthy ecosystems and migration across the landscape.

The Elk Ridge easement safeguards elk habitat, wildlife, and scenic views on Mount Ascension, keeping Helena’s South Hills wild.

Thirty years after its founding, Prickly Pear Land Trust marks its 30th conservation easement with Elk Ridge, protecting vital wildlife habitat and open space in the South Hills.

A paddleboarding journey along the Missouri River highlights how conservation easements protect vital habitat, working lands, and public access for future generations.

Helena native and lifelong Missouri River guide Bob Brent leaves a legacy of conservation, supporting the places he loved for future generations.