GVLT has partnered with Rob Forstenzer to conserve his 546-acre Ferry Creek Ranch in Park County northeast of Livingston.

Amaltheia Organic Dairy received preliminary approval to use more than $550,000 in taxpayer dollars to help purchase its leased acreage in exchange for placing the farm into a conservation easement to preserve it in perpetuity.

All eyes are on us, the West is watching what we do, and maybe more importantly, what we don’t do. What will the headlines say about what happened to paradise and the people who had the chance to save it?

Amid Bozeman's rapid changes, GVLT fosters unity through conservation easements, preserving nature, wildlife corridors, and agricultural lands for future generations.

As 2024 comes to a close, three of our amazing Board Members are preparing to wrap up their terms with GVLT.

Outdoor enthusiasts can now explore the expanded Painted Hills and Highland Glen trail system southeast of Bozeman, featuring 1.5 miles of new trails and a 10-car parking lot.

Help build trails and conserve southwest Montana’s working farms and ranches, wildlife habitat, and scenic views with a gift through your IRA.

As apex predators at the top of the food chain, raptors are essential for maintaining the health and balance of ecosystems.

Over 2,200 acres of farmland near Gallatin Gateway will remain protected from development after the Kamps family finalized a conservation easement with GVLT.

The new bike rollover, boardwalk, and rerouted trail at Painted Hills enhances user experience while protecting wetlands and reducing erosion.

The beautiful and productive landscape will remain forever open and available for the family’s next generations to continue agricultural operations.

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village blends art and nature, welcoming thousands to Bozeman trails with whimsical creations, inspiring joy and connection.

Beyond contributing their own insights, NextGen members serve as ambassadors for GVLT, bringing new voices into the conversation and creating opportunities for engagement. 

Nearly 1,600 acres of farmland between Three Forks and Manhattan will remain undeveloped.

These guidelines remind longtime residents to welcome newcomers, newcomers to learn and embrace this region’s way of life, and all of us to steward the land and recognize our good fortune to live in this special place.

“I have watched this valley change so much,” says John McDonnell. “I don’t ever want to see this property, which has been in my family for generations, get covered in asphalt and houses. 

“We want to keep this space open so our family can continue to farm from generation to generation,” explains Darren Braaksma.

Local flora enthusiast, Whitney Tilt, provides a list of the wildflowers most commonly found in the area at this time of year.

The Gallatin Valley Land Trust hit its goal of 90,000 miles and then some during the 9th Annual Summer Trails Challenge, with trail-goers logging 97,408 miles.

The new Medicine Wheel and Mountain Range Finder on top of Peets Hill celebrate community, history, and belonging, marking decades of preservation and connection.