“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.

Join Kris Deason on an adventure through Bozeman's scenic trails. Inspired by Colin O’Brady's 'The 12-Hour Walk,' Kris takes us on her transformative 12-hour trail journey.

Discover the heartwarming journey of Give Big Gallatin Valley, uniting neighbors for a decade of generosity, empowerment, and community resilience.

Discover the legacy of Gallatin Valley Land Trust, preserving Montana's beauty for over 30 years. Explore partnerships, projects, and community impact.

Outlaw Partners is thrilled to share that Wildlands Festival has chosen three local organizations as the beneficiaries for the 2024 event, including GVLT.

The new pedestrian crossing along GVLT’s Raptor Route enhances Bozeman’s trail network, connecting neighborhoods, parks, and schools for safer, active transportation.

Helping landowners utilize the tool of conservation easements to forever conserve their land is just the beginning of a long-term partnership between landowners and GVLT.

GVLT and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center joined together to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of a 276-acre conservation easement that forever protects a significant portion of the internationally renowned sports center in Bridger Canyon.

Nothing fills the GVLT Trails team with anxiety quite like mud season, when our beloved local trails are the most vulnerable to costly damage.

That answer may be different for just about everyone, but no matter how we look at it, everyone has the right to live in a community where people can thrive, grow, and live healthy lives.

“Like me, I think a lot of people my age, especially those facing IRA required minimum distributions, don’t know about qualified charitable distributions,” said John.

We are optimistic the future of this valley can include large blocks of protected open space, wildlife habitat, farm and ranch land, and healthy rivers—AND a walkable, livable urban core for our growing community.

In cooperation with generous landowners, we closed our 128^th conservation easement on a 407-acre property located along the Jefferson River west of Three Forks.

After working to increase the number of off-leash facilities in the Bozeman area for the past 12 years, local nonprofit and perennial GVLT partner, Run Dog Run, has achieved its mission and officially dissolved.

Land conservation does not end with the establishment of a conservation easement; it is just the beginning of a long-term partnership between a landowner and GVLT, and a perpetual effort to maintain each property for its conservation values.

Following the successful campaign to add 12 acres to the southern end of Peets Hill, we embarked on two phases of improvements to Burke Park.

Looking for the perfect gift for a trails and conservation enthusiast? Check out the stunning “Flora of the Yellowstone” field guide by local author, Whitney Tilt, and our GVLT merch.