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Prime Wildlife Habitat on Big Mountain Permanently Protected

October 9, 2025
A critical 140-acre parcel on the flank of Big Mountain is now permanently protected due to a dedicated collaboration between Flathead Land Trust, the Heart of the Rockies Initiative, and local landowners. Today, Flathead Land Trust placed a conservation easement on this vital property, protecting essential habitat for wildlife, maintaining the pristine water quality of […]
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Family Legacy and Landscape Protected Near Star Meadows

September 19, 2025
Family legacies were permanently protected on Friday, September 20, 2025, with the establishment of a new conservation easement with Flathead Land Trust in the Star Meadows area. This land protection agreement secures the future of a 52-acre forested property with parcels pieced together since the mid-70s, as a result of a combined family conservation effort. […]
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New Conservation Easement near Bigfork Adds to Growing Conservation Network

July 15, 2025
Flathead Land Trust is pleased to announce the permanent protection of the 40-acre Bradshaw property, just northeast of Bigfork. Sally and Paul Bradshaw partnered with Flathead Land Trust to establish a conservation easement on their property on July 15, 2025, safeguarding a vital piece of the Flathead Valley’s natural landscape. The newly conserved property plays […]
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We Are Hiring a Land Protection Specialist

July 1, 2025
Flathead Land Trust is seeking a dedicated Land Protection Specialist to join our team. This full-time, professional-level position is crucial in advancing our conservation efforts across the Flathead Valley. The Land Protection Specialist will primarily focus on implementing land protection strategies and managing projects involving both purchased and donated conservation easements, with potential involvement in […]
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Upcoming Events

Community Benefit Day at Backslope Brewing

Backslope Brewing 1107 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, April 8th, Backslope Brewing Company is generously supporting Flathead Land Trust. Enjoy your favorite Backslope brews and tasty menu items all day long, and a percentage of the sales will be donated to support our community-based conservation work in northwest Montana. It's a delicious way to make a difference! Meet […]

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Grand Opening of Danford Reed’s Slough Wildlife Viewing Area

Reed's Slough

Please join us for the grand opening of the Reed’s Slough Wildlife Viewing Area on Saturday, April 12, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Space is limited, so please RSVP at [email protected] or (406) 752-8293. This new viewing area is situated on private land graciously provided by the Danford family, and is protected by a conservation […]

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Tails on the Trails: Dog Day at Harrell Forest

Harrell Forest 1017 Bigfork Stage Road, Bigfork, MT

Mark Your Calendars for "Tails on the Trails"! Please join us for "Tails on the Trails" on National Trails Day – June 7th (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Celebrate National Trails Day at Harrell Forest with a tail-wagging adventure for you and your dog! Hit the trails together and learn tips for responsible trail use while […]

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Tour of Johnston Conservation Easement

Tour the Johnston Conservation Easement with the Johnston family and Flathead Land Trust on Sunday, August 3 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a morning stroll of this beautiful 682-acre property along the Flathead River northeast of Kalispell, farmed by the family for over a century. This free tour will be followed by a few […]

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Kayak Tours of Conservation Along the Stillwater River

Paddle with Flathead Land Trust on a kayak tour of conserved areas along the Stillwater River on Saturday, August 9. The tour is about 5.5 miles long, and we will view conservation easements on the Kohrs property and the Kuhn’s Wildlife Management Area from the river. There will be two tours – one from 9:00 […]

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Great Fish Community Challenge Kickoff

Glacier Bank Park, Home of the Range Riders 25 McDermott Lane, Kalispell, MT, United States

Please join us on Tuesday, August 12 as we help kick off Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge! Enjoy this FREE party, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Glacier Bank Park, home of the Glacier Range Riders. Every participant will be entered into a raffle and can help us win one of five $1,000 […]

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Community Pint Night at Bias Brewing

Please join us at Bias Brewing on Thursday, August 14! $1 of every pint sold goes to Flathead Land Trust and our conservation projects. Plus, Bias Brewing is raffling off a goodie bag with some fun merchandise! Come for camaraderie & commemorative mugs and raise a glass to support our mission!

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Tour of Nelson Conservation Easement

Join the Nelson family and Flathead Land Trust to tour this remote and beautiful property along Good Creek, northwest of Whitefish. The tour will explore the property's forested areas and open meadows on Saturday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Prepare to be captivated by this ecologically rich property, where abundant wetlands, sparkling streams, […]

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