Kayak Tours of Conservation Along the Stillwater River
2025-08-09 09:00 - 19:00 UTC
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 a.m. to noon and the other from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. There is a limit of 10 participants on each tour. Please contact Laura at info@flatheadlandtrust.org with questions and to RSVP.

Great Fish Community Challenge Kickoff
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | Glacier Bank Park, Home of the Range Riders, 25 McDermott Lane, Kalispell, MT, 59901, 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 grants! At this family-friendly event, you can explore 85 interactive nonprofit booths, enjoy delicious free food and beverages, and take part in activities for all ages. We are thrilled to participate again in this incredible campaign!
The Great Fish Community Challenge is a multi-week fundraising campaign that has raised an incredible $35 million since 2015 for local nonprofits. It’s the perfect way to make your gift go further.
When you give through the Great Fish Community Challenge, your donation is amplified by a percentage matching grant from Whitefish Community Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of the Circle of Giving donors and others who supported the Great Fish Match Fund, the 2024 match totaled $1.1 million!
Making a gift is simple and impactful. You can support multiple organizations with a single transaction, and 100% of your donation goes directly to the nonprofits you choose.
Learn more HERE.

Community Pint Night at Bias Brewing
2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
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!

Tour of Nelson Conservation Easement
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
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, and lush wet forests thrive.
Space is limited, so RSVP is required. Please email us to reserve your spot at: info@flatheadlandtrust.org.
Explore the interesting Nelson family story and the compelling reasons behind this incredible conservation easement HERE.

"Rooted at the Edge" Book Event: Reading and Signing - Kalispell
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave. East, Kalispell, MT, 59901
An Evening with Donna Erickson: Rooted at the Edge
Join us for a stimulating experience with author and researcher Donna Erickson, who has spent a lifetime immersed in the complexities of land use. Erickson will visit the Northwest Montana History Museum on October 8 and Frame of Reference Gallery on October 9 to discuss her book, Rooted at the Edge: Ranching Where the Old West and New West Collide.
She will share insights from the book, exploring the challenges and ideas facing land squeezed between settlement and wilderness. Discover the various outcomes for these landscapes and what it means for conservation in our community.
This is a great opportunity to learn from an expert and engage in a thought-provoking conversation.
We hope to see you there!
Details:
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8; free admission
Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave. East, Kalispell
Moderated by Mark Schiltz, Western Manager for The Montana Land Reliance
Learn more HERE.

Donna Erickson is the author of Rooted at the Edge: Ranching Where the Old West and New West Collide, published by the University of Nebraska Press in April of this year. Erickson grew up on a ranch in Missoula’s North Hills and was a professor of landscape architecture and planning at the University of Michigan for 16 years. Since leaving academia, she has consulted with land conservation groups across the west from her home in Missoula. Donna’s previous book is MetroGreen: Connecting Open Space in North American Cities.
Rooted at the Edge is a work of creative nonfiction that paints a portrait of a ranching community in a threatened landscape steeped in history, conflict, and beauty. Erickson explores the hilly skirt of ground at the northern boundary of Missoula, Montana, separating the town from the wilderness beyond. The North Hills region represents the critical–and often highly personal–issues at play at the edge of many western towns.
Learn more about the book HERE.

"Rooted at the Edge" Book Event: Reading and Signing - Whitefish
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Frame of Reference Gallery, 235 Central Avenue, Whitefish, MT, 59937, United States
An Evening with Donna Erickson: Rooted at the Edge
Join us for a stimulating experience with author and researcher Donna Erickson, who has spent a lifetime immersed in the complexities of land use. Erickson will visit the Northwest Montana History Museum on October 8 and Frame of Reference Gallery on October 9 to discuss her book, Rooted at the Edge: Ranching Where the Old West and New West Collide.
She will share insights from the book, exploring the challenges and ideas facing land squeezed between settlement and wilderness. Discover the various outcomes for these landscapes and what it means for conservation in our community.
This is a great opportunity to learn from an expert and engage in a thought-provoking conversation.
We hope to see you there!
Details:
6:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9; free admission
Frame of Reference Gallery, 235 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT
Moderated by Paul Travis, Executive Director, Flathead Land Trust
Learn more HERE.

Donna Erickson is the author of Rooted at the Edge: Ranching Where the Old West and New West Collide, published by the University of Nebraska Press in April of this year. Erickson grew up on a ranch in Missoula’s North Hills and was a professor of landscape architecture and planning at the University of Michigan for 16 years. Since leaving academia, she has consulted with land conservation groups across the west from her home in Missoula. Donna’s previous book is MetroGreen: Connecting Open Space in North American Cities.
Rooted at the Edge is a work of creative nonfiction that paints a portrait of a ranching community in a threatened landscape steeped in history, conflict, and beauty. Erickson explores the hilly skirt of ground at the northern boundary of Missoula, Montana, separating the town from the wilderness beyond. The North Hills region represents the critical–and often highly personal–issues at play at the edge of many western towns.
Learn more about the book HERE.

Bingo & Beers at Sacred Waters Brewing Co.
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Sacred Waters Brewing Co., 3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E., Kalispell, MT, 59901
Come on out to Sacred Waters Brewing Co, and play bingo, drink beer, & win prizes! All for a great cause. Sacred Waters will donate $1 of each pint sold between 6-8pm to Flathead Land Trust on Tuesday, November 11.

Conservation Easement Panel
2025-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Flathead Valley Community College, 777 Grandview Dr., Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Have you ever wondered, “What exactly is a conservation easement?” or whether it could be a good fit for your land? Join us for a free, in-depth panel discussion to learn how conservation easements can help you plan your family legacy while preserving the beauty and productivity of our landscapes.
Event Details

Date & Time: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Flathead Valley Community College – Arts & Technology Building, Room 144 A/B, Kalispell
INFO: info@flatheadlandtrust.org; 406-752-8293

Local groups will be joined by landowners who have already placed easements on their property to share firsthand insights into how conservation easements can keep agricultural, forest, and open lands in family ownership for generations, explain important financial, tax, and logistical considerations, and show how these tools help preserve our landscapes and support sustainable land stewardship across the Flathead, Swan, Mission, and Lincoln Valleys.
This event is presented by Flathead Land Trust, Montana Land Reliance, Flathead Lakers, and Vital Ground Foundation – organizations dedicated to conserving land, water, and wildlife across northwest Montana.
We invite you to be part of this important conversation about how conservation tools can help preserve our region’s landscapes and support sustainable land stewardship for generations to come.
Warm regards,
Flathead Land Trust, Montana Land Reliance, Flathead Lakers & Vital Ground Foundation

Easter Egg Hunt at Harrell Forest
2026-04-04 | Harrell Forest, 1017 Bigfork Stage Road, Bigfork, MT, 59911
Hop on over to Harrell Forest on Saturday, April 4, for a morning of family-friendly adventure hosted by Flathead Land Trust! Located just outside of Bigfork, our community trails offer the perfect backdrop for a spring scavenger hunt through the trees.
We’re hiding eggs along the lower sections of the Harrell Forest trail system, making it an accessible and exciting way for families to explore the trails. To ensure that kids of all ages have a fair shot at the stash, we’ll be hosting staggered start times for different age groups. Please check back shortly as we finalize the full schedule of events.
Event Details

When: Saturday, April 4
Time: Stay tuned!
Where: Harrell Forest Community Trails (1017 Bigfork Stage Road)
What to Bring: An Easter basket and sturdy walking shoes

The trails at Harrell Forest were designed with families and adaptive users in mind, featuring gentle grades and beautiful vistas. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you on the trails!
Please Note: To protect wildlife habitat, we ask that all furry friends remain on a leash. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.

The Land Affair 2026!
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The FARM Montana, 6850 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join Us for The Land Affair!
Celebrate the landscapes that define our home at Flathead Land Trust’s premier summer event. The Land Affair returns on Thursday, July 30, for an evening dedicated to protecting the spectacular open spaces, clean water, and wildlife habitat of northwest Montana.
We are gathering at the stunning FARM Montana (Paladin Conservancy), located just outside of Bigfork. It’s the perfect backdrop to toast to our recent conservation wins and look ahead to the future of conservation in northwest Montana.

Event Details
When: Thursday, July 30 | Doors open at 6:00 pm
Where: The FARM Montana (Paladin Conservancy), Bigfork
Music: Live performance by Radio Ranch
Purpose: Supporting local conservation and recreational access
Come for the mission, stay for the music, and help us ensure that northwest Montana remains a place where nature and community thrive together. Stay tuned for more details and tickets!
