In 2009, Five Valleys Land Trust faced an enormous challenge to raise $250,000 in new donations. Thanks to our supporters' generosity and stewardship spirit, we succeeded. The result is $500,000 to protect clean water, wildlife habitat, working ranches and scenic landscapes in one of the planet's most vital places. To celebrate this achievement, we are hosting a free community celebration on February 5.
Our Extraordinary Place is a multi-media event celebrating Western Montana’s remarkable places and people, their integral roles in enriching our lives and their vital niche in the web of life that sustains the entire planet. The program will be a montage of spoken word, music and images inspired by the natural world.
The evening’s internationally renowned featured performers have graciously donated their time and talents to thank the community for their support. The scheduled guests include:
EUGENIA CHOI —Virtuoso Violin Soloist: Described by the world’s press as "a sensational force” (La République, France), and "a technical virtuoso" (Berliner Morgenpost, Germany), Ms. Choi has been attracting international recognition since her solo concerto debut with orchestra at the age of ten. Ms. Choi has been a featured soloist in Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Vienna Saal-Mozarteum, Benaroya Hall and many other venues. She has also appeared on the CBC, BBC and Bravo! networks. An ardent conservationist, Ms. Choi performs regularly for dignitary events to raise awareness of environmental issues, worldwide. Her evening program features music inspired by nature.
M. SANJAYAN — Lead Scientist, The Nature Conservancy: Sanjayan is a faculty member of the Wildlife Program at The University of Montana and is a widely sought speaker on the environmental and social impact of conservation efforts. His work has received extensive media coverage, including the New York and LA Times, The Independent (UK), National Geographic Adventure and Vanity Fair. Sanjayan has appeared on The David Letterman Show, was featured during Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” and is a frequent guest on NBC’s The Today Show. Sanjayan’s program reveals how our place and local conservation work serves and influences global efforts.
CHRISTOPHER HAHN — Acclaimed Concert Pianist: Mr. Hahn has performed as a solo and collaborative artist throughout North America and Europe. He has been featured in recital at Carnegie Hall—Weill Recital Hall and The Music Gallery in Toronto, and has performed with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra and the Missoula Symphony Orchestra. An assistant professor of piano at the University of Montana, Hahn recently received an award for Meritorious Teaching & Creative Activity.
Biking on the Railroad
A Cooperative effort between Five Valleys Land Trust and the U.S. Forest Service extends the popular Hiawatha recreational trail by 30 miles - all the way from Pearson, ID to St. Regis, MT.
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Five Valleys Land Trust works to protect and preserve western Montana's natural legacy - our river corridors. wildlife habitat, agricultural lands and scenic open spaces. Our work has conserved signature places including Mount Jumbo, Mount Sentinel, the Alberton Gorge and McCauley Butte, as well as thousands of acres of working ranches and family farms in western Montana.
Five Valleys Land Trust works to protect and preserve western Montana's natural legacy - our river corridors. wildlife habitat, agricultural lands and scenic open spaces. Our work has conserved signature places including Mount Jumbo, Mount Sentinel, the Alberton Gorge and McCauley Butte, as well as thousands of acres of working ranches and family farms in western Montana.
