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The Land Unites Us: Join us for #GivingTuesday

Thanks to the support of people like you, Five Valleys Land Trust has conserved 100,000+ acres of the lands you love, safeguarding them for future generations.  
As a supporter of Five Valleys, this is your legacy, too.

These aren’t just properties that have been protected—they’re stories of dreams realized, of families connected to the land, and of a community dedicated to preserving our natural heritage.

Please take a moment to enjoy the video stories below, then help us conserve more of the lands and waters that make western Montana special by giving this #GivingTuesday.

Matching Challenge:

Thanks to two incredible families ALL Giving Tuesday donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, as part of our $75,000 Year End Campaign challenge! Make your donation today:

Thank you to everyone who has already given!

Rory Indreland: Conserving Working Lands and Wildlife Habitat

“The biggest benefit of the open space is the wildlife. They need that open space for migration.” – Rory Indreland, Indreland Ranch

Open spaces like those the Indreland Ranch are more than beautiful—they’re essential. They support family agriculture while connecting habitat. Through the Indreland Ranch conservation easement project, 1,667 acres in Missoula County will soon be protected for generations to come.

Brenden Dalin and the Rock Creek Confluence: Creating Universal Accessibility

"This project fulfills the desires I still have for outdoor recreation.” – Brendan Dalin, Summit Independent Living

The Rock Creek Confluence is so much more than just a river park. Thanks to partnerships with Summit Independent Living and others, Five Valleys is creating spaces that are inclusive, accessible, and community driven. Read more about the Confluence Gateway Initiative.

Tim Hilmo and Joleen Meshnik: Preserving the Flint Creek Valley

“The Flint Creek Valley is just open. You drive through here, the beauty, the wildlife, it’s just…it’s God’s country, all the way around.” – Joleen Meshnik, JT Ranches

Tim and Joleen’s ranch not only provides local food—it also provides vital habitat and connectivity for wildlife. Through their conservation easement with Five Valleys, Tim and Joleen are ensuring that future generations of animals and people can thrive. Learn more about the JT Ranches project.

Kristin Vogel and B Hill: Connecting the Next Generation

"Bonner School is so lucky to have this protected open space right within walking distance, so teachers can take their kids out and learn about the environment that’s around us.” – Kristin Vogel, Teacher, Bonner School

Access to nature is an important part of growing up in Montana. Projects like B-Hill in Bonner give kids the chance to explore, learn, and grow in the great outdoors--enriching both their education and a connection to the land. Learn more about B Hill.

Mike Foote and Mount Dean Stone: Creating Community Open Spaces

"There's just so much value for the community in having these public spaces. When I think what Missoula would be like without Mount Sentinel, Mount Jumbo, and the North Hills, I would love that if in ten years, people are saying, 'Gosh, I wonder what Missoula would have been like without Mount Dean Stone.'" - Mike Foote, Board Member and Professional Athlete

Towering above the skyline of south Missoula, Mount Dean Stone has become a beloved community open space thanks to the support of the community and the work of Five Valleys Land Trust. Hear professional athlete Mike Foote talk about the ambitious project that is reshaping open space in the Missoula Valley. Learn about the Mount Dean Stone project.

Questions? Please call 406.549.0755 or email Sophie at sophie@fvlt.org

Header photo by Little Bear Photography

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