ABOUT
In 1995, friends and neighbors gathered in a Helena living room to talk about protecting the forest and trails behind Montana’s Capitol. Since then, Prickly Pear Land Trust has built trails, opened parks, and protected land and water for the benefit of all Montanans. We’ve learned that what’s good for wildlife and ranching is good for all of us.
Mission
Prickly Pear Land Trust connects land and people through conservation, recreation, and education. We’re creating a healthy future for all Montanans by protecting the places where we work, play, and learn.
Impact
Permanent protection for 20,000 acres. Five community parks. The best trail system in Montana. That’s walking the talk since 1995.
Staff
Green thumbs and trail builders. Ranchers and roamers. Hikers, bikers, and runners. Artists and writers. Recent grads and rad parents. No matter what inspires us, we are all Happy Trails ambassadors.
Board
Sometimes, if you want to get something done, you’ve got to do it with friends. PPLT’s board includes ranchers, designers, lawyers, scientists, accountants, and entrepreneurs who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.
You know you're onto something when you can honor the past, the present, and the future all at once.
I believe in land protection and trails. They’re healthy for people and good for our economy.
PPLT reaches out to as many partners as possible and gets everybody on board with conservation and trails.
