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Gallatin Valley Land Trust

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Gallatin Valley Land Trust

Gallatin Valley Land Trust in Bozeman, MT helps private landowners to conserve their land and creates trails to connect people, communities and the land.

Since our founding in 1990 we have helped conserve nearly 50,000 acres of land in Gallatin Valley and the surrounding communities through partnerships with private landowners, sustaining stewardship of family lands using voluntary conservation agreements. Through public and private partnerships GVLT has helped expand the Main Street to the Mountains trail system to over 80 miles in length, providi

ng recreation, transportation and a connection to nature. GVLT is your community land trust and is a member-supported, nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing the communities we serve.

08/26/2026

Need new trail shoes? Don't miss Oboz Footwear's upcoming More Than a "Sample Sale" Sale! 🥾✨

Head to the Story Mansion on Sunday, August 30, from 10 AM to 3 PM to get great deals. While you're there, stop by the GVLT table to say hi and learn more about Bozeman's nearly 100-mile Main Street to the Mountains trail system.

Huge thanks to our partners at Oboz Footwear for supporting our mission of trails and conservation! 🙌

08/25/2026

Cheers to trails and conservation! 🍻

Stop by Bozeman Brewing Company on Sunday, August 30, from 2-8 p.m. to enjoy a cold beverage after a great day on the trails.

A huge thanks to our friends at the Bozone for donating 10% of tasting room sales to support GVLT's work to protect open lands and build connected trails.

See you there!

08/24/2026

Who are GVLT’s Gallaguardians?

They’re hikers and cyclists. Parents and retirees. People who have called Southwest Montana home for decades—and people who just arrived.

What connects them is simple: they’ve chosen to protect our trails and open lands every single month through recurring gifts.

But being a Gallaguardian is about more than a monthly gift—it’s about being part of a community. It’s a way to stay connected to the land you love and to people who share your passion for sustaining it for generations to come.

"My husband and I only recently moved to Bozeman, and I'm so happy that we can support GVLT so they can continue the great work they do." - Sandy Allen, Gallaguardian

Right now, there’s an extra reason to join: A generous donor will give $500 for every new Gallaguardian who starts a monthly gift of $10 or more (up to 40 new donors!). If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Gallaguardian, now is the time!

Will you join them? Become a Gallaguardian today: https://www.gvlt.org/support/monthly-giving

08/23/2026

Have you signed up to volunteer yet?

Join us for our second August Community Trail Work Party. We'll be working hard and having fun clearing drainage features and removing brush from Drinking Horse Mountain Trail.

🗓️ WHEN: Wednesday, August 26 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM

📍 WHERE: Drinking Horse Mountain Trailhead

🎒 DETAILS: No experience needed! Bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, and water — we'll provide the tools and snacks!

🔗 SIGN UP: https://www.gvlt.org/events/august-26-volunteer

08/21/2026

Remember: Montana is bear country. Follow these tips from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to stay safe while exploring the outdoors:

1. Carry bear spray in an accessible place and know how to use it.
2. Stay alert and look for bear activity, especially where visibility or hearing is limited (woods, bushy areas, streams).
3. Travel in a group and keep members together (especially kids).
4. Make noise whenever possible to avoid surprising a bear, especially where visibility or hearing is limited.
5. Avoid traveling at night, dawn, or dusk.
6. Avoid carcass sites and scavenger concentrations.

08/19/2026

🥾 More Than a "Sample Sale" Sale! 🥾

Mark your calendars! We're joining our friends at Oboz Footwear for this special event:

📆 Sunday, August 30 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Story Mansion

Get a SWEET deal on a new pair of shoes, then head over to our table to chat about the best local trails to test them out.

See you there!

08/17/2026

What an incredible night for land conservation and trail access! ✨

Last Saturday, we gathered for our biennial Evening on the Land gala fundraiser, and we are still buzzing with energy and filled with gratitude.

Over 300 of our friends gave generously to raise an amazing total of $930,700—funding that will directly enhance the quality of life that Southwest Montana's unparalleled open spaces and connected trails provide for everyone in our community.

A huge thank you to the Angelovich family for welcoming us onto their stunning Kelly Canyon conservation easement; our host committee, Edward Lichty & Kelly Corrigan, Carlye Cook, Will & Caroline Price, and Sasha Slorer; and our presenting sponsor, Bozeman Health!

To our attendees, Board of Directors, and event sponsors—thank you for making such a lasting impact! ❤️

The generosity of this entire community—whether you donate at any level, join us for volunteer trail work, or raise awareness about our mission of trails and conservation—is what sustains our work. THANK YOU, Southwest Montana!

Stay tuned for details about our 2027 Field Day—GVLT's biennial picnic and community celebration.

📸 Photos courtesy of Kurt Wehde

08/12/2026

Big shoutout to volunteers from the Travis Manion Foundation! 👏

These hard-working youth volunteers hiked all the way to the top of Triple Tree Trail, helping clear important drainage features along the way. They got an incredible amount of work done in record time.

Thank you for your time and dedication to stewarding this beloved trail! 🥾 ✨

📸Travis Manion Foundation

08/10/2026

Are you passionate about bringing people together to accomplish community trails projects? GVLT is hiring a Trails Program Manager! 🥾

This role facilitates trail and recreation planning initiatives across the Gallatin Valley—from managing on-the-ground construction and maintenance to helping plan, fund, and implement new projects.

Trail-building experience helps, but we welcome applicants with backgrounds in recreation planning, natural resources, project management, landscape design, or community-building.

📅 Applications reviewed starting September 7
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.gvlt.org/job-opportunities

Know someone perfect for this role? Tag them below! 👇

08/07/2026

Huge thanks to this all-star ✨ group of volunteers who joined us for our July 29 Community Trail Work Party at Triple Tree! It was a fun and blustery evening of trail work.

Missed out? We're heading back to Triple Tree on Wednesday, August 12, for our next Community Trail Work Party, and we still have a few spots for extra hands.

Join the fun! Sign up today: https://www.gvlt.org/events/august-12-volunteer

Address

212 S Wallace Suite 101
Bozeman, MT
59715

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.gvlt.org/

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