Prickly Pear Land Trust

In 1995, friends and neighbors gathered in a Helena living room to figure out how to protect the mountain behind Montana’s Capitol. Since then, Prickly Pear Land Trust has protected over 2,000 acres in Helena’s South Hills and built most of today’s trails. We’ve opened parks, partnered with farmers and ranchers, and fostered a new generation of trail and land stewards. We’re creating a healthy future for all Montanans by protecting the places where we work, play, and learn. 

PARKS AND TRAILS
We’re dedicated to making land, water, wildlife, and trails accessible to everyone in our community. 

LAND PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP
We honor our heritage and strengthen our future by helping landowners protect what they treasure about their property.

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
We inspire joy and connection through environmental education and outreach