Winter 2026

Featured Montanan: Shared Land Use for Community Health, Working Lands and Recreation in Highland Glen

A trailhead with cattle gate on the Highland Glen property in the summer is flanked by tall grasses and trail maps and information. The Bridger Mountains feature prominantly in the background.

The Highland Glen property, owned by Bozeman Health within the city limits of Bozeman, is an inspiring example of shared land use through diverse partnerships. The fact that this property has continued to support both farming and livestock grazing for more than 150 years, even though it now sits in the middle of Bozeman and supports winter and summer recreation, is incredible.

 

 

Simple Ways for Families to Move, Learn and Connect

A small child in a colorful snowsuit runs down a snowcovered trail in the pine trees.

Community spaces such as museums, parks, and natural areas offer opportunities for families to move together while also supporting learning, creativity, and connection to place.

Passing the Torch: A conversation for Montana farm and ranch families

An older man and a boy stand side by side in front of a wooden corral and smile at the camera. Both are wearing cowboy hats and are covered in dirt.
Transferring a family operation to the next generation is not merely a legal transaction; it is an emotional journey of hopes, anxieties, and conversations that can feel too heavy to begin.

Montana Equine Travel Checklist

A horse sticks its head out of the side of a horse trailer.

Traveling with a horse this year? Use our 2026 checklist to start planning transport months in advance, as there are many factors to consider. 

Master Gardener Spotlight: What is Dormancy and How Does it Work?

A close-up of tree branches covered in snow

Understanding dormancy and what causes it can help us make better decisions when choosing plants to grow in our region.

 

A woman holding skis and ski boots rubs the forehead of a horse wearing a lead.

Skijoring

 

What began as a practical way to travel across snow has evolved into a thrilling winter sport.

An array of shirts in different colors and styles hang on a clothing rack.

Thrifting Your Way to Prosperity

 

Using thrift stores and secondhand shops is one way to trim a family’s budget expenses. 

an example of a pressure cooker with a digital display and buttons, a handle that spans the lid, and a release valve.

Pressure Cookers: How do I use one?

 

Electric pressure cookers provide a fast, energy-saving, and easy-to-use way to prepare meals.

A gloved hand inserts the woody end of a rosemary branch into a seed tray.

Cloning at Home: A practical guide to propagating plants from stem cuttings

 

There are many ways to propagate plants, but these techniques provide a strong foundation.

A juncture in a creek where water is being diverted to an irrigation ditch

An Irrigation Ditch Runs Through It: What property owners need to know

 

Understanding ditch rights and water rights can help landowners avoid legal entanglements.

A man cuts down sections of a medium-sized tree with a chainsaw.

The Strength of Community Stewardship: Early detection and management of common buckthorn

 

Teaming up with community partners makes management of common buckthorn easier.