The Wild Divide Chapter supports Wild Montana’s mission by providing community outreach and education that inspire residents of Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Jefferson, and Powell Counties to protect wild public lands and waters around Helena, including the Big Belts, Elkhorns, and the Continental Divide. The Wild Divide Chapter is also helping raise awareness of the Lincoln Prosperity Proposal, which would create Montana’s first new standalone wilderness area in Helena’s backyard.
We host programs and events, fill positions in local collaborative groups, advocate for responsible trail design and use, and support Wild Montana’s priorities in the chapter area, including the Lincoln Prosperity Proposal, which would create Montana’s first new standalone wilderness area in Helena’s backyard.
We organize Adopt-A-Trail and Adopt-A-Highway volunteer events throughout the year. Learn more and sign up to volunteer here. We also published a map of the Wild Divide region with trail information, and we work with the public land managers to ensure user-created trails do not proliferate.
The Wild Divide Chapter meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:15–7:30 p.m at Wild Montana’s Helena office. All are welcome! Email wild.divide@wildmontana.org for more information.
President: Kyna Christensen
Vice President: Tom Flowers
Secretary: Gwendolyn Aldrich
Treasurer: Jerry McCarthy
Members: Tom Flowers, Samantha Kopeck, Tom Pedersen, Mardell Ployhar, Meghan Trainor Wirth, Leeanne Yonchek, Jim Schulz
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NEAREST TOWN: HELENA
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back with Wild Montana. Our Wild Divide chapter will clean up trash and debris at the Upper Prickly Pear Fishing Access Site. Our efforts will ensure this trash doesn't end up in Prickly Pear Creek or the Mighty Mo.
The Wild Divide Chapter meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:15–7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Email wild.divide@wildmontana.org for more information.
We’re hosting our second annual Wild Montana Dinner & Jamboree, and we want you to join us for a hootin' and hollerin' good time! Guests will enjoy a welcome reception with beer, wine, and games, followed by trivia, storytelling, and a live auction of rewarding experiences. Missoula's Bravo Catering will provide appetizers, dinner and dessert. Seating is limited and tickets are sure to go fast. Get yours today!
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NEAREST TOWN: HELENA | DIFFICULTY: STRENUOUS
A short drive from downtown Helena, the Scratchies are home to numerous multi-use trails with true Big Sky views. Join us for a hike along the Scratch Gravel Hills' "upper loop," which includes travel through Iowa Gulch and to the top of South Peak. We'll enjoy lunch atop a peak as we take in views of the Mighty Mo, Sleeping Giant, and Continental Divide.
NEAREST TOWN: HELENA | DIFFICULTY: EASY
Join us for a fun and engaging outing great for the whole family. We will start at the Montana WILD Education Center, where we will cover some basics of bird identification and habitat. We will then follow a flat, half-mile transect around the lake and collect data on the birds that we observe. We will wrap up our adventure by entering our data into the citizen science website, eBird, and will contribute to a data set used by birders and scientists across the globe. Binoculars and field guides will be provided, but you are welcome to use your own.
NEAREST TOWN: HELENA | DIFFICULTY: EXTREMELY STRENUOUS
Despite its proximity to Helena, Colorado Mountain has that "way out there" feeling we're all craving come summertime. Our route to the summit will travel old roads and trail - it's steep to start but will reward you with panoramic views of the Big Belts, Elkhorns, Boulders, and Adels.
NEAREST TOWN: HELENA | DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
Join us for a trek into the heart of the rugged Big Belt Mountains. We'll journey up Trout Creek Canyon, lined with 1,000-foot limestone canyon walls that expose a fascinating peek into geologic time.
The Wild Divide Chapter meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:15–7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Email wild.divide@wildmontana.org for more information.
The Wild Divide Chapter meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:15–7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Email wild.divide@wildmontana.org for more information.
The Wild Divide Chapter meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:15–7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Email wild.divide@wildmontana.org for more information.
The Wild Divide Chapter meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:15–7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Email wild.divide@wildmontana.org for more information.
The Wild Divide Chapter meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:15–7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Email wild.divide@wildmontana.org for more information.
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