Wild Divide Chapter Newsletter
May 2022
Greetings all,
It is time to “spring into summer!” We kicked off our spring activities with our annual “Spring Into Summer” get-together at 10 Mile Creek Brewery earlier this month. It was great to share our early-season Wilderness Walks and trail stewardship opportunities with the Helena community. In addition to Wild Montana’s Volunteer Trail Crew projects, our chapter has some projects planned as well, including a highway cleanup near Lincoln on Saturday, June 4, and a trail project in the Elkhorns. You can find more details about our summer stewardship projects in this newsletter.
I hope you’ll join us and spread the word for two events coming up. Our Wild Divide Chapter Board will be at Blackfoot River Brewery to help celebrate CDT Coalition’s 10th Birthday on Saturday, May 21, 4–8 p.m. Stop by to say hello and pick up a copy of our new “Wildlands of the Wild Divide” map! I’d also like to invite you to “A Wild Land Ethic” book signing with Wayne Chamberlin and Ron Stottlemyer on Thursday, May 26 from 6–7 p.m. at the Montana Book Company in downtown Helena. The book is dedicated to Wild Montana’s founders, Ken and Florence Baldwin, and showcases many awe-inspiring stories and photos of Montana’s wilderness.
Our Wild Divide Chapter Board meeting on May 11 was a most productive precursor to our upcoming June meeting devoted primarily to creative ideas for member involvement. Your thoughts are important. Please share them with us. Call me at 406-443-0994 or feel free to join us on June 8 at 6:15 p.m. for our next meeting at Wild Montana’s headquarters.
A few weeks ago we sent our new map, “Wildlands of the Wild Divide,” to all Wild Montana members in the Wild Divide Chapter. Look at it, study it, and most importantly use it as a guide to enjoy this spectacular part of the world we call home.
Thank you for your support of Wild Montana. Keep in touch and “Keep It Wild.”
Ray Brown
Wild Divide Chapter President
Wild Divide Chapter Announces 2022 Wilderness Essay Contest Winners
We’re proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Wilderness Essay Contest. After sharing our essay contest with all the high schools and colleges within our chapter boundaries, we received 82 essays from area youth.
Wildlands of the Wild Divide: A Shared Vision for Protected Wild and Connected Public Lands
Our new map showcases the diverse landscapes of central Montana.
Trail Stewardship in the Wild Divide
Our chapter is helping the Forest Service deter use of user-made trails in the Elkhorn Mountains.
Volunteers Needed: Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup on June 4
Our chapter has committed to cleaning up trash on Highway 200 twice a year. Our first cleanup is on Saturday, June 4 – join us!
Upcoming Events
CDT Coalition Birthday Bash – Saturday, May 21, 4–8 p.m.
Help the CDT Coalition celebrate its 10th birthday and the communities of the Continental Divide! Join our Wild Divide Chapter at Blackfoot River Brewing this Saturday along with other CDT Coalition partners to raise a glass to a decade of stewardship. Enjoy live music, door prizes, and a special CDT beer by Blackfoot River Brewing – all to benefit the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. This event is free to attend and open to all, so whether you’re an experienced long-distance hiker or a community member who enjoys all the outdoors have to offer here in Helena, we want to celebrate with you. Learn more here.
“A Wild Land Ethic: The Story of Wilderness in Montana” Book Signing – Thursday, May 26, 6–7 p.m.
“A Wild Land Ethic: The Story of Wilderness in Montana” is the work of more than 40 writers and 32 photographers, every one of whom donated their work toward the collaborative efforts that both inspired and fueled the building of this story. This book focuses on the history of the Wilderness preservation movement in Montana, and it covers in scope wildland resources across the state from the proposed Scotchman Peaks area in northwestern Montana to the Pryor Mountains in the southeastern part of the state. With over 40 contributors, Helena’s own Wayne Chamberlin and Ron Stottlemyer will join contributors to discuss this compilation and celebration of Montana’s wilderness and wildlife. Learn more here.
The Basecamp Meet & Greet – Thursday, June 9, 6–8 p.m.
The Wild Divide Chapter Board will be at the Base Camp handing out our new maps and discussing our upcoming volunteer opportunities. Please come and hear about what your local chapter is up to and hear about projects this summer.
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