According to local lore%2C the Gallatin Valley was once known as %22the valley of flowers%2C%22 owed to its profusion of wildflowers in warm weather seasons. The scene in this photo is a property near Manhattan%2C Montana where the landowners came together with the Gallatin Valley Land Trust and created a conservation easement%2C ensuring the natural landscape will never be covered with residential subdivision. The property owners also have initiated an inspiring wildflower restoration project %28which benefits all kinds of wildlife%2C including pollinators%29.  Photo courtesy Gallatin Valley Land Trust
According to local lore%2C the Gallatin Valley was once known as %22the valley of flowers%2C%22 owed to its profusion of wildflowers in warm weather seasons. The scene in this photo is a property near Manhattan%2C Montana where the landowners came together with the Gallatin Valley Land Trust and created a conservation easement%2C ensuring the natural landscape will never be covered with residential subdivision. The property owners also have initiated an inspiring wildflower restoration project %28which benefits all kinds of wildlife%2C including pollinators%29. Photo courtesy Gallatin Valley Land Trust