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