Huntley-Kern Pond/West Fork Gallatin River Restoration Project: Amenities
Benefit Big Sky
Benefit Big Sky, a community nonprofit founded in 2022, focuses on enhancing Big Sky’s natural environment, safety, infrastructure, education, arts, and recreational opportunities. We are currently fundraising to complete the Huntley Kern Pond/West Fork Gallatin River Restoration Project.
The stream channel has been restored, and the pond deepened, improving water filtration and fish migration. Completed features include a north beach area and trail. Upcoming amenities include fishing docks, a second beach, picnic spots, a native garden, an ADA-accessible ramp, and more.
This final phase offers the great opportunity to make a lasting impact in the Big Sky community. Your tax-deductible contribution, no matter the amount, will make a difference.
Once you commit to donating, a Benefit Big Sky representative will reach out directly about specifics, and coordinate your contributions.
Be forever acknowledged as a contributor to this project on our recognition wall.
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Receive an inscribed railing post on the ADA accessible ramp to acknowledge your contribution.
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Kick back and relax in an Adirondack chair. For an extra touch, consider adding a folding ottoman.
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Thanks to our generous donors, bike racks are no longer available for sponsorship.
Support sustainable travel and safe bike storage by funding one of four bike racks.
Thanks to our generous donors, benches are no longer available for sponsorship.
Create a lasting tribute with a Memorial Bench. There will be a number of benches around the perimeter of the pond for visitors to sit and relax.
Provide the perfect gathering spot with a picnic table. Sponsor one of four picnic tables near the south beach of the Pond.
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Contribute the cupola and weathervane to top of the recreation building that will feature a deck, restrooms, and boat storage facility.
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Make waves with a floating dock in the center of the pond.
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Cultivate a native garden. Plant sustainable Montana species throughout the recreation area.
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Thanks to our generous donors, the fishing dock is no longer available for sponsorship.
Support a fishing dock. Celebrate the project's positive impacts on the West Fork and native trout populations.
Sponsor a beach! One will be situated on the south side of the pond, and is family friendly, ADA accessible, and close to the picnic area and parking lot.
The second beach, on the north side by the river, is perfect for relaxing and soaking up the views.
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Leave a lasting legacy by helping to build the Community Recreation Facility. The facility will feature restrooms, an upper viewing deck, and boat storage. Option to donate the entire building for $150,000.
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