Our Kids and Grandkids

Need Us to Act Now.

Later is too late.

 

Families for a Livable Climate is a network of Montana parents, caregivers, and community members working to ensure that our kids have a vibrant, secure, and healthy future.

We create community for climate action in Montana by engaging families of all kinds in community-oriented climate events, educational opportunities, advocacy, and leadership.

 

Volunteer Working Groups

Our family-led working groups are a key way volunteers can engage as leaders in our organization. The groups each focus on a particular topic area. They spearhead events, lead legislative actions, and advance local climate action in each focus area.

Values-based Investing

Beyond Plastics

Healthy Schools for Montana Kids

Clean Energy

 
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Featured Climate Stories

News & Inspiration
The Price to Pay
The Price to Pay

“When Jake nears the end of the line of hay, he steps away from the tractor’s roar to spread the remaining hay by hand, ensuring the cattle have space to munch. The hay is dry, but it’s purchased from elsewhere.

The Crasco Ranch typically yields 60% of the hay needed to feed its cattle. Last year, the hay fields produced nothing.”

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Montana Climate Stories

Urgent Actions

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Action Alert ‼️ Stand Up for Toxic-Free Spaces to Play!
Plastic Working Group, Urgent Action, Take Action
Action Alert ‼️ Stand Up for Toxic-Free Spaces to Play!
Plastic Working Group, Urgent Action, Take Action

Last Wednesday, December 3rd, several community members attended the Climate Conservation and Parks Committee meeting, where the City, Parks and Rec, and Big Sky Baseball discussed possibly replacing Ogren Field’s natural grass with artificial turf. While presenters cited better accessibility and lower maintenance, many concerns remain about safety, environmental impact, recyclability, and the lack of supporting data on PFAS/PFOS, phthalates, and runoff. The community strongly supports the Paddleheads but opposes artificial turf installation until solid evidence and transparency are provided. A follow-up meeting will be held Wednesday, December 10th, from 10:10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. in City Council Chambers, with public comment encouraged.

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Plastic Working Group, Urgent Action, Take Action
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Upcoming Events

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Climate Justice Book Group - Missoula
Jan 13
Climate Justice Book Group - Missoula

Join Families for a Livable Climate and the Montana Chapter of the Sierra Club this winter for a statewide book group series exploring What If We Get It Right? by climate scientist and writer Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Through this hopeful and solutions-oriented book, participants will explore how communities can create meaningful climate action rooted in joy, connection, and imagination.

Climate Justice Book Group - Bozeman
Jan 15
Climate Justice Book Group - Bozeman

Join Families for a Livable Climate and the Montana Chapter of the Sierra Club this winter for a statewide book group series exploring What If We Get It Right? by climate scientist and writer Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Through this hopeful and solutions-oriented book, participants will explore how communities can create meaningful climate action rooted in joy, connection, and imagination.

Climate Justice Book Group - Kalispell
Jan 16
Climate Justice Book Group - Kalispell

Join Families for a Livable Climate and the Montana Chapter of the Sierra Club this winter for a statewide book group series exploring What If We Get It Right? by climate scientist and writer Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Through this hopeful and solutions-oriented book, participants will explore how communities can create meaningful climate action rooted in joy, connection, and imagination.

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This Year, We Rose
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This Year, We Rose
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In a year marked by challenge and change, Montana families rose together: building bridges, telling stories, and sparking hope across the state. Read on to see what we accomplished in 2025 and where we’re headed next.

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