🌱 Youth-Led Climate Change Trial In Helena + Feral Cat TNR Program

Hello again, Helena! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Helena Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cooler; a stray a.m. t-shower. High: 71 Low: 46.
• Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 68 Low: 47.

Here are the top three stories in Helena today:

1. On Monday, Jun. 12, the first youth-led constitutional climate change lawsuit, Held v. Montana, delivered opening statements in Helena. According to the 16 youth plaintiffs from across Montana, the state violated their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. Lewis and Clark District Court Judge Kathy Seeley will preside over the bench trial, which will focus on a provision in the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). (Montana Free Press)
2. On Jun. 12, the City of Helena unanimously agreed on the Trap, Neuter, and Release Program (TNR) at the City Commission Meeting. The program is expected to help manage the number of feral cats in Helena. There are six to seven colonies of feral cats and each colony has between 10 and 20 cats, according to city documents. (KTVH)
3. Don't miss the amazing upcoming Juneteenth events in Helena! Including a special screening of the documentary "Bicycle Corps: America's Black Army on Wheels," Make your Mark with Juneteenth Art sidewalk chalk art, the Juneteenth Street Party with DJ Andrea Cross Guns, and more. Click here for details. (MT Historical Society via Twitter)

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Today and tomorrow in Helena:

Wednesday, June 14

• Wonderful Wednesday Workshop - Seed Pops At Helena Main Branch (10:30 AM)
• HYP Networking Lunch At Nosh Cafe (12:00 PM)

Thursday, June 15

• Craftivities At East Helena Branch Library (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• On Thursday morning, Jun. 15, the main Mount Helena Trailhead above Reeder’s Village will be closed for a few hours due to necessary maintenance. From 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., the trailhead parking area will also be closed to the public. Click here for more information on Helena's trails and open spaces. (Subscription: Helena Air)
• On Jun. 13, Mica Kantor, a 15-year-old high school athlete, testified that smoke from forest fires has made it difficult to compete in the climate change lawsuit being held in Helena. Kantor said a doctor prescribed an inhaler to help with his breathing problems due to the smoke. (Fox 2 Now)
• A three-bedroom with a new kitchen and flooring is for sale on Jungers Court for $415,000! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Helena area. (Helena Patch)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.