Helena

Tom Calver, a Somerset farmer, has reduced his cows' milk yields by feeding them a varied diet of plants, including wildflowers, believing it produces better cheddar and richer farmland. Profiled by the Guardian's Helena Horton, he says you can 'taste the land' in the cheese, framing the shift as a win for both flavour and biodiversity.

Montana WILD, the state's wildlife education and rehabilitation center in Helena, has opened a new building designed to help the public connect with wildlife. Local Montana outlets report the facility expands opportunities for visitors to learn about the state's animals and conservation work. Details on the building's features and opening events remain limited in available reports.