PLT’s BIG HEART: A Star Attraction at the Huck Trot!

Sharon Herther’s BIG HEART was the turnaround point at the Huck Trot, a 5km fun run from the Donnelly Public Library to Historic Roseberry and back. The Huck Trot, part of the annual Huckleberry Festival, serves as a fundraiser for the Donnelly Library. PLT board members staffed the water station at the BIG HEART, cheering on runners and snapping some fantastic action shots!

ABOUT THE HEART: Art can convey messages too complicated to capture with just words. Art can not only tell a story, but inspire! Through PLT’s Conserving the Heart of Idaho project we combine art and conservation to bring awareness of PLT and land conservation, add beauty to our community and spark conversations.

Each Spring an Artist is selected to paint the BIG HEART in the theme of “Conserving the Heart of Idaho.” The finished heart is revealed at the annual Conservation Day BBQ in June, and then the heart moves to different locations throughout the summer and fall months, finally being auctioned off at the February SweetHEART Party & Auction.

Photos by Michelle Rentzsch