Payette Land Trust (PLT) is pleased to announce the completion of two agricultural conservation easements protecting 560 acres of farmland in Idaho County, near Cottonwood. The farmland, owned by the Uhlorn Family, offers spectacular views of the Camas prairie and...
In 2022, a unique project facilitated by Payette Land Trust was completed to protect 44 acres of North Fork Payette riverfront property from development. This summer, we spoke with Judy Secrist, a key leader in this project from the very beginning. Born and raised in...
The excerpt below was written by PLT's Executive Director, Craig Utter, to accompany the poetry of CMarie Fuhrman in the book "Writing the Land: Currents".* The Huffman Property The story of PLT begins with a property, the Huffman Property, that helped to establish...
Payette Land Trust invites Valley, Adams & Idaho County high school students to submit their artwork for the 2024/25 Conserving the Heart of Idaho Student Art Contest! WHAT YOU DO: Create a design in the medium of your choice to be placed on a 12-inch three...
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...
PLT Pic-nic: Exploring South Fork Ranch Our inaugural PLT Picnic was a hit! Guests enjoyed spectacular views and tales and details about the South Fork Ranch. After a delicious Pic-nic lunch from Pikka Bakery people were able to explore the ranch and chat with PLT's...
Pictured above, PLT board members Michelle Rentzsch and Suzanne Rainville staff the PLT booth at the 2024 Conservation Day. PLT is pleased to officially welcome Michelle Rentzsch as its newest board member. The following is a guest post written by Dawn Matus from her...
PLT Stewardship and Project Coordinator Position We invite you to become part of a dynamic, dedicated team of conservation professionals, volunteers, and landowners that work together to protect and steward priority conservation lands. Position Summary: PLT is...
Mark your calendar for the 4th annual Conservation Day BBQ! We invite you to join us on Saturday, June 22 for this free, family-friendly event, this year in a new location: Ludwig Terrace, Ponderosa Center in McCall. The West Central Mountains of Idaho has such a long...
Meet the six conservation-minded artists featured at the 2024 SweetHEART Party & Auction. Heartbeat of Payette “My process is to start with random paint applied in interesting patterns, but without initial intention, using brushes, rags and spray bottle,...