Join Us for the Launch of Animal Tales from the Heart of Idaho! Exciting news! Payette Land Trust is thrilled to invite you to the launch of Animal Tales from the Heart of Idaho, a beautifully illustrated children’s book by local author Craig Vroom. Meet Craig and the...
Payette Land Trust invites Valley, Adams & Idaho County high school students to submit their artwork for the 2025/2026 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...
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Celebrating connection, creativity, and conservation through local art! Amy Ruiz, a visual artist from McCall, Idaho blends bold colors, layered brushwork, and a signature dabbing technique to capture the emotion of fleeting moments - sunsets, quiet drives, wildlife...
Photo above by Karie Boone during the 2025 annual monitoring visit to Boars Nest Ranch, Idaho County. Each year, Payette Land Trust visits every property it helps protect through a conservation easement. Currently there are 21 properties! These visits are an...
Conservation Day 2025 is just around the corner (June 21), and we need your help to make it a success! Volunteers are the heart of this event. From serving food and beer to helping with cleanup, every role plays a part in creating a smooth experience. Plus, volunteers...
Each year, Payette Land Trust visits every property it helps protect through a conservation easement. Currently there are 21 properties! These visits are an essential part of ensuring these landscapes remain healthy, productive, and true to the terms of the...
We’re excited to introduce a new way to connect with the land and each other through Payette Land Trust’s seasonal workshop series at Huffman Pasture! This hands-on program invites people of all ages and backgrounds to roll up their sleeves and get involved in...
This past week, the U.S. Forest Service smokejumpers were able to use an ideal training ground - Huffman Pasture, a 70-acre open space owned and protected by Payette Land Trust. Originally granted to PLT in 2001 by conservation-minded landowner Phyllis Huffman,...
Mark your calendar for the 5th annual Conservation Day BBQ! We invite you to join us on Saturday, June 21 for this free, family-friendly event, at the Ludwig Terrace, Ponderosa Center in McCall. The West Central Mountains of Idaho are home to a mix of conservation...