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2024 SweetHEART Artists

2024 SweetHEART Artists

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,...

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2023 PLT Shindig Artists

Payette Land Trust is pleased to announce the inaugural PLT Shindig Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Glass House, McCall Exhibition & Sale of Original Art by Premiere Idaho Artists Who Celebrate and Honor Nature Through Their Work! Supporting Land Conservation...

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Local and Regional Conservation

Local and Regional Conservation

Get Involved/Learn More! The West Central region of Idaho has such a long history and a rich tapestry of conservation organizations it can be difficult to know what each organization does and how they interrelate. The organizations below all play a special role in...

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SAVE THE DATE: PLT’s Annual Conservation Day Event June 17

SAVE THE DATE: PLT’s Annual Conservation Day Event June 17

PLT Annual Conservation Day BBQ DATE: Saturday, June 17 TIME: 3:30-8:30pm LOCATION: Activity Barn, Moonridge Dr, McCall Learn how you can get involved with conservation in our community. And check out PLT's 2023 BIG HEART and companion heart sculptures which will be...

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Peterson Forest: PLT’s First Fee Title Property

Peterson Forest: PLT’s First Fee Title Property

In honor of PLT’s 30th year we are looking back at some firsts. Below is a story about PLT’s first gifted property written by PLT Board Member, Suzanne Rainville.  PLT was deeded 120 acres of forest property from Lola Peterson on December 19, 1996. The “Peterson...

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The Whiteman: PLT’s First Easement

The Whiteman: PLT’s First Easement

In honor of PLT’s 30th year we are looking back at some firsts. Below is a story about PLT’s first Conservation Easement by PLT's Executive Director, Craig Utter. Two years after the formation of the Payette Land Trust the new organization closed their first ever...

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PLT Turns 30 This Year!

PLT Turns 30 This Year!

Thirty years ago, the inspiration for the Payette Land Trust arose with a collaboration between a local attorney and a retired physician who had a passion to protect the uniqueness of Central Idaho. Dr. Phyllis Huffman recognized these cherished landscapes were at...

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Story of PLT’s Inaugural Heart Project

Story of PLT’s Inaugural Heart Project

Payette Land Trust’s inaugural SweetHEART Party & Auction last Saturday night was a huge success! It was a fantastic community event which brought out 115 people to celebrate private land conservation in our region. Overall close to $40,000 was raised for PLT! ...

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