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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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Request for Artist Proposals: 2023 BIG HEART

Request for Artist Proposals: 2023 BIG HEART

Project Description: Payette Land Trust is looking for an artist to bedazzle/embellish/paint/beautify/decorate the Second Annual Big Heart - a large unpainted heart sculpture - in the theme of “Conserving the Heart of Idaho.” The heart will be displayed at various...

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PLT Welcomes Board Member, Jennifer Duplisea

PLT Welcomes Board Member, Jennifer Duplisea

Payette Land Trust is proud to announce Jen Duplisea as our newest addition to the board of directors. Jen brings a wide range of skills which will compliment and expand the diversity of the current board. More about Jen and the rest of the PLT Team >>  

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An Interview with Artist Colleen Hanley-Prior

An Interview with Artist Colleen Hanley-Prior

Colleen Hanley-Prior was selected to paint the inaugural Conserving the Heart of Idaho sculpture. We asked her to share a little bit about herself and the project. 1) What is your vision for the heart? Colleen: My vision is to express the deep, vivid and strong...

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PLT Welcomes Board Member, Ryan Thomasson

PLT Welcomes Board Member, Ryan Thomasson

Ryan has a degree in Industrial Technology Management and has worked in multiple states for a diverse set of companies. Wherever Ryan has settled he has taken the time to become an active member of the community. In Seattle he sat as the vice president for his...

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Payette Land Trust Hires New Executive Director

Payette Land Trust Hires New Executive Director

    The Payette Land Trust (PLT) will be introducing their new Executive Director, Craig Utter, during their annual Winter Social at Hotel McCall on December 7th, between 5:30 and 8:30 PM. The Land Trust invites the general-public, members and non-members...

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