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...
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...
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...
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! ...
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...
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 >>
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...
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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