PLT News

White Pine Heights Trail Easement

White Pine Heights Trail Easement

PLT secures funding from Idaho Parks and Recreation to purchase a permanent trail easement across Endowment Trust lands, connecting Ponderosa State Park and Lick Creek Rd for public access and safety. Payette Land Trust (PLT) has been awarded a $300,000 grant from...

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Meet PLT’s newest board member: Michelle Rentzsch

Meet PLT’s newest board member: Michelle Rentzsch

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...

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2024 BIG HEART

2024 BIG HEART

The 2024 PLT BIG HEART is currently at... The BIG HEART, along with smaller companion hearts will be auctioned at the 3rd annual SweetHEART Party & Auction on Feb 8 at the Shore Lodge Pavilion. Tickets and more information coming soon! Sign up for the PLT...

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We’re Hiring: Stewardship and Project Coordinator

We’re Hiring: Stewardship and Project Coordinator

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...

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New in 2023: Conservation Day River Excursion!

New in 2023: Conservation Day River Excursion!

We are excited to announce the addition of a shuttled float on the North Fork Payette River prior to the Conservation Day BBQ this year! Enjoy a leisurely paddle from the City of McCall's Riverfront Park (Sheep Bridge) to the Payette Riverwalk Alliance Property off...

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2023 Idaho Gives: May 1 – 4

2023 Idaho Gives: May 1 – 4

Idaho Gives is an online giving celebration designed for the state to come together to raise money and awareness for Idaho nonprofits. PLT will be taking part in Idaho Gives again this year, and we invite you to stop by the Kick Off Party!

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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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