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,...
Carey family partners with PLT to permanently protect 125 acres along Farm to Market Road David and Ruth Carey permanently conserved 125 acres of the original ranch land bordering Farm to Market Road and Jug Mountain Ranch through a conservation easement with the...
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...
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...
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. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets click on...
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...
PLT is thrilled to announce a fun community shindig that celebrates the many ways nature and art come together. Rooted in PLT's core mission to conserve the scenic, agricultural, recreational, historic, and wildlife character of the region, this event promises to...
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...
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!
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! ...