Join us for a casual Open House on Wednesday, March 18th! No formal presentation, just snacks, beverages and conversation. Whether you're new to the area or lived here that elusive time that is long enough to be considered a local, we invite you to stop by, ask...
Projects and Events
How do you save a piece of the Wilderness? PART 3
Collaboration of Course! Part 3: Completing the Promise - Partnership with the U.S. Forest Service Part 3 of 3 in the Annie Creek Conservation Story In September 2025, a 94-acre property along Annie Creek in the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness officially...
How do you save a piece of the Wilderness? PART 2
Collaboration of Course! Part 2: Bridging Local and National: PLT and The Wilderness Land Trust Part 2 of 3 in the Annie Creek Conservation Story In September 2025, a 94-acre property along Annie Creek in the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness officially...
How do you save a piece of the Wilderness? PART 1
Collaboration of Course! Part 1: It Starts with a Passion: The Funder’s Vision Part 1 of 3 in the Annie Creek Conservation Story In September 2025, a 94-acre property along Annie Creek in the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness officially completed its...
Request for BIG HEART Artist Proposals 2026
Request for Artist Proposals: 2026 BIG HEART Project Description: Payette Land Trust is looking for an artist to bedazzle/embellish/paint/beautify/decorate the fifth annual BIG HEART– a large unpainted heart sculpture – in the theme of “Conserving the Heart of Idaho.”...
BIG HEART Artist Open House – Learn, Connect, Get Inspired
Learn about PLT's BIG HEART program Are you an artist interested in contributing your creativity to a beloved community tradition? Payette Land Trust invites you to a casual BIG HEART Artist Open House on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the PLT Office....
Book Launch Event: December 5
Join Us for the Launch of Animal Tales from the Heart of Idaho! Exciting news! Payette Land Trust is thrilled to invite you to the launch of Animal Tales from the Heart of Idaho, a beautifully illustrated children’s book by local author Craig Vroom. Meet Craig and the...
Private inholding added to Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
Looking toward Annie Creek from Monumental Summit - Photo Credit: Wilderness Land Trust. The Payette Land Trust and Wilderness Land Trust partnered to purchase a 94-acre private inholding within Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in August 2024,...
Payette Land Trust Selected for Columbia “Tough Mother Funder” Program!
We’re delighted to announce that Payette Land Trust has been selected as one of the local land trust partners in the Columbia Sportswear – Land Trust Alliance “Tough Mother Funder” checkout-donation program. From October 1 through December 31, when you visit any...
2025/26 Conserving the Heart of Idaho Student Art Contest Now Open!
Payette Land Trust invites Valley, Adams & Idaho County high school students to submit their artwork for the 2025/2026 Conserving the Heart of Idaho Student Art Contest! WHAT YOU DO: Create a design in the medium of your choice to be placed on a 12-inch three...








