Projects and Events

Run Around the Heart – Huck Trot 2024

Run Around the Heart – Huck Trot 2024

PLT’s BIG HEART: A Star Attraction at the Huck Trot! Sharon Herther’s BIG HEART was the turnaround point at the Huck Trot, a 5km fun run from the Donnelly Public Library to Historic Roseberry and back. The Huck Trot, part of the annual Huckleberry Festival, serves as...

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A Pic-nic in Paradise: PLT’s Inaugural Pic-nic

A Pic-nic in Paradise: PLT’s Inaugural Pic-nic

PLT Pic-nic: Exploring South Fork Ranch Our inaugural PLT Picnic was a hit! Guests enjoyed spectacular views and tales and details about the South Fork Ranch. After a delicious Pic-nic lunch from Pikka Bakery people were able to explore the ranch and chat with PLT's...

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2024 Conservation Day

2024 Conservation Day

Mark your calendar for the 4th annual Conservation Day BBQ! We invite you to join us on Saturday, June 22 for this free, family-friendly event, this year in a new location: Ludwig Terrace, Ponderosa Center in McCall. The West Central Mountains of Idaho has such a long...

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2024 SweetHEART Artists

2024 SweetHEART Artists

Meet the six conservation-minded artists featured at the 2024 SweetHEART Party & Auction.   Heartbeat of Payette “My process is to start with random paint applied in interesting patterns, but without initial intention, using brushes, rags and spray bottle,...

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Looking for the 2024 BIG HEART Artist

Looking for the 2024 BIG HEART Artist

Request for Artist Proposals: 2024 BIG HEART Project Description: Payette Land Trust is looking for an artist to bedazzle/embellish/paint/beautify/decorate the third annual Big Heart – a large unpainted heart sculpture – in the theme of “Conserving the Heart of...

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Conserving the Heart of Idaho FAQs

Conserving the Heart of Idaho FAQs

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIG HEART & PAYETTE LAND TRUST Q: What is the Big Heart? A: A four-foot tall 3D heart decorated with the artist’s concept of the wilderness, agricultural and cultural aspects of the “Heart of Idaho”. The project aims to promote awareness of...

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2023 Student Heart Art Contest Announced!

2023 Student Heart Art Contest Announced!

Payette Land Trust invites Valley & Adams County high school students to submit their artwork for the Second Annual Conserving the Heart of Idaho Student Art Contest! WHAT YOU DO: Create a design you will paint on a 12-inch three dimensional fiberglass heart. The...

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