On June 11th, Payette Land Trust, along with Valley County Fire Working Group, is hosting a hands-on field session: Wildfire Ready Landscapes. This isn't a classroom lecture. We are heading into the field (and forest) to learn more about: ✅ Creating defensible...
Projects and Events
Idaho Gives Week Is Coming: See What’s New This Year!
Idaho Gives isn’t just about donating online - it’s about celebrating the people, causes, and community that make the place we live so special. This year, PLT is proud to have helped organize two community events, and you are invited! EVENT #1: Mission Matchmaking...
2026 May Pasture Clinic – Registration Now Open!
If you're a small acreage owner - or dreaming of becoming one - this spring is a great time to sharpen your land management skills. Payette Land Trust is excited to partner with University of Idaho Extension to host the 2026 May Pasture Management Clinic. The clinic...
6th Annual Conservation Day BBQ!
Mark your calendar for the 6th annual Conservation Day BBQ! We invite you to join us on Saturday, June 20 for this free, family-friendly event, at Depot Park in McCall. The West Central Mountains of Idaho are home to a mix of conservation groups, each doing incredible...
What Does a Land Trust Actually Do?
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...
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....









