Projects and Events

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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Heart Q & As

Heart Q & As

Questions about The Heart and 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 central Idaho. The project aims to promote awareness of...

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Announcing the SweetHEART Party & Auction

Announcing the SweetHEART Party & Auction

The 2023 event is sold out. Please sign up to receive PLT emails if you'd like information about future events.  AUCTION: The "Big Heart" by Colleen Hanley-Prior and the Tabletop Hearts by student artists Amy Ruiz and Claire Warren. RAFFLES: Variety of Amazing Prizes!...

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2022 Student Art Contest

2022 Student Art Contest

Payette Land Trust invites McCall area high school students to submit their artwork for our Conserving the Heart of Idaho Art Contest!  WHAT YOU DO: Create a design you will paint on a 12 inch three dimensional fiberglass heart. The design should be related to West...

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Jay Masterson River Trail Dedication

Jay Masterson River Trail Dedication

Payette Land Trust is proud to announce the Jay Masterson River Trail dedication on Tuesday September 27th at 1:00 pm on the corner of Hait Ln and West Mountain Road. For years Jay has worked with PLT as the representative for the Blackhawk River Trail Association...

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Hunt for the Heart

Hunt for the Heart

The inaugural Conserving the Heart of Idaho "Hunt for the Heart" is now underway! The 4 foot fiberglass heart painted by local artist, Colleen Hanley-Prior will be moving around the McCall area this summer.   HUNT FOR THE HEART INFO  

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