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Celebrating 30 Years of Land Conservation in West Central Idaho (Infographics)

Payette Land Trust has been a leader in land conservation in West Central Idaho since 1993.

Conservation and Art, an Excellent Pairing at the SweetHEART Party & Auction

Three heart sculptures depicting “Conserving the Heart of Idaho” were auctioned off February 11. It was an evening of chocolates, whiskey, good conversations and mingling while overlooking the wintry expanse of Payette Lake from the Shore Lodge’s Upper Pavilion....

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! ...

Request for Artist Proposals: 2023 BIG HEART

Project Description: Payette Land Trust is looking for an artist to bedazzle/embellish/paint/beautify/decorate the Second Annual Big Heart - a large unpainted heart sculpture - in the theme of “Conserving the Heart of Idaho.” The heart will be displayed at various...

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...