Thanks to Our Growing Team of Habitat Heroes!
By Eden Rock, Placer Land Trust Community Engagement Manager In 2024 we were approached by Southside Unlimited, a local nonprofit organization that supports adults with disabilities, seeking ongoing volunteer opportunities to hone workplace skills for their…
Volunteers Remove Fencing to Protect Wildlife
A fantastic and motivated group of volunteers recently descended upon Clover Valley Preserve to help wildlife thrive on this unique preserve. Friends Aiding Wildlife in Nature (FAWN) is a local…
A Record-Setting Big Day of Giving!
Thank you to everyone who supported Placer Land Trust, making this our biggest BDOG yet!
Owl Creek Dedication Event – Photo Gallery
A gallery of photos from the April 22, 2026 dedication event at Owl Creek with the Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe. Over 75 people gathered (despite the rain!) to celebrate partnership,…
Foresthill Ancestral Homelands Return to Local Tribe
Placer Land Trust and Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe Partner on Owl Creek Land Back Project
Hitting the Trails with Mobility Demo Day
Placer Land Trust seeks partnerships to welcome underrepresented communities who have traditionally been excluded from recreating in the outdoors. These partnerships help us create and promote meaningful opportunities for people…
Science on the Preserves: Geologic Research in the Sierra Nevada Foothills
Did you know that there are currently several scientific research projects taking place on Placer Land Trust preserves? This is part of a series of articles about the important research…
Project Update: Big Hill Preserve and Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion
Since 2007, Placer Land Trust (PLT) has been preserving land between the Bear River and Raccoon Creek watersheds, protecting those waterways and thousands of acres of open space lands for…
What’s That Mushroom? Exploring Fungal Diversity at Canyon View Preserve
It has been an incredible year for mushrooms in the foothills, as you may have noticed! We're seeing a tremendous fungal diversity in our area, and the oak woodland trails…
Feeling VolunCheerful: Celebrating our Volunteers of the Year(s)!
Land conservation is a full-time job, and then some — that’s why we are so grateful for the volunteers who help us leverage our resources and accomplish so much! We…
Welcome to Our New Staff
The seasons are changing from summer to fall, and Placer Land Trust is seeing a few transitions as we increase our capacity to take on all the exciting work ahead.…
Placer Land Trust Is Safety-Forward with New Certified Training Center
For many years, Placer Land Trust has ensured our staff and volunteers are certified in first aid and CPR. And now, we have the ability to train and certify our…