Last Sunday marked the official start of summer, meaning we are about halfway through Placer Land Trust’s 35th year! So far, it has been a year of self-reflection for us as an organization as we look back at all we have accomplished and set lofty goals for our next 35 years. One thing is abundantly clear: Read more…
Explore Placer County’s natural beauty any time with these self-guided outings and DIY activities!
Join us for an early evening hike in the oak woodlands! We will gather as it begins to get dark, and the moon will rise as the hike progresses, transforming the preserve as the night grows darker.
This hike is full and registration is closed. Check our Event Calendar for other upcoming moonlight hikes! When: Sunday, June 28th at 7:30pm You are in for a unique nighttime treat! This moonlit stroll will take you into one of the newest protected gems in Placer County, where we will walk under the Read more…
This hike is full and registration is closed. When: Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00 am This is a special tour of the private Shutamul Bear River Preserve, which is home to the elusive State Insect, the California dogface butterfly (Zerene eurydice). This is the best time of year to see this beautiful butterfly in its natural habitat — Read more…
Wander the trails with our interpretive guides at Canyon View Preserve and watch the soap plants burst into bloom!
Join the paddling community for a fun, family-friendly day on Lake Clementine. This event will celebrate the local partners and community that are brought together by the river that feeds Lake Clementine!
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 program participants. Placer Land Trust staff explained that we didn’t have any options on a regular basis and apologetically told them our big need was Read more…
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 nonprofit dedicated to “re-wilding” areas that wildlife inhabit and travel by removing dangerous manmade obstacles, such as obsolete barbed wire fencing.