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Nature Quest!
Explore Placer County’s natural beauty any time with these self-guided outings and DIY activities!
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October 24 – Forest Bathing Walk at Laursen Bear River Preserve
Join us for a guided Forest Bathing walk! Forest Bathing is a gentle, mindful wander in nature, designed to help you slow down, quiet your mind, awaken your senses, and connect with the natural world around you. It invites you to notice, listen, and simply be present.
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October 11 – Wakamatsu Open Farm Day: The Art of Native Plants
Placer Land Trust is pleased to present this event event in collaboration with American River Conservancy, and the El Dorado Chapter of the CA Native Plant Society! Find more information and registration at the link below.
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Wonders Summer 2026
In this issue: Trail-Building Progress at Big Hill PreserveSave the Date for Conservation Celebration WeekPoppy Club Members Keep Our Work GrowingTwiana Armstrong Joins Board of DirectorsPhotos: Nature Quest 2026…and more! Download PDF
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Community Voices: Bryan Wright, Trail Program Lead
Bryan Wright joined Placer Land Trust as a Preserve Steward volunteer in 2021, encouraged by his friend Jim Haagen-Smit (long-standing Placer Land Trust Board Member, bike and trail enthusiast and advocate). With deep experience in trail layout, construction, and maintenance, Bryan has helped improve our trail networks at the Big Hill, Harvego, Laursen, and Read more…
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September 26 – Party on the Preserve
Join us for an outdoor fall festival at the beautiful Laursen Bear River Preserve! This family-friendly event will start with optional hikes (guided and self-guided), games, live music, a food truck, and more!
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September 22 – Placer Conservator Reception
An evening reception with appetizers, wine, beer, and cocktails. A short program includes the Placer Conservator Award presentation.
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September 19 – Great Sierra River Cleanup
Join Placer Land Trust for a river cleanup day! When: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30am – 12:30pm Where: Clementine Beach Preserve — directions will be sent after you register. Learn more about the preserve here. The Great Sierra River Cleanup is back! GSRC is a Sierra-wide watershed cleanup event coordinated Read more…
Past Events
*Waitlist* August 28 – Moonlight Hike at Harvego Bear River Preserve
This hike is full; to join the waitlist, click the button at the bottom of the page. When: Friday, August 28th – Arrive at parking location by 6:15pm Join us for a summer evening stroll! Wait until the heat of the day is over and then get outside with our Read more…