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Foresthill Ancestral Homelands Return to Local Tribe
Placer Land Trust and Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe Partner on
Owl Creek Land Back Project
Placer Land Trust and Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe Partner on
Owl Creek Land Back Project
WHAT is Big Day of Giving? Big Day of Giving is THE online giving opportunity of the year that unites and inspires the community to support the hundreds of nonprofits that make the greater Sacramento region an amazing place to call home. It is unique to our region and is Read more…
A very special opportunity to join us at PLT’s beach preserve adjacent to Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA) Upper Lake Clementine Lake Day Use Area!
When: Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 3-7pm Join us for an afternoon of art in the outdoors! Placer Artists Tour and Placer Land Trust are partnering for this plein air and photography outing. This will be a self-guided stroll through the oak woodlands and granite outcroppings or seek out wildflowers in sprawling meadows to sketch, paint, and photograph the beauty that Read more…
When: Friday, May 15th at 8:00 am Where: Clover Valley Preserve, Rocklin CA Welcome to one of Placer Land Trust’s newest protected preserves, a gem in the middle of Rocklin! On this hike we will visit the many ecosystems recently preserved in this unique locale, including a rich wildlife corridor along a Read more…
When: Sunday, May 3 at 8:00 am Where: Harvego Bear River Preserve, North Auburn – meet at Laursen South Preserve first Whether you are a beginning or expert birder, you are invited to join us as we saunter in the foothills with bright green grasses, new growth and busy avians! The focus of this leisurely paced Read more…
An evening stroll under the full moon — experience Clover Valley the way nocturnal creatures do!
May 7, 2026 • Early giving starts April 23! For 35 years, community members like you have come together to support Placer Land Trust’s mission of protecting the lands that enrich our lives every day! And there’s no better day to continue that support than Big Day of Giving, THE online giving opportunity of Read more…
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 to connect with land and each other. But while spending time outdoors is great for mental and physical health, for Read more…
Explore Placer County’s natural beauty any time with these self-guided outings and DIY activities!