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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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*Waitlist* June 24 – Dogface Butterfly Tour at Shutamul Bear River Preserve
This hike is full; to join the waitlist, click the button below. 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 Read more…
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June 11 – Community Paddle Day
When: Thursday, June 11, 10AM – 4PM (Come for part or all of the day!) Where: Upper Lake Clementine, Auburn State Recreation Area 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 Read more…
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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 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…
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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 nonprofit dedicated to “re-wilding” areas that wildlife inhabit and travel by removing dangerous manmade obstacles, such as obsolete barbed wire fencing.
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June 8 – Suds & Buds, a Volunteer Hangout!
Come hang out with like-minded others who support Placer Land Trust, without fear of being asked to clear a trail, register guests, or lead a group hike! When: Monday, June 8 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm Where: Shred Beer Company, 4800 Yankee Hill Rd., Rocklin Join us for an informal Read more…
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*Waitlist* June 6 – Dogface Butterfly Tour at Shutamul Bear River Preserve
This hike is full; to join the waitlist, click the button below. When: Saturday, June 6 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 Read more…
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A Record-Setting Big Day of Giving!
Thank you to everyone who supported Placer Land Trust, making this our biggest BDOG yet!
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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, community, and the return of these beautiful ancestral lands to their original stewards. Read more here. Photos by Ashlay Catalina