Quick Facts: Clover Valley is one of the last remaining intact sections of oak woodlands in western Placer County. This valley is home to a wide variety of ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and historic Native American sites. In one area of the valley, beavers have created a 20-acre wetland along Clover Valley Read more…
This year, two new preserves got us closer to the goal of protecting 25,000 acres of natural and agricultural lands in Placer County by 2030. To steward those preserves already in our care, Placer Land Trust partnered with community members and organizations to remove invasive species and reduce fuel loads. Community partnerships also helped us engage more people than ever before on our preserves this year.
This event has been rescheduled due to rain; we’re trying again for March 29! This event has a waitlist. Click the button below to join the waitlist and we will notify you if we have more room! Join us for our annual Pie Party! This special event is for Placer Read more…
ANNUAL INCOME Contributions $598,357 Events $117,383 One Time Gifts $1,201,933 Planned Gifts – Grants $120,691 Other Income $22,377 Investment Earnings $503,963 Special Programs $226,260 TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME* $2,790,964 ANNUAL EXPENSES Administration $289,789 Fundraising $220,810 Land Protection & Programs* $1,640,936 TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSE $2,151,535 ASSETS Cash and investments** $19,611,450 Accounts receivable Read more…
Placer Land Trust has been awarded a generous 2024 Project Advancement Grant of $56K from California Council of Land Trusts to support our work with the Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe (CTVCT) on our upcoming Owl Creek LandBack and Equitable Access project. This 308-acre property along Owl Creek in Foresthill will Read more…
Dear friends, Reflecting on 2024, I am deeply grateful for your support in conserving and celebrating Placer County’s natural beauty. You’re an essential part of this mission and we couldn’t do our work without you. This year, two new preserves got us closer to the goal of protecting 25,000 acres Read more…
This hike is currently full. To join the waitlist, click the button at the bottom of this page. When: Sunday, April 27th at 8:00am Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Whether you are a beginning or expert birder, you are invited to join us as we saunter along the banks Read more…
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 3pm – 7pm Join us for an afternoon of art in the outdoors! Placer Artists Tour and Placer Land Trust are partnering for this plein air art and photography outing. This will be a self-guided stroll to Raccoon Creek or through the oak woodlands to Read more…
Stroll the preserve and see how many wildflowers are blooming! Learn from California Native Plant Society experts, and get your own wildflower seed packet to plant at home!
This hike is full and registration is closed. To join the waitlist, click the link below. When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:00am Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Join us for a rambling hike to see wildflowers and learn about the Oak Savanah prevalent in the Sierra foothills. Spring Read more…
Your support of Placer Land Trust during Big Day of Giving, now through Thursday, May 7, goes even further to protect land for wildlife, recreation, local farming, clean air and water, and so much more! Click here to learn more or give.
