Lincoln 595 Ranch preserves working almond and organic rice ranch, rural agricultural land, and wetland habitat Placer Land Trust and its partners have permanently protected Lincoln 595 Ranch, a large working rice and almond orchard ranch in western Placer County. To ensure this 595-acre property remains forever protected for agriculture, Read more…
In this issue: Kotomyan Vista Preserve Permanently ProtectedStaff, Docents, and Volunteers Trained in CPR & First AidGivingTuesday – November 28thConservation Celebration Week Results and PhotosSuccessful Prescribed Burn at Canyon View PreservePlacer Land Trust Team Members Kara Walker and Achini Bandara Recognized for Excellence…and more!
Want a place to mountain bike with your family or friends without the crowds? How about taking in some pristine oak woodlands? Or ride past spectacular rock formations, the flowing Raccoon Creek, and stop to take in the panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sacramento Valley! Look no further – come ride with us!
Come enjoy Big Hill Preserves and soak in the wildness of winter! You can feel the blue oak woodlands and Raccoon Creek watershed teaming with life as you meander along the trails. See how many migratory species you can spot that are only around this time of year. Take in the rushing Racoon Creek and the views from the top of Big Hill! It’s a truly special way to start a winter’s day!
Calling all serious hikers! This hike will pass sites, views and flora not typically seen elsewhere on our preserves due to the remote route. The route traverses up and down foothills and ravines with steep climbs, passes impressive views and requires continuos strenuous effort.
Bring the family by our location in Downtown Auburn after the Festival of Lights Parade to celebrate the beauty of our region! Light refreshments will be served. When: Saturday, December 2, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Placer Land Trust office, 922 Lincoln Way Suite #200, Auburn. Follow the lights and Read more…
Robert Weygandt has called Placer County home for over 60 years, living on the same ranch where he grew up in rural Lincoln. He graduated from Lincoln High School, and went to the University of Southern California where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in finance and management. Robert went on Read more…
We are pleased to announce the permanent protection of Kotomyan Vista Preserve! This new preserve joins our Big Hill Preserves as part of an extensive block of protected lands the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds. These lands are part of a total of nearly 9,000 acres protected by Placer Read more…
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Placer Land Trust is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an Read more…