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November 20 – Suds & Buds Volunteer Hangout
Join us for an informal gathering of Placer Land Trust volunteers and interested others for a “Suds & Buds” Volunteer Hangout!
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AmeriCorps Day in the Field
In early October, we held a work day with the AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Program. The nearby McClellan base needed a one-day project for their Team Leaders to complete as part of their leadership training process. Placer Land Trust and this local AmeriCorps base have developed a fruitful Read more…
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Staff Transitions
The seasons are changing from summer to fall, and Placer Land Trust is seeing a few transitions for our team. Join us in welcoming some fresh faces and saying fond farewells to a couple of friends as they move on to new things. In June, Laura Baker, our Assistant Director, Read more…
Past Events
*Waitlist* November 17 – Early Winter Bird Stroll at Laursen Bear River Preserve
Come help us look for birds in our “backyard” – the farms and woodlands of north Placer County! Whether you are a beginning or expert birder, you are invited to join us.
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Find Your Fun in Placer County with the Visit Placer Explorer Pass
Placer Land Trust teams up with Visit Placer to feature some of our favorite public nature preserves!
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October 27 – “Forest Bathing”(Shinrin-Yoku) walk at Big Hill Preserves
A Forest Bathing Hike is a meditative, slower-paced hike where we focus on immersing all of our senses in the unique nature around us.
Agricultural Lands
Lincoln 1079 Ranch
Quick Facts: About the Preserve Lincoln 1079 Ranch is a working organic almond orchard and rice ranch west of the City of Lincoln. Placer Land Trust purchased and recorded an Agricultural Conservation Easement from the landowners, AKT Investments Inc. The conservation easement permanently protects the land from subdivision and development Read more…
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581 Acres in Western Placer County Protected as Farmland Forever
Lincoln 1079 Ranch preserved for working organic almond and rice ranch, agricultural land, and wetland habitat We are so pleased to announce that Placer Land Trust and our partners have permanently protected Lincoln 1079 Ranch! This 581-acre working organic almond orchard and rice ranch is now protected as farmland forever. Read more…
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Battling the Broom: Volunteers Tackle Invasive Species
Scotch and French Broom are invasive plants that are prevalent and widespread in our area, including at Placer Land Trust’s Canyon View Preserve. Brooms are a super-successful invasive species — they grow rapidly, and each plant can produce thousands of seeds. In addition to out-competing other native plant species, broom Read more…