Can you believe it — Placer Land Trust has now been protecting land for 30 years! Together with our members, we have preserved almost 12,000 acres of farm and ranchlands, natural open space, places to get outdoors and play, critical habitat for wildlife, land that helps keep our waterways healthy and clean, and more. Read more…
***We have reached capacity for this event and registration is closed. Stay tuned for more Open Preserve Days in the future!*** Date & Time: Saturday, March 13, 2021, 9:00am-1:00pm Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Check in/Arrival: Must arrive between 9:00-10:00am. Check out: Anytime between 10:30am-1:00pm. Gates close shortly thereafter. This special Read more…
2020 was a year of resilience, of awakening, and of gratitude for our open spaces, as people flocked to the outdoors for their physical and mental well-being. And despite all the challenges, our work didn’t slow down. Three brand-new preserves, another preserve expanded, incredible member and volunteer support — here Read more…
As 2020 comes to a close, we have one more piece of great news — Placer Land Trust has permanently protected the Gerjuoy North Fork Preserve! This 40-acre property is located in the Moody Ridge area, near Alta, and represents a key piece within a large block of conserved lands Read more…
The Pie Party is a beloved annual Placer Land Trust tradition. It started as our holiday member appreciation party, and has since moved to springtime so we can enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors. (While eating delicious pie — what could be better?) Our members and staff have shared some of Read more…
AUBURN, CA, November 17, 2020 — Placer Land Trust has permanently protected a 185-acre addition to the Laursen Bear River Preserve located north of Auburn, making the total preserve 546 acres. The expanded Laursen Bear River Preserve, along with other adjacent preserves, creates a block of over 8,000 contiguous acres of protected lands in Read more…
In this issue: Laursen Bear River Preserve just got bigger!Staff TransitionsSouthern Cross Preserve Finds its “forever home” with US Forest ServiceSneak Peek: New preserve coming soon!Join our Community CouncilShare your #TrailMoments…and more!
We have put procedures and protocols in place for the safety of the public, our volunteers, and our staff during the Coronavirus epidemic. We are only able to offer public recreational hikes and activities if guests fully comply with these protocols. Any guest that does not follow these protocols will Read more…
When: December 9th, 2020, 6:00-7:30PM Join Placer Land Trust for an online workshop to learn the nuts and bolts of agricultural conservation easements and available funding opportunities! This free workshop is for Placer County ranchers and farmers with productive agriculture, and will explore how agricultural conservation easements work and how Read more…
It’s hard to say goodbye to a great staff member, let alone two at the same time. This is especially true for an organization like Placer Land Trust where staff feel more like family. Land Managers Justin Wages and Jim McBride served PLT’s mission exceptionally well for over 12 and Read more…