Picture a flat, dry, dusty grassland with a few scattered trees. Alongside it runs an arrow-straight stream channel. The stream banks are eroded and are falling into the stream. The stream bed itself is a few feet below the top of the bank, and the remains of century-old levees still Read more…
Sarah Darney has been the first staff member a person meets when they call or come into the Placer Land Trust office for the past 9+ years. We are now wishing Sarah “happy trails” as she moves to Oregon to follow a wonderful family opportunity. Sarah came to Placer Land Read more…
July 10, 2021 — Open Preserve Day for PLT members at Big Hill Preserves Date & Time: Saturday, July 10, 2021, 7:30am-12:00pm Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Check in/Arrival: Must arrive between 7:30-9:00am. Check out: Anytime between 10:00am-12:00pm. Gates close shortly thereafter. This special open preserve day is for PLT members Read more…
It was another amazing, record-breaking year for the region’s Big Day of Giving! Our generous community gave over $13.3 million to almost 700 participating nonprofits that help our region thrive. It is always a feel-good day to be part of such an inspiring philanthropic movement! As for Placer Land Trust, our Read more…
We usually talk about — or better yet, show you — the beautiful meadows full of wildflowers, the iconic oak trees that populate our region, the life-supporting water of our protected rivers and streams, the expansive rangelands that support both wildlife and grazing cattle, and the happy hikers experiencing the Read more…
Date & Time: Saturday, May 22 at 8:00am Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Distance: This hike will be approximately 4-5 miles with gain of about 500 feet elevation. About this event:After months of our docent hikes on hold due to the pandemic, we are excited to resume small guided hikes and Read 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…
In this issue:A Sneak Peek at Three New Preserves Looking Back at 30 Years Introducing Our New Logo Big Day of Giving…and more!
Date & Time: Saturday, May 1 at 9:00am Location: Taylor Ranch Preserve, North Auburn About this event:Kids — come spend a magical morning wandering, wondering and learning about nature at our Taylor Ranch Preserve. We’ll walk for about one mile exploring nature, take a little snack break, then finish down by Read 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…