Explore Placer County’s natural beauty with Nature Quest! Join Placer Land Trust’s Nature Quest, a unique program designed to inspire you to connect with nature, explore scenic trails, and experience the natural beauty of our public preserves in a fun and engaging way! Nature Quest will provide a new, free Read more…
In this issue: Lincoln 1079 Ranch Permanently ProtectedStaff TransitionsIn the Field with AmeriCorps…and more! Download PDF
Placer Land Trust is committed to protecting and caring for land in a way that is inclusive and equitable. One way to do that is by working with our local Native American Tribes, who have a long and deep relationship to these lands. We know that the protected lands in Read more…
Join our volunteer docents for a guided hike to see the natural wonders of the foothills under the light of the Long Night Moon! The Long Night Moon is so named by the Mohican people because this full moon rises during the longest nights of the year right before the winter solstice.
Date & Time: Sunday, December 8 at 8:30 am Location: Harvego Bear River Preserve, North Auburn Calling all serious hikers! Join us for this special opportunity to experience a seldom-visited section of our Harvego Bear River Preserve! This hike will pass sites, views and flora not typically seen elsewhere on Read more…
With some cooler and wetter fall weather, we have been hard at work on several substantial fuels reduction projects on our preserves. These projects focus on removing understory vegetation — also known as “ladder fuels” — which can raise a fire into the upper tree canopy. We also remove invasive Read more…
Join us in celebrating the change of the seasons with a Fall Free For All Open Preserve Day!
Interested in sharing your passion for conservation with others who will benefit? Please consider applying to be part of Placer Land Trust’s Community Council. It’s a one-year commitment that will make a difference over lifetimes! The Community Council is a small group of committed members who help raise awareness and support for protecting Read more…
Join us for an informal gathering of Placer Land Trust volunteers and interested others for a “Suds & Buds” Volunteer Hangout!
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…