Past Events
April 17 — Spring Wildflower Stroll at Harvego Bear River Preserve
Join us for a leisurely spring stroll through the magnificent oak woodlands as we seek out wildflowers.
Past Events
February 26 – Open Preserve Day for PLT members at Big Hill Preserves
Saturday, February 26, 20228:30am-12:30pm Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn This special Open Preserve Day is for Placer Land Trust members to come out and enjoy our Big Hill Preserves on your own! These preserves protect critical unfragmented oak woodlands in the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds, and are part Read more…
Past Events
March 12 — Hike at Harvego Bear River Preserve
Come join us to take in the beauty of the oak woodlands in winter at Big Hill Preserves, one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County.
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Staff and Board Transitions
In 2021, we welcomed some fresh faces to Placer Land Trust, and said fond farewells to a few longtime friends as they moved on to new things. Sarah Darney was the first staff member a person meets when they call or come into the Placer Land Trust office for the Read more…
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2021 Annual Community Report post
2021 was a year of stewarding our lands, reflecting on the past, and planning for our future. We wrapped up our 30th anniversary, feeling proud of what we’ve accomplished together—staff, board members, volunteers, partners, and donors — and dreaming about what’s possible. Despite the continued pandemic, our team was hard at Read more…
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2021 Online Annual Community Report
2021 was a year of stewarding our lands, reflecting on the past, and planning for our future. We wrapped up our 30th anniversary, feeling proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and dreaming about what’s possible.
Past Events
February 13 — Hike at Big Hill Preserves
Come join us to take in the beauty of the oak woodlands in winter at Big Hill Preserves, one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County.
2022 Annual Report
Swainson’s Preserve barn inspires mural in downtown Lincoln
Local artist Jean Cross crafts new public artwork from recycled materials, depicting iconic Placer Land Trust preserve
Past Events
January 15 — Hike at Big Hill Preserves
Come join us to take in the beauty of the oak woodlands in winter at Big Hill Preserves, one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County.
Past Events
January 17 —Beginning Birding at Big Hill Preserves
They say the early bird catches the worm, so morning must be the best time for bird watching! Our trained docents will help you look and listen for year-round residents in this open oak woodland and fields area and along Raccoon Creek.