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October 17-23 – Conservation Celebration Auction
Our virtual auction runs all week long with fabulous vacation stays, art, local experiences, and much more!
2022 Annual Report
Ancestral Homelands Return to Local Tribe
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…
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October 15 – Hike at Big Hill Preserves
Date & Time: Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 9:00 am Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn About Taylor Ranch / Big Hill Preserves:These preserves protect critical unfragmented oak woodlands in the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds and are part of one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. The Read more…
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October 8 – Moonlight Hike at Big Hill Preserves
***This hike is full and registration is closed.*** Date & Time: Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn What creatures and crawlies lurk in the dark when people aren’t usually around? Join us to find out! The hike begins while it’s still light so you can Read more…
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Whiskey Run Ranch: Local Cattle Ranch Protected as Farmland Forever
This summer has been a busy one for Placer Land Trust, and we are so pleased to announce that another beautiful piece of local agricultural land has joined our list of preserves! Placer Land Trust and landowners Kevin and Patty Crisp have permanently protected Whiskey Run Ranch, a 197-acre working ranch Read more…
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September 10 – Moonlight hike at Big Hill Preserves
Date & Time: Saturday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn What creatures and crawlies lurk in the dark when people aren’t usually around? Join us to find out! The hike begins while it’s still light so you can watch how the preserve transforms as the night grows Read more…
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Job Opening – Assistant Director
We’re excited to announce staffing transitions to most effectively meet the objectives of our new Strategic Plan, and we are now hiring an Assistant Director…
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Lincoln Walnut Orchard Protected as Farmland Forever
Sometimes land protection projects have unforeseen challenges — and our newest preserve is a stellar example of how, with the support of our members, we can reach our goals even when we meet a bump in the road! That’s why we are especially pleased to announce that Placer Land Trust Read more…
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The Placer Conservator has a new look for 2022!
Placer Land Trust’s annual Placer Conservator event has always been all about celebrating the people who make land conservation in our region possible. It’s important for us to be able to gather together to celebrate our members and conservation leaders, and to shout from the rooftops what we’ve been able Read more…
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October 7 — Open Preserve Day at Big Hill Preserves
For Placer Land Trust members and their guests Date & Time: Friday, October 7, 2022, 4 pm – 7 pm Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Check-in/Arrival: Must arrive between 4 pm – 5:30 pm Check out: Anytime between 6 pm – 7 pm. Gates close shortly thereafter. This special open preserve Read more…