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…
We’re happy to announce that Southern Cross Preserve has been transferred to US Forest Service ownership, where it will join the rest of the Tahoe National Forest! This beautiful preserve is located on the North Fork American River. The public Euchre Bar Trail runs through the property and provides excellent Read more…
Don’t forget to RSVP — get your free ticket here for the 2020 Virtual Placer Conservator! 2016 Dogface Cabernet Sauvignon (Lone Buffalo Vineyards) The second special jbrand collaboration with Placer Land Trust, inspired by the California Dogface Butterfly (our State Insect) – quite rare due to its limited habitat. This elusive butterfly Read more…
Placer Land Trust has some good news for you to help brighten your 2020! We just permanently protected a 185-acre addition to the Laursen Bear River Preserve located north of Auburn, making the total preserve 546 acres. That means that with the help our members, we have protected more than 11,900 acres Read more…
In this issue: Welcome to Spring Garden Preserve!Meet our New Board President, Christine PieperForever Grateful for Nancy and Tom McMahanThe Placer Conservator Is Going WildCreative Ways to Renew Your Membership…and more!