The seasons are changing from summer to fall, and Placer Land Trust is seeing a few transitions for our team. Join us in welcoming some fresh faces and saying fond farewells to a couple of friends as they move on to new things. In June, Laura Baker, our Assistant Director, Read more…
Come help us look for birds in our “backyard” – the farms and woodlands of north Placer County! Whether you are a beginning or expert birder, you are invited to join us.
Placer Land Trust teams up with Visit Placer to feature some of our favorite public nature preserves!
A Forest Bathing Hike is a meditative, slower-paced hike where we focus on immersing all of our senses in the unique nature around us.
Quick Facts: About the Preserve Lincoln 1079 Ranch is a working organic almond orchard and rice ranch west of the City of Lincoln. Placer Land Trust purchased and recorded an Agricultural Conservation Easement from the landowners, AKT Investments Inc. The conservation easement permanently protects the land from subdivision and development Read more…
Lincoln 1079 Ranch preserved for working organic almond and rice ranch, agricultural land, and wetland habitat We are so pleased to announce that Placer Land Trust and our partners have permanently protected Lincoln 1079 Ranch! This 581-acre working organic almond orchard and rice ranch is now protected as farmland forever. Read more…
Scotch and French Broom are invasive plants that are prevalent and widespread in our area, including at Placer Land Trust’s Canyon View Preserve. Brooms are a super-successful invasive species — they grow rapidly, and each plant can produce thousands of seeds. In addition to out-competing other native plant species, broom Read more…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! In partnership with the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to enjoy Placer Land Trust’s Big Hill Preserves.
In this issue: Preserve Passport Program Celebrates the OutdoorsPlan Your Legacy: New Resources for MembersThree Cheers for Our Volunteers! Conservation Celebration Week…and more! Download PDF