Our Big Hill Preserves have abundant rock formations, the gently flowing Raccoon Creek, and spectacular panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sacramento Valley. Docents Karl Mertz, Sarah Roeske, and Bob Niblack are trained geologists. Karl is a retired geology professor from Sac State & Sierra College. Sarah teaches Read more…
Placer Land Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Christine Pieper to their Board of Directors. Pieper grew up as a farmer’s daughter in Maryland with parents who were always committed to conserving their land, placing their farm in a permanent agricultural conservation easement. Well-versed in nonprofit fundraising, Pieper Read more…
Thanks to our members, Placer Land Trust had a very successful 2017! We protected new properties, took hundreds of people on exciting outdoor adventures, and provided many opportunities for our volunteers to make a meaningful impact in Placer County—just to name a few successes. To learn more about the land Read more…
At the end of December, 2017, we recorded our 7th property of the year. This property is very special, as it is a conservation easement from a long-time member of Placer Land Trust. The Meyer family made a charitable conservation contribution to protect their 21-acre property in Auburn off Mt. Vernon Read more…
Placer Land Trust is happy to offer a special private guided hike for the Blister Sisters hiking group. On this hike, you’ll see some great views from the top of Big Hill, learn a little about the local flora and fauna of the foothills, and learn about our organization and Read more…
Help guide Placer Land Trust’s future direction! Placer Land Trust protects natural and agricultural lands in Placer County that benefit both our present-day community, as well as future generations. We are currently gathering input from all who live, work, and play in Placer County to ensure that we’re bringing the most value Read more…
What better gifts can you give this holiday season than beautiful vistas, healthy natural habitats, clean waterways, places for outdoor recreation, and protecting our agricultural heritage? A donation to Placer Land Trust (PLT) can do all of that and more…! It comes with a year-long membership to PLT, and all of Read more…
Placer Land Trust has permanently protected two properties totaling 249-acres of land in partnership with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) and the nonprofit Stewardship Council. Placer Land Trust protected the Upper Pinecroft Preserve and the Old Airport Preserve by placing a conservation easement on both properties, ensuring they can Read more…
Purchasing auction items at the Placer Conservator is a fun way to support Placer Land Trust’s mission, while walking away with some great items and experiences! PLT is grateful to all of the businesses and individuals who donated items for the Live Auction, which helps us direct the money raised Read more…
TWICE the nature to be protected this month That’s right, Placer land Trust (PLT) is about to close on TWO new preserves at the same time – permanently protecting 249 acres. The 49-acre Upper Pinecroft Preserve is adjacent to 10 acres that PLT has already protected near the Bear River Read more…