Come with us as we explore nature under the full moon on Saturday, October 7, on our last moonlight hike of the season. Our trained docents will be your guides for the evening, which starts at 6pm. This will be our last moonlight hike until next spring. The trail at Read more…
Position Title: Office Assistant Purpose: The Office Assistant supports the Placer Land Trust (PLT) mission to protect natural and agricultural land in Placer County forever by helping to ensure that we operate effectively, efficiently, and positively to inspire connection between the community and our work. Key Responsibilities: The Office Read more…
The official event is Wednesday, Sept. 13th from 5:00-7:00 pm on the shores of Kidd Lake, and includes a casual dinner and dedication ceremony. RSVPs are required. But why come to such a beautiful place for only 2 hours? Come as early as 1:00 pm for some optional activities: Water Play – Bring Read more…
Placer Land Trust protects Kidd & Cascade Lakes Preserve A crown jewel near Donner Summit has been preserved! Placer Land Trust (PLT) is pleased to announce the recent permanent protection of 248 beautiful acres at Kidd Lake and Cascade Lakes near Donner Summit. This property is now called “Kidd & Read more…
Conservation and grazing don’t always go hand in hand. There are benefits and drawbacks, but like any good relationship there is a place in the middle that can make both partners happy. Placer Land Trust began working with Imbach Ranch (Ron, Ryan and Tracy Schohr) in 2012. Prior to that, we Read more…
7/1/2017 A crown jewel near Donner Summit has been preserved! Placer Land Trust (PLT) is pleased to announce the recent permanent protection of 248 beautiful acres at Kidd Lake and Cascade Lakes near Donner Summit. This property is now called “Kidd & Cascade Lakes Preserve” and is owned and managed by Read more…
We’re so busy protecting land that we needed more help! Please help us welcome Lynnette Batt as our new Conservation Director. Lynnette grew up in western Maine, in a small town called Farmington. Her family had an 80-acre horse farm where she grew to love horses and riding. It was Read more…
Placer land Trust protects Nisenan Cultural Land – Odayan Preserve Placer Land Trust (PLT) is pleased to announce the recent permanent protection of another 27 acres of oak woodlands and wetlands in Placer County. This piece of land, located in Granite Bay, has special historical significance to local Native Americans. Read more…
Thanks to our members, Placer Land Trust had a very successful 2015-2016 fiscal year! 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 Read more…
Placer Land Trust protects park for youth, families, future – Christian Valley Park Placer Land Trust (PLT) and its partners are very pleased to announce the permanent protection of Christian Valley Park, a 16-acre recreation property east of Auburn. The land was donated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Read more…