Wow, I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since my first BIG Day of Giving—what a ride that was! I know I speak for the entire Placer Land Trust staff and board when I say, THANK YOU to our members for making this day such a huge success! It was Read more…
Balance. It is something all human beings strive for through balancing work with loved ones, bills with recreation, and nature with progress. Balance, at times, can seem unattainable in a busy, ever demanding, world. However, balance is more within reach than most people realize. Community gardens are a prime example Read more…
”I support Placer Land trust because when I’m outdoors I feel connected to the planet,” said long-time PLT volunteer & Board Member, Mehrey Vaghti. “I rather love this planet, and I also love the staff at PLT. They hold themselves to high standards, strive to be better, and think outside Read more…
Placer Land Trust’s Executive Director, Jeff Darlington, was on Fox 40 Morning News on April 28th to discuss PLT’s Trails & Recreation Campaign. To support Placer Land Trust’s Trails & Recreation Campaign please go here.
Have you taken an Introduction to Map & Compass class and want more practice? Specific skills reviewed include reading contour lines, translating contours to the actual terrain, and using your map and compass together to help plan trip routes. This course is designed for those that have already taken an Read more…
With summer fast approaching, wanderlust fills the heart. Dreams of summer river adventures and National Park camping trips are what foremost come to mind. Unfortunately, California’s pervasive drought has left water levels low which impact many traditional summer activities. California’s snowpack only reached 12% of the average this year and Read more…
Help us Reach Our Goal PLTs Trails & Recreation Campaign You may ask why is Placer Land Trust working so hard to raise $750,000 and build 20 miles of new trails on rocky soil?? The answer is that we believe they make our lives BETTER by increasing access to Read more…
Outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the age-old wisdom that nature heals and reconnects all human beings. Science has provided evidence for this; there have been numerous studies showing that spending time in nature helps balance the mind, alleviate depression, and boost creativity. Doctors have agreed and note that getting vitamin Read more…
Thank you for Ron & Laura Nabity for this great video. For more information please go to the Life in Lincoln web page.
As the days grow longer, and the animals beginning to emerge, I get the sensation that spring is fast approaching. We all recently lost an hour from Daylight Savings and now the spring equinox is set to arrive on March 20th. Here in California, we did not receive much of Read more…