Adventure
Here’s to our Health!
We protect natural and agricultural lands so that it is available for future generations of people, wildlife and plant species…and it makes us feel good in the here and now! We know that green space produces oxygen and absorbs pollutants from our water and air, but what effect does it Read more…
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Letter from Our Executive Director
Yes on 68 for Rural Protection – by Jeff Darlington In just a couple weeks on June 5th – or sooner for those who vote by mail – Californians have an opportunity to vote on Proposition 68, a $4.1 billion ballot measure that will protect and enhance our parks, trails, Read more…
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Sun City Lincoln Geology hike – June 1
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…
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Welcome Christine Pieper to the Board of Directors!
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…
Community Report
2017 Annual Community Report
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…
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Farmland Wins Over Urban Sprawl
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…
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Blister Sister hike with Placer Land Trust – April 22
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…
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Placer Land Trust Community Survey
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…
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Year End
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…