Over the past several years we’ve been experimenting with numerous designs for making artificial nests to help increase the Burrowing Owl population on our Swainsons Grassland Preserve and Doty Ravine Preserve, both in the Lincoln area. We’ve had some successes and we’ve learned some things along the way helping to Read more…
CANCELLED — DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST OF HEAVY RAIN AND WINDS. Please see our calendar of events for other hike opportunities. Join us on our LAST Moonlight hike of the season on Saturday, October 15th. Our trained docents will be your guides for the evening, along with the light of the Read more…
Each year, Placer Land Trust honors an individual or group that enhances the quality of life in Placer County through resource conservation with the prestigious Placer Conservator Award, and we’re thrilled that Loren Clark will be accepting this year’s award! Loren recently retired from a 30-year career serving Placer County Read more…
On July 7, 2016, Placer Land Trust and our project partners held a dedication ceremony in celebration of the permanent protection of Christian Valley Park, a 16-acre recreation property east of Auburn. The public was invited to attend the celebration, which included the unveiling of a new sign, a fun archery Read more…
Placer Land Trust is currently hiring two different positions! Operations Director: The Operations Director job is being offered as a full-time salaried exempt position. The Operation Director will be part of Placer Land Trust’s leadership team, and will plan, implement and supervise many of the organization’s programs and Read more…
SAVE THE DATE!!! This year, we will be having our annual Placer Conservator fundraising and awards ceremony event on Thursday, October 20 at the Ridge Golf Course in Auburn. More details to follow — mark your calendar and stay tuned!
Written by Mary West of the Auburn Journal I first visited the Canyon View Preserve three years ago. The day Jeff Darlington of the Placer Land Trust (PLT) celebrated its grand opening to the public. Members of the media, local dignitaries, PLT volunteers, and many local residents gathered that Read more…
Thanks to grant funding provided from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, our Harvego Bear River Preserve and the surrounding community is now safer with less risk of catastrophic fire. In 2012, we applied for and received a $300,000 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy for the Harvego Bear River Preserve Improved Read more…
Several years ago we started working with AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Pacific Region, which is based at McClellan Park in Sacramento. The first year, we weren’t sure how it would work having a team of young adults working on our preserves for several weeks at a time, because Read more…
A fear of the dark is the most primal human instinct; however, this fear is mostly unfounded and subtracts from the magnificent scenery the night has to offer. Imagine that instead of relaxing inside after a long day, you head outside to enjoy all the darkness has to offer. You Read more…