1/29/2016 Boy Scout Troop 121 2016 started out with some much-needed rain, but that didn’t stop a few youth groups from enjoying all that the outdoors have to offer. In January, Boy Scout Troop 121 camped at our Taylor Ranch Preserve to learn how to prepare for winter camping at Read more…
1/26/2016 In early 2015, Placer Land Trust was approached by Louise Jackson of UC Davis and Valerie Calegari of Audubon California regarding restoration work at our Doty Ravine Preserve and their need for information on riparian restoration in rangeland settings. They were tasked with putting together a manual that would Read more…
1/20/2016 At the December 2015 PLT Board meeting, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint John Marin as the newest member to our Board. A native Californian, John was born and raised on a small farm in Martinez. He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, School of Environmental Design, City/Regional Read more…
On a bright, unseasonably warm morning in late October I attended a guided tour through some of the last remaining undeveloped land in Placer County. We had driven up highway 65 from Rocklin, and just past the outskirt of sprawl that rings the town of Lincoln when we reached Swainson’s Read more…
What better gifts can you give this holiday season than wide-open spaces, healthy natural habitats, clean waterways, places for outdoor recreation, and protecting our agricultural heritage? A gift to Placer Land Trust (PLT) can do all of that and more! PLUS, it makes a really SMART gift for your favorite Read more…
Thanks to our members, Placer Land Trust had a very successful 2014-2015 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…
On Thursday, October 22, with over 200 people in attendance, Placer Land Trust (PLT) honored retired Lincoln High teacher, Mark Fowler, as the 2015 Placer Conservator of the Year! A great time was had by all, and we are thrilled to share that this year’s Placer Conservator event was the Read more…
Placer Land Trust Preserves more of historic Oest Ranch Placer Land Trust is pleased to announce that an additional 36 acres of one of Placer County’s oldest cattle ranches has been permanently protected. PLT worked with the Oest Family of Auburn to voluntarily place an agricultural conservation easement on the Read more…
The Sierra Nevada watershed provides over 60% of California’s developed water supply and approximately 50% of water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta which, in turn, provides water to 25 million Californians and three million acres of agricultural land. Water that is not used or diverted flows through the bay Read more…
The farm-to-fork movement is gaining exponential popularity due to its successful reuniting of food producers and consumers. This local food movement, which aims to bring local farmers and consumers together for the sake of fresh produce, has triumphantly improved the relationship with local farms in the region. Farm-to-fork events are Read more…