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…
On August 17th, Jim McBride joined the Placer Land Trust team as our new Stewardship Assistant. Jim joins the stewardship team in managing PLT Preserves working with volunteers and implementing restoration and trail projects. “I’m excited to join the team at PLT as the Stewardship Assistant, and for the opportunity Read more…
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. Earlier this month PLT worked with the Oest family of Auburn to voluntarily place an agricultural conservation easement on the northernmost portion of Oest Ranch, near Read more…
We need your input to further our impact… Is Pacer Land Trust (PLT) doing everything we can to make sure that you feel like a valued, well-informed member? Or maybe you’re a potential member that hasn’t been inspired to join yet. Either way, we want to hear your ideas on Read more…
With record high temperatures hitting the foothills there is no denying that summer is definitely in full swing. With the recent heat wave, locals are traveling to bodies of water in droves searching for relief. One of the more popular destinations is undeniably the coast, but the beautiful California coastline Read more…
Michael Driscoll has built a life around taking good care of himself, others, and the world around him. Placer Land Trust (PLT) is honored to have the support of people like Mike and his wife, B.J., who first donated in 1999, and have been consistent PLT members since 2008. Mike Read more…
Frogs play an important role in the ecosystem food web in every stage of their lifecycle. Tadpoles feed on algae, adult frogs keep the insect population under control, and frogs are a key food source for numerous predators. Amphibians are sensitive creatures; their skin is highly permeable skin and it Read more…