Stream Restoration Funds Flow By Jeff Darlington Earlier this month, Placer Land Trust was pleased to receive word that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will award us with $500,000 for stream and wetland restoration! The restoration project will take place on PLT’s 469-acre Swainsons Grassland Preserve in Lincoln, which contains diverse and intact vernal Read more…
8/1/2011 On July 29th, 2011, at the California State Fair, the California Agriculture Heritage Club recognized family farms, ranches and other agribusinesses that have maintained their fiscal responsibility for over a century. Daryl Oest, an Auburn rancher, was among one of the few this year to be acknowledged and inducted Read more…
6/24/2011 On Friday June 24, the Union Pacific Foundation presented Placer Land Trust with a grant of $7,500.00 in support of the Trust’s continuing efforts to protect Bruin Ranch on the Bear River. “Union Pacific has a long standing commitment to improve quality of life in the communities we serve Read more…
6/2/2011 Burrowing Owl Enhancement Project During the month of June volunteers can join Placer Land Trust, Defenders of Wildlife and The Burrowing Owl Conservation Network at our Lincoln Preserves to install artificial burrow systems for the Western Burrowing Owl. The Burrowing Owl population has been declining for the past 15 Read more…
6/1/2011 Join us on Harvego Bear River Preserve Hikes! Come out and take part in our monthly docent led hikes on Harvego Bear River Preserve, formerly Bruin Ranch. Take in the wonderful views from Bald Rock mountain where on clear days you are able to see Sacramento! The working cattle Read more…
4/29/2011 Blue & Green Ball, Saturday, May 14 Join us on May 14th at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis for dinner, dancing, and fun – to celebrate our 20th anniversary! Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of Placer Land Trust and Placer Nature Center, and honor our community which Read more…
4/22/2011 On Earth Day 2011, over 200 people attended a dedication event hosted by Placer Land Trust, The Trust for Public Land and the Harvego family at Bruin Ranch. At this event, Placer Land Trust dedicated 1,773 acres of the ranch as “Harvego Bear River Preserve” – permanently protected for Read more…
Placer Land Trust turns 20 By Karrie Thomas 20 years ago Placer Land Trust began to incrementally protect the corners of Placer County that provide the nourishment and inspiration that make Placer County the best place on earth. In 1991 Placer Land Trust & Nature Center (PLT/PNC) formed from a Read more…
3/30/2011 Placer Land Trust’s Promise for Future Generations “Natural Wonders Forever Endowment” Supports Permanent Protection of Placer County Land In 2011 Placer Land Trust renewed its commitment to Placer County and future generations with the establishment of the Natural Wonders Forever endowment fund at the Placer Community Foundation. Placer Land Read more…
Bruin Ranch Success! By Jeff Darlington After more than a year of hard work and after overcoming numerous obstacles, Placer Land Trust and The Trust for Public Land are extremely pleased to announce that we have acquired the 1,773 acres (Phase 1) of Bruin Ranch on the Bear River. Publication Read more…