The seasons are changing from summer to fall, and Placer Land Trust is seeing a few transitions as we increase our capacity to take on all the exciting work ahead. Please join us in welcoming our two newest staff members! Land Manager Joe Sims grew up along the Delaware River, Read more…
In this issue: Celebrating Conservation, Collaboration, and Traditions of Stewardship with the 2025 Conservator of the Year: Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated TribeWelcome to Our New Staff Placer Land Trust Is Safety-Forward!Join Our Community Council…and more! Download PDF
Bellamy Wooten grew up in the Rolling Plains of Texas, where early experiences in student leadership shaped her commitment to community service. It wasn’t until Winter Storm Uri in 2021, though, when small towns like hers faced extreme circumstances, that her interest in climate resilience and equitable public policy was Read more…
The application for the 2026 Community Council is closed. Please stay tuned for next year’s application period! Interested in sharing your passion for conservation with others who will benefit? Please consider applying to be part of Placer Land Trust’s Community Council. It’s a one-year commitment that will make a difference Read more…
For many years, Placer Land Trust has ensured our staff and volunteers are certified in first aid and CPR. And now, we have the ability to train and certify our team as a Health & Safety Institute training center! Every year we provide training for Basic First Aid & CPR Read more…
Join our trained docents in a peaceful winter morning hike! Come enjoy the crisp woodland air and a landscape preparing for the coming spring. Docents will guide the hike and take guests to various outcrop vistas for catching views of peaks mountain ranges and landmarks.
Join our volunteer docents for a guided hike to see the natural wonders of the foothills under the light of the Long Night Moon! The Long Night Moon is so named by the Mohican people because this full moon rises during the longest nights of the year right before the winter solstice. We start while it’s still a little light so you can watch how the preserve transforms as the night grows darker. We will hike to a scenic overlook to watch the moon continue to rise then finish with a quiet descent through oak woodlands illuminated by the moon. Get ready for the unique sensory experience of a Placer Land Trust preserve at night!
The day after Thanksgiving is the perfect time to get outside! We’ve eaten too much and we just need to move! It’s a great low-key way to spend a day with the family or friends, or a chance for a lovely solo stroll on trails with no crowds.
Let our Geologist docents take you on a special hike focusing on the geology and hydrology of the foothills. This rural land has distinctive rock outcrops and a year-round stream that sources one of the regional irrigation canal systems. The hike takes us to a high point in the region, with views from the Coast Ranges to the Sierra Nevada. We discuss how this beautiful landscape evolved over millions of years and how it relates to the geology of greater California. Discussions include topics in earthquakes, volcanoes, and the source and fate of Sierra Nevada surface water. This hike has become one of our most popular activities and fills up fast!