Past Events
January 26 – New Year “Wolf” Moon Ramble at Laursen South Preserve
Bundle up, pack a thermos of your favorite hot beverage, and be prepared for a unique sensory experience of a Placer Land Trust preserve at night!
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*FULL* January 13th — Winter Morning Hike in the New Year at Big Hill Preserves
Start the New Year out with a peaceful winter morning hike! Come enjoy the crisp woodland air and a landscape preparing for spring. Docents will guide the hike and take you to various outcrop vistas for catching views of peaks, mountain ranges, and landmarks.
Agricultural Lands
Lincoln 595 Ranch
Quick Facts: About the Preserve Lincoln 595 Ranch is a working almond orchard and organic rice land west of the City of Lincoln. Placer Land Trust purchased the Agricultural Conservation Easement at below market value thanks to the generosity of the landowners. The easement permanently protects the property from subdivision Read more…
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595 Acres in Western Placer County Protected as Farmland Forever
Lincoln 595 Ranch preserves working almond and organic rice ranch, rural agricultural land, and wetland habitat Placer Land Trust and its partners have permanently protected Lincoln 595 Ranch, a large working rice and almond orchard ranch in western Placer County. To ensure this 595-acre property remains forever protected for agriculture, Read more…
Featured News
Wonders Autumn 2023
In this issue: Kotomyan Vista Preserve Permanently ProtectedStaff, Docents, and Volunteers Trained in CPR & First AidGivingTuesday – November 28thConservation Celebration Week Results and PhotosSuccessful Prescribed Burn at Canyon View PreservePlacer Land Trust Team Members Kara Walker and Achini Bandara Recognized for Excellence…and more!
Past Events
December 17 – Mountain Bike Open Preserve Day
Want a place to mountain bike with your family or friends without the crowds? How about taking in some pristine oak woodlands? Or ride past spectacular rock formations, the flowing Raccoon Creek, and stop to take in the panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sacramento Valley! Look no further – come ride with us!
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December 16 — Winter Morning Hike at Big Hill Preserves
Come enjoy Big Hill Preserves and soak in the wildness of winter! You can feel the blue oak woodlands and Raccoon Creek watershed teaming with life as you meander along the trails. See how many migratory species you can spot that are only around this time of year. Take in the rushing Racoon Creek and the views from the top of Big Hill! It’s a truly special way to start a winter’s day!
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December 10 — “Ultra Hike” to the Rock Walls at Harvego Bear River Preserve
Calling all serious hikers! This hike will pass sites, views and flora not typically seen elsewhere on our preserves due to the remote route. The route traverses up and down foothills and ravines with steep climbs, passes impressive views and requires continuos strenuous effort.
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December 2 – Auburn Festival of Light Parade After-Party
Bring the family by our location in Downtown Auburn after the Festival of Lights Parade to celebrate the beauty of our region! Light refreshments will be served. When: Saturday, December 2, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Placer Land Trust office, 922 Lincoln Way Suite #200, Auburn. Follow the lights and Read more…