In this issue: Clover Valley Permanently Protected for Conservation Vista Ranch Preserves Rural Agriculture and Oak Woodlands Habitat Big Day of GivingSave the Date for Conservation Celebration Week Pie Party photos…and more! Download PDF
We can now OFFICIALLY say… the 402-acre heart of Clover Valley is protected forever! Finally, after years of effort, we are so thrilled to announce the permanent protection of this precious place for conservation, education, and public benefit.
It has been a busy spring here at Placer Land Trust — with multiple exciting land protection projects reaching completion, we’ve had our hands full in the best possible way! We are now finalizing the permanent protection of Vista Ranch, 279 acres of blue oak woodlands and cattle grazing land Read more…
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8am – 12pm Join us for a morning of art in the outdoors! Placer Artists Tour and Placer Land Trust are partnering for this plein air art and photography outing. This will be a self-guided stroll through the oak woodlands and granite outcroppings. Seek out Read more…
Bring your own picnic to enjoy by the creek! Wander the preserve trails at your leisure. Special treats will be provided!
When: Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 am Location: Harvego Bear River Preserve, North Auburn. (Arrive at parking location at Laursen South Bear River Preserve, then caravan to Harvego.) Whether you are a beginning or expert birder, you are invited to join us as we saunter and wend slowly through blue Read more…
When: Saturday, May 3 at 8:30am Where: Harvego Bear River Preserve, North Auburn Join us for a rambling hike to see wildflowers and learn about the Oak Savanah prevalent in the Sierra foothills. Spring is gorgeous in the foothills with bright green grasses, new growth and abundant wildflowers. The focus Read more…
Quick Facts: About the Preserve Vista Ranch is located along the south shore of Camp Far West Reservoir and the Bear River north of Lincoln. The ranch has been used for cattle grazing for generations of local ranchers from the Church and Barrie families. It was purchased by Munson Church Read more…
Placer Land Trust recently hosted an interactive online landowner workshop to highlight the many benefits of agricultural easements for landowners in Placer County. The event brought together local agricultural landowners who are passionate about preserving the legacy of their farms and ranches for future generations. Agricultural easements are a vital Read more…
March 14, 2025 It’s official — yesterday evening, the Placer County Office of Education approved their $2.37 million investment in protecting Clover Valley. That means, along with generous contributions from several other sources, we have now secured the full funding amount to permanently protect the valley floor! We all did it! Once we Read more…
Your support of Placer Land Trust during Big Day of Giving, now through Thursday, May 7, goes even further to protect land for wildlife, recreation, local farming, clean air and water, and so much more! Click here to learn more or give.
