It is with great pleasure that we are able to offer a variety of events open to the public throughout the year on our privately owned preserves. Our seasonal hikes include wildflower and birdwatching walks, geology hikes, photography outings, summer moonlight hikes, and more!

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Nature Quest!

Explore Placer County’s natural beauty with Nature Quest!  Join Placer Land Trust’s Nature Quest, a unique program designed to inspire…

Stay tuned, more autumn events are coming soon!

Please note: For most outings, space is limited and you must be a registered guest to attend. Please check event descriptions for details. If you are interested in being added to a waitlist for a full event, contact Elia by email.

Registration opens 2 to 3 weeks before most events.

Our Public Lands page features a list of trails and preserves that are open to the public — maybe you’ll find a new place to explore and enjoy! 

Our monthly email newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about upcoming hikes! You can join our email list here. Or follow us on Facebook for news and events from Placer Land Trust! 

We’ve also launched a Facebook group for Placer Land Trust members to share favorite hikes, local gems, and ways to build community. To join, simply click here, then click on “Join Group.” (Be sure to answer the questions when prompted!)

Members also enjoy unique opportunities and special tours available only through membership! Learn more about our membership program here.

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BIG Thanks to our Volunteer Docent Team who help make all these events possible!

Your donation also helps us to offer these events and allows us to continue our work preserving natural and agricultural land in Placer County. You can make an online tax deductible donation here.

We’re also happy to receive your tax deductible donation in the mail! Our address is: 922 Lincoln Way, Suite 200, Auburn, CA 95603

Thank you for your support!