Several years ago we started working with AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Pacific Region, which is based at McClellan Park in Sacramento. The first year, we weren’t sure how it would work having a team of young adults working on our preserves for several weeks at a time, because Read more…
A fear of the dark is the most primal human instinct; however, this fear is mostly unfounded and subtracts from the magnificent scenery the night has to offer. Imagine that instead of relaxing inside after a long day, you head outside to enjoy all the darkness has to offer. You Read more…
Bailey family history honored through conservation Placer Land Trust is very pleased to announce that in early April it acquired 40 acres of gorgeous land along the North Fork American River at the bottom of the Green Valley Trail, south of Interstate 80 at Alta. The land was donated by Read more…
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR OTHER EVENTS. Get up bright and early to join us for Beginning Birdwatching on Sunday, May 1, starting at 8:00am. This excursion on the Taylor Ranch Preserve is open to all levels of birders; no prior experience necessary, and Read more…
1/24/2016 Brownie Troop 550 from Placer County visited Taylor Ranch Preserve for a nature hike, and lucked out with a beautiful day, but still plenty of mud to “tough it out” through. They spent several hours learning about nature, the work of PLT, and about the importance of giving back Read more…
1/25/2016 The Placer Center of the California Conservation Corps has helped us several times in the past on projects. Currently, these young people from the CCC are learning valuable skills at our Harvego Bear River Preserve. They are doing thinning and fuel load reduction making our preserve safer from wildfires Read more…
1/29/2016 Boy Scout Troop 121 2016 started out with some much-needed rain, but that didn’t stop a few youth groups from enjoying all that the outdoors have to offer. In January, Boy Scout Troop 121 camped at our Taylor Ranch Preserve to learn how to prepare for winter camping at Read more…
On a bright, unseasonably warm morning in late October I attended a guided tour through some of the last remaining undeveloped land in Placer County. We had driven up highway 65 from Rocklin, and just past the outskirt of sprawl that rings the town of Lincoln when we reached Swainson’s Read more…
On Thursday, October 22, with over 200 people in attendance, Placer Land Trust (PLT) honored retired Lincoln High teacher, Mark Fowler, as the 2015 Placer Conservator of the Year! A great time was had by all, and we are thrilled to share that this year’s Placer Conservator event was the Read more…
The Sierra Nevada watershed provides over 60% of California’s developed water supply and approximately 50% of water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta which, in turn, provides water to 25 million Californians and three million acres of agricultural land. Water that is not used or diverted flows through the bay Read more…