This year, two new preserves got us closer to the goal of protecting 25,000 acres of natural and agricultural lands in Placer County by 2030. To steward those preserves already in our care, Placer Land Trust partnered with community members and organizations to remove invasive species and reduce fuel loads. Community partnerships also helped us engage more people than ever before on our preserves this year.
An update from Executive Director Jeff Darlington about saving this last wild place in Rocklin
How will the story end? A letter from Executive Director Jeff Darlington with urgent news about saving this last wild place in Rocklin
Explore Placer County’s natural beauty with Nature Quest! Join Placer Land Trust’s Nature Quest, a unique program designed to inspire you to connect with nature, explore scenic trails, and experience the natural beauty of our public preserves in a fun and engaging way! Nature Quest will provide a new, free Read more…
Placer Land Trust is committed to protecting and caring for land in a way that is inclusive and equitable. One way to do that is by working with our local Native American Tribes, who have a long and deep relationship to these lands. We know that the protected lands in Read more…
With some cooler and wetter fall weather, we have been hard at work on several substantial fuels reduction projects on our preserves. These projects focus on removing understory vegetation…
In early October, we held a work day with the AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Program. The nearby McClellan base needed a one-day project for their Team Leaders to complete as part of their leadership training process. Placer Land Trust and this local AmeriCorps base have developed a fruitful Read more…
Join us in welcoming our new team members, Assistant Director Brandy and Land Manager Lance!
Placer Land Trust teams up with Visit Placer to feature some of our favorite public nature preserves!
Lincoln 1079 Ranch preserved for working organic almond and rice ranch, agricultural land, and wetland habitat We are so pleased to announce that Placer Land Trust and our partners have permanently protected Lincoln 1079 Ranch! This 581-acre working organic almond orchard and rice ranch is now protected as farmland forever. Read more…