By Eden Rock, Placer Land Trust Community Engagement Manager In 2024 we were approached by Southside Unlimited, a local nonprofit organization that supports adults with disabilities, seeking ongoing volunteer opportunities to hone workplace skills for their program participants. Placer Land Trust staff explained that we didn’t have any options on a regular basis and apologetically told them our big need was Read more…
A fantastic and motivated group of volunteers recently descended upon Clover Valley Preserve to help wildlife thrive on this unique preserve. Friends Aiding Wildlife in Nature (FAWN) is a local nonprofit dedicated to “re-wilding” areas that wildlife inhabit and travel by removing dangerous manmade obstacles, such as obsolete barbed wire fencing.
Thank you to everyone who supported Placer Land Trust, making this our biggest BDOG yet!
A gallery of photos from the April 22, 2026 dedication event at Owl Creek with the Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe. Over 75 people gathered (despite the rain!) to celebrate partnership, community, and the return of these beautiful ancestral lands to their original stewards. Read more here. Photos by Ashlay Catalina
Placer Land Trust and Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe Partner on
Owl Creek Land Back Project
Did you know that there are currently several scientific research projects taking place on Placer Land Trust preserves? This is part of a series of articles about the important research taking place on our protected lands. Mist-erious rocks at Taylor Ranch Preserve By Sarah RoeskePlacer Land Trust Docent and Research Read more…
Since 2007, Placer Land Trust (PLT) has been preserving land between the Bear River and Raccoon Creek watersheds, protecting those waterways and thousands of acres of open space lands for their excellent conservation values. These lands are rolling oak woodlands, critical wildlife habitat, rangelands grazed by cattle, and a beautiful Read more…
It has been an incredible year for mushrooms in the foothills, as you may have noticed! We’re seeing a tremendous fungal diversity in our area, and the oak woodland trails at Canyon View Preserve are a prime spot to observe a wide variety of mushrooms and other fungi.
Land conservation is a full-time job, and then some — that’s why we are so grateful for the volunteers who help us leverage our resources and accomplish so much! We recently held our annual VolunCHEERS Appreciation and Awards to show our appreciation for all who support Placer Land Trust through preserve stewardship, Read more…
The seasons are changing from summer to fall, and Placer Land Trust is seeing a few transitions as we increase our capacity to take on all the exciting work ahead. Please join us in welcoming our two newest staff members! Land Manager Joe Sims grew up along the Delaware River, Read more…