Meet the Burgesons!

Every year our staff selects the “Land Steward of the Year” to honor volunteers who assist us with the ongoing maintenance, monitoring, protection, and improvement of Placer Land Trust preserved lands. Collectively, we call this “land stewardship.” We recently presented the 2016 Land Steward of the Year award to the Read more…

Christian Valley Park Protected

On July 7, 2016, Placer Land Trust and our project partners held a dedication ceremony in celebration of the permanent protection of Christian Valley Park, a 16-acre recreation property east of Auburn. The public was invited to attend the celebration, which included the unveiling of a new sign, a fun archery Read more…

AmeriCorps NCCC Rocks!

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…

Night Sky

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…

Farewell to Jessica Daugherty

With one part sadness and one part pride, Placer Land Trust announces the departure of Assistant Director Jessica Daugherty for a new job in the land conservation community. Jessica, who was recently named Auburn Journal’s “People to Watch”, has been with PLT for almost 11 years. She will be leaving Read more…