The Gift that Gives…FOREVER

What better gifts can you give this holiday season than wide-open spaces, healthy natural habitats, clean waterways, places for outdoor recreation, and protecting our agricultural heritage?   A gift to Placer Land Trust (PLT) can do all of that and more! PLUS, it makes a really SMART gift for your favorite Read more…

Placer Land Trust Honors Mark Fowler

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 Great Sierra River Cleanup

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…

Farm-to-Fork

The farm-to-fork movement is gaining exponential popularity due to its successful reuniting of food producers and consumers. This local food movement, which aims to bring local farmers and consumers together for the sake of fresh produce, has triumphantly improved the relationship with local farms in the region. Farm-to-fork events are Read more…

YOU have a role to play…

We need your input to further our impact… Is Pacer Land Trust (PLT) doing everything we can to make sure that you feel like a valued, well-informed member? Or maybe you’re a potential member that hasn’t been inspired to join yet. Either way, we want to hear your ideas on Read more…

Save the Frogs!

Frogs play an important role in the ecosystem food web in every stage of their lifecycle. Tadpoles feed on algae, adult frogs keep the insect population under control, and frogs are a key food source for numerous predators. Amphibians are sensitive creatures; their skin is highly permeable skin and it Read more…

Community Gardens

Balance. It is something all human beings strive for through balancing work with loved ones, bills with recreation, and nature with progress. Balance, at times, can seem unattainable in a busy, ever demanding, world. However, balance is more within reach than most people realize. Community gardens are a prime example Read more…