Paul Aronowitz was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He met and married his wife, Diane Lambert, in Boulder, Colorado in 1973. Paul graduated from the University of Miami in 1975, and from the University of San Francisco School of Law (Kendrick Hall) in 1978. Paul’s law firm has 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…
This summer has been a busy one for Placer Land Trust, and we are so pleased to announce that another beautiful piece of local agricultural land has joined our list of preserves! Placer Land Trust and landowners Kevin and Patty Crisp have permanently protected Whiskey Run Ranch, a 197-acre working ranch Read more…
We’re excited to announce staffing transitions to most effectively meet the objectives of our new Strategic Plan, and we are now hiring an Assistant Director…
Sometimes land protection projects have unforeseen challenges — and our newest preserve is a stellar example of how, with the support of our members, we can reach our goals even when we meet a bump in the road! That’s why we are especially pleased to announce that Placer Land Trust Read more…
Earlier this month, we passed a significant milestone in the effort to protect Clover Valley, over 400 acres of open space in Rocklin, when the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to provide up to $1 million toward the land purchase and protection of the property via a conservation Read more…
It was another amazing, record-breaking year for the region’s Big Day of Giving! Our generous community gave nearly $13.4 million to 718 participating nonprofits that help our region thrive. It is always a feel-good day to be part of such an inspiring philanthropic movement! As for Placer Land Trust, our Read more…
Jeff Darlington has been at the helm of Placer Land Trust for 20 years — twenty years!!! That’s an amazing amount of time to dedicate to one cause. And Jeff is still going strong with no signs of slowing down! Jeff was hired as Placer Land Trust’s first staff member Read more…
2021 was a year of stewarding our lands, reflecting on the past, and planning for our future. We wrapped up our 30th anniversary, feeling proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and dreaming about what’s possible.
Anyone who knows Lynnette Batt knows she’s a force to be reckoned with! Don’t let her small size fool you, she knows how to get things DONE! Lynnette joined the Placer Land Trust team as our first Conservation Director back in 2017.