Our knowledgeable docents will lead you on a special hike focusing on the geology and hydrology of the foothills. You’ll learn all about the amazing and abundant rock formations on our preserve, and how the landscape was shaped over time.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 9:00 am Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn About Taylor Ranch / Big Hill Preserves:These preserves protect critical unfragmented oak woodlands in the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds and are part of one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. The Read more…
***This hike is full and registration is closed.*** Date & Time: Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn What creatures and crawlies lurk in the dark when people aren’t usually around? Join us to find out! The hike begins while it’s still light so you can Read more…
Date & Time: Saturday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn What creatures and crawlies lurk in the dark when people aren’t usually around? Join us to find out! The hike begins while it’s still light so you can watch how the preserve transforms as the night grows Read more…
For Placer Land Trust members and their guests Date & Time: Friday, October 7, 2022, 4 pm – 7 pm Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Check-in/Arrival: Must arrive between 4 pm – 5:30 pm Check out: Anytime between 6 pm – 7 pm. Gates close shortly thereafter. This special open preserve Read more…
For Placer Land Trust Members and their guests Date & Time: Saturday October 1, 2022, 4:30pm – 7pm Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Check-in/Arrival: Must arrive between 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Check out: Anytime between 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Gates close shortly thereafter. Come ride with us! Explore our Big Hill Read more…
Visit these Placer Land Trust Preserves anytime during the month of June to benefit from being outdoors and earn cool prizes!
Date & Time: Sunday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn What creatures and crawlies lurk in the dark when people aren’t usually around? Join us to find out! The hike begins while it’s still light so you can watch how the preserve transforms as the night grows Read more…
Date & Time: Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 8:00am Location: Harvego Bear River Preserve, North Auburn Join us for a spring hike at our largest preserve, which is also a working cattle ranch. Our trained docents will show you the sites and views of our beautiful Harvego Bear River Preserve along Read more…
Date & Time: Saturday, May 7 at 8:30am Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn This outing at our Big Hill Preserves is a special event geared for photography folks to explore an area in the foothills where you would not otherwise have access. The outing will be led by our trained Docents, Read more…