Past Events

Come join us to take in the beauty of the oak woodlands in winter at Big Hill Preserves, one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. 

Come join us to take in the beauty of the oak woodlands in winter at Big Hill Preserves, one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. 

We’ll meander as a group focusing on seeing the trees from every angle, cross the stream listening to the sound of the water, and continue up the road. We will pause at a beautiful spot among big boulders to do the Tai Chi-Qigong movements of Eight Pieces of Brocade.

Join us for a leisurely spring stroll through the magnificent oak woodlands as we seek out wildflowers.

Saturday, February 26, 20228:30am-12:30pm Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn This special Open Preserve Day is for Placer Land Trust members to come out and enjoy our Big Hill Preserves on your own! These preserves protect critical unfragmented oak woodlands in the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds, and are part Read more…

Come join us to take in the beauty of the oak woodlands in winter at Big Hill Preserves, one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. 

Come join us to take in the beauty of the oak woodlands in winter at Big Hill Preserves, one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. 

Come join us to take in the beauty of the oak woodlands in winter at Big Hill Preserves, one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. 

They say the early bird catches the worm, so morning must be the best time for bird watching! Our trained docents will help you look and listen for year-round residents in this open oak woodland and fields area and along Raccoon Creek.

Fall is a beautiful time to be outdoors, and we’ve resumed our docent led hikes!  For this hike, our docents will show you the sites of our beautiful Harvego Bear River Preserve.