Past Events

Join us for a rambling hike to see early buds emerge in the foothills and learn about the Oak Savanah prevalent in the Sierra foothills.

Spending time outdoors is great for mental and physical health – but for people living with disabilities or limited mobility, outdoor activities aren’t always accessible. If this is relevant for you or someone you know, please join us for a special day provided by McIlwain Mobility Solutions.

Nature has inspired artists since the beginning of time! Join us to craft community-created Mandalas. Mandalas are about unity – symbolizing that everything in life and nature is interconnected.

Welcome to one of PLT’s newest protected preserves, a gem in the middle of Rocklin! On this hike we will visit the many ecosystems recently preserved in this unique locale, including oak woodlands, grasslands, and riparian areas.

Join us for our annual Pie Party! This special event is for Placer Land Trust members to come together and celebrate our wonderful community!  Saturday, March 142:30-4pm (optional time to explore the preserve starts at 1pm) Laursen Bear River Preserve, North AuburnDirections will be emailed upon registration It’s a pie Read more…

Whether you are a beginning or expert birder, you are invited to join us as we saunter along the banks of the Lone Star Canal and wend slowly through blue oak grassland, looking and listening for year-round residents and migrating songbirds. Our trained docents will help you look and listen for various songbirds and we’ll practice basic birding identification skills and will get to know the common residents of the diverse habitat of this beautiful preserve.

Join Placer Land Trust and friends for appetizers, drinks, and a free seminar: “Smart Giving Tools: How to Use Your Estate Plan for Good.”

Come hang out with like-minded folks who support Placer Land Trust, without fear of being asked to clear a trail, register guests, or lead a group hike! When: Monday, March 2, 2026 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm Where: Two Ass Brewing Co., 140 Hoffman Ave., Auburn CA Join us for Read more…

Meet up for a short and sweet stroll with your doggo friends! We will stop along the way and look at the early spring/late winter flora.  

Join Placer Land Trust to clean up Canyon View Preserve… Every Litter Bit Counts!