We’re doing it again — Placer Land Trust needs help removing an aggressive invader from Canyon View Preserve! Brooms (French, Scotch, Spanish, etc.) are a group of shrubs native to parts of Africa and Europe and have been spreading rapidly throughout many parts of the U.S.
Larry and Becky Moore were married for 49 years, and spent much of their time together enjoying the outdoors. They both felt that a beautiful place to sit in nature would be a wonderful way to be remembered. After Larry passed away in 2021, Becky contacted Placer Land Trust to Read more…
ANNUAL INCOME Contributions $558,926 Events $116,347 One Time Gifts $340,187 Planned Gifts – Operational Grants* $110,263 Other Income $72,622 Investment Earnings $393,587 Special Programs $385,281 TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME** $1,977,214 ANNUAL EXPENSES Administration $344,050 Fundraising $233,777 Land Protection & Programs* $999,914 TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSE $1,577,741 ASSETS Cash and investments*** $16,696,608 Accounts Read more…
Dear friends, Thanks to the support of members like you, Placer Land Trust protected 3,966 acres this year, bringing our total to 18,930 acres preserved for generations to come! And while that metric is an important one, it’s not the only measure we use to mark our success. Partnerships are Read more…
In June, we held our annual Volunteer Picnic and Awards to show our appreciation for all who support Placer Land Trust through preserve stewardship, trail maintenance, help at events, leading outings as docents, and more. We also honored some special volunteers: Sarah Roeske, our 2022 Volunteer of the Year; Dan Read more…
Conservation Celebration Week is coming! This week is all about celebrating the people who make land conservation in our region possible — Placer Land Trust members, local conservation leaders, and landowners who choose to preserve their land. Together we accomplish so much! During the week of October 23-29, we will Read more…
Date & Time: Saturday, September 30, 2023 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Arrive 8:00 – 8:30 Welcome / Orientation 8:30 – 10:30 Trail run or walk 10:30 – 12:00* Socialize *Stay as long as you’d like up to noon. Gates close shortly Read more…
This hike has been cancelled. Date & Time: Saturday, May 20 at 8:00am Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn This outing is a special event for photography enthusiasts to explore a blue oak woodland area in the foothills where they would not otherwise have access. The Outing will be led Read more…
The region between Raccoon Creek and the Bear River represents the largest contiguous area of oak woodlands remaining in Placer County. Home to our Big Hill Preserves, this area contains some of the last roadless areas in western Placer County. Over 300 species of wildlife inhabit Placer County’s oak woodlands, Read more…