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A Record-Setting Big Day of Giving!
Thank you to everyone who supported Placer Land Trust, making this our biggest BDOG yet!
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April 23 through May 7 – Big Day of Giving
WHAT is Big Day of Giving? Big Day of Giving is THE online giving opportunity of the year that unites and inspires the community to support the hundreds of nonprofits that make the greater Sacramento region an amazing place to call home. It is unique to our region and is Read more…
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Mark your calendars, Big Day of Giving is coming!
May 7, 2026 • Early giving starts April 23! For 35 years, community members like you have come together to support Placer Land Trust’s mission of protecting the lands that enrich our lives every day! And there’s no better day to continue that support than Big Day of Giving, THE online giving opportunity of Read more…
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Hitting the Trails with Mobility Demo Day
Placer Land Trust seeks partnerships to welcome underrepresented communities who have traditionally been excluded from recreating in the outdoors. These partnerships help us create and promote meaningful opportunities for people to connect with land and each other. But while spending time outdoors is great for mental and physical health, for Read more…
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Community Connections in 2025
Through partnering with community organizations, businesses, and local and regional agencies, we achieve so much more than going alone. Here are a few highlights of 2025! The Auburn Symphony and Placer Land Trust collaborated for the second year with a “sold out” free event, Symphony Under the Sky. Several hundred guests wandered Read more…
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2025 Placer Land Trust Statement of Operations
ANNUAL INCOME Contributions* $450,788 Events $115,084 One Time Gifts $667,753 Planned Gifts – Grants $122,436 Other Income $70,626 Investment Earnings $543,941 Special Programs $220,460 TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME** $2,191,088 ANNUAL EXPENSES Administration $387,188 Fundraising $212,665 Land Protection & Programs** $1,193,209 TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSE $1,793,062 ASSETS Cash and investments*** $23,443,218 Accounts receivable Read more…
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Community Voices: Cali Trail Seekers x Placer Land Trust – A Shared Path Toward Community and Conservation
By Kemi ShamondaFounder, Cali Trail Seekers Founded on July 10, 2020, Cali Trail Seekers began as a simple idea during uncertain times: to get people moving, reconnecting with nature, and building genuine friendships outdoors. What started with a few curious hikers has grown into a vibrant and diverse community of Read more…
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Science on the Preserves: Studying Shrub Oaks to Help California’s Wildlands Survive Climate Change
Did you know that there are currently several scientific research projects taking place on Placer Land Trust preserves? This is the first in a series of articles about the important research taking place on our protected lands. By Jacqueline Holmes Ph.D. Student, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Read more…
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*Applications Closed* Join Our Community Council — now accepting applications!
The application for the 2026 Community Council is closed. Please stay tuned for next year’s application period! Interested in sharing your passion for conservation with others who will benefit? Please consider applying to be part of Placer Land Trust’s Community Council. It’s a one-year commitment that will make a difference Read more…
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Placer Land Trust Is Safety-Forward with New Certified Training Center
For many years, Placer Land Trust has ensured our staff and volunteers are certified in first aid and CPR. And now, we have the ability to train and certify our team as a Health & Safety Institute training center! Every year we provide training for Basic First Aid & CPR Read more…