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2023 Volunteer Appreciation Picnic & Awards
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…
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Sponsorship – Conservation Celebration Week
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!
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Saturday, September 30 – Black Girls Run – Special Event
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…
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May 20 — Photography Outing at Big Hill Preserves (Cancelled)
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…
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Restoring Oak Woodlands… One Acorn at a Time
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…
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March 11 – Spring Open Preserve Day
This event is cancelled due to weather conditions. Date & Time: Saturday, March 11th, 2023, 9am–1pm Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn Check in/Arrival: Must arrive between 9am–10:30am Check out: Anytime between 10:30am–1pm. Gates close shortly thereafter. Want a place to hike with your family or friends without all of Read more…
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Pie Party – March 13, 2022
Join us at Lone Buffalo Vineyards for our annual Pie Party, and to taste their special PLT-cobranded wine, Dogface GSM! March 13, 2022, 4:00-7:00pmLone Buffalo Vineyards7505 Wise Rd, Auburn, CA 95603 This FREE event is for Placer Land Trust members. Space is limited, so RSVP by March 7th! RSVP at Read more…
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2022 Placer Land Trust Statement of Operations
ANNUAL INCOME Contributions $369,629 Events $97,243 One Time Gifts $408,000 Planned Gifts – Operational Grants* $49,700 Other Income $261,433 Investment Earnings $198,434 Special Programs $595,780 TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME** $1,980,219 ANNUAL EXPENSES Administration $267,008 Fundraising $156,155 Land Protection & Programs* $964,539 TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSE $1,387,702 ASSETS Cash and investments*** $14,352,566 Accounts Read more…