Partnering with Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe on Conservation and Cultural Stewardship Projects
Placer Land Trust is committed to protecting and caring for land in a way that is inclusive and equitable. One way to do that is by working with our local…
Stewarding Our Lands for Fire Safety and Forest Health
With some cooler and wetter fall weather, we have been hard at work on several substantial fuels reduction projects on our preserves. These projects focus on removing understory vegetation —…
Join Our Community Council — now accepting applications!
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…
AmeriCorps Day in the Field
In early October, we held a work day with the AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Program. The nearby McClellan base needed a one-day project for their Team Leaders to…
Staff Transitions
The seasons are changing from summer to fall, and Placer Land Trust is seeing a few transitions for our team. Join us in welcoming some fresh faces and saying fond…
Find Your Fun in Placer County with the Visit Placer Explorer Pass
Placer Land Trust teams up with Visit Placer to feature some of our favorite public nature preserves!
581 Acres in Western Placer County Protected as Farmland Forever
Lincoln 1079 Ranch preserved for working organic almond and rice ranch, agricultural land, and wetland habitat We are so pleased to announce that Placer Land Trust and our partners have…
Battling the Broom: Volunteers Tackle Invasive Species
Scotch and French Broom are invasive plants that are prevalent and widespread in our area, including at Placer Land Trust’s Canyon View Preserve. Brooms are a super-successful invasive species —…
Protected Forever: 1,500 Acres along Lake Clementine and the North Fork of the American River
May 25, 2024 — Placer Land Trust (PLT) and Trust for Public Land (TPL) proudly announce the protection of over 1,500 acres of significant river canyon along Lake Clementine and…
Placer Land Trust Restores Habitat for Threatened Longhorn Beetle
The elderberry shrub is the host plant for the Valley elderberry longhorn beetle, an insect species federally listed as threatened and protected by the Endangered Species Act. This beetle is…
A Really Big Day (of Giving!)
It was another great Big Day of Giving in the Greater Sacramento region! The event organizers, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, shared: “During this year’s Big Day of Giving, tens of thousands…
Eagle Scout Designs Nature-Themed Sensory Path at Newcastle Elementary
There is a new feature cheering up the sidewalks at Newcastle Elementary School! 15-year-old Eva Gillmore has completed a project to earn her Eagle Rank as Senior Patrol Leader for…