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Snake Season: What You Need to Know

As the temperatures warm up and more people are getting outdoors, we wanted to share this previous blog post on rattle snakes along with a few updates… The vast majority of…

Welcome Karen Keene to our Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce that Karen Keene was appointed as the newest member of Placer Land Trust’s Board of Directors at the March 2017 Board meeting. Karen considers herself a…

Enjoying the “unity” in “community”!

Scotch Broom Challenge, no joke! All morning long this past Saturday I dodged April Fool’s pranks from family members and friends (since it was April Fools Day). I was happy…

Placer Land Trust Protects Nisenan Cultural Land

We are excited to announce the permanent protection of another 27 acres of oak woodlands and wetlands in Placer County.  This piece of land, located in Granite Bay, has special historical…

Inspiration from the Farm!

Placer Land Trust members are building a brighter future for the “next generation”! But don’t take our word for it, let one young land-lover tell you herself… I grew up…

From the “Next” Generation!

The next generation is digging in, YOUR support helps deepen their impact! 25 years ago, Placer Land Trust founders set out to protect natural and agricultural lands that would benefit future…

Meet the Burgesons!

Every year our staff selects the “Land Steward of the Year” to honor volunteers who assist us with the ongoing maintenance, monitoring, protection, and improvement of Placer Land Trust preserved…

PLT is Moving On Up – and Expanding

If you read our latest edition of Wonders, our seasonal newsletter, you may have learned that we’ve been undergoing some changes in our office. We are growing and recently hired…