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What: Join us for a family-friendly outdoor event at the beautiful Laursen Bear River Preserve. This family-friendly event will start with optional hikes (guided and self-guided), games, face painting, pony rides with our equestrian docents, and more! The party continues into the evening with live music from Norman Collins & The Tumblers, beverages, and the Ash and Oil Gourmet Food Truck.
You’ll also get a chance to check out some of the auction items being auctioned off online. And you won’t want to miss the short program where we’ll share our latest conservation projects and celebrate Steve Frisch, the recipient of the 2024 Placer Conservator Award!
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Where: Laursen Bear River Preserve in North Auburn
(directions will be emailed before the event)
Schedule: (Additional details coming soon)
Did you sign up to attend a guided hike?
If so…
3:30-3:45: Check-in
4:00: Hikes begin (hikes are currently full)
Main Event:
4:30-5:30: Check-in
4:30-5:45: Family-friendly activities
4:30: Bar opens for beverage purchase
5:00: Ash and Oil Gourmet Food Truck opens for food purchases (you can also bring your own picnic)
5:45: Short program
6:00-8:00: Live music with Norman Collins & The Tumblers
8:00: Event ends, drive safe!
(See FAQs below for more details regarding the schedule)
Tickets: You choose your price! We want this event to be accessible to all, so there is no set ticket price. If you’re able, please consider making a donation at whatever level is meaningful to you.
Ticket sales help make these events possible. To make a lasting impact on land conservation in Placer County, and to renew or extend your membership, please consider a donation before or during Conservation Celebration Week! The first $15,000 in donations will be DOUBLED, thanks to a matching fund from Placer Land Trust’s Board of Directors!
Donations from this year’s Conservation Celebration Week will go toward land preservation projects in the Sierra Nevada. We hope you’ll join us in protecting lands to provide habitat for threatened species, promote climate resilience, safeguard our water quality, and offer treasured vistas that will be enjoyed for generations to come. Your support will make sure Placer Land Trust’s work can continue to benefit our region… forever!