September 21 – Party on the Preserve

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.

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Attire:           

This is a casual event that takes place outdoors, so please dress in attire that is comfortable for the weather, and wear shoes appropriate for trails, dirt, and grass.

Tickets:           

We do not send out physical tickets for the event. You will check in upon arrival to confirm attendance and receive your name tag.

Where is it?

Laursen Bear River Preserve, north of Auburn (directions will be emailed prior to the event). Carpooling is encouraged!

Are food and drinks included?

Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the event. Please feel free to bring your own picnic (including blankets and chairs), but please leave alcoholic beverages at home. Food will be available for purchase at a food truck. To help us reduce trash and make this a sustainable event, we encourage you to bring a reusable cup (pint or wine glass) for purchased beverages!

Payment Options:

We can accept cash, checks and all credit cards for drink purchases and donations.

Are pets allowed?

Sorry, pets are not allowed on this preserve.

Will there be seating?

There will not be seating provided, so please bring a picnic blanket or camp chair.

What should I bring?

We suggest a picnic or money for the food truck, as well as a picnic blanket or chairs. Please leave alcoholic beverages at home (drinks will be available onsite for purchase). To help us reduce trash and make this a sustainable event, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and/or reusable cup for purchased beverages!

Are there any bathrooms?

There will be a porta potty onsite.

Can I bid on auction items at the event?

We will have some auction items at the event for you to preview. All bidding takes place online, and you can bid from your phone at the event if you like. You may view all items and bid here.

Placer Land Trust is thrilled to be presenting the 2024 Placer Conservator Award to Steve Frisch. Steve is the president of the nonprofit Sierra Business Council (SBC) and one of its founding members. Under Steve’s leadership, SBC promotes the “triple bottom line” of sustainable economic, environmental and social prosperity, using principles of business to solve difficult social and environmental problems.

SBC has supported the protection of more than 40,000 acres of working farms, ranches, and forests in Placer County and throughout the Sierra—impressive! Through SBC, Steve helped to initiate the creation of Placer County’s Placer Legacy Open Space and Agricultural Preservation Program. Steve also worked with a group of advocacy organizations to lead the legislative effort that led to the creation of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy in 2004. He helped instigate the Sierra Consortium which advocates for public investment into Sierra conservation work, and he has played a key role in helping to get significant State bond funds allocated to the Sierra region. Through these partnerships, thousands of acres of land in Placer County has been permanently protected, including several properties through Placer Land Trust. Steve has also served as an advisor, Board or committee member for several regional and statewide efforts such as the Northern Sierra Partnership, California Stewardship Network, Alliance of Regional Collaboratives for Climate Adaptation, the California Wildfire Resilience and Forest Management Task Force, and the National Geographic Geo-Tourism Council.

Prior to coming to Sierra Business Council, Steve was a small business owner for more than 10 years, and is a graduate of San Francisco State University. When he’s not working hard for the betterment of his region, Steve enjoys traveling the back roads of the Sierra, connecting to local history, camping, and cooking. Steve and his wife Lisa call Truckee home.

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!

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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!