Placer Land Trust

11/02/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐎𝐔!

We are hiring for a full-time Community Engagement Manager to further our mission by expanding our capacity through community involvement. The work is primarily office-based, with a portion of time dedicated to field events and community outreach. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. The salary range is $73,000-$77,000 with benefits. For full details, and how to apply, click the link in the comments!

10/30/2026

Yesterday Placer Land Trust and Placer County Government celebrated the ribbon cutting on Big Hill Preserve, 531 acres of protected open space in North Auburn! We can't wait to see you out there — starting next week, November 4th!

🌳 Big news for outdoor adventurers in Placer! Big Hill Preserve is opening Nov. 4! 🎉
Today, Placer County and Placer Land Trust celebrated the ribbon cutting on 531 acres of protected open space in North Auburn, featuring:

🥾 More than 9 miles of trails
🌄 Scenic views and a vista overlooking Raccoon Creek
🚲 Trails for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians
🅿️ New parking and visitor facilities

And there’s more to come! A planned trail connection to Hidden Falls Regional Park will eventually link about 1,800 acres of open space and more than 40 miles of trails.
Ready to explore? Parking reservations are required. Get the details and plan your visit at placer.ca.gov/bighillpreserve.

10/30/2026

Exciting news — Big Hill Preserve opens next week, November 4th! 🎉 This 531-acre preserve in North Auburn features more than 9 miles of oak woodland trails, a new parking area, restrooms, and other amenities for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. We'll be sharing more of the story of Big Hill Preserve leading up to opening day, so stay tuned for more info!

10/28/2026

A few pics from our recent staff retreat. We took the time for some self-reflection, brainstorming, and to dream up good things!

Thank to Sacramento River Conservancy for hosting us at Camp Po***ck and for joining us for a lovely convo!

Plus, yall....we saw a sea lion!

10/16/2026

Our very own volunteer, Deren Ross, was featured in a recent article about the vulture migration!

Halloween is still 26 days away, but right now there is something spooky in the skies over Auburn.

10/09/2026

The bears out at Canyon View Preserve know that reading is fundamental and always peek in our brochure box to see what's new! Mister Coyote on the otherhand...not so interested!

10/02/2026

Worried about parking for this weekend's Porch Fest? We got you!

The recently granted us a beautiful custom bike rack at School Park Preserve in the heartof Auburn, made possible by the generosity of Mary Ann Flemmer and Placer Community Foundation!

Kelley Davis, Executive Director of Auburn Trails Alliance, shares: “Providing high-quality bike parking is a simple and valuable way for an organization to show its support for active transportation. In a small town where parking can be challenging for events or particular locations, even a few people arriving by bike can make a significant impact. Adding secure and convenient bike racks to the Auburn School Park Preserve will encourage our active community to consider alternative ways to come enjoy the park for events, picnics, and playing pickleball.” Bike on down and try it out!

09/30/2026

Just a handful of snapshots from Conservation Celebration Week! The Conservator Reception and the Party on the Preserve exemplify what makes our community so wonderful...kind, generous, fun loving people who care about the lands that make Placer County the best place to live, work, play and thrive!

Thank you to everyone supported and everyone who came to celebrate with us!

09/30/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Conservation Celebration Week! We had a fantastic time gathering with our community, honoring the 2026 Placer Conservator Awardee, Sarah Jones, dancing the night away at Laursen Bear River Preserve, and raising a toast to all that we've accomplished together over the past year.

Speaking of accomplishments... thanks to all of YOU, our generous sponsors, auction item donors, auction-bidders, donors, and event-goers, we raised over $113K to protect more land in our beautiful region! AND over 150 new people helped us celebrate Conservation Celebration Week this year! We are so grateful to be part of this generous, visionary, enthusiastic, and all-around amazing community!

09/27/2026

Just a few more hours left in our online auction!! It ends at 8pm tonight, so don't miss out on those items you've been eyeing! 👀🎉

From handcrafted art to dreamy vacation homes, local food and w**e to unforgettable experiences... there really is something for everyone, at every price point. And all for a great cause — protecting the landscapes that make Placer County such a great place to live, work, and play!

Visit www.placerlandtrust.org/auction to make your winning bid!