Placer Land Trust

Placer Land Trust Placer Land Trust protects natural and agricultural lands in Placer County – now and forever.

In addition to land preservation, we offer recreational opportunities including public preserves, trails, and docent-led hikes. We are also engaged in community outreach and events that benefit the community, such as clean ups, invasive species removal, and trail improvements for recreation. Visit our website to find more information on our hiking schedule, volunteer opportunities, and how you can get involved!

The nature paparazzi are here, and we are all about it! Yesterday was National Photography Day, a great chance for us to...
06/16/2026

The nature paparazzi are here, and we are all about it! Yesterday was National Photography Day, a great chance for us to highlight some of the folks who get outside with us and share the world they see through their lenses. We have many talented people who share their work so generously...some of them include Jeannie Howell, Lance Spece, Dennis Cavallo, and Jaymee Marty. Thank you!!

We're always happy to see your photos after an outing with us and feature you when we can!

06/10/2026

June is the blooming period for wavy-leafed soap plant, a humble cutie with lots of history whose blooms are pretty bonkers! They only open during vespertine time, meaning during evening or twilight. So every evening during this time of year, these flowers burst open between 6:00-7:00 PM!

Join us on the 16th at Canyon View Preserve in Auburn to see the bloom! No registration is required, just put on your walking shoes and find us on the trail. Learn more at the link in the comments.

Happy to Kidd & Cascade Lakes Preserve! This preserve contains portions of Kidd Lake and Cascade Lakes, surrounded by ...
06/09/2026

Happy to Kidd & Cascade Lakes Preserve! This preserve contains portions of Kidd Lake and Cascade Lakes, surrounded by a higher-elevation mixed conifer forest that is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. The property also provides beautiful views from the nearby public roadways and trails, and opportunities for cross country skiing, hiking, biking, and camping. It's a great place to get outside!

*The campground and property are managed by PG&E; for current opening status, please visit their website

📸: joseph dondelinger and glenn lee robinson

Happy National Donut Day! Donuts are a great tradition here at PLT, and are usually used as a metaphorical dangling car...
06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day! Donuts are a great tradition here at PLT, and are usually used as a metaphorical dangling carrot on days out in the field. To honor the day, we're throwing it back to our Volunteer Appreciation event several years ago where we used them as literal dangling donuts! It's harder than it looks to eat a donut off a string without your hands...props to our volunteers who really can do anything!

Here's a fun one! State Parks is hosting a Pride Picnic and Paddle on the 7th! Our trails and parks are places where eve...
06/03/2026

Here's a fun one! State Parks is hosting a Pride Picnic and Paddle on the 7th! Our trails and parks are places where everyone should feel welcome, where all people can enjoy nature together, and feel safe and supported in the outdoors. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🩷

Details can be found in the shared post.

Looking for someplace to get outdoors and enjoy this beautiful springtime weather? Whether you're looking to picnic, pad...
06/02/2026

Looking for someplace to get outdoors and enjoy this beautiful springtime weather? Whether you're looking to picnic, paddle, or enjoy a stroll with your pup on a dog-friendly trail, we've got just the thing — check out our new interactive map of our public Placer Land Trust preserves to find the perfect spot!

Folks have been asking for an easy way to browse our public lands, and we heard you. With this new mobile-friendly online map, you can filter by activity, see what's near you, and even fly over the canyons or zoom in to check out the terrain. Maybe we're map nerds, but we think it's super cool — and we hope you do, too!

Thanks to Our Growing Team of Habitat Heroes! Read all about how a conversation with Southside Unlimited , a local nonp...
05/29/2026

Thanks to Our Growing Team of Habitat Heroes! Read all about how a conversation with Southside Unlimited , a local nonprofit organization that supports adults with disabilities, turned into a thriving partnership and volunteer program that tackles invasive broom species at the Canyon View Preserve!

Gary Wells, our Land Manager for Canyon View, says, “the impacts our volunteers are making are obvious and amazing. By removing so much French broom, we’re seeing native trees and shrubs that we didn’t know were there — giving them less competition and more room to grow. We are getting tons of compliments about how much better the preserve looks. We owe so much to our fantastic Habitat Heroes!”

Read more, and check out how to become a hero, at the link in the comments!

This year's Land Affair was a wonderful evening in the perfect setting, the gorgeous Laursen Bear River Preserve. This i...
05/28/2026

This year's Land Affair was a wonderful evening in the perfect setting, the gorgeous Laursen Bear River Preserve. This is an extra-special event because we get to show our gratitude to four groups of super-supporters:

-Conservation Champions, who support Placer Land Trust’s mission with significant contributions;
-Forever Society members, who are leaving a lasting legacy;
-Land Benefactors, who make our mission possible by protecting their land; and
-Oak Circle members, who give deep-rooted support by donating each year for 10 or more years.

Thanks to each of these amazing supporters — it was a joy and an honor to share this beautiful evening with you! You can view the full photo album at the link in the comments.

*Canceled due to weather*Looking for some last minute fun?? Join us tomorrow evening for a picnic by the river! When: Th...
05/27/2026

*Canceled due to weather*

Looking for some last minute fun?? Join us tomorrow evening for a picnic by the river!
When: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: Clementine Beach Preserve, Upper Lake Clementine Rd., Auburn
What: Bring your own picnic to enjoy, get your face painted, and treat yourself to some ice cream from @!

🍉🌞learn more at the link in the comments!

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight the little gem that is Wakamatsu Tea & S...
05/20/2026

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight the little gem that is Wakamatsu Tea & Silk Colony Farm!

PLT holds the easement on this River Conservancy property, which is the first permanent Japanese settlement in North America, established on June 8th, 1869! It has an incredible history along with its ecological value. This ranch is a beautiful mosaic of springs, streams, wetlands, blue and live oak forest, sweeping vistas and prime agricultural soil.

Learn more, including how to visit, at the link in the comments!

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922 Lincoln Way, Suite 200
Auburn, CA
95603

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+15308879222

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