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40 Acre Conservation League is a land trust committed to excellence in conservation. Based in California

07/08/2026

Gateway Park is a conservation-led outdoor destination.

But before the cabins, treehouses, trails, lake access, and future visitor experiences, there is a quieter part of the work, call it behind the scenes: observation.

Monitoring forest conditions, tracking water movement, checking tree health, and understanding seasonal change all help guide how the land is restored and cared for over time.

This matters because Gateway Park is not being built by forcing a vision onto the land.

It is being planned around what the land can sustain.

This is how Gateway Park is taking shape: restoration first, access with intention.

06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest Gateway Park community tour!

Guests learned more about our vision for the future of Gateway Park and enjoyed a hands-on composting demonstration led by CalRecycle, with practical tips for composting at home and building healthier soils.

We're grateful for the opportunity to share this special place and can't wait to welcome you back for another tour soon.

06/11/2026

40 Acre Conservation League Executive Director Jade Stevens recently joined Visit Placer County Summit to speak on a panel to share the vision for Gateway Park and the opportunities it will create for outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental education, and sustainable tourism in Placer County. Following the discussion, we were excited to welcome members of the Placer Business Alliance for a tour of the property and a firsthand look at what’s ahead.
A special thank you to Placer County Supervisor Suzanne Jones for joining us and taking the time to learn more about the project and its potential impact on the region.
We are grateful to Visit Placer, the Placer Business Alliance, and everyone who joined us for their support and enthusiasm as we work to create a place where more people can connect with the outdoors.

03/24/2026

A snow day at Gateway Park in the Tahoe National Forest.

Earlier this month, families and partners joined us to learn about our upcoming public access plans and to enjoy fresh snow.

While the day was filled with sledding and snow play, it also offered a small glimpse of what having more options to explore nature in a safe and welcoming enviornment.

Gateway Park is being carefully restored and developed as a place where conservation, education, and outdoor access come together.

We’re grateful to partners like the California African American Water Education Foundation, GreenTech, Visit Placer, Placer Business Alliance, Health Education Council, Placer Community Foundation, 3 fold, and Placer Land Trust for helping make moments like this possible.

02/27/2026

We just got bigger.

The Forty Acre Conservation League has acquired 26 acres of land with a story worth knowing — meet the Historic Blue Canyon Bar Property.
This site was a real stop along the Transcontinental Railroad corridor. In the early 1900s, travelers moving through the Sierra Nevada would rest here before the next stretch of mountain. There are still historic remnants in the ground today.

What's still standing:
🪨 A stone jailhouse
⛏️ A cemetery
🍳 A former cookhouse
🏚️ Structures from the early 1900s
Our goal? Preserve as much of this as possible while building a future rest stop that connects directly to the Tahoe National Forest, part of our bigger Gateway Park Vision.

02/23/2026

Our team is using an increment borer, basically a specialized drill that pulls out a tiny core sample from a living tree. And no, it doesn't hurt the tree. think of it like a very small, very intentional biopsy.
That little sliver of wood tells us SO much:

how old the tree actually is (count the rings!)
how fast it's been growing
what environmental conditions it's lived through

This type of data collection helps us make smarter decisions about forest health and long-term planning.

02/20/2026

These little guys were planted last year, and honestly? They're holding their own.
This footage was taken right before the current storm rolled in, so we're keeping our fingers crossed for them.

There's something really encouraging about seeing new plantings make it through their first winter. It means they're establishing, adapting, and doing exactly what we hoped they'd do.
Check back in a few weeks, and we'll see how they're looking after this latest round of snow. Rooting for them (literally).

02/19/2026

We recently welcomed some of our state agency partners to view our 676 acres site for a tour showcasing our forest restoration work, public access plans and community relationships. Thank you to all who attended including the California natural resources agency, wildlife conservation board, Sierra Nevada, Conservancy, and many others. This is only possible because of the partners who have invested in our vision.

02/17/2026

We got the footage from Emigrant Gap, and honestly, Mother Nature delivered this weekend! Snowfall like this plays a critical role in Sierra ecosystems.
This snowpack isn't just beautiful, it's 20-40 inches of snow hitting the Sierra, supporting our rivers' health and helping our communities stay hydrated. This is something we think everyone should be able to see up close.

Which brings us to a question 👀

If we hosted a community snow day on site, would you come?
Drop a comment and let us know if that's something you'd be interested in. Your feedback literally helps us plan community events.

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Sacramento, CA
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http://40acreleague.org/

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