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CCalendaralendar ofof EventsEvents PPLTLT AAcquirescquires AAeoliaeolia PreservePreserve 7.5-acre property contains important Jan. 11 – Docent-led hike, Big Hill Preserves local history and habitat

Jan. 25 - Docent-led trail run, TBA By Fred Yeager FFeb.eb. 8 - Docent-led hike, Harvego Bear River Preserves Feb. 12– Volunteer Happy Hour & Award Ceremony Feb. 22 - Docent-led Mt. Bike ride, TBA Mar. 8 - Docent-led Hike, Geology of Big Hill Preserves Apr. 12 - Docent led Hike, Wild- fl owers at Harvego Bear River Preserve Apr. 19 – PLT Easter Egg Hunt, Auburn School Park Preserve Apr. 26 - Docent-led Trail Run, TBA May 10 - Docent-led Hike, Oest Ranch Lake Clementine Preserve May 24 - Docent-led Mt. Bike ride, TBA Jun. 7- “Plein Air” Dinner at Big Hill Preserves Photo: PLT Photo:

Contact us at (530) 887-9222 or see Connell & Spencer playing in the snow at Aeolia Preserve in Auburn. placerlandtrust.org for details about these events. And THANK YOU to As a holiday gift to us all, Plac- yon, and scenic open space for wild- our event sponsors! er Land Trust happily announces life and people alike. the acquisition and protection of This property also contains a the 7.5-acre “Aeolia Preserve” in link to our past. When longtime Auburn. The Aeolia Preserve con- Auburn resident Paul Chamber- tains portions of the historic Aeo- lain Sr. passed away in 2010, many lia Heights olive orchards, beautiful in Placer County took the opportu- views of the American River Can- nity to refl ect on his legacy. (continued on page 10...) - 1 - FFromrom tthehe BBoardoard RoomRoom Jessica Daugherty Honored by Sacramento Business Journal By Gregg McKenzie Our own Jessica Daugherty planning fi eld working on improving was one of the top 100 fi nalists for the health and viability of California, PLACER LAND TRUST The Sacramento Business Journal’s the Sierra Nevada, and the greater 11661 Blocker Drive, Suite 110 40 under 40 Award. Sacramento region. Auburn, CA 95603 This annual award honors 40 in- Since 2007 Jessica has served (530) 887-9222 www.placerlandtrust.org dividuals under 40 years old in the as a stakeholder on the Biological four-county Sacramento region, Working Group for the creation who are excelling in their profes- and implementation of the Placer sional fi elds. Jessica was selected County Conservation Plan. She is out of a fi eld of over 300 nominees. Jessica is the Assistant Director “Jessica is critical to BOARD OF DIRECTORS for Placer Land Trust and over the Placer Land Trust’s Fred Yeager, President past eight years has helped bring Barbara Brenner more than $20 million in assets to success and is an Rich Ferreira Robert J. Gilliom acquire over 7,500 acres of land, emerging leader in Jim Haagen-Smit as well as manage, restore, and im- the land conservation Gregg McKenzie prove that land for public benefi t. Thomas McMahan industry” Mehrey Vaghti “Jessica is critical to Placer Land Larry Welch Trust’s success and is an emerging also a board member for the Pacifi c leader in the land conservation in- Forest and Watershed Lands Stew- STAFF dustry” stated Jeff Darlington, ardship Council which is respon- Jeff Darlington, Executive Director Placer Land Trust’s Executive Direc- sible for the equitable transfer and Sarah Darney, Offi ce Assistant protection of 140,000 acres of Pa- Jessica Daugherty, Assistant Director tor. Troy Outman, Land Management Technician cifi c Gas & Electric lands through- Jessica holds a B.A. in Geography Karrie Thomas, Community Relations Mgr out California. Most recently Jessica from Humboldt State University Janet Voris, Program Manager serves on the Action Team for the Justin Wages, Land Manager and has spent her career in the nat- California Stewardship Network Jeff Ward, Stewardship Manager ural resource management/land use and represented her team at the MISSION 2013 California Economic Summit Placer Land Trust is a private nonprofi t in Los Angeles in November. organization dedicated to working with “I was honored to even be nomi- willing landowners and conservation partners to permanently preserve natural nated and represent Placer Land and agricultural land in Placer County Trust in this capacity. It makes me for future generations. very proud that our great work is considered valuable and on equal WWONDERSONDERS is the seasonal paper footing as all other industries in the newsletter of Placer Land Trust. Sign up at www.placerlandtrust.org for our Sacramento region,” Said Jessica. monthly e-newsletter to save paper! Jessica lives on a remote property All material and photos are property of in the forest of Georgetown with Placer Land Trust unless otherwise noted.

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This year’s Placer Conservator Award Ceremony & Dinner hon- ored the young men of Boy Scout Troop 121 in Granite Bay on No- vember 2nd. We celebrated four years of joint fi eld work and the boys’ commitment to enhancing our community through resource conservation. Photo: Linda Hobbs Photo: Working with the Scouts has in- Granite Bay Boy Scout Troop 121 receiving the 2013 Placer Conservator Award spired Placer Land Trust to put more thought into the “future gen- 8th graders spent a day collecting 20 years and say hey, I planted that erations” part of our mission. Pro- acorns from Doty. Then, on a frosty tree, kind of like a memory builder.” ceeds from the event will ensure day in early December, 100 6th & that we can continue to work with 7th graders planted the acorns and “It would be cool these Scouts and other regional over 400 willow stakes at Swain- youth groups in years to come. sons. to come back in 20 We’re off to a running start! In One of the 6th grade girls shared years and say hey, I November and December Swain- her thoughts on the fi eld trip. “To- son’s Grassland Preserve and Doty day was really fun! It helps the en- planted that tree.” Ravine Preserve buzzed with the vironment, keeps the air fresh, helps excitement of kids from Loomis Ba- the dirt and soil and the animals… AmeriCorps National Civilian sin Charter School. First, 40 7th and it would be cool to come back in Community Corps (NCCC) facili- tated both projects. The NCCC is a residential, team-based, national service program that engages young adults ages 18-24 in full-time service programs. The students from Loo- mis Basin Charter School worked side-by-side with the young adults in a cooperative effort that will ben- efi t all youth of tomorrow. We are looking forward to fi nd- ing new ways to share our wealth of land. Please spread the word to youth organizations that would benefi t from playing, growing and learning in the natural wonders of

Photo: PLT Photo: Placer County. Contact us at 530- Kids from Loomis Basin Charter School plant willow stakes along a riparian 887-9222. corridor at Swainsons Grassland Preserve, in Lincoln. - 3 - GGreatreat SierraSierra RiverRiver CleanupCleanup TThehe RResultsesults aarere iin!!n!!

By Janet Voris Sixty fi ve volunteers joined us for the Great Sierra River Cleanup on September 21, 2013 to pick up trash along the Miner's Ravine Trail in Roseville. Together, we removed over 600 pounds of trash and recy- clables. Thank you volunteers! The Great Sierra River Cleanup is a volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the Sierra Nevada Region. This cleanup is an annual event coordinated by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy PLT Photo: and held in conjunction with Cali- One of eight teams at this year’s Great Sierra River Cleanup in Roseville posing fornia Coastal Cleanup Day. with their take.

SSmallmall FarmFarm HHeritageeritage BusBus TourTour By Janet Voris Our fi rst ever bus tour event was a smashing hit! Nearly 30 people joined us on October 19 as we toured the Natural Trading Com- pany, our Doty Ravine Preserve, and ended with lunch and a tour of Rancho Roble Vineyard. We had a diverse lineup of speak- ers at each location; our guests learned about organic farming, some Photo: PLT Photo: history of farming in the Lincoln Enjoying lunch at Rancho Roble Vineyard in Lincoln - the fi nal stop of the Bus area, a little info on bee keeping, and Tour. how to make wine. Special thanks to our speakers Bryan Kaminsky from Miller Honey Farms, Barbara doing this again, and yes we will! with the Natural Trading Company, Vineyard with the Placer County If you missed the fi rst one, check Rich Ferreira with Side Hill Cit- Cemetery District, and Mark Ad- out our calendar of events for our rus, Lindy Grey with the Fruit- ams at Rancho Roble Vineyard. “Horseless Carriage” series. We vale Hall Association, Jason Miller Many of you asked if we will be hope you can join us.

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In 2010 Placer Land Trust began Recreation & Parks District (ARD) participating in a new opportunity are local partners on three of the to protect important stretches of most current projects. land in the Placer County foothills Placer County has applied to be and the Sierra Nevada: thousands the fee title holder of 15 acres adja- of acres that can close gaps in the cent to the Bear River Campground, “checkerboard” pattern of public which they currently manage. PLT and private ownership in that area. would be the easement holder and The Pacifi c Forest and Water- continue a great partnership with shed Lands Stewardship Council Placer County. (Stewardship Council) is a private, ARD hopes to hold fee title on “This is a new process for the nonprofi t foundation established in two potential projects. The fi rst is a land trust community. These are 2004 as a result of a Pacifi c Gas and 20-acre property including an exist- complex and atypical transactions Electric Company (PG&E) bank- ing ball fi eld and park in Christian because of the settlement agree- ruptcy reorganization settlement. Valley, which ARD currently leases ments tied to them,” explains Jeff from PG&E. The second property is Darlington, Executive Director. Part of the Steward- 25 acres along Bell Road and New “However, it is exciting to build re- ship Council’s mis- Airport Road where ARD proposes lationships with all of the project to build a passive recreational park. partners and work towards pro- sion is to ensure that PLT would hold a conservation tecting and enhancing the benefi cial over 140,000 acres of easement on both. public values on thousands of acres California’s pristine PLT continues to work with of land in Placer County, including recreation.” watershed lands are partners including the Steward- ship Council and PG&E on these Stay tuned for details of these ex- conserved for the unique opportunities in the coming citing projects moving forward in public good. months. 2014 and 2015!

Part of its mission is to ensure that over 140,000 acres of California's pristine watershed lands are con- served for the public good through its Land Conservation Program. Placer Land Trust has been ap- proved to become the Conserva- tion Easement holder on several properties available for divestment along I-80 between Auburn and Alta, and we have applied to hold Photo: PLT Photo: easements as far east as Serene PG&E property along the Bear River to be protected through Stewardship Lakes. Placer County and Auburn Council.

- 5 - PPlacerlacer LLandand TTrustrust RRepresentedepresented aatt 22013013 CCAA EEconomicconomic SummitSummit By Jeff Darlington Assistant Director Jessica fi rst; invest in people, infrastructure, Daugherty represented the land and innovation in creative ways to trust community at the 2013 Cali- prepare the state and our regions to fornia Economic Summit. Held in compete in the 21st century global Los Angeles on November 7-8, this economy. The second; streamline was the second annual gathering of our complex regulatory processes leaders focused on working togeth- to reduce cost of doing business er to put California's economy on while maintaining our environmen- a sustainable path for growth. The tal standards. results of the summit represent the Over 450 business, labor, gov- work of seven action teams and 16 ernment and nonprofi t leaders at- regional forums. tended from across the state. The Working landscapes were a new goal was to build an integrated eco- priority for the Summit this year. nomic vitality strategy for California Several valuable ideas emerged Jessica was selected to work on this bringing together diverse sectors from the Summit including the val- Action Team and share information in advancing manufacturing, capital, ue of a new kind of coalition, po- on Placer Land Trust’s work in the housing, infrastructure, regulations, litical opportunity and creativity in market place. This includes inves- workforce and working landscapes. policy making. An example of how tigating oak woodland carbon se- working landscapes fi ts into this op- questration, mitigation, grazing, and The goal was to portunity came through in a quote pollinators among other things. from the Summit’s honorary co- build an integrated chairs George Shultz and Leon Summit participants concluded Panetta stating: “we believe this that two strategies will result in im- economic vitality profoundly new approach, giving mediate job creation and long-term strategy for Califor- Californians a way to cure Califor- competitiveness for California. The nia bringing togeth- nia’s ills, is the best way to acceler- er diverse sectors. ate the economic recovery – and the only way to provide enduring stewardship of the state’s diverse “It was an incredible opportunity communities and its unrivalled nat- that we in the conservation com- ural resources.” munity don’t often get: to have big picture discussions and forge rela- Jessica will continue to partici- tionships with people throughout pate over 2014 on the Working the State doing wonderful work in Landscapes Action Team and bring other very important sectors. It was forward specifi c commitments and powerful to realize that all of us in actions to support the Summit’s Ac- the room make an impact through tion Plan. our work, and we all have common- To learn more about the effort alities that, when we work together, and learn how to participate, visit Jessica Daugherty and General Jeff “The PLT Photo: Mayor of Skid Row” at CA Economic can contribute to the greater good,” http://www.caeconomy.org/summit. Summit stated Jessica.

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By Karrie Thomas Like many of our Placer Partners, RCH Group in Roseville supports Placer Land Trust because it’s the right thing to do for the region. Photo: RCH Group Photo: RCH Group is a real estate devel- RCH Group designed Granite Bay Golf Club to preserve wild spaces opment consulting fi rm with a com- mitment to providing cost-effective, port a land trust, “at the end of the to protect open space for future practical, and complete solutions for day, we do our best to help create generations. “I don’t want Placer a variety of development projects. projects that make a positive con- County to look like the Bay Area or They provide land planning, entitle- tribution. From the 30,000 foot LA,” he says. ment and environmental consulting view, for a residential development As a real estate consulting fi rm, services for private and public sec- you don’t sell a house until you fi rst RCH Group appreciates Placer tor clients including churches, golf sell the community.” Land Trust’s approach to protecting courses, residential communities Dave came to Placer County for our natural wonders. They believe and country fairs. the rivers, the skiing and backpack- that the improved quality of life RCH Managing Principal Dave ing (and more recently golf). He is provided by open space is good for Cook pointed out that while it an Eagle Scout who has always loved everyone’s business. might seem like a contradiction for the wilderness, and he strongly be- Dave serves on Placer Land Trust’s a real estate consulting fi rm to sup- lieves in Placer Land Trust’s mission Community Council.

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Gene suffered a stroke not long Last Summer Charlene Dan- President Placer County Historical ago and returned to Wisconsin iels paid us a visit to talk about our Society, “for more than a half cen- where he is being cared for by his work in the North Fork Ameri- tury he kindled a passion among family. For the people whose lives can River watershed. Through the legions of followers through his Si- he touched here in California, he in- course of her visit she introduced erra Club outings and 37 years of stilled an ethic of stewardship and me to the life and inspiration of popular Placer Adult School Gold conservation that shapes their lives Gene Markley. Camps, wilderness skiing, snow- every day. Gene was the force in the Placer shoeing and other outdoor adven- The Placer Conservation Force Conservation Force, which Char- ture outings.” made a generous donation to Plac- lene was a part of. This group of Charlene fi rst met Gene as one er Land Trust to support our work Placer County land lovers was be- of those students. “He has a strong to protect and steward the North hind many efforts to conserve our reverence for preserving our natu- Fork American River. We are hon- natural wonders. They were part of ral landscape and especially wanted ored, and grateful to Gene, who we protecting the Granite Chief Wil- to create a special mindset for his never met, for helping inspire a new derness and designating the North students. For instance, he felt the generation of people to care for Fork as Wild & Scenic. use of electronic devices on his out- our natural wonders. Markley, a native of Wisconsin, came west because he loved the mountains. He was deeply infl u- enced by the Native American cul- ture and the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a lifelong member of the Placer County Historical Society. He pioneered gorge scrambling for the Sierra Club in the late 60s and early 70’s. His greatest contribution may have been his classes at the Placer Adult School. Photo: Courtesey Charlene Daniels Photo: According to Michael Otten, Gene Markley and other members of Placer Conservation Force.

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(...continued from page 1) Mr. Chamberlain was a descen- dant of emigrant pioneers who came to Placer County in the 1850s. As a prominent local attor- ney, a WWII veteran, and a patron of local charities, including the Boy Scouts and the restoration of the Placer County Courthouse, his life touched many. As a pioneering family, the Cham- berlains also owned signifi cant property in Placer County, and their multi-generational care of their lands reminds us that we should all be good stewards of the natu-

ral wonders around us. PLT’s vernal Sutter Keith Photo: pool preserves north of Lincoln sit Chamberlain Trail winding through the old olive orchard on Aeolia Preserve near the site of the historic Cham- berlain Ranch, established in 1850 by Paul Chamberlain’s ancestors, yon in the historic Aeolia Heights of the property, the Chamberlain emigrants from the midwest. And neighborhood,” says PLT Executive family is making an initial donation in 2010, PLT heard from neighbors Director Jeff Darlington. “It turns to encourage community support how important another Chamber- out that the Chamberlain family has of PLT’s efforts. To contribute to lain property has been to the Placer been letting the neighborhood use PLT’s stewardship fund, please do- County community. a scenic trail on the property for nate via www.placerlandtrust.org decades. Several of the neighbors or send a check to PLT at the ad- Their multi-gen- encouraged PLT to look into per- dress on this newsletter. manently protecting the property PLT hopes to raise the necessary erational care of and the trail to continue this legacy.” stewardship funding by Spring 2014 their lands re- The Auburn property was to be and anticipates opening the trail to put on the market through the es- the public at that time, fi ttingly to minds us that we tate process, but with the generous be named the “Chamberlain Trail” should all be good support of the Emigrant Trails Gre- in memory of Paul Chamberlain Sr. enway Trust and the Chamberlain stewards of the family, PLT was able to acquire the natural wonders property. around us. PLT is currently seeking funding to build its stewardship fund for “We got a few phone calls about the Aeolia Preserve, including trail this 7.5-acre Auburn property on management and fuel load reduc- the rim of the American River Can- tion projects. To help PLT take care

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By Sarah Darney For the past two years, Placer Land jor Placer Land Trust events and Trust has benefi tted from the service over 300 hours of volunteer time. of the South Placer Chapter of the “They help fi ll a niche in our vol- National Charities League (NCL). unteer program that our regular NCL is a philanthropic organization volunteer base often can’t cover, that fosters mother-daughter rela- explains Janet Voris, Program Man- tionships through community ser- ager and Volunteer Coordinator. vice, leadership development and “It’s fantastic to have their help and cultural experiences. Their vision is to see teenage girls working side to develop strong women leaders by side with their moms, especially serving and impacting communities for community service projects.” today and for generations to come. We look forward to continuing this In 2013 they provided volunteer

relationship into 2014 and beyond. PLT Photo: support for at least seven ma- 30 cakes made by NCL volunteers for our 2013 Placer Conservator Dinner.

“Not everyone can make donations during their lifetime; legacy giving FForeverorever SSocietyociety is a way for everyone to make a gift You can help preserve Placer County’s natural wonders to their community when they don’t for generations to come by including Placer Land Trust in need their assets anymore.” your Will and/or estate plans. -Therese Adams Esq. While we recommend you consult with an estate plan- ning attorney we can help get you started. Contact Karrie Consider joining these and oth- Thomas at 530-887-9222 or [email protected]. er members in protecting our natural wonders...forever. Suggested Language “I give, devise, and bequeath (a Veronica Blake Lovejoy specifi c asset, amount, or per- Kurt & Karen Bleuel centage) to Placer Land Trust, a Norma Brink California nonprofi t corpora- Karen & Steve Killibrew tion and a charity described in Tom McMahan Section 170 of the Internal Rev- Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor enue Code (Federal Tax ID num- Nicole Spencer ber 68-0223143) with offi ces at 11661 Blocker Drive, Suite 110 Janet Voris Auburn, CA 95603.” Anonymous (multiple)

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