The Bear Yuba Land Trust is going to mix it up in the morning for this month’s Trail Mix! We’ll be out with the Slide Creek Trail Stewards for some trail work and maintenance along Slide Creek Trail in downtown Grass Valley. We’ll be getting at some invasive species, working on trail improvements, and having

We are convening all ghosts and ghouls, witches and warlocks, at Little Deer Creek Trail for BYLT’s annual Trail or Treat Halloween event! Come in your most spooktacular costume for the costume contest and photo booth, then trick or treat your way along the trail for candy, hot cider and popcorn, and Halloween themed crafts. This is

Join Bear Yuba Land Trust for a tour of the Sanford Dominguez Agricultural Conservation Easement. This 65 acre Conservation Easement located in Southern Nevada County is part of the historic Sanford Ranch established in 1903, and holds significant cultural landmarks, including bedrock mortars carved by early Nisenan peoples and rock walls built by Chinese immigrants

Join Bear Yuba Land Trust and Friends of Sierra Rock Art’s Bill Drake on a trek through time at our Bear Valley Conservation Easement. Covering over 2,300 acres, including the headwaters region of the Bear River, the Bear Valley Conservation Easement has exceptional biological and historical features that we’ll explore. Expect a moderate hike, with

Each year Bear Yuba Land Trust recognizes leaders in conservation including the William Nickerl Award for Conservation Leadership, the John Skinner Sierra Outdoors Recreation Award, the Young Leader Award, along with our Business Sponsor of the Year, Partner of the Year, and our Volunteer of the Year, at our annual Conservation Awards & Gratitude Breakfast. Awardees will be recognized at our upcoming Conservation Awards

Fire has long been a symbol of inspiration, rebirth and renewal, and thus we thought we’d celebrate the new year by hosting a community Bon(d)fire. Over the last several months, BYLT has worked alongside Cal Fire to clear the dead, downed, woody debris within Wildflower Ridge Preserve. Piles have been amassed that are now ready

Calling on the community! Join us for our first Project of the Preserve of the year! We are gathering folks to join us at Adam Ryan Wildlife Preserve in Alta Sierra to remove invasive species, brush-pile burn, weed, and tend to the over 500 native plants we planted back in November. It’s a day of land beautification

Community Bon(d)fire Fire has long been a symbol of inspiration, rebirth and renewal, and thus we thought we’d celebrate the new year by hosting a Community Bon(d)fire. Over the last several months, BYLT has worked alongside Cal Fire to clear the dead, downed, woody debris within Wildflower Ridge Preserve. Piles have been amassed and we’re

Meet us at the trailhead for this casual walking series that explores some of BYLT’s favorite local trails! This free walking series offers an opportunity to get out in nature, meet new people, and experience the benefits of a daily walking practice. The walks are designed to be brisk, ranging from 2.5 to 3 miles

Join us for our Community Rendezvous, a fun annual gathering where we celebrate our shared efforts in protecting open spaces and the land we love. See your impact in action—discover the projects you’re helping bring to life in 2026 Connect with your community—volunteers, partners, and fellow supporters Get insider trail tips to inspire your next outdoor

Project on Preserve: Wildflower Ridge Preserve Join us for Project on Preserve, BYLT’s hands-on community volunteer work day. Whether you love building new trails, pulling invasive plants by the handful, or learning about the role of fire in healthy ecosystems—there’s meaningful work waiting for you. We’ll be working together on these important tasks: Meadow Restoration: