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2026 Celebration of Trails with Bear Yuba Land Trust

5/28/2026

CELEBRATION OF TRAILS JUNE 2026
Trail lovers of all ages and abilities are invited to hit the dirt with Bear Yuba Land Trust this June for our month-long Celebration of Trails packed with adventure, creativity, community, and fun!

This year’s lineup includes:

Kick-Off Happy Hour with Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. — Raise a glass to local trails with the limited-release Support Your Local Trails Pale Ale.
Summer Star Hike Challenge — Explore 17 local trails, hunt for stars, and earn chances to win exciting raffle prizes (pre-registration required).
Art in Nature Installations — Discover site-specific artworks created by local artists using natural materials along area trails.
Artist Walk & Talks — Meet the artists and experience the stories, inspiration, and process behind the installations.
Butterfly Home — Enjoy a live outdoor theatrical performance celebrating movement, nature, and imagination.
Project on Preserve & Trail Mix — Roll up your sleeves for hands-on community stewardship projects supporting local trails and open spaces.
Street Party — Celebrate in downtown Grass Valley with live music from The Gold Souls, family-friendly nature activities, awards, raffles, and more.

Get ready to hike, explore, create, celebrate, and support your local trails all month long. Read on for full event details!

Go her for more info!
https://www.bylt.org/celebration-of-trails/

New interactive Placer Land Trust MAP!

5/27/2026

FROM THE PLACER COUNTY STEWARD NEWSLETTER:
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! 😎

Federal rule prioritizing 'conservation' in BLM land use revoked

5/14/2026

The repeal reduces the role of “conservation” in BLM’s land use decisions and reverts the agency’s decision making to the “multiple use and sustained yield” land use strategy outlined in the 1976 Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

A public comment period gathered 147,649 comments, according to its official page on the Federal Register. A statistical analysis by the Center for Western Priorities, a conservation advocacy organization, found that 92% of public comments were in support of keeping the rule.

The Sierra Club, a conservation advocacy organization, spoke out against the decision alongside several other organizations and policy directors. Several comments included in its petition said BLM’s decision would “weaken public land protection while prioritizing extractive industries.”

“This action follows a broader pattern of efforts aiming to accelerate drilling and mining, weaken federal land management capacity, and advance proposals to sell off or privatize public lands. Together, these moves represent a clear rejection of the public’s demand for responsible, balanced stewardship of our public lands,” the Sierra Club wrote.

To see the complete article, go to the Georgetown Gazette newspaper article HERE.

BYLT Summer Star Hike Challenge 2026

5/5/2026

Starts: Monday June 1, 2026 7:00 am
Ends: Thursday June 25, 2026 9:00 pm

4th Annual Celebration of Trails
Summer Star Hike Challenge
A Fundraiser for Bear Yuba Land TrustJune 1 – 25, 2026
Trails across Nevada & Yuba Counties
Hike for the stars and support local trails with BYLT’s fourth annual Summer Star Hike Challenge! Lace up your boots, get outside, and explore some of our region’s most beautiful trails as you search for stars all June long. Discover new favorite destinations, revisit beloved paths, and challenge yourself to see how many stars you can fine while enjoying fresh air, scenic views, and outdoor adventure. Every hike helps celebrate and support the local trails that connect our community to nature—so grab your friends, family, or hiking crew and make this summer your most star-filled yet!
This year’s adventure features:

17 local trails to explore, challenge yourself, and discover something new
17 stars to find, each crafted by an artist from Neighborhood Center of the Arts
Over a dozen exciting raffle prizes
Pre-registration required

Pre-registration for this event is required:

$25 adults
$15 participants under 18

All registrations include:

Entry into the Summer Star Hike Challenge and raffle
2026 Trail Vibes T-Shirt*
Star Map to help locate the stars (emailed to you on June 1, 12 o’clock midnight)
All proceeds from the Star Hike Challenge support the programs and mission of BYLT

*You must register by June 3, 2026 to receive a t-shirt. T-shirts will be available for pick up at the Street Party on June 27 and anytime after that at the BYLT Office in Grass Valley.
GO. HERE to register:
www.bylt.org/events/event/summer-star-hike-challenge-2026/

2026 Celebration of Trails with Bear Yuba Land Trust

New interactive Placer Land Trust MAP!

Federal rule prioritizing 'conservation' in BLM land use revoked

BYLT Summer Star Hike Challenge 2026

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