Color FRLT Preserves
Our Gift to You
Take a moment to appreciate protected lands from the comfort of your home – just add coloring materials! FRLT staff member Sophia Micheletti has illustrated five coloring pages for outdoor lovers of any age. Scroll down to see each individual page, or click the link below to download all five!
Heart K Ranch
903 acres in Genesee Valley
This historic working ranch in Genesee Valley is an important place for local Maidu families. As a preserve, visitors can enjoy Indian Creek, oak woodland, the big Red Barn, and views of Cat Rock.
Photo by Ellie Hinrichs
Photo by Vanessa Vasquez
Mountain Meadows Gateway Preserve
9 acres in Westwood
This preserve connects visitors to the larger Mountain Meadows Reservoir recreation area, and it also offers willow habitat for a variety of birds, Robbers Creek, and views of iconic Keddie Ridge.
Leonhardt Ranch Learning Landscape
42 acres in Quincy
This local working ranch is loved for its trail, Abby's Barn, and the views of American Valley and Spanish Peak. Local students use the outdoor classrooms for learning throughout the school year.
Photo by Vanessa Vasquez
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Photo by Betty Bishop
Olsen Barn Meadow
107 acres in Chester
Right along the North Fork Feather River is the Olsen Barn Meadow, a community favorite with a historic barn that is over 130 years old. Visitors can view wildlife, Lassen Peak, and Lake Almanor from the meadow.
Sierra Valley Preserve
2,575 acres near Beckwourth
Sierra Valley used to be a prehistoric lake the size of Lake Tahoe. It has many wetlands that are home for many different types of plants and animals. Sierra Valley Preserve is the only place with public access in the valley, with a West and East Entrance.
Photo by Jeff Bue
Sophia Micheletti
Meet the coloring page artist
Sophia works for FRLT's Development and Communications team, telling stories of their work through a variety of mediums. Capturing the wildlife and landscapes of the preserves was very fulfilling, and Sophia is excited about more ways to use her artwork to highlight the beauty of this watershed and important work FRLT is doing.
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2024 Events
Get out and experience the beauty of the Feather River Watershed with FRLT's events. From birding and botany to history and building community there's something for everyone!
March 16 | Willow Workshop for the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Learn from willow artist Nick LaHaise and get involved with the new Nature Center at the Sierra Valley Preserve!
2023 Conservation Successes
Take a look back at 2023 with us and celebrate all you helped make possible this year in the Feather River Watershed.
Protecting PG&E Headwater Lands
We worked with PG&E and Maidu Summit Consortium to protect 43,000+ acres of important Maidu homelands, headwaters, and habitats for public benefit.
Lake Almanor Conservation Story
Lake Almanor is one of northern California’s most beloved gems. The PG&E owned reservoir and its diverse wildlife habitats are now protected forever with a conservation easement.
Puma Robles Ranch Conservation Story
The 5,530-acre Puma Robles Ranch in Long Valley supports exceptional biodiversity. Its habitats support over 500 plant species and a tremendous a diversity of birds and wildlife.
Straw Bale Insulation at the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Straw bale insulation has been installed at the new Nature Center, thanks to many volunteers and staff!
What is a Conservation Easement?
FRLT uses conservation easements to protect important land and water in perpetuity. But what is a conservation easement?
2023 K-12 Leadership Summit
Led by Rob Wade and FRLT, a national cohort of land trust folks are working to raise up the next next generation of earth stewards and building equitable, accessible, and community-driven programs for kids where they live.
