CNL Member since 2008
Founded: On the first Earth Day, 1990
Visit Website: www.bylt.org
Contact Email: info@BYLT.org
Facebook: facebook.com/bearyuba
Twitter: twitter.com/bearyuba
Mission:
Bear Yuba Land Trust exists to protect and defend the working and natural lands of the Bear and Yuba River Watersheds and to enrich the deep community connection with Nature in perpetuity.
Purpose:
Bear Yuba Land Trust is a private, nonprofit, membership-supported group promoting voluntary conservation of our natural, historical and agricultural resources through protection and enhancement of natural areas, farms and ranches, trails and parks to provide a lasting community heritage.
Success Story:
Since 1990, the Bear Yuba Land Trust has saved more than 15,000 acres of critical Sierra Nevada habitats, including 6,400 acres of active range land, 4,400 acres of headwaters lands, and 4,250 acres of critical open space protected for currently threatened, endangered, or otherwise listed species of concern. This is in addition to building and maintaining 30 plus miles of public trails enjoyed by thousands of local citizens and visitors annually. In the next five years, we plan to double our impact as a community-supported nonprofit, Bear Yuba Land Trust is the only organization in our community which is acquiring land for these purposes.
How our organization benefits from being a member of CNL:
Training for staff.
How to get involved:
Bear Yuba Land Trust has an extensive volunteer network of 200 volunteers who donate more than 2000 hours of service each year to building trails, restoring wildlife habitat, collecting data in the field, tending pollinator gardens, vegetation management, leading treks, and providing administrative assistance, among other activities. Volunteers can sign up to help in the following areas:
- Trail Stewardship Team, to help with building and maintaining trails. This is great for folks who are active and like to be outdoors.
- Outreach and Events, assisting with tabling and fundraising events and the annual Open Spaces and Wild Spaces Gala.
- Trail Ambassador Program, which is an excellent opportunity for those who have a passion for hiking to get out onto the land and to promote a local trail.
- Youth Program, for those who are fascinated with local ecosystems and organisms, have expert knowledge in a specific environmental topic or have a desire to teach youth about the environment, This includes helping with our community BioBlitz Day and youth field trips.
- Administrative assistance, support which is always needed with sorting, stuffing and sending letters during a mass mailing event, calling Bear Yuba Land Trust members, etc.
Bear Yuba Land Trust also offers volunteers an opportunity to take part in a reward system where individuals can earn complimentary tickets and passes to members-only events, along with a Bear Yuba Land Trust membership.
