About
- - Our Mission
    
    The Sacramento Valley Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the beauty, character and biodiversity of the Sacramento Valley landscape by protecting and stewarding natural and working lands, and scenic open spaces for the benefit of current and future generations.
What We Do
- - Protecting Lands & Wildlife
  - Protected Properties
  - 21st Century Vision Map
  - Tools for Protecting Land
  - Documents & Resource Library
  - Native Plant Nursery
- - Outreach & Education
  - News
  - Events
  - Project YES
  - Docent-Led Outings
- - Protected Properties
    
    Preserving the Sacramento Valley land, water, and wildlife
    
    Learn about the private and publicly accessibly properties that we manage, own and/or monitor.
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Get Involved
- - Giving
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  - Ways to Give
  - Sell/Donate Land
  - Sponsor an Event
  - Wish List
  - Shop
- - Support open spaces for all.
    
    There are a variety of ways to donate to SVC.
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Visit
- - Open Spaces Protected by SVC
  - Deer Creek Hills Preserve
  - Camp Pollock
  - SMUD Nature Preserve
  - Dry Creek Parkway
  - Bufferlands
- - Camp Pollock
    
    Learn about renting the Myrtle Johnston Lodge, River Deck, Courtyard and Lawn weddings and other private and public events.
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Bear River Preserve

Acreage: 618
Date Protected: 10/26/2022
SVC's Role: Manage

Swainson's Hawk

Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle

SVC is a steward of lands with varying ecosystems, species, and levels of public access.

Protected Species

Farm & Agriculture
Oak Woodland
Vernal Pool
Riparian Area
Grassland
Native Garden

Public Access
Dog-friendly
Kid-friendly
Camping
Trails
Research
Historical Significance
Volunteer Opportunities
Tours Available