Land Acknowledgement:
We at the Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust acknowledge that our mission of protecting and maintaining the natural and agricultural resources in and around the region currently called the Sutter Buttes was carried out by members of local indigenous tribes for thousands of years. We acknowledge that this indigenous stewardship was disrupted, leading to a loss of cultural heritage and a loss of native plants and animals. We acknowledge that people with ancestral connections to the land are still here among us today, and that a myriad of people consider these lands sacred.

Thank you to all our contributing Photographers! We so appreciate you!
A special thank you to Jeremy Vesley for our 2025/26 Calendar Cover Photo and our Website Header.

Join Today and Help Us Serve Sutter, Colusa
and Yuba Counties

Each year, our collective efforts through the land trust make a significant impact, and we’re excited to share the incredible progress we’ve achieved together. Thanks to your support, we’ve successfully protected over 2,000 acres of conservation lands, preserving the natural beauty, agricultural heritage, and wildlife of our region for generations to come.

This year, we’re proud to announce a major milestone: by re-structuring our membership benefits to include exclusive access to our annual calendar, we’ve turned it into a successful fundraiser for the first time ever, raising vital funds to support our mission.

As a member, you are at the heart of every project we undertake. Your membership directly supports efforts to:

  • Protect land within the Sutter Buttes and surrounding areas
  • Maintain critical habitats along the Pacific Flyway for migrating waterfowl
  • Preserve vital agricultural lands that sustain our local farming community and economy

Your support lays the groundwork for all our land protection initiatives, providing the resources, connections, and expertise needed to ensure the success of these important projects. With many exciting endeavors underway, your membership this year will continue to make a lasting difference in conserving the natural and agricultural resources we cherish.

Join us in protecting the Sutter Buttes and beyond—together, we’re creating a legacy of conservation!

Background photo © by Ashley Scott

Current and Upcoming Events

The 21st Annual Calendar Photo Contest

Celebrating a Successful Fundraiser Supporting Local Conservation

Calling all amateur, youth, and professional photographers!

Deadline for submissions: Friday, April 25, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the photo contest for the 2026 Sutter Buttes calendar is now open! Since making the calendar a member-only benefit, we’ve successfully transformed it into a powerful fundraiser to support the Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust’s mission. Your photos and support have made this possible—thank you for helping us protect the agricultural lands and natural resources of the Sutter Buttes and surrounding areas for generations to come.

For more information please go to https://sutterbutteslandtrust.org/photo-contest/

WHAT DOES THE LAND MEAN TO YOU?

Background Photo © by David Scott

Increase awareness through supporting education, and conservation programs.

Build partnerships to balance conservation with economic growth, flood protection & agriculture

Provide the resources to create extraordinary opportunities and preserve the Sutter Buttes legacy.

Property is more than just real estate. It is a legacy, a part of family heritage.

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