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.

Public Service Announcement for Immediate Release: August 8, 2024 A Clarification Regarding the Proposal to Rename the Sutter Buttes

The Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust (SBRLT) would like to clarify that the proposal to rename the Sutter Buttes the “The Sacred Buttes” was not initiated or endorsed by the SBRLT Board of Directors.

The name change proposal, dated March 21, 2024, was submitted to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names and it did not list an associated agency or organization in the petition. SBRLT staff and directors became aware of the petition after reading an article published in the Appeal Democrat July 19, 2024.

The SBRLT takes a neutral position on the name change proposal and continues to focus on carrying out our mission to, “protect and maintain the natural and agricultural resources of the Sutter Buttes and the surrounding region for present and future generations.” The SBRLT supports respectful public dialogue. Residents and other stakeholders are encouraged to share their perspectives with the Sutter County Board of Supervisors and with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names:
bgnexec@usgs.gov
cacgn@resources.ca.gov
suttercounty.org/government/contact/contact-the-board-of-supervisors.

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/

More information the Sutter Buttes Land Trust

Background Photo © by Jason Brooks
Small photos in boxes clockwise from the top © by Robert Lowe, Michael Manzone, Patricia Machado, Sue Graue, Sean Beerman, Meghan Worrel

WHAT DOES THE LAND MEAN TO YOU?

Individual Membership

Increase awareness through supporting education, and conservation programs.

Business Membership

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

Planned Giving

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

Conserve your land

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