What if the future of our planet was decided not in some distant moment, but today? This Earth Day, we’re not reflecting, we’re acting.
Across the landscapes we care for, something extraordinary is happening. Land once at risk is being protected. Habitats are recovering. Wildlife is returning. And communities are reconnecting with the natural spaces that sustain us all.
But this progress is not guaranteed.
Every acre we safeguard, every ecosystem we restore, every trail we open depends on people like you choosing to step up when it matters most. The challenges facing our environment can feel overwhelming — climate change, habitat loss, and growing development pressures are reshaping the world around us faster than ever before.
But collective action is powerful, and it works.
This Earth Day, stand with us. Protect what cannot speak for itself. Invest in land that will outlive us all. Be part of a legacy that turns concern into conservation.
The moment is now and it belongs to all of us.
Our work doesn’t end on Earth Day. With your continued partnership and support, our momentum grows, acre by acre, year by year.
Thank you for being part of it.
Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis
President/CEO
Big Sur Land Trust
Volunteer at Race for Open Space
Saturday, May 9
Palo Corona Regional Park, Carmel
Spend a meaningful day at Palo Corona Regional Park by volunteering at this year’s Race for Open Space. Whether you’re cheering on participants as a course monitor or capturing shots of the day as a photo coordinator — your time will make a difference. Sign up to volunteer >>
Monthly Park Clean-up
Saturday, May 16
10:30am – 11:30am
Ensen Community Park, Salinas
Join Big Sur Land Trust and Friends of Ensen Community Park Volunteers for our Monthly Park Clean-up at Ensen Community Park! This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, get some fresh air, and hear updates on the restoration project. Help clean up our local park and make our community a better place for everyone! Register >>
San Jose Creek 2-mile Hike
Saturday, May 23
9:00am – 2:00pm
Palo Corona Regional Park, Carmel
Join Big Sur Land Trust for a gentle 2-mile guided hike along the San Jose Creek Trail. Shuttles will transport hikers from Palo Corona Regional Park (Rancho Cañada) to the Ishxenta State Park San Jose Creek trailhead, which is only accessible through guided hikes. Register >>