News + Updates

Here’s your opportunity to help us select the final name for our park project in Salinas! In late summer 2023, the community submitted ideas for naming Big Sur Land Trust’s 73-acre park project at Carr Lake in Salinas. A naming committee made up of local residents and community leaders have considered all the submitted names and selected three names to … Read More

We are reflecting on 2023 with boundless gratitude to our donors, funders, volunteers, citizen scientists, and community partners. Your purposeful support for the lands you love in Monterey County has made all of this possible: In celebration of these accomplishments and to express our gratitude for so much more, we hope you’ll join us for our virtual You Make It … Read More

As we approach the winter solstice, we hope you are taking opportunities to slow down and find some wonder in your world. In anticipation of the longest night, the rains have come to the lands you love in Monterey County, reminding us that renewal is on its way. As the light of day begins to hold on longer, we wish … Read More

Take a moment for something wild and check out this video of all the wildlife wandering through our Mitteldorf Preserve in Carmel Valley. And while you’re at it, here’s another wild opportunity – this Giving Tuesday your donation goes further through Monterey County Gives! Seriously, a portion of your gift will be matched, and time is of the essence. Opportunities … Read More

We are excited to begin restoration efforts at our newest nature preserve, Basin Ranch! We need your help to restore and care for habitats that pollinators like this Mylitta Crescent butterfly and vulnerable listed species like American badgers and mountain lions depend on for survival. Watch this beautiful brief video to learn more. By supporting Big Sur Land Trust, you … Read More

We are so excited that we’ve been able to acquire the 5,105-acre Basin Ranch within a critical wildlife corridor in the Sierra de Salinas mountain range. This means we’ve conserved over 45,000 acres throughout Monterey County in 45 years! By preventing potential development, the acquisition of Basin Ranch protects important habitats that many animals depend on. It has been thrilling … Read More

Take a peek at these upcoming events! It’s a busy time of year at Big Sur Land Trust! Please come see us at one or all of these events. And don’t forget to be on the lookout for our “Big Idea” when Monterey County Gives! goes live on Thursday, November 9! Night Market 831 Friday, November 35:00pm – 9:00pmSand City … Read More

This week’s World Mental Health Day reminded us that getting out in nature should be top of mind on our healthy to-do list. Whether you start your day with a stroll around your neighborhood and listen to the birds waking up the world, or you’re out on a beach at sunset, the proven benefits of that check-in with the natural … Read More

Fall Fun Alert! It’s officially Fall, and we’re ready to enjoy the crisp autumn air and changing colors out on the lands we love. Visit our website to check out the many ways you can interact with the Big Sur Land Trust team throughout October. Going to Rebels & Renegades? Come say “Hello!” Friday, October 6 – Sunday, October 8Monterey … Read More

Martin Dunes, a nature preserve in Marina, will benefit from increased stewardship and responsible public access thanks to a land donation from Montage Health of their share of the property interest to Big Sur Land Trust. The nature preserve, located south of the Salinas River Wildlife Refuge, is an important component of protected sand dune ecosystems along the arc of … Read More