July Book Club: The Honey Bus July 23, 20204:00 – 6:00 PM (PT)Virtual Meeting We are honored that Meredith May, author of The Honey Bus, will be joining us for our upcoming virtual book club event on July 23 from 4:00 – … Read More
New Project @ Mitteldorf + Donor Survey + A Gift for You
Redwood and Tanoak Salvage Project In our continuing efforts to restore and care for Mitteldorf Preserve after the damage from the Soberanes Fire, storms and flooding in 2016/2017, Big Sur Land Trust will be conducting a dead tree salvage operation … Read More
Don Newmark
“I appreciate all the effort the Land Trust and their partners make to set aside and protect the magnificent places that make Monterey County such a wonderful place to live.”
Bob Montgomery
“As time passes, I have occasionally reflected on what my legacy might mean. While my dad was around my age, he told me that people seldom regret acts of kindness or generosity. They really only regret the times when they … Read More
Sandra Reel
“BSLT’s youth programming is essential. It’s really important to get kids out on the land – especially those who have little or no familiarity with natural open spaces. Experiencing the care and wonder of nature is something that has to … Read More
Bruce Merchant
“I helped start Ohio’s Western Reserve Land Conservancy, so Sandra and I bring a unique understanding and appreciation for the importance of BSLT’s mission,” Bruce Merchant explains. “I am grateful to BSLT for preserving land throughout our county in an … Read More
George St. Clair
“Being a Land & Legacy Society member exemplifies the spirit of land stewardship and transformation of people that I have always believed in.” George feels that “Giving is a work in progress, it’s something that builds over time.”
Hopelessness is the enemy of justice.
This week has been really hard. Our communities and our nation are hurting. I’m sure I’m not alone in having found sleep elusive. I know I am not alone in feeling sad and worried for our shared future. I got into the … Read More
Our Dewing Redwood Tree is 1200+ years old!
In March of 2019 a small team of researchers led by Steve Sillett – a world-renowned old-growth forest canopy researcher from Humboldt State University – came to Mitteldorf Preserve to climb and study the Dewing Tree, the large redwood next to … Read More
