Aerial photo by Matthew Pendergast shows BSLT’s Marks Ranch and lands we transferred to Toro County Park. Dear Friends, As Salinas’ River Fire and Carmel Valley’s Carmel Fire are subsiding, and the Dolan Fire in Big Sur persists, we are … Read More
Update: Marks Ranch and the River Fire
Dear Friends, I wanted to give you a brief update on Marks Ranch. After playing a critical role in supporting our local community, much of the property, including the water infrastructure, burned in the last two days. However, we are happy … Read More
Cal Fire stages firefighting equipment at BSLT’s Marks Ranch
Dear Friends of Big Sur Land Trust, Since you may have heard of the large River Fire that is raging in Salinas after a lightning strike early Sunday morning, I wanted to update you on our conserved lands at Marks … Read More
Watch Meredith May’s Talk on The Honey Bus + Land Steward Needed!
Watch a Recording of Author Meredith May From Our July Book Club The Honey Bus Great news! You can now share the experience that over 100 enthusiastic readers enjoyed when author Meredith May joined our last virtual book club on The … Read More
Find Your Wonder
I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and well. As a reminder of the beauty, joy and solace that people can find on many of the 40,000+ acres that our generous donors have helped conserve and care … Read More
Join Meredith May, Author of “The Honey Bus” on July 23
July Book Club: The Honey Bus July 23, 20204:00 – 6:00 PM (PT)Virtual Meeting Meredith May, author of The Honey Bus, will have a very special presentation for us at our upcoming virtual book club event on July 23 from 4:00 – 6:00pm … Read More
Author Meredith May Will Join Our Book Club Event!
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