News + Updates

Submit your ideas for naming the Carr Lake Park by 9/10! We’ve extended the deadline to Sunday, September 10 for naming the park at Carr Lake in Salinas. If you have an idea, please share it with us here. A committee of community members will select the top three names for Big Sur Land Trust and the City of Salinas … Read More

Breeze through our summer newsletter now! We’re sharing a first-hand account of one of our wonderful guided birding hikes with the Monterey Audubon Society, an interview with our President and CEO, Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis on Indigenous partnerships, and more! Find it here. Carr Lake Community Meeting Thursday, August 176:00pm – 8:00pm618 Sherwood Drive, Salinas Join us to learn how the restoration … Read More

Opt-in now! Don’t miss invitations to hikes and events! We’re updating our internal systems and moving to a new email service. Please opt-in here to ensure you continue to receive communications from Big Sur Land Trust. It’s a great way to learn about the latest guided hikes, volunteer events, and important conservation updates! If you know others who would like to keep … Read More

Thank you for a successful Race for Open Space! Everyone who participated in our 2023 Race for Open Space – along with all our volunteers, supporters, and partners – is a champion for the lands we all love. During April and May over 400 people ran, walked, and hiked at Glen Deven Ranch, Mitteldorf Preserve, Marks Ranch, or on one … Read More

Big Sur Land Trust’s stewardship team is participating in the CAL FIRE-supported Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (Cal-TREX) in June, which includes other land managers, tribal partners, agencies, and researchers. The training will be hosted by the Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association (CCPBA), which empowers the public to build a culture of good fire, and helps private landowners conduct prescribed burns in Monterey, … Read More

TONIGHT! Pre-Release Party at Alvarado Street Brewery Wednesday, May 24 5:00PM – 7:00PMAlvarado Street Brewery’s Beer Garden Do you love Big Sur Land Trust and Alvarado Street Brewery? Join us TONIGHT from 5:00PM – 7:00PM in the Beer Garden at Alvarado Street Brewery’s downtown Monterey location! We’ll be hanging out, talking about all things Big Sur Land Trust, and celebrating the pre-release of … Read More