Dear Friends, Summer in Monterey County is a season of abundance. Most wildflowers may have faded, but the landscapes protected by Big Sur Land Trust are alive with activity. Young animals are learning to forage, pollinators continue their essential work, … Read More
Press Release | A Historic Homecoming:Big Sur Land Trust Returns Ancestral Homeland to the Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation
Monterey County, California | June 29, 2026: In a landmark act of conservation, partnership, and restorative justice, Big Sur Land Trust today proudly and humbly celebrates the return of 84 acres of ancestral homeland to the Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation (OCEN). The … Read More
ENewsletter — June 17 | Introducing our New Strategic Plan!
Dear Friends, This week we are thrilled to share Big Sur Land Trust’s newly published 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. This plan has been a labor of love, with contributions from countless treasured members of our community. It is an awesome reflection of … Read More
ENewsletter — June 3 | Meet us over Lunch on Thursday?
Dear Friends – Volunteers are the heart and soul of this organization. We simply could not accomplish all we do without your dedication to this organization and to the incredible open spaces that make our community so special. So, whether … Read More
ENewsletter — May 4 | This Saturday! Race for Open Space
Race for Open Space Come out and support the Race for Open Space on Saturday, May 9! Did you know that our annual community run event started off as a small group of strong and scrappy trail runners? Now, over … Read More
Press Release | Big Sur Land Trust Honored with Change Maker Award
On April 27th, Big Sur Land Trust was named a recipient of the prestigious Change Maker Award at the Monterey County Business Council’s 30th Annual Gala, recognizing nearly five decades of transformative leadership in land conservation, community connection, and environmental stewardship across Monterey County. … Read More
ENewsletter — April 10 | Flower Prowess: Step into Spring with iNaturalist
Embrace Your Flower Prowess As the days get longer, Big Sur Land Trust’s preserves are bursting with spring blooms. Now is the perfect time to embrace your Flower Prowess and get outside to connect more deeply with Mother Nature. As … Read More
Events Digest – February 25 | Opportunities to Get Out on the Land
Trail Work Wednesday, February 252:00pm – 5:00pm Mitteldorf Preserve, Carmel Valley The 1,100 acre Mitteldorf Preserve is always in need of a little love! We will walk the lower sections of the preserve, clearing the trails of debris and pulling any invasive species that … Read More
ENewsletter – January 29 | January is Thankuary at Big Sur Land Trust
Happy Thankuary! January is “Thankuary” at Big Sur Land Trust, a time when we express our gratitude for the generosity of our community of hikers, volunteers, staff, partners, and supporters who continue to show up for our lands and our … Read More
ENewsletter – January 16 | Celebrating Community through Art and Shared Outdoor Spaces
Proposals Invited — Public Mural at Ensen Park Last summer, Ensen Community Park came alive in a vibrant celebration of community spirit and partnership. More than 1,500 neighbors, partners, community leaders, and friends gathered for the grand opening of a new 6-acre neighborhood park … Read More