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A BIG Thank You to Our Mitteldorf Stewardship Crew Recent docent-led hikes at Mitteldorf Preserve have been made possible by our summer stewardship crew. Led by Ben Thayer, crew members Sean Adams, Andrew Hernandez, Alex Gonzalez, and Evan Hamilton are living on-site and spending long days removing fallen trees from roads and trails, making bridges, and restoring trails. As they … Read More

Tour the site of a future park! Friday, July 19 10:00 AM – Noon Join us for a tour of our Carr Lake site in Salinas with Rachel Saunders, Big Sur Land Trust’s Director of Conservation, and Jennifer Vasquez, our Conservation Program Assistant! They will be sharing the vision for this new park in the heart of Salinas, the history … Read More

Dear Reader, Peter Forbes’ Convergence: A story of people, place and opportunity at Carr Lake looks at the beginning stages of a monumental, long-term project for Big Sur Land Trust. Peter – a respected leader working at the intersection of land, people, and communities – candidly captures diverse perspectives as we step out of our comfort zone and begin a journey with … Read More

We’re sending a big thank you to all volunteers who helped at our Glen Deven Ranch clean-up day! Thirteen hardworking and industrious volunteers of all ages made a huge difference at the ranch on Saturday, May 4th. They weeded. They mulched. They swept, raked, and mucked! They also did some great work (and received a little education) down at our … Read More

Salinas Valley: Past, Present Future Exhibition Opening Reception May 3, 2019 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM CSUMB Salinas Center for Arts and Culture 1 Main Street, Salinas FREE! Arts! Science! Children’s Activities! Food! Using the languages of science and art to interpret the dynamic landscape of the Salinas Valley this exhibition features scientific interpretation by CSUMB students and Geology Professor, … Read More

An opportunity for the community to appreciate existing parks and advocate for more. In support of the California Council of Land Trust’s “Take It Outside California!” initiative, several community groups and nonprofits in Salinas are partnering with Big Sur Land Trust to present an outdoor event filled with fun for everyone on Sunday, May 5. The festivities begin at 7 … Read More

Thank you to all our amazing runners, walkers, donors, and other Race for Open Space supporters. Together, we raised funds to support Big Sur Land Trust and our mission to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all. The diverse landscapes of Monterey County thank you, and Big … Read More

Recently, supporters of Big Sur Land Trust helped efforts to save elephants and other endangered species in Africa! Watch this video to see Glen Deven Ranch in action as a test site for Intel’s new AI technology developed in partnership with RESOLVE to help fight poaching in Africa. Glen Deven provided the perfect setting because many of the conditions there … Read More

As we enjoy all the beauty and wonder this holiday season, 2018 is quickly coming to a close. If you’re still considering a donation, here’s some helpful information. Questions? Contact Us! If you have any questions about your gift this year, please contact us by phone or email. We are happy to help if you need help to plan your … Read More

Considered by many to be the father of the modern day “land ethic” in the United States, Aldo Leopold wrote of the importance of “thinking like a mountain”. In response to witnessing “a fierce green fire” in the eyes of a dying wolf, he considered the long-term impacts of losing a species. The idea of “thinking like a mountain” also … Read More