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Join the global generosity movement of GivingTuesday! We hope you’ll be as excited as we are when you watch this video about the Ensen Community Park project at Carr Lake in Salinas. This GivingTuesday, you can maximize the impact of your donation through Monterey County Gives! A group of Big Sur Land Trust supporters have donated a challenge gift of $77,000 to inspire our community to … Read More

Monterey County Gives! 2024 – Make an Impact! Big Sur Land Trust is excited to once again take part in Monterey County Gives! in partnership with the Monterey County Weekly and Community Foundation of Monterey County. From now until December 31, donations are boosted by a challenge gift as well as by a partial match from MCGives! sponsors. We are busy working to … Read More

Wildlife Conservation Board Strategic Plan Workshop in Monterey The California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) plays a crucial role in allocating funds for the purchase of land and waters for the preservation, protection, and restoration of wildlife habitat and for recreation purposes. WCB has been a significant supporter of Big Sur Land Trust by providing substantial financial assistance for projects like … Read More

Yes on Prop 4 will prevent wildfire, provide clean drinking water, and protect California Thanks to the efforts of every individual who took action and raised their voices, Californians will be able to cast their votes in support of Proposition 4 on the November ballot! As California faces devastating wildfires, vulnerable drinking water supplies, extreme summer heat, and other major … Read More

Progress at Ensen Community Park in Salinas Take a look at this exciting footage showing our progress on the first phase of construction at Ensen Community Park at Carr Lake in Salinas! Flying over from south to north with Sherwood Drive on the left, first you’ll see the start of a walking trail and then the future home of a new dog … Read More

Thanks to a recent federal grant, the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is leading a collaborative, multi-institutional project to build climate resilience for the Monterey Bay area’s low-lying, coastal communities threatened by sea level rise, storm surge, and flooding. We are extremely excited about this $71.1M federal investment and what it means for the coalition of partners working in our region. Our director of … Read More

In early June, a local Eagle Scout troop, led by Roy Reneker, worked with Big Sur Land Trust’s access and infrastructure manager, Rami Shihadeh, to install a beautiful new fence at Glen Deven Ranch! Located in an area occasionally used for parking, this fence serves an important role as a visual and physical barrier for the nearby ledge. See photos here! … Read More

Race for Open Space is a wrap! And just like that, our sixth Race for Open Space is a wrap! Now it’s all about expressing our deep gratitude for the amazing people that made this event so memorable. From the participants to our volunteers, our sponsors and our partners, we could not have done this without you. Be sure to … Read More

Hooray! Race for Open Space weekend is here! Sign up on race day, Saturday, May 11, for the 1-mile Fun Run and the 25k and 35k trail runs! If you’re running the 25k or 35k, arrive at MPRPD’s Palo Corona Regional Park by 6:45am to sign up. If you’re joining our family-friendly Fun Run, please arrive by 8:15am to register. We are … Read More

Mitteldorf Preserve & Marks Ranch Open for Hiking There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day/Month and Arbor Day than getting outdoors! And we have the perfect spots for you to get grounded with Mother Earth and experience the wild beauty of our nature preserves. Mitteldorf Preserve has reopened so treat yourself to a walk in the redwoods or head to Marks Ranch … Read More