Summer News, Carr Lake Community Meeting, and 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

New hikes + “Opt in” to BSLT emails so you don’t miss the latest news!

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

Help Us Name Your New Park!

Big Sur Land Trust’s 73 Acres at Carr Lake Join Big Sur Land Trust at our community meeting on Thursday, July 13 to learn about the naming process and submit YOUR ideas for the name of the new park in the heart of Salinas! WHEN: Thursday, July 13 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm WHERE: Carr Lake Project Site, 618 Sherwood Drive in Salinas This … Read More

Important News: CAL FIRE supported prescribed fire training June 4-9 at Monterey Bay locations

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

Join us TONIGHT at Alvarado Street Brewery + Volunteer at Race for Open Space + Onsite Registration for ROS

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

Get tickets to John Wineglass’s Newest Concerto “Sacred Land” + Onsite Registration Available for ROS + Alvarado Brewery Event for Hoppy Hiker Beer

John Wineglass’s Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and OrchestraSaturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21Sunset Cultural Center Commissioned by Monterey Symphony, with support from Big Sur Land Trust, Composer in ResidenceJohn Wineglass wrote his Sacred Land concerto after spending time at Glen Deven Ranch and other parts of Big Sur. Check out this brief story on the inspiration behind this powerful concerto and why John is dedicating … Read More

Our Gratitude Report – For all You Make Possible!

Gratitude | A Reflection as We Celebrate Our 45th Anniversary Here’s to you, our incredible supporters, for all you’ve made possible! There is so much to be grateful for. This special gratitude report features a lively video that celebrates 10 years of our Youth Outdoor Programs. We’re also celebrating our 45th anniversary while leading with an even bolder vision than our founders had … Read More