Cancelled: Today’s Salinas City Council Meeting Unfortunately, we just received the notice below from the City of Salinas that today’s City Council meeting has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Please save Tuesday, September 14 at 4:00PM in your calendars to advocate … Read More
A Tribute to Alfred Diaz-Infante
Dear Friends, Our hearts are broken with the news of Alfred Diaz-Infante’s passing. Along with people across Monterey County, especially the Salinas community, we are mourning the loss of a dedicated advocate for people and open spaces. Big Sur Land … Read More
Salinas Planning Commission Supports Carr Lake Park + Mitteldorf Closure + Job Opening
Big Sur Land Trust staff, community partners, and residents celebrate after the Carr Lake Project was unanimously approved by the Salinas Planning Commissioners to be considered at the next Salinas City Council meeting. Salinas Planning Commission Supports Carr Lake Park … Read More
Advocate For Carr Lake Park Project at 8/4 Planning Commission Meeting
Photo: La Paz Middle School joined The Bird School project for a field trip to BSLT’s Carr Lake project site. Among other activities, students completed scientific journaling while exploring the thriving native plant garden. They all went home with seed … Read More
Plan Your MPRPD Park + Stewardship & Volunteer Coord. Jobs + Take Our Survey
Plan Your Park – Open House Saturday, July 1710:00am – 1:00pm Join the conversation IN-PERSON with Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District as they continue to develop the PCRP-Rancho Canada Unit to serve your needs. We want your input on the design elements … Read More
Supporter Survey — We want to hear from you!
Thanks to supporters like you, we are able to conserve unique Monterey County landscapes, keep these treasured lands healthy and resilient, provide access to outdoor experiences, and inspire the next generation of young nature enthusiasts. You are a vital part … Read More
Thank You Firefighters + Two Job Opportunities
Photo: Captain Justin Grunewald takes a brief break during the Willow Fire. Thank you, Firefighters! As the amazing teams of firefighters and support crews continue to contain the Willow Fire, we want to thank all of the brave people on … Read More
County Board of Supervisors Approves Carmel River FREE Project!
The unanimous vote by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 15 to approve the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project (Carmel River FREE) was a pivotal moment in the planning process. Their approval will now … Read More
County Supervisors Reviewing CR FREE, Two Jobs Open, Dr. Savoca Speaks + Mitteldorf Closure
Act now! Send your letter of support for Carmel River FREE to the Board of Supervisors by June 14. Here’s how: The Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project (Carmel River FREE) will be coming before the Monterey County … Read More
Salinas’ Mayor Craig visits Carr Lake + 06/17 Virtual event with Dr. Matthew Savoca
From left to right: Kristine Edmunds, Interim Executive Director, CCA; Rachel Saunders, Director of Conservation, Big Sur Land Trust; Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig Salinas Mayor Craig visits Carr Lake Earlier this year, Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT) and Center for … Read More