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
Over $56K Raised by Runners, Hikers, Walkers, Supporters & “Hoppy Hiker” Drinkers!
Thanks to all Race for Open Space participants, supporters, sponsors, and partners! Everyone who participated, supported, and volunteered at this year’s Race for Open Space (ROS) was a force for nature! 450 people ran, walked, and hiked safely and socially distanced at Glen … Read More
Celebrating Our Volunteers of the Year + ROS After-Party
Big Sur Land Trust’s Volunteers of the Year Special Thanks to Luca Gurdgiev and Tony Vastola Though we held our virtual volunteer celebration earlier this year, as we close out National Volunteer Month we want to thank all volunteers and … Read More
Race for Open Space until 4/25 + Volunteer on 4/24 + Hoppy Hiker Beer + Leader Board!
Track Your Miles for the Race for Open Space Get outside and collect your virtual miles Ready? Set! Log some miles! We’ve reached over 1,000 of our 10,000-mile goal! Now through April 25, run or hike your favorite local trails … Read More









