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As 2021 begins, we are grateful you have chosen to make a difference for the lands we all love – even as we continue navigating the health, socio-economic, and climate change implications we face. You make it possible for Big Sur … Read More

Reflecting with Gratitude At times, 2020 – with all its uncertainty and challenges – has felt like the longest year ever. And yet, we can’t believe 2021 is just around the corner. Aside from the peace we could always find … Read More

Our Store has Special Gifts Bring nature to your loved ones with our activity kits. Kids of all ages can plant a bird and butterfly garden, or make a forever garden flower press, and there’s more fun included! Our notecards are a perfect … Read More

GivingTuesday December 1 GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. And in Monterey County, we are able to give not just on one day, but all season long … Read More

As we head toward the end of this challenging year, Big Sur Land Trust’s team recognizes that we have many gifts that should not be taken for granted: our health; access to beautiful, open spaces where we live; signs of … Read More

Support Big Sur Land Trust through MCGives! Give today through December 31st We are grateful to be part of Monterey County Gives! once again. In August, Big Sur Land Trust’s Marks Ranch, located between Toro County Park and the Las Palmas neighborhoods, … Read More

Kiss the Ground kicks off our Movie Club! Virtual Movie ClubDecember 9 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm Our book club events have been so successful, we’re adding films into the mix! Now available on Netflix, the documentary Kiss the Ground unpacks … Read More

Read Braiding Sweetgrass with Big Sur Land Trust Virtual Book ClubNovember 12 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, in Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer shows how other living beings offer us gifts and … Read More

Take a Socially-Distanced Autumn Hike There’s nothing like a brisk hike in the Fall. Get out and experience the beauty of our lands at Mitteldorf Preserve and Patriarch Ridge in Carmel Valley. These properties are open for hiking – and so is Glen Deven … Read More

Dear Friends, As I write this, my thoughts are filled with the remarkable set of challenges we face on a global, national and local level. I wanted to give you an update on our current situation and share how I … Read More