During this holiday season we are wishing you the sense of well-being that can only come from time in nature. We sincerely appreciate you, our donors, partners and volunteers, for taking action for the lands you love throughout Monterey County. … Read More
Youth Campers’ “Marks Ranch to Martin Dunes” Experience and more
Recently, day-campers from The Epicenter in Salinas participated in Big Sur Land Trust’s first “Marks Ranch to Martin Dunes” experience. Corinne Calhoun, BSLT’s Youth Outdoor Programs Manager explains, “We started out on a crisp, clear morning at the Marks Ranch … Read More
Monterey County Gives! for the Lands You Love
We are so grateful to be part of the Monterey County Gives! Campaign and we are calling on you to stand up for the lands you love throughout Monterey County. From Marina to Greenfield, Salinas to Big Sur and beyond, … Read More
Virtual Video Tour of Carr Lake + Lots More To Do
Sit back and relax for a few minutes while Rachel Saunders, Big Sur Land Trust’s Director of Conservation, takes you on a virtual video tour of our Carr Lake site in Salinas. You’ll hear about the history and features of … Read More
Virtual Video Tour of Carr Lake
Sit back and relax for a few minutes while Rachel Saunders, Big Sur Land Trust’s Director of Conservation, takes you on a virtual video tour of our Carr Lake site. You’ll hear about the history and features of the property … Read More
Carbon Sequestration Efforts + A Trail Run, A Planting Day, and More
Carbon Sequestration Efforts Protecting the Lands You Love In last year’s spring issue of Saving Land Magazine, Kelly Watkinson, Land and Climate Program Manager at the Land Trust Alliance, said, “Land trust work is more vital than ever, because improved … Read More
Mitteldorf Preserve Closed October 7 – Mid December
Because Williams Canyon Road is a critical access point for emergency response teams, it has been designated as a priority in the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (Cal Fire’s) Palo Corona Fuels Reduction Project. In order for Cal … Read More
Upcoming Opportunities to Experience the Lands You Love
A Reflection of My Time on the Board of Trustees Judy Sulsona recently finished her long tenure on our Board of Trustees. Her contributions are immeasurable and have helped shape our engagement with communities throughout Monterey County. Recently, she shared … Read More
Upcoming Guided Hikes, Tour of Carr Lake & Native Seed Collection Volunteer Day
Marks Ranch Guided Hike Saturday, September 7 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM Come explore the living beauty of historic Marks Ranch! Home of Benjamin and Nisene Marks, who settled there in 1890, the ranch was once a major egg production … Read More
Two Cool Volunteer Opportunities!
Help Our “Stew Crew” at Mitteldorf Preserve Tuesday, August 27 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Have a sense of adventure? Come to magnificent Mitteldorf Preserve and help with trail maintenance, decommission damaged trails, restore drainage features, remove encroaching brush, and … Read More