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Take a peek at these upcoming events! It’s a busy time of year at Big Sur Land Trust! Please come see us at one or all of these events. And don’t forget to be on the lookout for our “Big Idea” when Monterey County Gives! goes live on Thursday, November 9! Night Market 831 Friday, November 35:00pm – 9:00pmSand City … Read More

This week’s World Mental Health Day reminded us that getting out in nature should be top of mind on our healthy to-do list. Whether you start your day with a stroll around your neighborhood and listen to the birds waking up the world, or you’re out on a beach at sunset, the proven benefits of that check-in with the natural … Read More

Fall Fun Alert! It’s officially Fall, and we’re ready to enjoy the crisp autumn air and changing colors out on the lands we love. Visit our website to check out the many ways you can interact with the Big Sur Land Trust team throughout October. Going to Rebels & Renegades? Come say “Hello!” Friday, October 6 – Sunday, October 8Monterey … Read More

Martin Dunes, a nature preserve in Marina, will benefit from increased stewardship and responsible public access thanks to a land donation from Montage Health of their share of the property interest to Big Sur Land Trust. The nature preserve, located south of the Salinas River Wildlife Refuge, is an important component of protected sand dune ecosystems along the arc of … Read More

Submit your ideas for naming the Carr Lake Park by 9/10! We’ve extended the deadline to Sunday, September 10 for naming the park at Carr Lake in Salinas. If you have an idea, please share it with us here. A committee of community members will select the top three names for Big Sur Land Trust and the City of Salinas … Read 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

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

Thank you for a successful Race for Open Space! Everyone who participated in our 2023 Race for Open Space – along with all our volunteers, supporters, and partners – is a champion for the lands we all love. During April and May over 400 people ran, walked, and hiked at Glen Deven Ranch, Mitteldorf Preserve, Marks Ranch, or on one … Read More

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