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Yes on Prop 4 will prevent wildfire, provide clean drinking water, and protect California Thanks to the efforts of every individual who took action and raised their voices, Californians will be able to cast their votes in support of Proposition … Read More

Progress at Ensen Community Park in Salinas Take a look at this exciting footage showing our progress on the first phase of construction at Ensen Community Park at Carr Lake in Salinas! Flying over from south to north with Sherwood Drive on … Read More

Thanks to a recent federal grant, the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is leading a collaborative, multi-institutional project to build climate resilience for the Monterey Bay area’s low-lying, coastal communities threatened by sea level rise, storm surge, and flooding. We are extremely excited about … Read More

In early June, a local Eagle Scout troop, led by Roy Reneker, worked with Big Sur Land Trust’s access and infrastructure manager, Rami Shihadeh, to install a beautiful new fence at Glen Deven Ranch! Located in an area occasionally used … Read More

Race for Open Space is a wrap! And just like that, our sixth Race for Open Space is a wrap! Now it’s all about expressing our deep gratitude for the amazing people that made this event so memorable. From the … Read More

Hooray! Race for Open Space weekend is here! Sign up on race day, Saturday, May 11, for the 1-mile Fun Run and the 25k and 35k trail runs! If you’re running the 25k or 35k, arrive at MPRPD’s Palo Corona Regional … Read More

Mitteldorf Preserve & Marks Ranch Open for Hiking There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day/Month and Arbor Day than getting outdoors! And we have the perfect spots for you to get grounded with Mother Earth and experience the wild beauty of our … Read More

Closed: Glen Deven Ranch Self-Guided Hiking In support of our neighbors in Palo Colorado Canyon and Big Sur, we are suspending hiking at Glen Deven Ranch. Reducing traffic on Highway 1 and through the canyon is important during these challenging … Read More

After an extensive community-based process that began in July 2023, we are excited to reveal that the name of the future park in the center of Salinas is Ensen Community Park! “Ensen” is an Indigenous word which means blackberry. The … Read More