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
Eagle Scout Project Improves Glen Deven Ranch + Thank You Fire Fighters + Birding Video
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 Wrap-Up + Hoppy Hiker benefit still pouring! + Glen Deven opens
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
Race Day Registration 5/11 for Fun Run, 25k & 35k + Hoppy Hiker IPA Fundraiser + BSLT Swag Discount
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
Celebrate Earth Month & Arbor Day with a hike or an event!
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
Glen Deven Ranch Update + Find us at Earth Month Activities
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
Big Sur Land Trust Begins Construction of Ensen Community Park
Starting with 6-acre traditional park at the 73-acre site in the center of Salinas SALINAS, CA — Big Sur Land Trust has begun the first stage of construction on Ensen Community Park, a new park in the center of Salinas. Located at … Read More
A name has been chosen for the future park in Salinas!
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
Race for Open Space Trail Highlight + More Events
A Closer Look at the Race for Open Space 35k+ Though there’s an event for everyone, the 35k+ trail run is the longest, most challenging offering of our 2024 Race for Open Space courses, boasting 5400’ of cumulative ascent! Not … Read More
New Marks Ranch Interactive Story Map + Post-Storm Update
As we celebrate our 46th anniversary this month, we’re reflecting on the many stories of the lands we all love throughout Monterey County. We are excited to share “A Corridor of Change,” an interactive story map about the ecology and … Read More