Happy Earth Day! On this Earth Day, I am reflecting on my home: the Earth (of course!); Monterey County’s magnificent lands and waters; and our natural and human communities. I am reminded that humans are not separate from nature. We are nature. When we care for the earth, we care for ourselves. When we immerse ourselves in thriving natural spaces, we heal. … Read More
Adventures on the wild(flower) side!
Photo credit: Deb Busman Lots of folks are making amazing memories during our Race for Open Space and you can too! We kicked off our annual month-long fundraiser last weekend with three Adventure Courses in partnership with California State Parks, Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, Santa Lucia Conservancy, and Santa Lucia Preserve. We want to thank the more than 200 opening weekend runners, walkers, and hikers … Read More
Race for Open Space + MSO features John Wineglass + We’re hiring
Register to Participate in or Volunteer at BSLT’s Race for Open Space 2022 We hope you’ll join us for our Race for Open Space — get moving for healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities! There’s something for all fitness levels including special adventure courses and guided hikes on lands not usually open to the public. Get more details and sign up to … Read More
Register for our 2022 Race for Open Space! + Two job openings
Move for the Lands You Love in April No matter your fitness level or where you live, Big Sur Land Trust’s Race for Open Space has something for everyone! You can run/walk/hike conserved properties in Big Sur, Carmel Valley, and Salinas. And, thanks to our partners at Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, California State Parks, Santa Lucia Preserve, and Santa Lucia Conservancy, … Read More
Colorado Fire Update + Race for Open Space + We’re Growing!
Update: Colorado Fire Thank you to all who have expressed concern during the Colorado Fire this week in Big Sur. Thankfully, Glen Deven Ranch remained safe and so did Jim Cox. We are grateful the fire has been largely contained, and evacuation and road closure orders have been lifted. Out of respect for returning residents and the fire and repair … Read More
Colorado Fire Update
Thank you to the many folks who have expressed concern, we want to let you know that Glen Deven Ranch remains safe. Jim Cox is safe as well. We are diligently tracking the Colorado Fire and the progress of containment efforts. As always, the ranch stands ready to serve the community and emergency crews if needed. Like everyone, we are … Read More
You make it possible!
Even though 2021 held much more uncertainty than we all had hoped, because of our amazing donors, volunteers, funders, and partners, Big Sur Land Trust was able to more readily respond to the challenges that we faced. Through it all, there is one thing we knew we could count on. You! And your unwavering support for the lands you love … Read More
Amazing news about our Carr Lake park project in Salinas!
With profound gratitude, I am excited to share that California State Parks has awarded Big Sur Land Trust nearly $8.5M! This critical Proposition 68 funding will support the final design and construction of the neighborhood park element at our Carr Lake project in Salinas, including a nature playground, basketball court, skate spot, natural amphitheater, three small group picnic areas, two … Read More
Celebrate #GivingTuesday with MCGives! + New December Events
Celebrate #GivingTuesday with MCGives! It’s #GivingTuesday! Grassroots generosity and community action are powerful forces for good, especially in challenging times – and you can make a difference for Big Sur Land Trust right now. We believe one key to sustained community health is that people of all ages, no matter where they live, are able to access the unique peace … Read More
Gratitude first! + Upcoming Events
Gratitude for YOU! At Big Sur Land Trust, we do our best to focus on gratitude. Gratitude for the land, for the resilience that nature shows us, and for YOU — our amazing supporters, volunteers, partners, and funders. As we continue to find our way through the challenges and joys of 2021, one thing that has constantly inspired us is … Read More