Gratitude | A Reflection as We Celebrate Our 45th Anniversary Here’s to you, our incredible supporters, for all you’ve made possible! There is so much to be grateful for. This special gratitude report features a lively video that celebrates 10 years of our … Read More
Our blooming native garden in Monterey! + 2-Mile Fun Run + Monterey Symphony Event + Volunteer Opportunities
Big Sur Land Trust’s Blooming Native Garden in Monterey Spring has definitely arrived at Big Sur Land Trust’s native garden just outside our office in Monterey! We are so grateful to Jessica Neafsey at JMLA for donating her design time. We hope … Read More
Volunteer to Celebrate Earth Month + Stewardship Job Opportunities + Race for Open Space
Photo: One of our many treasured volunteers, Tony Vastola (far right), participating alongside BSLT staff in our recent Race for Open Space guided hike at Marks Ranch led by volunteer naturalist, Cyrus Vastola (not pictured). April is National Earth Month … Read More
Many Race for Open Space Guided Hikes in April + Volunteer Opportunities
This Month: Race for Open Space Guided Hike Opportunities Join a guided hike in April to support our race to save open space! There’s something for everyone and you’ll be contributing to the care of the lands you love throughout … Read More
Public Comment Period for BSLT’s Accreditation Renewal Is Now Open
Public Comment Period for BSLT’s Accreditation Renewal is Now Open through May 27, 2023 The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Big Sur Land … Read More
Race for Open Space has been extended into May! + Volunteer Opportunities
Race for Open Space has been extended into May! After considering the substantial repairs required on our courses due to recent storms, current predictions for even more rain and wind, and the continuing impacts to our surrounding communities, we’ve made … Read More
The Inspiration Behind John Wineglass’s Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
Even though it was years in the making, John Wineglass remembers exactly where he was when the first violin theme in Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra came to him. “I was feeling my ‘city boy’ roots as I … Read More
Race for Open Space Adventures on April 1 + Wildflower Guided Hikes
The Race for Open Space adventure courses await you on Saturday, April 1! We’re offering a variety of courses including 8.5- and 9.5-mile courses, and for the hardiest of trail runners, we have a 21-mile course. Plus, this year we have a … Read More
Join Us in Our Race to Save Open Space | April 2023
Race for Open Space Registration is now open! This April, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you … Read More
This week marks our 45th anniversary!
Thanks to the foresight and relentless dedication of our founders, and the generosity of countless donors, volunteers, funders, partners, and sponsors, we have conserved over 40,000 acres of the lands you love throughout Monterey County! Every acre we preserve, care for, … Read More