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The unanimous vote by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 15 to approve the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project (Carmel River FREE) was a pivotal moment in the planning process. Their approval will now enable final project design to proceed. Big Sur Land Trust, as a co-sponsor of the Carmel River FREE Project with … Read More

Act now! Send your letter of support for Carmel River FREE to the Board of Supervisors by June 14. Here’s how: The Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project (Carmel River FREE) will be coming before the Monterey County Board of Supervisors for approval on Tuesday, June 15. This critical action is needed to propel the project forward to final … Read More

From left to right: Kristine Edmunds, Interim Executive Director, CCA; Rachel Saunders, Director of Conservation, Big Sur Land Trust; Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig Salinas Mayor Craig visits Carr Lake Earlier this year, Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT) and Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) staff hosted individual Carr Lake site tours for several Salinas City Council members and the city manager. … Read More

Thanks to all Race for Open Space participants, supporters, sponsors, and partners! Everyone who participated, supported, and volunteered at this year’s Race for Open Space (ROS) was a force for nature! 450 people ran, walked, and hiked safely and socially distanced at Glen Deven Ranch, Mitteldorf Preserve, in their own neighborhoods, or on our special Adventure Courses! Many supporters donated as well. All … Read More

Big Sur Land Trust’s Volunteers of the Year Special Thanks to Luca Gurdgiev and Tony Vastola  Though we held our virtual volunteer celebration earlier this year, as we close out National Volunteer Month we want to thank all volunteers and congratulate our 2020-21 Volunteers of the Year once again! When the pandemic hit a year ago, Luca Gurdgiev and Tony … Read More

Track Your Miles for the Race for Open Space Get outside and collect your virtual miles Ready? Set! Log some miles! We’ve reached over 1,000 of our 10,000-mile goal! Now through April 25, run or hike your favorite local trails wherever you live or choose one of Big Sur Land Trust’s trails at Glen Deven Ranch in Big Sur or Mitteldorf Preserve in Carmel … Read More

New Hoppy Hiker Beer Benefits Big Sur Land Trust Thank you, Alvarado Street Brewery! In support of the Race for Open Space and the 1% for the Planet program, Alvarado Street Brewery is releasing a special “Hoppy Hiker” Hazy IPA. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase will benefit Big Sur Land Trust! We are so grateful!  Order yours today! Our Goal is 10,000 … Read More

We’re not fooling with this “early bird” alert! Race for Open Space 2021 April 4 – 25 Don’t miss your chance to save $5 on the basic registration fee for Big Sur Land Trust’s Race for Open Space. You have until Saturday, April 3 to take advantage of our current $30 entry fee for the regular courses before the price goes up … Read More

Race for Open Space 2021  April 4 – 25Offering unique trail options to run and hike No matter your fitness level or where you live, Big Sur Land Trust’s Race for Open Spacehas something for everyone! You can sign up to run/hike at BSLT’s Mitteldorf Preserve in Carmel Valley or Glen Deven Ranch in Big Sur. Or if you live out of the area, you … Read More

Carr Lake Park Project Take a look at these new videos about our Carr Lake park project! Big Sur Land Trust has been working with residents and community groups including CCA and RON to co-create a multi-benefit park and open space that reflects the heart and soul of Salinas. Throughout 2020, our work with partners and community members continued behind the … Read More