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 for parking, this fence serves an important role as a visual and physical barrier for the nearby ledge. See photos here!
Roy’s project is inspiring on so many levels. Eagle Scout projects are the essence of volunteerism and skill building – qualities that are near and dear to our hearts! There were three generations present at the workdays – a chance for everyone to connect with each other and the land. How cool is that?
We appreciate Roy and his troop members’ incredible efforts. It gives us great hope that these youths represent the next generation of stewards for our planet.
Thank You Fire Fighters!
We are so grateful to learn that the Coast Fire is 100% contained. Thank you to all the fire fighters at Mid-Coast Fire Brigade, CalFire, and the United States Forest Service (USFS) for their rapid response! We are sending our hopes for a speedy recovery to the two firefighters injured in the fire. According to the Fire Brigade, USFS crews from the Brazil Ranch Station will remain committed to the fire throughout the weekend due to an abundance of caution for the local community.
Birding at Your Fingertips!
Want to be a birder or a better birder? Amanda Preece from Monterey Audubon Society gave us some training recently on using online tools such as eBird and the Merlin app. Check out this video to learn about birds and to add your observations to a large database that is curated by avian experts. You might just sight a female Wilson’s Warbler like this one that Bradley Dunbaugh snapped!
Solstice Sunset Invasive Species Removal at Martin Dunes
Saturday, June 22
5:30pm – 8:00pm
River Loop Trail
Join Big Sur Land Trust on the summer solstice to remove invasive iceplant and annual grasses in an effort to restore and care for Martin Dunes. Located within the Monterey Bay dune complex, Martin Dunes protects critical habitat for several special status species, including the Monterey spineflower, Smith’s blue butterfly, and Western Snowy Plover. However, introduced invasive species such as ice plant and annual grasses are prime threats to this native coastal dune system. Register >>