Race for Open Space is only one week away!
Saturday, May 10
Palo Corona Regional Park, Carmel
The countdown is on for this year’s Race for Open Space! The longer courses have sold out, but there’s still time to register for the 1-mile Fun Run—perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Not racing? No problem! Come out to cheer on friends and family, soak in the scenic beauty, and learn more about Big Sur Land Trust’s work to promote healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities. We can’t wait to see you there!
👉 Grab your spot or plan your cheering strategy here!
Hot Off the Press — Our Spring Newsletter
Read more about Big Sur Land Trust projects and hear personal takes from our volunteers. Here’s a preview of the topics you can enjoy in this issue:
- The Journey to Protect Ferrini Ranch
- Ensen Community Park – Construction Update
- Healthy Lands and Healthy Communities: Transfer of Hiss Parcel to OCEN
- A Letter from Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis, President & CEO of Big Sur Land Trust
- Reflections on Service Learning with Big Sur Land Trust
- Wildness by C. L. Brenton – A local’s take on the value of growing up with access to wildness in Monterey County
- And more!
Volunteer with Big Sur Land Trust
You can join Big Sur Land Trust in taking care of the land on the second Saturday and fourth Friday of every month! No prior experience or green thumb required—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to roll up your sleeves. This month, the Saturday event overlaps with Race for Open Space and we still need a few Course Monitors to help keep runners on the correct path during their race and help our team address issues that might come up during the event.
Course Monitor at Race for Open Space
Saturday, May 10 from 6:30am-3:30pm
Iceplant Removal at Martin Dunes in Marina
Wednesday, May 28 from 2:00-5:00pm
Go Birding to Celebrate World Ocean Day 2025
Friday, June 6
8:00am – 5:00pm
Glen Deven Ranch, Carmel
This World Ocean Day, Big Sur Land Trust and the Monterey Audubon Society will come together in the beauty of Glen Deven Ranch for a day of birding and spectacular views made possible by our ocean and the conservation of coastal lands. This event is appropriate for beginning birders and all those interested in learning how to better identify our local breeding birds. The day will begin with an easy, 2.5-mile out-and-back walk along the Ridge Trail and then continue after lunch with a moderate, 4.5 mile out-and-back hike along the Canyon Trail.
Click here for a closer look and to sign up!