Great Backyard Bird Count with Monterey Audubon Society | February 16
2026-02-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ensen Community Park, 99 La Posada Drive, Salinas, CA, 93906
Join us for this Monterey Audubon–Friends of Ensen collaboration! We’ll have the opportunity to scan the skies for raptors, check on the new landscaping plants, and explore the wild, native plant area. This trip will introduce participants to various resources that are available to learn about birds, commonly seen local birds and tips and tricks to identify them, plus guidance on how to locate and observe birds no matter where you are! Register >>

Monthly Meeting at Ensen Community Park | May 8
2026-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Ensen Community Park, 99 La Posada Drive, Salinas, CA, 93906
Let’s catch up and plan for next month’s park activities!/¡Reunámonos para planificar las actividades del parque para el próximo mes!

When: 2nd Friday of each month
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Ensen Community Park
(Outdoors if weather and daylight allow; otherwise, we’ll meet in an indoor space at the park.)
Snacks and refreshments will be provided for all participants. Whether you can stay for the whole time or just drop in, all are welcome!
Register >>

SOLD OUT! Race for Open Space 2026 | May 9
2026-05-09 | Palo Corona Regional Park, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
SOLD OUT! While the race itself is sold out, you can still spend a meaningful day at Palo Corona Regional Park by volunteering at this year’s Race for Open Space. Volunteer opportunities >>

Each spring, people of all ages and fitness levels join Big Sur Land Trust’s Race for Open Space—our largest annual community event. In 2025, over 300 runners, hikers, and walkers joined us to raise funds for the lands we all love in Monterey County.
This year, the event will continue to offer multiple courses to experience conserved lands that are not usually open to the public. Whether you want to go deep into the backcountry, take it easier along shorter courses, run solo, walk with a group, or just cheer on your family and friends, the Race for Open Space has something for you!

SOLD OUT! Palo Corona to South Bank Trail 1-mile Fun Run
SOLD OUT! Palo Corona Front Ranch Lollipop 5K
SOLD OUT! Palo Corona to Whisler Wilson Out-and-Back 12K
SOLD OUT! Palo Corona to Williams Canyon Out-and-Back 25K
SOLD OUT! Lunch Bench Lollipop 35K+

Thanks to our continued partners at Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, Inside Trail, and Alvarado Street Brewery.
Learn more >>

Monthly Meeting at Ensen Community Park |
2026-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Ensen Community Park, 99 La Posada Drive, Salinas, CA, 93906
June and July Monthly Meetings at Ensen Community Park will be paused as we are bringing new and exciting activities to the park for the summer! Be on the lookout in August for our next meeting.
Let’s catch up and plan for next month’s park activities!/¡Reunámonos para planificar las actividades del parque para el próximo mes!

When: 2nd Friday of each month
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Ensen Community Park
(Outdoors if weather and daylight allow; otherwise, we’ll meet in an indoor space at the park.)
Snacks and refreshments will be provided for all participants. Whether you can stay for the whole time or just drop in, all are welcome!
