You Make It Possible | December 2
2021-12-02 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
You Make It Possible
Thursday, December 2
4:30pm – 5:30pm
With gratitude for all that your support has made possible, we invite you to join our virtual celebration of how partnerships make Big Sur Land Trust’s work possible. Our President and CEO Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis, our community partners, and staff will share inspirational stories of your support in action during this year and what we look forward to accomplishing in 2022. We’ll also provide a sneak peek into next year’s events and you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions.
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FULL | Restoration Planting Day | December 11
2021-12-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Glen Deven Ranch
FULL!
Glen Deven Ranch
Saturday, December 11, 2021
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Big Sur Land Trust has been slowly restoring 19-acres of Glen Deven Ranch following a massive Eucalyptus Removal Project which ended in 2019. Nearly half of the site has already revegetated but the challenging southern slope, which is prone to landslides, still remains an obstacle on the path to reestablishing native cover. Come be a part of the restoration and join in on planting and spreading native seed!
You will help us plant approximately 200 plants within the Eucalyptus Removal footprint to restore native vegetation cover and stabilize the eroding slope. Wear long a long sleeve shirt and close toed shoes. If you forget your gloves, we have you covered! Snacks and water will be provided.
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Restoration Planting Volunteer Event | January 2
2022-01-02 11:00 - 14:30 | Glen Deven Ranch
Restoration Planting Volunteer Event
Sunday, January 2 2022 | 11:00AM – 2:30PM
Big Sur Land Trust has been slowly restoring 19-acres of Glen Deven Ranch following a massive Eucalyptus Removal Project which ended in 2019. Nearly half of the site has already revegetated but the challenging southern slope, which is prone to landslides, still remains an obstacle on the path to reestablishing native cover. Come be a part of the restoration and join in on planting and spreading native seed!
You will help us plant approximately 200 plants within the Eucalyptus Removal footprint to restore native vegetation cover and stabilize the eroding slope. Wear close toed shoes. If you forget your gloves, we have you covered! Snacks and water will be provided.
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Stewardship Volunteer Event - Iceplant Pull
2022-01-29 09:30 - 13:00 | Martin Dunes, Marina, CA, United States
Stewardship Volunteer Event – Iceplant Pull
Saturday, January 29 | 9:30AM – 1:00PM
Martin Dunes

Although the invasive iceplant has almost completely been eradicated from Martin Dunes in Marina, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the legless lizard and the Smith’s blue butterfly depend on it.
We invite you to join us Saturday, January 29 in an iceplant pulling volunteer event. We’ll also pick up trash along the way. Sign up today!
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Stewardship Volunteer Event – Iceplant Pull
2022-02-19 09:30 - 13:30 | Martin Dunes, Marina, CA, United States
Stewardship Volunteer Event – Iceplant Pull
Saturday, February 19 | 9:30AM – 1:30PM
Martin Dunes
Despite our efforts last month, the sensitive dune habitat at Martin Dunes still demands our attention. Although the invasive iceplant has been eradicated almost completely from from this part of the dune system, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the legless lizard and the Smith’s blue butterfly depend on it.
Please join us Saturday, February 19 to pull iceplant with BSLT volunteers and staff. Snacks will be provided. Invite your friends and sign up today!
This is a family friendly event.
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CANCELLED | French Broom Removal | March 26
2022-03-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Glen Deven Ranch
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

French Broom Removal – Volunteer Event
Glen Deven Ranch
Saturday, March 26 from 10:00AM-2:00PM
Join us at Glen Deven Ranch as we work to conserve the cultivated coastal grasslands of the property from the spread French Broom (Genista).
French Broom is a fast spreading species which forms dense monocultures if left unmanaged. It can be devastating to the micro habitats of the Ranch, especially the grasslands. Together with your help and the help of our partners we will be treating a large stand of French broom; ensuring that the population does not continue to spread across the Ranch.
At the event you will be helping us pull French Broom sprouts before they have a chance to grow and seed. You’ll also be hearing from our Project Manager Alex Kalish the effects of French Broom on the grasslands of the Central Coast.

2022 Race for Open Space
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-30 | CA
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 is a champion for Big Sur Land Trust’s mission! Over 400 people ran, walked, and hiked at Glen Deven Ranch, Mitteldorf Preserve, Marks Ranch, or on one of our special Adventure Courses.
Between all of these stellar humans who found their wonder out on the lands they love and our generous sponsors, we raised $69,000!
Though everyone’s a winner in our book, here are the top finishers in each of our Race for Open Space categories:
SPEEDY RUNNER AWARDS (Based on the results submitted online)

Christina Moreno (Glen Deven Ranch)
Robin Dickson (Marks Ranch)
David Loutzenheiser (Marks Ranch)
Robin Dickson (Mitteldorf Preserve 4-mile)
William Tovar (Mitteldorf Preserve 4-mile)
Barratt Rowley (Mitteldorf Preserve 8.5-mile)
Megan Thomas (Mitteldorf Preserve 8.5-mile)
Stian Goransson (San Jose Creek 9-mile)
Sylvie Maxwell (San Jose Creek 9-mile)
Steve White (Palo Corona 10-mile)
Graciela Wilcox (Palo Corona 10-mile)
Robert Beverly (Palo Corona 21-mile)
Kara Hall (Palo Corona 21-mile)

MOST MILES AWARDS

Emily Motz (individual)
Hikers for Mother Earth (team)

TOP FUNDRAISERS

Linda Mullally (individual fundraiser)
Coastal Pup Pack (team fundraiser)

iNATURALIST SUPERHERO

Fred Watson (Most iNaturalist species observed on BSLT nature preserves)

PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

Kimberle Herring (Tiny Treasures)
David Mullally (Animal Sightings)
Penny Partch (Connecting to the Land)
William Tovar (Sense of Community)

Kimberle Herring (Tiny Treasures)

David Mullally (Animal Sightings)

Penny Partch (Connecting to the Land)

William Tovar (Sense of Community)

Take a look at all the photo submissions here!
As we begin planning next year’s Race for Open Space, we are sending all our gratitude from our hearts to yours.

ADVENTURE COURSE PARTNERS

SPONSORS
We are grateful for the contributions from runners, partners, and sponsors including:

Spring Cleaning at Marks Ranch | April 26
2022-04-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Marks Ranch, 117th Drive, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Tuesday April 26
5:30PM-7:30PM
Marks Ranch
The weather is nice and we are out and about celebrating spring in our own personal way! From a napkin to a reusable bottle, inevitably stuff gets left behind.
You are invited to join the Big Sur Land Trust at Marks Ranch for a spring cleaning walk with a mission to ensure we leave no trace.
Join us Tuesday, April 26 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM for this family-friendly volunteer event. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Sign up today!

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Irrigation Line Sorting at Glen Deven Ranch
2022-08-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Glen Deven Ranch
We have recently removed a lot of irrigation lines from our restoration site at Glen Deven Ranch and need help sorting out the useable line and fittings! This involves removing fittings (emitter heads, T-joints, metal clamps, etc. and sorting them) and then sorting out useable stretches of irrigation line itself. This will likely require cutting out the damaged sections of line and then sorting by thickness. The lines are currently in 2 piles at the property – 1 near the entrance gate and 1 near the property caretakers house in the driveway.
Space is limited so sign up today!

Iceplant Pull at Martin Dunes | August 29
2022-08-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Martin Dunes, Marina, CA, United States
Although iceplant has been almost completely eradicated from the Martin Dunes preserve in Marina, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the legless lizard and the Smith’s blue butterfly are depending on us!
Please join us Monday, August 29 to pull iceplant along with other BSLT volunteers and staff. We’ll also pick up trash along the way. Snacks will be provided. Sign up today!
RSVP here!

Light Stewardship Event - Trail Tending at Mitteldorf Preserve | September 16
2022-09-16 09:30 - 14:30 | Mitteldorf Preserve
Please join us for a light stewardship event at Mitteldorf Preserve as we take a gentle walk up Williams Canyon Road clearing rocks and clipping encroaching twigs from the trail. Participants should be prepared to walk up to 4 miles total.
Light stewardship events with Big Sur Land Trust are family friendly. Please note that all participants, including kids, must be registered individually. Kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
RSVP here!

Tour of Carmel River FREE Project Site
2022-09-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2022-09-25 10:00 - 11:30 | CA
Sign up now for one of our Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement project (Carmel River FREE) tours on:

Sunday, September 25 – SOLD OUT!

9:00am-10:30am
10:00am-11:30am

Big Sur Land Trust’s Carmel River FREE is one of the most extensive and important multi-benefit flood protection and riparian habitat restoration efforts on the Central Coast. After the site visit, you may opt to continue hiking a variety of regional park trails, including heading up to Animas Pond and Inspiration Point for amazing views of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and the Carmel Lagoon.
Click here to sign up for one of the Carmel River FREE Project Tours.

iNaturalist Oak Sapling and Sycamore Survey | October 15
2022-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Marks Ranch, 117th Drive, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Help us survey Marks Ranch for oak and sycamore saplings!

Give Big Sur Land Trust’s stewardship team a hand by joining us on Saturday, October 15 to conduct an oak sapling and sycamore survey at Marks Ranch using the citizen science app, iNaturalist. Knowing where these species are will help our team plan future projects and will improve the monitoring they do to protect these species from harmful herbivory and other impacts. If you will be joining us, please download iNaturalist onto your phone in advance of the event.
Please note that minors will need to register individually and be accompanied by an adult.
Register Here

Volunteer Orientation | October 20
2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Your dedication to your community is what makes it a vibrant place! You have chosen to become a volunteer with Big Sur Land Trust and we want us to get better acquainted. Whether you are a new or current volunteer, please join us virtually on Thursday, October 20 from 10:00am – 11:00am in our Volunteer Orientation via Microsoft Teams.
Register >>

Monterey Bay Half Marathon Sustainability Sweep | November 13
2022-11-13 07:30 - 16:00 | CA
Last spring, Big Sur Land Trust partnered with Blue Strike Environmental as members of their ‘Green Team’ to make the Big Sur International Marathon a sustainable and eco-friendly event. This fall let’s do it again for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon!
On Sunday, November 13th volunteer on the Monterey Bay Half Marathon’s ‘Green Team’ on behalf of Big Sur Land Trust, as we help ‘leave no trace’ by sweeping the course of litter (7:30am-12:30pm shift) or sorting recyclables/compostables from trash and help with event tear-down (11:30am-4pm). Please sign up here using the password BSLT.
Kids are welcome (they do not need an RSVP) but must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers should bring snacks, lunch, water, and sun protection.
Register here >>

Iceplant Pull | November 18
2022-11-18 09:30 - 13:30 | Martin Dunes, Marina, CA, United States
Join the BSLT team at Martin Dunes as we pull iceplant to give the local dune ecosystem more space to thrive.
Although iceplant has been almost completely eradicated from the Martin Dunes preserve in Marina, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the legless lizard and the Smith’s blue butterfly are depending on us!
Please join us Friday, November 18th to pull iceplant along with other Big Sur Land Trust volunteers and staff. We’ll also pick up trash along the way. Snacks will be provided. Sign up today!

You Make it Possible | January 27
2023-01-27 08:30 - 09:30 | CA
Every January, Big Sur Land Trust celebrates “Thankuary!” We celebrate all the ways your generosity as donors, volunteers, funders, partners, and sponsors makes such a positive impact for the lands we all love in Monterey County. Please take a few moments to watch our video below, and hear firsthand from our staff and board how much your support means to us all! Join us at our virtual event on January 27 to hear inspiring stories of your support in action and the exciting plans we have for 2023. And check out other opportunities to sign up for volunteer activities and guided hikes!
You Make It Possible!
Friday, January 27, 2023
8:30 AM-9:30 AM
With gratitude for you, we invite you to join our celebration of all you’ve made possible! Bring your cup of coffee for a virtual chat with our President and CEO Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis and Big Sur Land Trust staff. We’ll share this year’s inspirational stories of your generosity in action, as well as what we’re looking forward to accomplishing in 2023. We’ll also provide a sneak peek into next year’s events, and you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions.
Register >>

Community Planting Day at Carr Lake | January 28
2023-01-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Carr Lake, 618 Sherwood Drive, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
Monterey County residents are invited to join Return of the Natives for a Community Planting Day at Big Sur Land Trust’s park project site at Lower Carr Lake.
Help bring back native plants to this land, and learn about Carr Lake and the plans for a neighborhood park in the heart of Salinas!

Consider bringing your own garden gloves and water if you can.
All participants must register for this event and submit a liability waiver.
Face masks are optional.
No dogs please.

Register >>

Mitteldorf Thistle Pull | February 4
2023-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Mitteldorf Preserve
Saturday, February 4
10:00am – 1:00pm
Distance: 5 Miles
Level of physical difficulty: Moderate
Mitteldorf Preserve Manager Hadley Hargrove has been doing all he can to contain the highly competitive thistles like the bull and milk thistle, and this is your chance to lend a helping hand. Equal parts hike and volunteer workday, join us for the 5-mile roundtrip walk up Williams Canyon Road, around the Nature Loop, and back again, stopping to pull thistles along the way. This will be a great way to connect with Mitteldorf and with Big Sur Land Trust staff as we help the local ecosystem by removing an invasive plants known to spectacularly out-compete native vegetation.
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Community Planting Day at Carr Lake | February 11
2023-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Carr Lake, 618 Sherwood Drive, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States

Eucalyptus Re-Sprout Cutting | February 17
2023-02-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Glen Deven Ranch
Help our Stewardship team with important land management at a restoration site on our Glen Deven Ranch property. The control of these Eucalyptus re-sprouts is critical to support the ongoing restoration of this property towards native coastal scrubland, and our Stewardship team needs help to stay on top of this! This will be moderately difficult, physical work in the sun with hand tools, so come prepared for a fun, rewarding challenge.
Register >>

Carmel River FREE Tour | May 12
2023-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 | CA
Big Sur Land Trust’s Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CR FREE) project is one of the most extensive and important multi-benefit flood protection and riparian habitat restoration efforts on the Central Coast. Using a nature-based green infrastructure approach, it will reclaim the southern floodplain to direct water away from developed areas north of the river.
Our hike will be a slow-paced, staff-led tour of this project site.
Sign up here >>

Monterey Symphony presents John Wineglass's Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra | May 20
2023-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Sunset Center, San Carlos Ave & 9th Ave, Carmel
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 was settling in at Big Sur Land Trust’s Glen Deven Ranch. I was a bit uncomfortable at the prospect of no phone, and no internet in this beautifully remote place. Using the ranch as my home base and creative space to work on 2016’s commissioned piece Big Sur: The Night Sun, as I immersed myself in the wild spaces throughout Big Sur and at Glen Deven, I heard many stories of the Esselen Peoples in the area. As I began to write, a haunting violin theme emerged first. I wanted to spend more time with this piece of music that I knew was directly inspired by the voices of the past I was hearing.” He set the theme aside and knew he would return to it if he ever got the chance to compose another piece of music about Big Sur.
And now, on May 20, the Sacred Land concerto, commissioned by the Monterey Symphony with support from Big Sur Land Trust, will premiere at Sunset Center featuring soloist Edwin Huizinga. The piece starts with the violin theme that John heard at the beginning of his stay at Glen Deven. John explains, “Because of this experience, and all that I have learned since, I wanted to bring awareness to the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County.”
The name Sacred Land came from a conversation John had with Tom Little Bear Nason, the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County’s Tribal Chairman, as John and Edwin visited Rancho Aguila in Big Sur (formally known as Adler Ranch), on the land the tribe reclaimed in 2020. “We learned so much from that day with Little Bear. He led us through the land, blessing and thanking all that we saw along the way…the deer in the distance, the river that we crossed, the trees, and the birds flying overhead.” John specifically asked Tom how he felt about having Edwin, a man of Nordic descent, playing this piece. Little Bear said he loved all people and gave Edwin permission to play the concerto.
John says Sacred Land is a tribute to the Esselen Tribe. “It is especially important to raise awareness and to keep documenting these stories of human frailty and tragedy, so we don’t repeat the behaviors. It is also important to honor the Esselen People’s deep knowledge of, and reverence for, these lands and waters and all the beings that live here.”
Edwin Huizinga: Sacred Land Concerto Soloist
Photo Credit: Randy Tunnell
Edwin Huizinga has been playing Sacred Land for months now. “It is such a beautiful piece! It has an important story line that is dramatic and intense,” Edwin says. Reminiscing about the years that he has known John, including their time spent together at Glen Deven Ranch with kids attending Big Sur Land Trust’s Youth Outdoor Program’s summer camps, Edwin explains, “We have had so many opportunities to share in each other’s music and discuss the meaning of art, language, culture, and the land. We’ve built up a real sense of trust.”
Edwin adds, “I feel very connected to this piece because there are parts of it that John and I were improvising on when we were at Glen Deven!” He feels the concerto shares a profoundly sad, yet beautiful story that captures the struggles and the hopes of the human experience.

Monterey Symphony presented John Wineglass’s Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21
Monterey Symphony
Sunset Center, Carmel
Commissioned by Monterey Symphony, with support from Big Sur Land Trust, Composer in Residence John Wineglass wrote his Sacred Land concerto after spending time at Glen Deven Ranch and other parts of Big Sur. This experience inspired John to bring awareness to the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County.
The Symphony and soloist Edwin Huizinga hosted two amazing musical performances on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Monterey Symphony presents John Wineglass's Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra | May 21
2023-05-21 15:30 - 17:30 | Sunset Center, San Carlos Ave & 9th Ave, Carmel
Monterey Symphony presents John Wineglass’s Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21
Monterey Symphony
Sunset Center, Carmel
Commissioned by Monterey Symphony, with support from Big Sur Land Trust, Composer in Residence John Wineglass wrote his Sacred Land concerto after spending time at Glen Deven Ranch and other parts of Big Sur. This experience inspired John to bring awareness to the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County.
Join the Symphony and soloist Edwin Huizinga for two amazing musical performances on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.
Learn more and get your tickets >>

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 was settling in at Big Sur Land Trust’s Glen Deven Ranch. I was a bit uncomfortable at the prospect of no phone, and no internet in this beautifully remote place. Using the ranch as my home base and creative space to work on 2016’s commissioned piece Big Sur: The Night Sun, as I immersed myself in the wild spaces throughout Big Sur and at Glen Deven, I heard many stories of the Esselen Peoples in the area. As I began to write, a haunting violin theme emerged first. I wanted to spend more time with this piece of music that I knew was directly inspired by the voices of the past I was hearing.” He set the theme aside and knew he would return to it if he ever got the chance to compose another piece of music about Big Sur.
And now, on May 20, the Sacred Land concerto, commissioned by the Monterey Symphony with support from Big Sur Land Trust, will premiere at Sunset Center featuring soloist Edwin Huizinga. The piece starts with the violin theme that John heard at the beginning of his stay at Glen Deven. John explains, “Because of this experience, and all that I have learned since, I wanted to bring awareness to the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County.”
The name Sacred Land came from a conversation John had with Tom Little Bear Nason, the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County’s Tribal Chairman, as John and Edwin visited Rancho Aguila in Big Sur (formally known as Adler Ranch), on the land the tribe reclaimed in 2020. “We learned so much from that day with Little Bear. He led us through the land, blessing and thanking all that we saw along the way…the deer in the distance, the river that we crossed, the trees, and the birds flying overhead.” John specifically asked Tom how he felt about having Edwin, a man of Nordic descent, playing this piece. Little Bear said he loved all people and gave Edwin permission to play the concerto.
John says Sacred Land is a tribute to the Esselen Tribe. “It is especially important to raise awareness and to keep documenting these stories of human frailty and tragedy, so we don’t repeat the behaviors. It is also important to honor the Esselen People’s deep knowledge of, and reverence for, these lands and waters and all the beings that live here.”
Edwin Huizinga: Sacred Land Concerto Soloist
Photo Credit: Randy Tunnell
Edwin Huizinga has been playing Sacred Land for months now. “It is such a beautiful piece! It has an important story line that is dramatic and intense,” Edwin says. Reminiscing about the years that he has known John, including their time spent together at Glen Deven Ranch with kids attending Big Sur Land Trust’s Youth Outdoor Program’s summer camps, Edwin explains, “We have had so many opportunities to share in each other’s music and discuss the meaning of art, language, culture, and the land. We’ve built up a real sense of trust.”
Edwin adds, “I feel very connected to this piece because there are parts of it that John and I were improvising on when we were at Glen Deven!” He feels the concerto shares a profoundly sad, yet beautiful story that captures the struggles and the hopes of the human experience.

Race for Open Space Carb-Loading & Community Hangout | May 24
2023-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Alvarado Street Brewery, 426 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
Please join us on Wednesday, May 24 to celebrate the Race for Open Space with our good friends at Alvarado Street Brewery!
From 5pm – 7pm, we will be at their downtown Monterey location in the beer garden. During this window, 15% of all food and beverage sales will be donated to Big Sur Land Trust! Grab your friends and family and come join us for a good time! We will be hanging out, telling all the great BSLT stories, and offering a last-minute sign-up opportunity for Race for Open Space! See you then, and cheers!
RSVP here >>

Palo Corona to South Bank Trail (2mi) - Fun Run | May 27
2023-05-27 | Palo Corona Regional Park, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This May, 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 want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you.
Palo Corona to South Bank Trail (2mi) – Fun Run
For kids, families, or people who want to get out on a shorter course while supporting Big Sur Land Trust, this is the option for you! This 2-mile up-and-back course provides a relatively flat, partially-paved option surrounded by the rolling hills of Carmel Valley that is accessible to people of all abilities. The trailhead begins at Palo Corona Regional Park Discovery Center, with portalets and an aid station available on site.
Learn more and register >>

2023 Race for Open Space
2023-05-27 | CA
This May, 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 want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you.
Throughout April & May, you can run/walk/hike through Big Sur Land Trust’s nature preserves in Big Sur, Carmel Valley, Greenfield, and Salinas. And, thanks to our partners at Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, California State Parks, Santa Lucia Preserve, and Santa Lucia Conservancy, on Saturday, May 27 you have several options to experience conserved lands that are not usually open to the public. You can choose the 8.5-mile, 9.5-mile, or 21-mile Adventure Courses — or from our new 2-mile fun run! During the rest of the month, we will also lead guided hikes at additional open spaces that are rarely open to the public. Live out of the area? You can participate virtually on your favorite local trails.
These treasured open spaces represent the vitality of Monterey County. Please join us and support healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities! You’ll be supporting our mission to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all. Get more details and sign up here >>

Williams Canyon to Palo Corona (8.5mi) | May 27
2023-05-27 | Palo Corona Regional Park, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This May, 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 want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you.
Williams Canyon to Palo Corona (8.5mi)
This is the second half of the Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve course, made accessible for hikers and for runners requiring a shorter distance. This course is a one-way variation of the Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve course. You will be required to select a shuttle time slot for this course between 7:30am and 9:00am. You should aim to finish the course within 6 hours.
Learn more and register >>

Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9.5mi) | May 27
2023-05-27 | Palo Corona Regional Park, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This May, 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 want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you.
Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9.5mi)
A beautiful trip through a redwood canyon and across a creek. This course is an out-and-back from the Palo Corona Discovery Center to San Jose Creek. You will be required to select a starting time slot for this course between 7:30am and 9:00am. You should aim to finish the course within 6 hours.
Learn more and register >>
