Guided Hikes
Carmel River FREE Tour | September 22
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 ... Read More
Carmel River FREE Tour | September 22
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 ... Read More
Birding at Mitteldorf Preserve (Nature Loop) | October 6
Mitteldorf PreserveJoin expert leaders from Monterey Audubon Society to explore the preserve and enjoy the birds that live there on this beginner-level outing. Big Sur Land Trust is thrilled to host Monterey Audubon Society field trips at Big Sur Land Trust Preserves. On these outings to Mitteldorf Preserve, Monterey Audubon Society members and Big Sur Land Trust supporters are invited to ... Read More
Birding at Mitteldorf Preserve (Red-Tailed Overlook) | October 7
Mitteldorf PreserveJoin expert leaders from Monterey Audubon Society to explore the preserve and enjoy the birds that live there on this beginner-level outing. Big Sur Land Trust is thrilled to host Monterey Audubon Society field trips at Big Sur Land Trust Preserves. On these outings to Mitteldorf Preserve, Monterey Audubon Society members and Big Sur Land Trust supporters are invited to ... Read More
Let’s Go Outdoors! San Jose Creek 2-mile hike with Big Sur Land Trust | October 19
Palo Corona Regional Park 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, United StatesJoin Big Sur Land Trust for a gentle 2-mile guided hike along the San Jose Creek Trail. Distance: 2 miles Elevation: 150' total ascent Difficulty: Easy Pace: 2+ mph Every step of this hike was made possible through our partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, California State Parks, and Point Lobos Foundation as collaborative members of the Lobos ... Read More
Walk-and-talk with Nikki Nedeff at Martin Dunes | October 29
Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United StatesJoin us for a 4-5 hour walk focused on the natural history and ecology of Martin Dunes. Since 2000, BSLT has protected 125 acres at Martin Dunes adjacent to the USFWS Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge on the Monterey Bay coastline. The sandy dunes closest to the beach serve as ideal habitats for snowy plovers and are protected from human ... Read More