Guided Hike: Marks Ranch Wildflowers (2mi) | April 28

Marks Ranch 117th Drive, Salinas, CA, United States

Nothing quite sums up springtime in the Salinas Valley like a walk through vast fields of wildflowers. This guided hike at Marks Ranch will surely delight you with rolling green pastures and endless lupines! This hike spotlights Marks Ranch and ... Read More

Guided Hike: Mitteldorf Preserve to Joshua Creek (10.5mi) | April 29

Palo Corona Regional Park 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, United States

Whether you have hiked this region a hundred times or whether you are new to the area, this guided “adventure hike” is one you won't want to miss! This all-day hike loops through several conserved lands along the Central Coast: ... Read More

Tour of Carmel River FREE Project Site

Carmel River FREE Tour | May 12

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 ... Read More

Join Waitlist: San Jose Creek Trail Hike on World Conservation Day | July 28

Palo Corona Regional Park 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, United States

Enjoy an out-and-back hike from Palo Corona (Rancho Cañada) to San Jose Creek! 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 ... Read More

Join Waitlist: San Jose Creek Trail hike (9-mile) | August 12

Palo Corona Regional Park 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, United States

Enjoy an out-and-back hike from Palo Corona (Rancho Cañada) to San Jose Creek! 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 ... Read More

Birding at Mitteldorf Preserve (Nature Loop) | October 6

Mitteldorf Preserve

Join 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 ... Read More

Birding at Mitteldorf Preserve (Red-Tailed Overlook) | October 7

Mitteldorf Preserve

Join 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 ... Read More

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