Volunteer Opportunities

Join us for a virtual volunteer orientation to learn about our mission, programs, organizational structure and volunteer opportunities. Register >>

Bring your family and join us on this light volunteer day as we pick up litter at Marks Ranch! Let’s remove trash and debris from your beloved and picturesque Marks Ranch. This is a family-friendly event, so bring your little ones and your not-so-little ones, too! We'll collect litter from the entrance area and from the front pastures. You will ... Read More

Celebrate Earth Day with Big Sur Land Trust at Marks Ranch! Join us in an effort to steward the lands we all love by hand pulling invasive thistles found across the property. Please bring: snacks, water, sun protection, long-sleeve shirt and pants, and closed-toed shoes. Warning: Please know that this area has ticks and poison oak! Please come prepared. Learn ... Read More

During the Big Sur International Marathon upcoming on Sunday, April 30, Big Sur Land Trust will be stepping up to ensure that this iconic running event achieves its goal of ecological sustainability. This will be our second year extending our work for healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities in this way. As is true with so much of what ... Read More

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 for a volunteer orientation via Microsoft Teams. Register >>

Introduced invasive thistle species can outcompete native plants and take over large areas, creating dense monocultures if left unmanaged. In addition, invasive thistles, such as Italian thistle, can form physical barriers that inhibit livestock and wildlife from entering an area, and their height can increase the risk of severe wildfire by creating readily available ladder fuels. Volunteers will use hand ... Read More

Located within the Monterey Bay dune complex, Martin Dunes protects critical habitat for several special status species, including the Monterey spineflower, Smith's blue butterfly, and Western snowy plover. However, introduced invasive species such as ice plant and annual grasses are prime threats to this native coastal dune system. Join BSLT staff and volunteers in removing these invasive species in an ... Read More

French Broom is a fast-spreading species which forms dense monocultures if left unmanaged. It can be devastating to the micro-habitats of Big Sur Land Trust’s Glen Deven Ranch, especially the grasslands. With your help we will remove satellite populations of French broom, ensuring that the population does not continue to spread across the preserve. You will use wrenches and other ... Read More

Calling all volunteers! Are you interested in volunteering on Saturday, April 1 as a course monitor, parking attendant, course sweep, or photographer? Sign up to volunteer >>

Do you love spending time in solitude out of doors? Do you enjoy backcountry adventures and helping others have a good experience on the land? Then this is the opportunity for you! Big Sur Land Trust is seeking volunteers to help monitor four in-person trail courses in Carmel Valley. These courses will be open on May 27 from 7:30am to ... Read More