Martin Dunes Invasive Species Removal | June 10

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

It’s California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW)! CISAW is an annual weeklong event, organized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, to increase public awareness of invasive species issues and promote public participation in the fight against California's invasive species and their impacts on our natural resources. Removing ice plant and annual grasses is hard work but necessary to ... Read More

Solstice Sunset Invasive Species Removal at Martin Dunes | June 21

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

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

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 members of the Lobos Corona Parkland project -- along with generous donors and funders. This inspiring hike will first take ... Read More

Birding with Monterey Audubon Society at Glen Deven Ranch | August 4

Crossroads Park & Ride Rio Road, Carmel, CA, United States

Big Sur Land Trust is thrilled to host Monterey Audubon Society field trips at Big Sur Land Trust Preserves. Monterey Audubon Society members and Big Sur Land Trust supporters are invited to this wonderful opportunity to explore the lands we love in a new way. This event is appropriate for beginning birders and all those interested in learning how to ... Read More

Birding with Monterey Audubon Society at Glen Deven Ranch | August 5

Crossroads Park & Ride Rio Road, Carmel, CA, United States

Big Sur Land Trust is thrilled to host Monterey Audubon Society field trips at Big Sur Land Trust Preserves. Monterey Audubon Society members and Big Sur Land Trust supporters are invited to this wonderful opportunity to explore the lands we love in a new way. This event is appropriate for beginning birders and all those interested in learning how to ... Read More

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 members of the Lobos Corona Parkland project -- along with generous donors and funders. This inspiring hike will first take ... 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

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