EVENT CLOSED Come join long-time Big Sur Land Trust supporter and volunteer, Jan Loomis as she shares her recent experience on Midway Atoll with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Through humor, story-telling and photos she will discuss the annual albatross nesting census and give an update on other current projects at Midway Atoll. While Jan’s main job on Midway ... Read More

Open Call for Art! Submissions Due: Monday, December 30 Exhibition Opening: Wednesday, February 12 In collaboration with California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), we are seeking 2-dimensional images (artworks or personal images) engaging the theme of "Convergence." Convergences, expected and unexpected, can enrich our lives with challenges and connections. At Carr Lake, CSUMB sees the convergence of three creeks; of ... Read More

Opening: February 19 6:00 – 7:30 PM Exhibit will be open February 19 - August CSUMB City Center, Salinas We are excited to collaborate with California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB)'s Salinas City Center, Arts and Culture on this exhibition! The show is free and will run through early August. Free “First Friday” events will be held in March, April, ... Read More

Grand Opening: March 6 5:00 – 8:30 PM Exhibit will be open through August CSUMB City Center, Salinas We are excited to collaborate with California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB)'s Salinas City Center, Arts and Culture on this exhibition! The show is free and will run through early August. Free “First Friday” events will be held in March, April, May, ... Read More

Friday, March 6 Doors will open at 7:00PM 7:30 - 9:00PM Hidden Valley 104 West Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Join Big Sur Land Trust for an inspirational evening with Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling: How Connecting With Animals Can Transform Our Lives — and Save Theirs and Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from ... Read More

Cancelled – Guided Hike at Marks Ranch March 14, 2020 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM After considering several of the current public health messages we are receiving, we have decided to postpone this guided hike at Marks Ranch.However, Big Sur Land Trust believes it is more important than ever to connect people to open spaces so that they may experience ... Read More

Join Big Sur Land Trust’s virtual book club. For our first book, we’ve chosen The Overstory, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Richard Powers. Many staff members have been raving about it. We’re partnering with Pilgrim’s Way, an independent community bookstore in Carmel. Simply call them at 831-624-4955 and they will have the book drop-shipped to you. RSVP below to join our Zoom ... Read More

Join Big Sur Land Trust's virtual book club! For our second book, we’ve chosen The Honey Bus, by Meredith May. Set in Monterey County, the story takes place during a pivotal time in May’s childhood when she suddenly found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in his ... Read More