Volunteer: French Broom Removal at Glen Deven Ranch | May 13

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

Monterey Symphony presents John Wineglass’s Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra | May 20

Sunset Center San Carlos Ave & 9th Ave, Carmel

The Inspiration Behind John Wineglass’s Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Even though it was years in the making, John Wineglass remembers exactly where he was when the first violin theme in Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra came to him. “I was feeling my ‘city boy’ roots as I was settling in at Big Sur Land Trust’s ... Read More

Monterey Symphony presents John Wineglass’s Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra | May 21

Sunset Center San Carlos Ave & 9th Ave, Carmel

Monterey Symphony presents John Wineglass's Sacred Land: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21 Monterey Symphony Sunset Center, Carmel Commissioned by Monterey Symphony, with support from Big Sur Land Trust, Composer in Residence John Wineglass wrote his Sacred Land concerto after spending time at Glen Deven Ranch and other parts of Big Sur. This experience ... Read More

Race for Open Space Carb-Loading & Community Hangout | May 24

Alvarado Street Brewery 426 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA

Please join us on Wednesday, May 24 to celebrate the Race for Open Space with our good friends at Alvarado Street Brewery! From 5pm – 7pm, we will be at their downtown Monterey location in the beer garden. During this window, 15% of all food and beverage sales will be donated to Big Sur Land Trust! Grab your friends and ... Read More

Palo Corona to South Bank Trail (2mi) – Fun Run | May 27

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

This May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you. Palo Corona to South Bank Trail (2mi) - Fun Run ... Read More

2023 Race for Open Space

This May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year's Race for Open Space has something for you. Throughout April & May, you can run/walk/hike through Big ... Read More

Williams Canyon to Palo Corona (8.5mi) | May 27

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

This May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you. Williams Canyon to Palo Corona (8.5mi) This is the second ... Read More

Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9.5mi) | May 27

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

This May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you. Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9.5mi) A beautiful ... Read More

Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve (21mi) – Runners Only Except By Prior Approval | May 27

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

This May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you. Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve (21mi) - Runners Only Except ... Read More

Volunteer for Race for Open Space | May 27

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 >>

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