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

Volunteer Orientation | May 2

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, ... Read More

Volunteer: Thistle Pull at Marks Ranch | May 3

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

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, ... 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

– POSTPONED – Volunteer: Martin Dunes Invasive Species Removal | May 12

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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