Iceplant Pull | November 18

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

Join the BSLT team at Martin Dunes as we pull iceplant to give the local dune ecosystem more space to thrive. Although iceplant has been almost completely eradicated from the Martin Dunes preserve in Marina, we must keep it in ... Read More

San Jose Creek Trail Hike | November 19

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

When: Saturday, November 19 from 9:00am - 4:00pm Distance: 9 miles Elevation: 1500' Difficulty: Strenuous This rigorous hike through a mosaic of conserved lands was made possible through our partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, California State Parks, ... Read More

Volunteer Orientation | December 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

You Make it Possible | January 27

Every January, Big Sur Land Trust celebrates “Thankuary!” We celebrate all the ways your generosity as donors, volunteers, funders, partners, and sponsors makes such a positive impact for the lands we all love in Monterey County. Please take a few ... Read More

Community Planting Day at Carr Lake | January 28

Carr Lake 618 Sherwood Drive, Salinas, CA, United States

Monterey County residents are invited to join Return of the Natives for a Community Planting Day at Big Sur Land Trust's park project site at Lower Carr Lake. Help bring back native plants to this land, and learn about Carr ... Read More

Mitteldorf Thistle Pull | February 4

Mitteldorf Preserve

Saturday, February 4 10:00am - 1:00pm Distance: 5 Miles Level of physical difficulty: Moderate Mitteldorf Preserve Manager Hadley Hargrove has been doing all he can to contain the highly competitive thistles like the bull and milk thistle, and this is ... Read More

Community Planting Day at Carr Lake | February 11

Carr Lake 618 Sherwood Drive, Salinas, CA, United States

Monterey County residents are invited to join Return of the Natives for a Community Planting Day at Big Sur Land Trust's park project site at Lower Carr Lake. Help bring back native plants to this land, and learn about Carr ... Read More

Eucalyptus Re-Sprout Cutting | February 17

Glen Deven Ranch

Help our Stewardship team with important land management at a restoration site on our Glen Deven Ranch property. The control of these Eucalyptus re-sprouts is critical to support the ongoing restoration of this property towards native coastal scrubland, and our ... Read More

Volunteer Orientation | February 20

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

Guided Hike: Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9mi) | April 7

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

This is a full-day guided hike. This event will be held Friday, April 7. This event will last from roughly 9am-4pm. Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 1,500ft. Four sizeable hills. Strenuous. These lands are open to the public by permit. This ... Read More

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Big Sur Land Trust’s mission is to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all.

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