An evening with Dr. Matthew Savoca | June 17

Thursday, June 17 5:30 - 6:30pm We all know that plastic poses a threat to our environment and to animals. Join us for a virtual presentation from Dr. Matthew Savoca, as he shares his findings on why marine animals mistake ... Read More

Maintenance Monday | July 26

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

Monday, July 26 5:00 - 8:00pm We enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new volunteers last month during our first Maintenance Monday! If you were unable to attend that event, you can sign up for this one! Maintenance Mondays is ... Read More

Maintenance Monday | August 23

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

Monday, August 23 5:00 - 8:00pm What a group of excellent volunteers we have had the pleasure of working with the past couple of Maintenance Mondays! If you were unable to attend those events, you can sign up for this ... Read More

Oak Tree Restoration for Rangelands

Oak Tree Restoration for Rangelands August 25, 2021 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm on Zoom Oak woodlands perform numerous important ecosystem services including scenic beauty, erosion prevention, improving water quality and infiltration, regulating water flow in watersheds, providing habitat for bird ... Read More

Maintenance Monday | September 20

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

Monday September 20th 5:00PM - 8:00PM Maintenance Mondays is a series of volunteer events to make the land more resilient, enjoyable and safe for wildlife and people alike. We invite you to join us for the next event on Monday, ... Read More

FULL | Iceplant Pulling Volunteer Event | September 25

Martin Dunes Marina, CA, United States

Saturday, September 25 10:00AM to 1:00PM Martin Dunes in Marina Although the invasive iceplant has almost been completely eradicated from Martin Dunes in Marina, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the legless lizard and the Smith's blue ... Read More

Volunteer Event at Mitteldorf Preserve | October 21

Mitteldorf Preserve

Volunteer Event at Mitteldorf Preserve Thursday, October 21 at 9:30am Get your gloves and join us Thursday, October 21 at Mitteldorf Preserve removing eupatorium, a plant native to Europe that can outcompete the natives by altering the soil composition and ... Read More

FULL! Docent-led Hike | November 13

Arroyo Seco Meet at Wild Goose Café 18 E Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA, United States

NOTE: This hike has reached capacity and is now full. Docent-led hikes are back! Our volunteer hike leaders are very excited to get on the lands we all love with you. Saturday, November 13 7:30am - 3:00pm Arroyo Seco Ranch, ... Read More

Drill Seeding Rangeland Demonstration Day | November 17

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

Free Field Demonstration Wednesday, November 17 from 9:00am - 12:30pm at Marks Ranch Big Sur Land Trust’s Marks Ranch has served as a grazing land for livestock for many years. However, grazing operations were interrupted in 2016 with the Soberanes ... Read More

Docent-led Hike | November 20

Docent-led hikes are back! Our volunteer hike leaders are very excited to get on the lands we all love with you. Saturday, November 20 9:00am - 2:00pm Martin Dunes, Marina Level of difficulty- moderately strenuous as we’ll be trekking around the coastline and sand ... 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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