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 Fire and again in 2020 with the River Fire when, throughout the duration of these wildfires, the ranch served as ... Read More
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 dunes. Martin Dunes is a 125-acre biological wonderland filled with wind-swept sands, wildflowers, and spectacular views. You’ll want to bring binoculars to view everything this unique ... Read More
Join Big Sur Land Trust’s Land Steward, Cate Stanley, on Sunday, November 28 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM for a special “clean-up” day at Marks Ranch. We’ll focus on picking up trash so the “work” part of the day should go fairly quickly—and then you can enjoy a hike through this beautiful historic ranch. Bring your family. It’s a great way ... Read More
You Make It Possible Thursday, December 2 4:30pm - 5:30pm With gratitude for all that your support has made possible, we invite you to join our virtual celebration of how partnerships make Big Sur Land Trust’s work possible. Our President and CEO Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis, our community partners, and staff will share inspirational stories of your support in action during this ... Read More
FULL! Glen Deven Ranch Saturday, December 11, 2021 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Big Sur Land Trust has been slowly restoring 19-acres of Glen Deven Ranch following a massive Eucalyptus Removal Project which ended in 2019. Nearly half of the site has already revegetated but the challenging southern slope, which is prone to landslides, still remains an obstacle on the ... Read More
Restoration Planting Volunteer Event Sunday, January 2 2022 | 11:00AM – 2:30PM Big Sur Land Trust has been slowly restoring 19-acres of Glen Deven Ranch following a massive Eucalyptus Removal Project which ended in 2019. Nearly half of the site has already revegetated but the challenging southern slope, which is prone to landslides, still remains an obstacle on the path ... Read More
Stewardship Volunteer Event - Iceplant Pull Saturday, January 29 | 9:30AM – 1:00PM Martin Dunes Although the invasive iceplant has almost completely been eradicated from Martin Dunes in Marina, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the legless lizard and the Smith's blue butterfly depend on it. We invite you to join us Saturday, January 29 in ... Read More
Stewardship Volunteer Event – Iceplant Pull Saturday, February 19 | 9:30AM – 1:30PM Martin Dunes Despite our efforts last month, the sensitive dune habitat at Martin Dunes still demands our attention. Although the invasive iceplant has been eradicated almost completely from from this part of the dune system, we must keep it in check. Endangered endemic species like the legless ... Read More
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED French Broom Removal - Volunteer Event Glen Deven Ranch Saturday, March 26 from 10:00AM-2:00PM Join us at Glen Deven Ranch as we work to conserve the cultivated coastal grasslands of the property from the spread French Broom (Genista). French Broom is a fast spreading species which forms dense monocultures if left unmanaged. It can be ... Read More
Thanks to all Race for Open Space Participants, Supporters, Sponsors, and Partners Everyone who participated, supported, and volunteered at this year’s Race for Open Space is a champion for Big Sur Land Trust’s mission! Over 400 people ran, walked, and hiked at Glen Deven Ranch, Mitteldorf Preserve, Marks Ranch, or on one of our special Adventure Courses. Between all of ... Read More
