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 check. Endangered endemic species like the legless lizard and the Smith’s blue butterfly are depending on us! Please join us ... Read More
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, and Point Lobos Foundation as collaborative members of the Lobos Corona Parkland project – along with generous donors and funders! ... Read More
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, please join us Friday, December 2 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm, in our Volunteer Orientation via Microsoft Teams. Register >>
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 moments to watch our video below, and hear firsthand from our staff and board how much your support means to ... Read More
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 Lake and the plans for a neighborhood park in the heart of Salinas! Consider bringing your own garden gloves and ... Read More
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 your chance to lend a helping hand. Equal parts hike and volunteer workday, join us for the 5-mile roundtrip walk ... Read More
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 Lake and the plans for a neighborhood park in the heart of Salinas! Consider bringing your own garden gloves and ... Read More
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 Stewardship team needs help to stay on top of this! This will be moderately difficult, physical work in the sun ... Read More
Join us for a virtual volunteer orientation to learn about our mission, programs, organizational structure and volunteer opportunities. Register >>
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 is a unique opportunity to learn about the natural and cultural history of these lands from Big Sur Land Trust ... Read More
