Big Sur Land Trust

2nd Annual Race for Open Space: Volunteer Opportunities
2019-04-13 | Marks Ranch, 117th Drive, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
As a volunteer for the Race for Open Space, you are creating something very special: a moment where people connect to themselves, to each other, and to the beauty of nature at Marks Ranch through their adventure across meadows and oak woodlands. The Race for Open Space would not be what it is without the kindness of volunteers who give their time to make it a success! When you volunteer for Big Sur Land Trust at the Race for Open Space, you are directly joining with us in our mission to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all.
Available Volunteer Positions:
Friday, April 12, 2019 (day before Race Day):
8:30am-1:00pm: Bib Packet Pickup
9:00am-12:00pm: Course Setting (some hiking required)
1:00pm-6:00pm: Bib Packet Pickup
1:00pm-6:00pm: Course Setting (some hiking required)
Saturday, April 13, 2019 (Race Day):
5:00am-6:00am: Setup (some hiking/lifting required)
5:30am-9:00am: Registration
5:30am-8:30am: Refreshments
5:30am-9:00am: Parking
6:00am-9:30am: Water Stations (some hiking/lifting required)
6:00am-9:30am: Course Communications (some hiking required)
7:00am-10:00am: Photography
7:00am-10:00am: Timing and Awards
8:30am-11:30am: Refreshments
11:00am-12:00pm: Teardown (some hiking/lifting required)
Various: General Assistance (sign up here if you do not have a role preference or time constraint)

Marks Ranch Trail Work Day: Volunteer Opportunity
2019-04-06 09:30 - 14:00 UTC | Marks Ranch, 117th Drive, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
We’ve had an overwhelming response to our trail work day and have more than enough volunteers for this Saturday. Thank you all for your support. Please check our website for other volunteer opportunities.

Carr Lake Planting Day
2019-03-16 10:00 - 13:00 | 618 Sherwood Drive, 618 Sherwood Drive, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
Bring your family and friends to help CSUMB’s Return of the Natives with another planting in the garden at BSLT’s Carr Lake site! We’ll also be sharing more information on the vision for a central park in the heart of Salinas. Rain cancels.

Marks Ranch Trail Work Day: Volunteer Opportunity
2019-03-16 09:30 - 14:00 | Marks Ranch, 117th Drive, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
We’re preparing the trails at Marks Ranch for our second annual Race for Open Space trail run and fundraising event. To make sure the course is ready for our runners and walkers in April, we need skilled volunteers for trail cutting, tread work, restoring rolling dips and brush cutting. Please sign up below.

Salinas Parks and Recreation Summit
2019-03-09 10:30 - 14:30
Join us as we come together to cultivate community leadership and commitment across multiple sectors to resource and steward a parks and recreation district in the heart of Salinas. With so many related parks and recreation developments happening in close proximity, we can maximize our impact by coordinating efforts. We would like to invite you to form a Salinas Parks & Recreation Coalition, dedicated to developing mutually supportive plans for management, and community ownership of parks and recreation projects, including the Alisal Vibrancy Plan, Big Sur Land Trust’s site at Carr Lake, First Tee, the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex, the Sanborn Ranch House, and Tatum’s Garden. Share this opportunity with neighbors and friends! Please RSVP here.

Volunteer Open House at Hartnell Office
2019-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Big Sur Land Trust, 509 Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
We are so grateful for our volunteers and the vital role they play! Are you interested in supporting BSLT by contributing your passion, time and talents? Please RSVP below to join us at our open house! If you can’t attend, you can easily sign up online to be notified of volunteer opportunities.

Carmel River FREE Tour -- FULL
2018-12-08 09:30 - 12:00 | MPRPD Discovery Center Parking lot, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This tour is now FULL. Please stay tuned for more tour dates in 2019! BSLT staff members Sarah Hardgrave and Rachel Saunders will lead a guided tour of the site for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (Carmel River FREE) Project. This is an approximately 2.5-mile informational walk from the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District’s (MPRPD) new Discovery Center to the Palo Corona front ranch trails. On this moderate walk you will have an opportunity to envision the floodplain restoration of the former Odello agriculture fields as BSLT’s 128-acre property is transformed in the coming years.
Meet at 9:30 am at the MPRPD Discovery Center Parking lot (former Rancho Canada Golf Club parking lot). 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel

Carr Lake Community Planting Day
2018-11-17 10:00 - 13:00 | 618 Sherwood Drive, 618 Sherwood Drive, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
Be among the first to gather on Big Sur Land Trust’s site at Carr Lake in Salinas. Bring your family and friends to help bring back more native plants to the area, share your ideas for a future park and learn more!

Limited onsite parking, drop-off at site. Overflow traffic should street park at the Salinas Adult School: 20 Sherwood Place
No pets please

Carr Lake Community Meeting
2018-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
Help Design a Park in Salinas!
November 14, 2018 • 6:00-8:00 PM

Help design a park at Big Sur Land Trust’s 73 acres in Carr Lake. Join us at our community meetings to learn more. All meetings will be at Sherwood Hall at 940 N. Main Street in Salinas. There will be English and Spanish presentations. Food will be available at 5:30pm and childcare will be available. Please RSVP by filling the form below:

Glen Deven Ranch Native Seed Collection Day
2018-11-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Glen Deven Ranch
Glen Deven Ranch Native Seed Collection Day
Saturday, November 10 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
We have completed the eucalyptus removal effort at Glen Deven Ranch and are moving into the restoration phase of the project. This volunteer work day will be centered on native seed collection, enabling us to create a native seed bank to be used for Glen Deven Ranch’s restoration. We plan to restore the newly-opened understory to high quality native chaparral habitat from local sources of seed. The event will involve low strenuous activity, and some hiking will be required.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring sun protection and water. Some of the collection sites may have exposure to poison oak so please wear long-sleeved clothing. We will provide tools and instruction.
Carpooling is encouraged. Glen Deven Ranch is approximately 20 minutes south of Carmel. Directions will be provided with your confirmation email.
Interested in helping? Please fill out the form below.

Arroyo Seco Hike
2018-10-16 07:30 - 13:00 | Arroyo Seco, Meet at Wild Goose Café 18 E Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
October 16, 2018 • 7:30AM – 1:00 PM

Meeting Location:
Wild Goose Café
18 E Carmel Valley Rd. (12.32)
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Meet at 7:30 AM sharp. Arrive early if you want to indulge in a great cup of coffee and a pastry! We will caravan together to the ranch.
Come and explore this remote 1,675-acre ranch acquired by Big Sur Land Trust in 2007. Fronting the Arroyo Seco River, the property was a conservation priority because of its diverse habitats, native plant and animal species, river and creek systems and links to surrounding wilderness areas. Learn more about our 5-mile hike and extended trip options.

A moderately strenuous 5-mile round-trip hike will take you through the rich riparian habitat of Horse Canyon and sycamore alluvial woodlands. Be prepared for multiple creek crossings and rocky terrain.
On the extended (very strenuous!) option we will explore dense oak woodlands, hike up to high country to take in panoramic views of the Arroyo Seco watershed, and descend to cross (or swim in!) the Arroyo Seco River.

Carr Lake Community Event
2018-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
Help Design a Park in Salinas!
October 4, 2018 • 6:00-8:00 PM
Location:
Sherwood Hall
940 N. Main Street
Salinas, CA

Help design a park at Big Sur Land Trust’s 73 acres in Carr Lake. Join us at our community meetings to learn more. All meetings will be at Sherwood Hall at 940 N. Main Street in Salinas. There will be English and Spanish presentations. Food will be available at 5:30pm and childcare will be available. Please RSVP by filling the form below:

Grand Opening of the New Rancho Cañada Unit of Palo Corona Regional Park!
2018-09-28 14:00 - 18:00 | Palo Corona Regional Park, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
September 28th, 2018 • 2:00-6:00 PM
Location:
Palo Corona Regional Park
4860 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel CA
Celebrate the official grand opening and land dedication of the new Rancho Cañada unit of Palo Corona Regional Park. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy guided hikes, educational activities and games, and the chance to meet your local park staff. Visit the Discovery Center and learn more about BSLT’s Carmel River FREE project and our long history of partnering with and transferring land to Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. This is a free event and all are welcome. Spread the word, and RSVP to let them know you’re coming!

Volunteer Workday
2018-09-22 09:00 - 15:00
Mitteldorf Preserve Trail Work
Assist our stewardship team in rebuilding, restoring and cleaning Mitteldorf Preserve’s trails. Volunteers are needed to remove dilapidated foot bridges, clearing dead trees/woody debris and trail cutting. Help us restore access to one of our gems adjacent to the Santa Lucia Preserve. Big Sur Land Trust will provide tools, gloves, instruction, snacks and extra water. If interested, please register below and we will contact you with further details.

Carr Lake Community Event
2018-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
Help Design a Park in Salinas!
September 20, 2018 • 6:00-8:00 PM
Help design a park at Big Sur Land Trust’s 73 acres in Carr Lake.

Join us at our community meetings to learn more. Click the above link to RSVP.
