• Big Sur Land Trust Volunteer Orientation | March 5

    Online

    Through this virtual orientation, you will become more familiar with Big Sur Land Trust’s mission, history, programs, organizational structure, and volunteer opportunities so that you are more fully informed about the organization you hope to so generously support through volunteering. ... Read More

  • Trail Work at Mitteldorf Preserve | March 14

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

    Join BSLT to clear trails and remove invasive plants at Mitteldorf Preserve. 1,100 acre Mitteldorf Preserve is always in need of a little love! We will walk the lower sections of the preserve, clearing the trails of debris and pulling any invasive ... Read More

  • Williams Canyon to Rancho Cañada Earth Day Hike | April 22

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

    Join Big Sur Land Trust for a guided hike from the Williams Canyon parking meadow to Palo Corona Regional Park’s Rancho Cañada Unit. We will traverse 8.5 miles (including three creek crossings) and climb over 1500 feet through Santa Lucia ... Read More

  • Race for Open Space 2026 | May 9

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

    Each spring, people of all ages and fitness levels join Big Sur Land Trust’s Race for Open Space—our largest annual community event. In 2025, over 300 runners, hikers, and walkers joined us to raise funds for the lands we all love ... Read More

  • San Jose Creek 2-mile Hike | May 23

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

    Join Big Sur Land Trust for a gentle 2-mile guided hike along the San Jose Creek Trail. Every step of this hike was made possible through our partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, California State Parks, and Point ... Read More

  • Big Sur Land Trust Volunteer Orientation | June 4

    Online

    Through this orientation, you will become more familiar with Big Sur Land Trust’s mission, history, programs, organizational structure, and volunteer opportunities so that you are more fully informed about the organization you hope to so generously support through volunteering. This will ... Read More

  • Carmel River FREE Tour | September 25

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

    Enjoy a 3.5-mile round-trip hike of the CR FREE project site, led by Big Sur Land Trust's Vice President of Conservation, Rachel Saunders. Big Sur Land Trust's Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CR FREE) project is one of the most ... Read More