• Mitteldorf Thistle Pull | February 4

    Mitteldorf Preserve

    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 ... Read More

  • Community Planting Day at Carr Lake | February 11

    Carr Lake 618 Sherwood Drive, Salinas, CA, United States

    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 ... Read More

  • Eucalyptus Re-Sprout Cutting | February 17

    Glen Deven Ranch

    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 ... Read More

  • Volunteer Orientation | February 20

    Join us for a virtual volunteer orientation to learn about our mission, programs, organizational structure and volunteer opportunities. Register >>

  • Guided Hike: Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9mi) | April 7

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

    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 ... Read More

  • Spring Clean Up – Litter Pick Up at Marks Ranch | April 12

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

    Bring your family and join us on this light volunteer day as we pick up litter at Marks Ranch! Let’s remove trash and debris from your beloved and picturesque Marks Ranch. This is a family-friendly event, so bring your little ... Read More

  • Guided Hike: Marks Ranch (3.4mi/5K) | April 14

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

    Nothing quite sums up springtime in the Salinas Valley like a walk through vast fields of wildflowers. This guided hike at Marks Ranch will surely delight you with rolling green pastures and endless lupines! This hike spotlights Marks Ranch and ... Read More

  • Guided Hike: Williams Canyon to San Jose Creek Trail (8mi) | April 15

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

    This course offers varied terrain, sweeping panoramic views, many different ecosystems, and a journey across pristine conserved lands. This course boasts an estimated 1,100 feet of elevational gain over the 8 miles and includes some steep ascents and descents. The ... Read More

  • Thistle Pull at Marks Ranch | April 22

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

    Celebrate Earth Day with Big Sur Land Trust at Marks Ranch! Join us in an effort to steward the lands we all love by hand pulling invasive thistles found across the property. Please bring: snacks, water, sun protection, long-sleeve shirt ... Read More

  • Guided Hike: Mitteldorf Preserve to Joshua Creek (10.5mi) | April 23

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

    Whether you have hiked this region a hundred times or whether you are new to the area, this guided “adventure hike” is one you won't want to miss! This all-day hike loops through several conserved lands along the Central Coast: ... 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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