A Closer Look at the Race for Open Space 35k+

Though there’s an event for everyone, the 35k+ trail run is the longest, most challenging offering of our 2024 Race for Open Space courses, boasting 5400’ of cumulative ascent! Not for the faint of heart, the Lunch Bench Lollipop is a stunning, full tour of Palo Corona Regional Park’s backcountry and Big Sur Land Trust’s Mitteldorf Preserve. Participants will be treated to a handful of different ecosystems and habitats during their run, including multiple creek crossings, riparian corridors, redwood groves, and oak-covered ridge lines. The high point, at about 2650’ above sea level, offers runners an unparalleled panoramic view of the Monterey Bay.

Huge thanks to our trail partners Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District, California State Parks, Santa Lucia Conservancy, Santa Lucia Preserve, and Inside Trail for helping us make this all possible! We hope that you will join us on Saturday, May 11 for Race for Open Space. Learn more about all the course options and register today!

Telling the Story of Climate Change: Lessons from an LA Times Reporter

Wednesday, March 6
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Irvine Auditorium

Climate change is arguably the most urgent and complex issue of our generation. This event is part of The Center for the Blue Economy’s Environmental Justice and Sustainability Speaker Series. Pulitzer finalist LA Times reporter Rosanna Xia will break down how journalists today are writing about climate change, with lessons learned on how to turn complex issues into memorable stories. Xia will also introduce her new book, California Against the Sea, and share insights from her award-winning reporting on sea level rise. A reception with light refreshments and book signing will follow.

Several BSLT staff members will be attending, so please let us know if you’re going and we can meet up at Big Sur Land Trust’s office and walk over to Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) together! Contact bboynton@bigsurlandtrust.org after you’ve registered. Register >>

Carr Lake Weed Warriors Volunteer Event

Saturday, March 9
9:30am – 12:30pm
Carr Lake

With the recent rain, the native plant garden is thriving – and so are the weeds. We need several volunteers to help us maintain the garden, remove vegetation from the walkways, and pick up litter. Volunteers will work in the native garden to hand pull invasive plant species and pick up litter. Register >>