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Invasive Plant Removal at Marks Ranch | March 26

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

Join us at Mars Ranch to remove the invasive Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus) and more. Big Sur Land Trust is providing regular monthly opportunities for community members to actively help us steward our preserves in Monterey County. No prior experience or green thumb required—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to roll up your sleeves. These fun events are a great ... Read More

Help care for the lands you LOVE: February 26

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

Big Sur Land Trust is providing regular monthly opportunities for community members to actively help us steward our preserves in Monterey County. No prior experience or green thumb required—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to roll up your sleeves. These fun events are a great way to meet like-minded individuals and connect with the lands you love. Join us! When: Wednesday, ... Read More

Help care for the lands you LOVE: February 15

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

Big Sur Land Trust is providing regular monthly opportunities for community members to actively help us steward our preserves in Monterey County. No prior experience or green thumb required—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to roll up your sleeves. These fun events are a great way to meet like-minded individuals and connect with the lands you love. Join us! When: Saturday, ... Read More

Pollinator Habitat Planting | January 17

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

Join us at Marks Ranch to plant pollinator-friendly habitats and help support our local Monarch butterfly population! Join us on Friday, January 17 for a fun day of planting milkweed plants to create a welcoming environment for our pollinator friends at Marks Ranch! We'll be getting our hands dirty while helping to support the local ecosystem. No green thumb required ... Read More

Planting Pollinator Habitat at Marks Ranch | December 11 & 12

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

Come join us for a fun day of planting native flowering plants to create a welcoming environment for our pollinator friends at Marks Ranch! We'll be getting our hands dirty while helping to support the local ecosystem. No green thumb required — just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. This in-person event will provide a great opportunity to connect with ... Read More

Planting Pollinator Habitat at Marks Ranch | December 11 & 12

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

Come join us for a fun day of planting native flowering plants to create a welcoming environment for our pollinator friends at Marks Ranch! We'll be getting our hands dirty while helping to support the local ecosystem. No green thumb required — just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. This in-person event will provide a great opportunity to connect with ... Read More

Caminata y Loteria de Observación de Aves | September 14

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

Únase a nosotros para una caminata entre bosques de robles y pastorales locales en busca de vida silvestre. Todos son bienvenidos. Big Sur Land Trust se complace en celebrar la Semana de la Conservación Latina con una caminata en español para observar aves y otras vidas silvestres en Marks Ranch. Este evento es apropiado para principiantes y todos aquellos interesados ... Read More

‘Birds and Blooms’ walk at Marks Ranch | April 5

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

Join us for a springtime 'birds and blooms' walk at Big Sur Land Trust’s Marks Ranch as we celebrate Earth Day all month long. This April, Big Sur Land Trust will be celebrating Earth Day all month long, with guided hikes throughout our preserves and on lands throughout Monterey County that are part of our 45-year and over 45,000 acre ... Read More

Birding with Monterey Audubon Society at Marks Ranch | December 2

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

Big Sur Land Trust is thrilled to host Monterey Audubon Society field trips at Big Sur Land Trust Preserves. Monterey Audubon Society members and Big Sur Land Trust supporters are invited to this wonderful opportunity to explore the lands we love in a new way. This event is appropriate for beginning birders and all those interested in learning how to ... Read More

Birding with Monterey Audubon Society at Marks Ranch | December 1

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

Big Sur Land Trust is thrilled to host Monterey Audubon Society field trips at Big Sur Land Trust Preserves. Monterey Audubon Society members and Big Sur Land Trust supporters are invited to this wonderful opportunity to explore the lands we love in a new way. This event is appropriate for beginning birders and all those interested in learning how to ... Read More

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