News + Updates

California Biodiversity Day bioblitz | September 6

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

Big Sur Land Trust will be celebrating California Biodiversity Day 2025 on September 6th at Marks Ranch! Join our bioblitz volunteers for a morning of 'iNatting', collecting iNaturalist observations of the biodiversity found on and under the beautiful Coastal Live Oaks at Marks ... Read More

Conservation Field Day | July 27

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

Adventure Scientists is an incredible organization that recently reached out to Big Sur Land Trust when they needed a Central Coast sampling location in support of their California Biodiversity Project. Adventure Scientists specifically engages backcountry backpackers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and ... Read More

Invasive Plant Pull | April 23

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 ... Read More

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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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.

Big Sur Land Trust
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