This week’s World Mental Health Day reminded us that getting out in nature should be top of mind on our healthy to-do list. Whether you start your day with a stroll around your neighborhood and listen to the birds waking up the world, or you’re out on a beach at sunset, the proven benefits of that check-in with the natural world are immense.
Are you feeling like a “human doing” instead of “human being”? Getting outdoors can help you feel calmer. Vitamin N is a really healthy choice, and our event line-up is chock-full of just the right dosage! Check out all the terrific opportunities here.
Let’s Go Outdoors! San Jose Creek 2-Mile Hike
Thursday, October 19
9:00am – 1:00pm
Palo Corona Regional Park – Rancho Cañada Unit
It’s exciting to be part of MPRPD’s wonderful Let’s Go Outdoors! program once again! Join Big Sur Land Trust for a gentle 2-mile guided hike along the San Jose Creek Trail. This hike is a wonderful reminder that collaboration can bring beautiful change and that our actions are stronger when taken together. We are grateful to our partners and our donors for each step forward that we take together. Learn more >>
Martin Dunes Invasive Species Removal
Saturday, October 28
9:30am – 1:30pm
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
Join the BSLT team in removing invasive plants in an effort to restore Martin Dunes. Removing ice plant and annual grasses is hard work but necessary to protect the biodiversity of Martin Dunes, which protects critical habitat for several special status species, including the Monterey spineflower, Smith’s blue butterfly, and Western snowy plover. Learn more >>
Walk-and-Talk with Nikki Nedeff at Martin Dunes
Sunday, October 29
9:00am – 2:00pm
Martin Dunes
Join us for a 4-5 hour walk focused on the natural history and ecology of Martin Dunes. BSLT’s former Conservation Program Director/Associate Director of Conservation Nikki Nedeff will lead a walk-and-talk describing the natural history and ecology of Martin Dunes. This wonderful opportunity offers attendees the chance to learn more about this amazing dune habitat and nature preserve. Learn more >>
Healthy Soils at Marks Ranch Walk-and-Talk with Patrick Riparetti
Saturday, November 4
9:00am – 12:00pm
Marks Ranch
During the Soberanes Fire in 2016 and most recently with the River Fire, Marks Ranch served as part of the incident command center. The land was impacted significantly by equipment and personnel. In our recovery efforts, Big Sur Land Trust partnered with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation to initiate a three-year Healthy Soils Program project at Marks Ranch. Come on out to Marks Ranch to learn more about this program from BSLT’s Director of Stewardship, Patrick Riparetti, and project partners. Learn more >>