You Make It Possible 2025
Thank you for joining us at the virtual celebration of all you made possible in 2024 — it certainly was a busy year for Big Sur Land Trust! Our staff provided in-depth looks at what we accomplished together last year and what we have planned for 2025. The full event recording is online, or you can choose to watch individual presentations on Stewardship, Conservation, and Community Programs on our Vimeo page.
Volunteer Events
There are now recurring opportunities to join Big Sur Land Trust in caring for the land on the second Saturday and fourth Wednesday of every month. No prior experience or green thumb required — just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to roll up your sleeves. Here are the events in the upcoming weeks to help us restore Marks Ranch along Highway 68.
- Remove Invasive French Broom Saturday, February 8, 9:30am-1:00pm
- Plant Pollinator Habitat Saturday, February 15, 10:00am-2:00pm
- Remove Invasive Italian Thistle Wednesday, February 26, 2:00-5:00pm
Estate Planning Essentials – Afternoon presentation and wine hour
Thursday, March 6
3:00-5:00pm
Virtual on Zoom or at the Big Sur Land Trust Monterey office
In this afternoon presentation with some of the most trusted names in estate planning, we’ll cover the latest tax updates and what documents you need to have in place to ensure your family and the lands you love are supported after your lifetime.
Race for Open Space
Saturday, May 10
Palo Corona Regional Park, Carmel
You can choose from five different courses at this year’s Race for Open Space! We have the perfect option for kids, families, or people who want to enjoy a shorter course while supporting Big Sur Land Trust. The 1-mile fun run is a relatively flat, partially paved, out-and-back course surrounded by the rolling hills of Carmel Valley. For more information or to sign up for your favorite course, run over to our website.