Proposals Invited — Public Mural at Ensen Park Last summer, Ensen Community Park came alive in a vibrant celebration of community spirit and partnership. More than 1,500 neighbors, partners, community leaders, and friends gathered for the grand opening of a new 6-acre neighborhood park … Read More
ENewsletter – December 2 | Wildlife corridors need your help!
Give Today via Monterey County Gives! Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, you can help Big Sur Land Trust preserve and restore our stunning landscapes across Monterey County, and increase access and environmental education for all. Now through December 31, your donation will … Read More
Letters from the Land — Flip Through the Pages of our Fall/Winter Newsletter!
Inside this edition of “Letters from the Land,” there is so much to enjoy! Pull up a chair and download the Fall/Winter Newsletter >>
ENewsletter – November 4 | Race for Open Space will be on Saturday, May 9!
Race for Open Space 2026 will be on Saturday, May 9! Each spring, people of all ages and fitness levels join Big Sur Land Trust’s Race for Open Space—our largest annual community event. In 2025, over 300 runners, hikers, and walkers … Read More
ENewsletter – October 1 | Autumn Lessons from the Lands We Love!
Autumn’s Story Across Our Landscapes Even though fall in Monterey County might not bring the crisp air and leafy color show seen elsewhere, the change of season is still written across our landscapes in unmistakable ways. Along the coast, flocks … Read More
ENewsletter – September 4, 2025 | Ensen Community Park is Now Open!
Ensen Grand Opening Sunday, August 17 was an unforgettable day at the grand opening of the neighborhood park at Ensen Community Park in Salinas. We had 1,500 visitors join us to celebrate! All corners of the park were buzzing thanks … Read More
Press Release – Grand Opening of Ensen Community Park Brings Long-Awaited Green Space to Salinas Families
The public is invited to the grand opening celebration of Ensen Community Park’s neighborhood park at Carr Lake in Salinas. The event, hosted by Big Sur Land Trust, the Center for Community Advocacy and the City of Salinas, will include a formal ceremony and ribbon-cutting at 12:30pm.
