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If trees could talk Along the central coast of and far inland through the mountains, trees bear witness to the story of the Land Trust.

Majestic and strong, the redwoods and oaks and cypress and pines and madrones are part of our history of conserving a magnificent landscape.

The next chapter of our story has begun. Now trees look down on excited young faces as new voices rise in the forests and across the meadows and along the rivers.

Wide-eyed explorers are venturing into the natural world for the first time. There are shouts of glee from children wading in a stream and there are sounds of music. For campers at the Land Trust’s first nature camps, this is a new world— a transformational outdoor experience far from crowded urban neighborhoods that most come from. For the Land Trust, these camps are a first expression of a new mission that addresses a critical question: for whom is land conserved? The answer: everyone.

We believe that the bountiful gifts of nature must be nurtured and shared for the good of all. This means introducing families and young people to the natural world by offering lifelong learning. It means supporting ranchers and land owners respected for their wisdom as stewards of the land. And it means joining with other land trusts and entities in an historic effort, only recently launched, to create a network of beautiful parklands along the northern reaches of the Big Sur coast. This connectivity of ecosystems, community and cultural landmarks—a green infrastructure— will bring the inspiration of nature ever closer to everyday life.

Our work now is to inspire love of the land and an enduring commitment to conservation and stewardship. This new work takes many forms. It connects the Land Trust to diverse partners and participants, each uniquely devoted to our mission.

If trees could talk, they might well join us in telling the following stories. Trees june 9.qxp_Layout 1 6/11/14 10:25 AM Page 3 Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 9:58 AM Page 4

Luis Alvarez

This is something spiritual for right now and 200 years from now.

uis Alvarez loves to dance. Trust Advisory Council, he revels in the future generations. This is something spir- nature. His level of inspiration there Perhaps because his unique partnership between the MJF and itual for right now and 200 years from shows you the spiritual power of music mother was a flamenco the Land Trust. “I see it as a marriage now. The BSLT is working through coop- for all ages.” dancer before she and his between love of music and love of the erative partnerships that reach far into the For the BSLT’s first nature camps in Sum- father were married in Cuba, later fleeing land,” he said. community to touch lives.” mer 2013, the Monterey Jazz Festival to Miami where Luis was born. He also Luis is also passionate about the need for One such cooperative effort brought Mon- introduced the Land Trust to the percus- calls himself an equal opportunity music Salinas youth to experience nature’s terey Jazz Festival composer Bill Frisell to sionist Marcie Chapa, who utilized music lover. Classical, jazz, pop, he’ll take all of it. inspiration. He notes that Salinas has the as BSLT 2012 artist in to inspire young girls. In 2014, Chris Although he didn’t speak English until he fewest parks for a city of its size in Califor- residence. “What an outcome!” Luis said. Garcia, a role model percussionist for entered first grade, “sink-or-swim nia. “The Land Trust now is about ensur- “The residency gave Bill his first experi- boys, will be added to the camp roster. method,” he remembers, his strong apti- ing transformational experiences for ence composing music in the solitude of As president and CEO of an information tude for languages was proven when he technology company, Alvarez Technology entered the Air Force at 17, attended the Group, Inc., Luis envisions the outreach Defense Language Institute in Monterey potential for the Land Trust if broadcast and returned years later to the central capabilities can be developed at Glen coast as an instructor. “That’s when I fell Deven for transmitting live events. in love with the area,” Luis said. “I once thought land trusts were about Active throughout the community, Luis limiting farmers and ranchers and busi- currently serves as president of the Ro- nesses, but Bill Leahy convinced me tary Club of Salinas and chair of the otherwise. The vision is to work together American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area. in the landscape for community good. As a member of the board of the Mon- That’s of high importance to me.” terey Jazz Festival and the Big Sur Land Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 9:59 AM Page 5

Jane McCoy

There is a profound beauty in offering children opportunities to connect in nature with other children.

lthough Jane McCoy is central coast. Once they had settled in beauty in offering children opportunities “There’s something primal, tribal about it,” not a full time resident of Pebble Beach, Jane says she wanted to to connect in nature with other children. she said. “In a drumming circle you dis- California, there is nothing do her part to preserve the beauty of the “For young people who don’t know such cover a part of yourself you didn’t know part-time about her passion landscape. As a major supporter of the places in nature exist, doors are opened before. And when you are all playing the for her native state. Growing up in Palo , she is committed to to them that nothing else can match. I same rhythm—it’s empowering. A perfect Alto, Jane says she learned love of the helping ensure the Land Trust’s mission. can’t imagine a better investment.” way to build self confidence in girls.” land from her parents, who were mem- “The organization is meeting the needs of As a child, Jane loved dancing and drum- Community efforts to support underserved bers of the Sierra Club and outdoor the community in new and creative ways, ming, so the drumming circles led by women and children have always been enthusiasts. and that is extremely inspiring,” she says, percussionist Marcie Chapa at the Land important to Jane. In Ohio she was a “When I married a wonderful Midwest- citing the BSLT nature camps as a vibrant Trust’s nature camps had special signifi- volunteer for Planned Parenthood, and erner and left California, I admit that part example. She feels there is a profound cance for her. more recently she has focused her philan- of me stayed behind. Every time I flew thropy on the Women’s Fund of the east over the Sierra Nevada, I felt a sense Community Foundation for Monterey of loss—the beauty of the trees, the County and the Community Hospital of wildlife, and the ocean with its sense of the Monterey Peninsula. the beyond that only that vast expanse The McCoys’ adult children are scattered can give.” from North Carolina to Colorado to Marin Jane and her husband John raised their County, but all have enjoyed outdoor family in Ohio where she found much to activities throughout their lives, as have her liking. But the connection to her treas- their grandchildren. ured environment was missing. In 1998, “This is part of my legacy,” Jane said. when John suggested it was time to es- “I believe the land is in my soul.” tablish a home in California, the couple decided to spend half of each year on the Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 9:59 AM Page 6

Camp Note

e at the Land Trust have our photos and our memories, but the story of our nature camps is perhaps best told by a camper whose words touch our hearts—and two acclaimed musicians who shared their talents and their inspiration with the campers. WYesterday I learned that I can relax just by the melody of the wind and trees and birds and small creatures out here in the for- est...the beauty of the land, the inspiration God gives you and the warmth outside this other world of the city or small town of violence, egos, noise and fakeness I come from. I thank the Mudd family that they gave me the opportunity to stay here... It’s like even though they are gone, their presence is still here with the land...Each time I close my eyes and think of a peace- ful and relaxing place I’ll think of this his experience was life changing, not only for the girls but for me! Just wonderful land. Girls Inc Camper, age 16 thinking of all their faces brings me tears...will they make it?...will they take the right road in life? Working with the most talented musicians is awesome, but changing lives and giving hope is a feeling that can’t be de- scribed...ThankT you! - Marcie Chapa

Percussionist Marcie Chappa has toured with the pop diva, Beyoncé, and currently performs as percussionist for the Black Girls Rock All Star Band. As an artist and teacher, her talents are underscored by her personal warmth and empathetic spirit.

Edwin Huizinga is a Canadian-born violinist who has performed with the Carmel cannot imagine a more wonderful experience than making music under Bach Festival and the world renowned orchestra, Tafelmusik, among many others. a several hundred year old redwood tree...There are places in this His smile and easy manner connected him immediately with the campers. world that are so magical that you say, ‘I have no fear,’ and that’s what Iwe want to give them. - Edwin Huizinga Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 9:59 AM Page 7

Alfred Diaz-Infante

We want the kids to keep their excitement...We are always hoping for life changing experiences.

s an adult he would become Alfred said. Along the way there were “I felt I could use my schooling and have a camp is their first time away from home. an urban community leader, stops for sightseeing, picnicking and en- positive impact on families and communi- “CHISPA chooses partners who will be but Alfred Diaz-Infante grew joying the beach. “The calming aspect ties,” he said. Now president and CEO of respectful, sensitive – that’s why we A up in the Salinas Valley in a of nature, the peace CHISPA, Alfred serves enjoy the relationship with the Land Trust. house provided by his parents’ employer, and beauty of it, was currently on the board “They understand that it takes patience surrounded by thousands of acres of important in our of directors of Youth to build trust. We want the kids to keep farmland. lives.” Orchestra of Salinas their excitement, no disappointments. and the Community “We children had endless places to play. His parents never We are always hoping for life changing Foundation for Mon- Sometimes if family members were work- forgot the importance experiences.” terey County. ing in a field of lettuce or broccoli or cel- of farming and the For Alfred, community engagement ery, we would rush out to hang out with land, although own- Alfred’s interest in con- means working with people, not program- them. Or we would just climb trees or go ing a home trans- necting people to inspi- ming for people, so that genuine interests looking for bugs, fish and frogs.” formed them. “They rational nature led him are the basis for planning together. became rooted, involved with their kids’ eventually to the Big Sur Land Trust, When his parents, natives of Mexico, “However challenging,” he says with education. Later they became citizens where he is now a member of the board bought a small house of their own in Sali- enthusiasm, “I’m in the people business.” who always voted.” of trustees. nas, there was a rude awakening for the children. “What do we do now?” Alfred said After earning an undergraduate degree in In 2013 young people from three CHISPA of their tiny new lot encircled by concrete finance and an MBA from UC Berkeley, developments attended Land Trust nature and asphalt. Alfred returned to Salinas as a project camps at Glen Deven Ranch. In 2014 manager at CHISPA (Community Housing they will come from housing complexes in One happy compensation was the prom- Improvement Systems and Planning As- all 16 CHISPA communities. “All kids ise of family driving trips connecting Alfred sociation, Inc.), a non-profit, affordable need a chance to freely explore the out- and his siblings to grandparents in their housing developer. doors,” Alfred says. For many children, homeland. “These were adventures,” Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 9:59 AM Page 8

Mike Raggett

The solitude and peace of being oudoors— everyone needs to experience it. Without cell phones or video games.

with our backpac ks. Although Mom was After graduating from the Naval Academy, further inspiration. Now track and field horrified, I still agree with Dad’s mantra Mike was assigned to a Pacific Fleet coach at Santa Catalina School, he con- that kids need adventures.” Mike strongly submarine based in Hawaii. Over the next tinues to hike and takes a 30-mile bike supports the Big Sur Land Trust’s work in 29 years he sailed the Pacific and Indian ride weekly. s a serious hiker and back- bringing young people into contact with Oceans and visited the major ports of the Of his many treks in nature, completing packer, Mike Raggett nature. “Especially to be sure that kids Far East. He also met his wife, a teacher the 210-mile John Muir Trail with friends relishes scenic views from from Salinas can explore and hike and get from California, in Hawaii. When Mike over eight summers was especially A high places. That might seem acquainted with the out-of-doors, many retired from active duty with the rank of memorable, because his daughter joined at odds with his long naval career, spent for the first time. That’s extremely worth- captain, he had served on five nuclear every leg of the trip but one. mostly aboard submarines. while,” he said. attack submarines, including a tour as commanding officer, “The solitude and peace of being out- Yet zest for adventure has been a strong Views from the Land USS POLLACK doors—everyone needs to experience it,” theme throughout his life. Growing up in Trust’s Glen Deven (SSN-603). He later he said. “Without cell phones or video Carmel-by-the-Sea, Mike remembers his Ranch and Mittel- served as a squad- games. I admire the Land Trust for recog- father urging his two sons to get ac- dorf Preserve are ron commander. nizing that. The mission is on the mark.” quainted with the out-of-doors. When among Mike’s Mike joined a Boy Scout troop with a favorites, although His interest in the skilled scoutmaster, he was hooked. “I he has explored wonders of nature loved the mountains and the trees and many of the nation’s was rekindled by an the trails—even eating a rattlesnake once premier peaks and earth science on a hike. Years later, I made sure my ranges. He pointed course, as he ac- own Scout troop had that experience.” out the incredible quired his teaching 180-degree view credentials in math, As a test of their outdoor skills, Mike and from the western chemistry and two friends were dropped off by Mike’s side of Mitteldorf, physics at UC San father at Chews Ridge in upper Carmel “just past a big oak Diego. Al Gore’s Valley with instructions to meet him in Big tree and a couple book, “Earth In the Sur in three days. “We hiked 27 miles of benches.” Balance,” was Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 9:59 AM Page 9

Sallie Calhoun

As a science-based person, I began to see that I’m just a tiny part of this amazing landscape.

ess than 15 years ago, Sallie But it was a book on holistic management planet,” she said. Along the way Sallie Calhoun was a successful that inspired Sallie’s intellectual curiosity learned of the Big Sur Land Trust’s out- engineer, computer scientist and personal investment in sustainable reach to support stewardship efforts of L and co-owner with her hus- ranching practices. ranchers and farmers. band of a software company in Silicon conditions that benefit the soil and en- “As a science-based person, I began to “They see ranchers as partners, not ten- Valley. She thought the practice of courage perennial grasses, the preferred see that I’m just a tiny part of this amazing ants or adversaries,” she said. “They take branding cattle was pretty much a movie fodder for livestock. With only a brief time landscape. My first interest was in sus- the time to build relationships. And they stunt. in each location, the cattle graze and tainable perennial grasses, then in grass- advocate for Holistic Management Inter- trample the plants to create litter on the “And here I am a rancher, almost unbe- fed beef, then I wanted—and still want— national as an educator for people who soil and break up capped soil. This lievably,” she says. After selling their busi- to understand the life of microbes in the want to manage land for a sustainable encourages germination. ness in 2000, the couple bought the soil and how, undeniably, soil, water, future.” Several ranchers spoke at a work- 7500-acre Paicines Ranch, discovered by grass and many ranching practices all shop sponsored by the Land Trust during Sallie admits that her new grasses seem accident as they considered a weekend have an effect on the future of food and the 2014 California Council of Land Trusts to grow “at glacial speed,” but even her getaway property nearby. land, and ultimately the health of the Conference. husband is impressed with what he sees. Although he still prefers the high tech “If you leave grazing animals in one loca- world, he enthusiastically supports her tion for an entire season, they are grazing commitment to holistic management, until nothing is left of the grasses. Soil is including her service as chairman of the hardened and carbon is compromised,” HMI board of directors. Sallie said. “It takes fall rain to germinate the annual grasses that have taken over The restored buildings at Paicines Ranch our area. But with drought and climate are often buzzing with educational work- change, we’ve had no fall rain in two of shops, field days and special events. In the last four years.” the future, the ranch may include a model sustainable vineyard requiring very little Paicines Ranch herds are moved fre- water. “So many opportunities—and no quently, rather than seasonally, from one time to waste,” Sallie said, waving defined paddock to another, creating farewell to a departing workshop guest. Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 9:59 AM Page 10

Dan Priano

We all know that balancing people needs and the needs of nature is complex, so there will always be challenges.

hen he came to Big Sur More than once, however, Dan has seen “This was not the Land Trust of yester- benefitting its 2014 nature camps. Post from South Florida 20 Big Sur’s natural beauty threatened by year,” Dan said. “So later, when they Ranch sponsored the food. “So much W years ago, Dan Priano fire, torrential rain and landslides. He re- suggested they would like to get was at stake!” Dan said, adding that he could not have imagined members bridges lost or closed for acquainted, I agreed.” was gratified at the amazing generosity that he would join the Big Sur Land Trust months, residents helicoptered from re- of the guests. “It made me happy. Those In joining the board during its transition to board of trustees in 2014. mote locations and 11 inches of rain camps are very important,” he said. a new executive director, Dan says he is falling in a few hours. “The Land Trust I first heard about was grateful to Bill Leahy for planting a seed. Dan is a biker and fitness advocate, described as a group that acquired open It was during president of the Monterey Bay Sports “We all know space, then closed the gate,” he said. these emergen- League, and a strong proponent of that balancing “That has certainly changed!” cies, he says, accessibility to sports for children. people needs that the Land Now a consultant to the hospitality indus- and the needs of During the 2014 school year, he enjoyed Trust gained try, Dan was general manager of the nature is com- hosting two foreign exchange students, recognition by renowned Post Ranch for 13 years, shar- plex, so there Andrea from Italy and Rodrigo from the community ing with guests from around the world a will always be Brazil. as a good profound admiration for the magnificence challenges,” he neighbor provid- “Language was difficult at the start, but of Big Sur. said. “But the ing waystations, it’s been a great experience,” Dan said. Land Trust board “Often visitors asked for an ocean view expertise and “Will the girl from Spain agree to go to is diverse and room, but for me, it’s the mountains. support. After the prom? Fortunately, we didn’t have to discussions are thoughtful. Bill’s replace- There’s a special energy coming off the the Basin Complex Fire, BSLT made a wait too long for that answer.” ment will carry on the vision.” mountains. Just look at the different out- major donation to assist with personal croppings, and when the fog comes in, it losses, also providing financial support for During Dan’s tenure at Post Ranch, the plays inside the canyons.” a community fire plan. BSLT held an intimate fundraising dinner Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 9:59 AM Page 11

Rafael Payan, Ph.D.

Linking Palo Corona to other parklands will be a dream come true.

believe I was born to do Sur Land Trust has played a major role in to develop the Lobos Corona Parklands Born and raised in El Paso where his fa- what I do,” says Rafael the life of Palo Corona, dating back to the Project. “That’s the working title of a net- ther was stationed in the military, Rafael’s I Payan, general manager collaborative acquisition that made the work of lands that someday can become heritage includes French immigrants, of Monterey Peninsula park of today a reality. We couldn’t have a unified park of almost 10,000 acres. N’dee (Apaches) and Mexicans. He re- Regional Park District since August 2013. done it without the Land Trust.” He notes Imagine State Natural Re- members that acorn soup was a family Following a successful tenure as director that increasing public use of the park re- serve, Palo Corona Regional Park and favorite, “although my grandma never of the Pima County Natural Resources, quires first developing safe access to the and additional quite mastered it,” he said with a smile. Parks and Recreation department in the land. “It’s my priority,” he said. lands—with many linking trails!” he said. Rafael is a member of the Fort Apache Tucson, Arizona region, he approaches This collaboration was celebrated by the Heritage Foundation, an organization his work here as an exciting opportunity. leadership of state parks, regional parks, currently working on restoration of the Having grown up in a family closely tied the Big Sur Land Trust and Point Lobos historic Fort Apache site in Arizona. to the land as farmers and ranchers, he Foundation under clear blue skies at Palo remembers his delight in discovering park Corona. Their picture was taken with a administration as a college course of football to illustrate new teamwork. study. “I could hardly believe somebody Palo Corona means crown of trees in actually offered this,” he said. In addition Spanish and Rafael added that the park’s to a doctorate from the University of Ari- magnificent and varied forests have zona College of Arid Lands, Rafael holds Another initiative is also of key impor- witnessed the human activity of seven undergraduate degrees in landscape ar- tance to Rafael. “Linking Palo Corona to cultural groups. He is also deeply chitecture and park administration and a other parklands will be a dream come interested in the park’s wildlife. “I love master’s degree in public finance. true,” he said. In April 2014 a memoran- hearing the first coyote sing at about 7:00 dum of understanding between several Looking out over the 5,000-acre Palo Co- in the evening, just one, then a whole park agencies and nonprofits was signed rona Regional Park, Rafael said, “The Big cacophony of voices.” Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 9:59 AM Page 12

Mollie Dorrance

All our work here benefits the land that our family before us has kept and cared for. It’s where my heart is.

here to everything I’m interested in, from with the Big Sur Land Trust. “We’ve en- never, ‘kids aren’t supposed to be out land to cattle to horses to the business joyed hosting groups we wouldn’t have here.’ The idea was there was no need to aspect of ranching,” she said. She and met otherwise —people who care about hurry. What was important was the learn- Clifton’s wife, Katy, are also developing an birds, butterflies, wildflowers, even sala- ing handed down.” agritourism project to introduce visitors to manders in our ponds,” she said. Her vision for the future is that the family’s morning in Spring for Mollie nature and ranching. In 2012, the family sponsored a Land traditions and values will be continued by Dorrance may begin on a Although Mollie considered working away Trust member event in honor of her future generations. “I hope my brothers’ mowing machine, as she from home after graduation from college, grandfather, Bill Dorrance. “What I loved children and my own children one day will A sets out on one of 100 miles she soon realized how fully connected most at that event was the warm, welcom- have the freedom to explore and connect of Dorrance Ranch roads maintained by she is to the family legacy. ing spirit of the earlier generation that you with the land. I hope they will appreciate her family. Dorrances have owned the can still feel today. the importance of hard work and the rarity 4,300-acre working ranch since the “It’s where I want to be,” she says. “All our of this heritage that has produced a place 1940s, and Mollie and her brothers are work here benefits the land that our family “Our dad and grandfather started us very of work, learning and enjoyment.” the fourth generation to feel its strong pull before us has kept and cared for. It’s young learning to brand and rope. It was and inspiration in their lives. where my heart is.” Waking up to the beauty of the landscape is a daily joy. At 26, Mollie notes with pride that “our “I can stand on the deck and feel the only employees are family members, breeze, later go hiking or riding—appreci- whether full time or part time.” That in- ating every minute.” cludes her parents, Steve and Leslie, her uncles, Dave and Bill, and brothers, As children, Mollie and her brothers Clifton and Drew. learned to ride as soon as they could sit alone in a saddle. At nine, she joined the Mollie spends part of her time in the ranch 4-H Club, raising and showing livestock office, where her father has turned over through high school as a member of FFA. much of the bookkeeping to her. She holds a degree from Cal Poly in agricul- When the Dorrance Ranch was placed in ture business with concentrations in fi- a conservation easement several years nance and appraisal. “My degree applies ago, the family became closely associated Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 10:00 AM Page 13

Bill Leahy: Land and Legacy

Planned giving keeps us close in spirit to all generations who love the land.

en years ago, when I arrived conservation and natural resource protec- throughout our organization to begin to at the Land Trust as its new tion throughout the communities we serve. achieve our new larger goals. executive director, I knew Land conservation groups, such as land Our talented board and staff are increas- T that I had inherited a signifi- trusts and park agencies, are uniquely ingly diverse and representative of the cant legacy. The founders had done an positioned to connect nature to the hearts communities we serve. admirable job of conserving and protect- I will be leaving the Land Trust as of and minds of the public in a manner that ing land in this uniquely beautiful place in And we have made connections with an July 2014, but its mission remains a endures. We have recently signed an the world. array of community partners who support core value in my life. Through the Land historic MOU to partner with State Parks, our efforts in many ways. How we work and Legacy Circle my family continues Yet I could not have imagined driving up Regional Parks and Point Lobos Founda- with those partners who complement and supporting the stewardship of land and the road to Glen Deven Ranch last sum- tion to advance that work together in the enhance our mission is the defining people far into the future. This keeps mer and hearing shrieks of joy as young vast parkland complex on the northern challenge for the Land Trust going for- us close in spirit to all generations who campers leaped into the pool. For some, end of the Big Sur coast. ward. Just as conserving land was 35 love the land and believe deeply in this it was a first swim ever. Yes, things have changed. Acquiring land years ago. inspiring work. Back in 2004, I could not have envisioned to conserve it was the Land Trust’s origi- the Land Trust sponsoring a workshop for nal goal that undergirds the next chapter ranchers on sustainable land manage- in our history. But that mission did not ment. But there I was sitting at the Califor- guarantee long-term stewardship of the nia Council of Land Trusts Conference land or define its relevancy to our commu- this spring, listening to inspiring conversa- nities. That could only happen if the BSLT tions between people whose deep per- began to see itself as part of a larger and sonal connection to the land is much vastly more complex story. more than a source of livelihood. Now the Big Sur Land Trust’s long-term These are examples of what the Land work of transforming ourselves and ex- Trust is about today. We have committed panding our mission is underway. This is ourselves to a new mission, as we seek not work for the faint of heart. I have been to extend the many benefits of land privileged to guide a remarkable effort Trees june 14 REV.qxp_Layout 1 6/16/14 10:00 AM Page 18

For love of the land

BSLT 2012-2013 Actual Income by Source BSLT 2012-2013 Actual Expenses by Category

2012-2013 Revenue 2012-2013 Expenses Foundations 1,269,901 Stewardship 1,025,282 Individuals 637,778 Planning 70,417 Property Rents 83,013 Fundraising 317,104 Public Funding - Projects 79,626 Communications 88,225 Investment Income 1,156,437 Community Engagement 169,496 Bequests 342,073 Organizational Effectiveness 660,911 Other Income 68,905 Land Transactions (net) 825,738 Total 3,637,733 Total 3,157,173 Trees june 9.qxp_Layout 1 6/11/14 10:26 AM Page 19 Trees june 9.qxp_Layout 1 6/11/14 10:26 AM Page 20

Big Sur Land Trust 2014 MISSION: To inspire love of the land and conservation of Thank you. our treasured landscapes. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Judy Sulsona Chair Nigel Lovett Treasurer Each chapter of the Land Trust Robert Montgomery Secretary story is shaped by those who love Tom Archibald Steve McIntyre the land. If trees could talk, they Lawrence Chazen Ralph Miljanich would surely acknowledge the Alfred Diaz-Infante Matt Ottone stewards of our treasured land- Steve Dorrance Dan Priano scapes who support our work. John Gamble George Somero, Ph.D. Andy Griffin Mike Thomas Please consider becoming one Jeanne Landreth Blanca Zarazua of them. Share our vision of land Judy Logan cared for by people, and people ADVISORY COUNCIL inspired and nurtured by nature. Luis Alvarez Bill Landreth Private donations are critically Ian Arnof Jane McCoy important to the Land Trust Bill Doolittle Julie Packard budget that enables our programs Rosalind Fisher Phil Wilhelm and projects. STAFF ROSTER We enclose an envelope for your Bill Leahy Executive Director convenience, or you may choose Rich Hamilton Chief Operating Officer to visit www.bigsurlandtrust.org Lana Weeks Director of Community Stewardship and click Join Us. Jeff Powers Director of Land Stewardship Thank you, from the trees and Rachel T. Saunders Associate Director of Conservation Sarah Hardgrave Conservation Program Manager grasses and wildflowers and wild- Joanna Devers Conservation Projects Manager life and hills and waters—and the Gary Peterson Annual Fund Coordinator people, young and old, who will Amber Sanchez Leon Philanthropy Assistant experience our splendid natural Todd Farrington Community Engagement Manager world because of you. Adrienne Otis Accounting Manager Guille Barbosa Executive Assistant Tracy Rhoades Office Manager Bryce Hall Land Steward Greg Biedron, Jr. Land Stewardship Associate Jim Cox Glen Deven Ranch Caretaker Brochure by Julie Ray Creative Projects BIG SUR LAND TRUST 509 Hartnell Street Monterey , CA 93940 DONOR PRIVACY POLICY: The Big Sur PO Box 4071 Monterey, CA 93942-9967 Land Trust will not sell, trade or share Telephone 831.625.5523 Fax 831.658.0716 personal information or send mailings on www.bigsurlandtrust.org behalf of other organizations. Printed on recycled paper using vegetable oil based ink