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The Big Sur Arts Initiative is a nonprofit, education organization formed in 1998 to bring enrichment in the arts
and science to Big Sur children and families.
and science to Big Sur children and families.
The Big Sur Chamber of Commerce serves the community through advertising and promotion, distribution of
funds to the Volunteer Fire Department emergency services and the Health Center.
funds to the Volunteer Fire Department emergency services and the Health Center.
Big Sur Environmental Institute is a non-profit environmental education organization located at Brazil Ranch.
Brazil Ranch is a historic 1,200 acre ranch located along spectacular coastal bluffs overlooking the Pacific
Ocean in Big Sur, yet only 15 minutes from Carmel and Monterey. Threatened with development, Brazil Ranch
was purchased by the conservation community and public funding in 2002, transferring management
responsibility to Los Padres National Forest.
Brazil Ranch offers:
A place to strengthen relationships between natural environments, human cultures and communities.
A place to convene educational programming, seminars, and policy forums advocating conservation,
stewardship, sustainability, and social responsibility.
A place of artistic practice and reflection that invites painters, writers, musicians, photographers, philosophers,
and others to collaborate and communicate the values of natural resources.
Contact: Director@brazilranch.org, 831-625-3564
Brazil Ranch is a historic 1,200 acre ranch located along spectacular coastal bluffs overlooking the Pacific
Ocean in Big Sur, yet only 15 minutes from Carmel and Monterey. Threatened with development, Brazil Ranch
was purchased by the conservation community and public funding in 2002, transferring management
responsibility to Los Padres National Forest.
Brazil Ranch offers:
A place to strengthen relationships between natural environments, human cultures and communities.
A place to convene educational programming, seminars, and policy forums advocating conservation,
stewardship, sustainability, and social responsibility.
A place of artistic practice and reflection that invites painters, writers, musicians, photographers, philosophers,
and others to collaborate and communicate the values of natural resources.
Contact: Director@brazilranch.org, 831-625-3564
The Big Sur Historical Society was founded in 1978 to preserve and promote Big Sur’s rich cultural heritage.
Towards that goal we operate the Molera Ranch House and Shop at Andrew Molera State Park, and the Bill and
Luci Post Archives at Post Ranch. During the year the society makes field trips to historical sites along the Big
Sur coast to record or illustrate local history. "Recipes for Living in Big Sur" is published by the Society and is a
unique blend of history and recipes expressive of the art of living as practiced in Big Sur.
Contact us at 831-620-0541 or via email at bshs@mbay.net. The BSHS is an all-volunteer, not for profit
organization. Our archives are open by appointment for research purposes.
Towards that goal we operate the Molera Ranch House and Shop at Andrew Molera State Park, and the Bill and
Luci Post Archives at Post Ranch. During the year the society makes field trips to historical sites along the Big
Sur coast to record or illustrate local history. "Recipes for Living in Big Sur" is published by the Society and is a
unique blend of history and recipes expressive of the art of living as practiced in Big Sur.
Contact us at 831-620-0541 or via email at bshs@mbay.net. The BSHS is an all-volunteer, not for profit
organization. Our archives are open by appointment for research purposes.
The Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed in 1974 to provide structure fire protection for the residents and
businesses in the Big Sur area. Our area covers 60 miles of coastline, along Highway One, from Hurricane Point
on the north end to the Monterey/San Luis Obispo County line on the south. We were then and still are an
all-volunteer Brigade, currently with about 40 members. Our organization now provides structure and wild land
fire protection, and in addition we respond to medical calls, vehicle accidents, high angle rescues, coastal and
hazardous materials incidents, and we provide management and mutual aid for major incidents such as large
wild fires and emergency road closures which can isolate the entire community.
businesses in the Big Sur area. Our area covers 60 miles of coastline, along Highway One, from Hurricane Point
on the north end to the Monterey/San Luis Obispo County line on the south. We were then and still are an
all-volunteer Brigade, currently with about 40 members. Our organization now provides structure and wild land
fire protection, and in addition we respond to medical calls, vehicle accidents, high angle rescues, coastal and
hazardous materials incidents, and we provide management and mutual aid for major incidents such as large
wild fires and emergency road closures which can isolate the entire community.
The Big Sur Land Trust works to conserve the significant lands and waters of California's Central Coast for all
generations.
generations.
Captain Cooper School is a K-5 school nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountains of Big Sur, 26 miles south of
Carmel on California State Highway One.
In addition to "Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic," Captain Cooper hosts a full enrichment program of arts, music,
and gardening. Check out their beautiful garden!
Carmel on California State Highway One.
In addition to "Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic," Captain Cooper hosts a full enrichment program of arts, music,
and gardening. Check out their beautiful garden!
Esalen Institute is dedicated to exploring work in the humanities and sciences that furthers the full realization of
the human potential. Esalen offers public workshops, residential work-study programs, invitational conferences,
and independent projects.
the human potential. Esalen offers public workshops, residential work-study programs, invitational conferences,
and independent projects.
Henry Miller Library is a public benefit, non-profit organization championing the literary, artistic and cultural
contributions of the late writer, artist and Big Sur resident Henry Miller. The Library hosts a unique collection of
rare Miller works and materials; the collection is being constantly expanded through acquisitions and donations.
The Library also serves as a cultural resource center, functioning as a public gallery/performance/workshop
space for artists, writers, musicians and students.
contributions of the late writer, artist and Big Sur resident Henry Miller. The Library hosts a unique collection of
rare Miller works and materials; the collection is being constantly expanded through acquisitions and donations.
The Library also serves as a cultural resource center, functioning as a public gallery/performance/workshop
space for artists, writers, musicians and students.
Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve encompasses several miles of rugged ridges, which flank the Pacific Ocean
and descend to a rocky shoreline. From there, the reserve extends approximately one mile offshore into the Big
Creek State Marine Reserve. Extremes in topographic and vegetative diversity at this site range from kelp forests
and flat and rocky ocean-bottom habitats reaching 100 meters in depth to multiple upland habitats: coastal
scrub, redwood forest, coastal grasslands, oak woodlands, and pine-oak forest and woodlands. The reserve
also protects perennial streams and the lower portions of a remote, pristine watershed, which supports a
significant run of southern steelhead trout. Big Creek flows strongly year round, even during drought years, and
its different forks have unique mineralogical regimes. The region’s active tectonic history has produced a wealth
of rock formations, complex geological faults, and dozens of springs, some of which are warm. Part of the
California Coast Ranges Biosphere Reserve Cluster under the United Nations Scientific, Educational, and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve is protected by The Nature Conservancy
(TNC).
and descend to a rocky shoreline. From there, the reserve extends approximately one mile offshore into the Big
Creek State Marine Reserve. Extremes in topographic and vegetative diversity at this site range from kelp forests
and flat and rocky ocean-bottom habitats reaching 100 meters in depth to multiple upland habitats: coastal
scrub, redwood forest, coastal grasslands, oak woodlands, and pine-oak forest and woodlands. The reserve
also protects perennial streams and the lower portions of a remote, pristine watershed, which supports a
significant run of southern steelhead trout. Big Creek flows strongly year round, even during drought years, and
its different forks have unique mineralogical regimes. The region’s active tectonic history has produced a wealth
of rock formations, complex geological faults, and dozens of springs, some of which are warm. Part of the
California Coast Ranges Biosphere Reserve Cluster under the United Nations Scientific, Educational, and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve is protected by The Nature Conservancy
(TNC).
New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur, CA.
Pacific Valley School is a K-12 public school in Monterey County currently with about 50 students and a staff of
about 20 full and part time employees.
Located on State Highway One about 70 miles south of Monterey on the Central Coast of California.
Because of the remote South Coast location, Pacific Valley School is on a four day per week session per
legislation by the California State Legislature.
about 20 full and part time employees.
Located on State Highway One about 70 miles south of Monterey on the Central Coast of California.
Because of the remote South Coast location, Pacific Valley School is on a four day per week session per
legislation by the California State Legislature.
Ventana Wilderness Alliance. An all-volunteer grass-roots organization dedicated to protecting the wildlands of
central California's wondrous northern Santa Lucia mountains and Big Sur coast.
central California's wondrous northern Santa Lucia mountains and Big Sur coast.
Big Sur Ornithology Lab. To understand these incredibly diverse birds and monitor their populations, VWS
created the Big Sur Ornithology Lab. Through daily censusing, researchers are able to collect information on
the health and distribution of bird populations. Our research is part of a global effort helping recognize the
need for habitat conservation throughout the world.
created the Big Sur Ornithology Lab. Through daily censusing, researchers are able to collect information on
the health and distribution of bird populations. Our research is part of a global effort helping recognize the
need for habitat conservation throughout the world.
Los Padres ForestWatch is a community-based nonprofit organization that is leading efforts to protect the Los
Padres National Forest and other public lands along California's Central Coast. Through innovative field work,
scientific collaboration, and legal advocacy, we work to preserve and restore the forests, mountain streams,
rolling hills, deserts, wetlands, coastal areas, and wildlife of this spectacular area.
Padres National Forest and other public lands along California's Central Coast. Through innovative field work,
scientific collaboration, and legal advocacy, we work to preserve and restore the forests, mountain streams,
rolling hills, deserts, wetlands, coastal areas, and wildlife of this spectacular area.
Crystaline Cove will be honored to list your non-profit club or organization. Just send your info to
deci@crystalinecove.net.
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