It's not often that an organizationgets the chance to welcome someone back to the team - which makes it all the more exciting to announce to you thisgreatnews: Heather Freemanhas returned to the Eastern Sierra Land Trust staff as our new Philanthropy Manager! Heather in the Tungsten Hills with her two dogs. Those of you who have been with us for many years will likely remember Heather from her original …continue reading
Now in our15thyear protecting critical wildlife habitat, historic working lands, and scenic open spaces across the Eastern Sierra, Eastern Sierra Land Trust has some exciting news to share: we haveachieved renewed accreditation! This is a mark of great distinction in land conservation nationwide. Awarded byThe Land Trust Accreditation Commission, ourre-accreditation demonstrates the Commission'sconfidence that Eastern Sierra Land Trust's conserved lands will continue to be protected forever. Our Black Lake Preserve,Photo © …continue reading
Now in its 15th year protecting critical wildlife habitat, historic working lands, and scenic open spaces across the Eastern Sierra region, Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) today announced it has achieved renewed accreditation a mark of great distinction in land conservation... Press Release [PDF]
In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes. They were detained in remote, military-style camps one of which was right here in the Eastern Sierra: the Manzanar War Relocation Center, where Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II. The Manzanar National Historic Site is a stirring reminder of the impact that war, fear, and prejudice …continue reading
Manzanar is a part of our nation's past that many have tried to sweep under the rug. And yet there are countless stories baked into the dirt beneath the tall white monument that now stands at the Manzanar National Historic Site: stories of the Native Americans who lived there first; stories of the orchards and ranches that once filled the valley; stories of the Japanese Americans who were forced from their homes …continue reading
This postwas writtenby ESLT'sEducation Coordinator & AmeriCorps Member, Catherine Tao. For more aboutCatherine,
Celebrate Conservation: ESLT to Host Their 8th Annual Lands & Legacy Celebration Weekend Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust this summer as they celebrate the Eastern Sierra's Lands & Legacy! In recognition of their 15 years of conservation success, Eastern Sierra Land Trust invites the community to join in the festivities at their 8th annual Lands & Legacy celebration weekend and fundraiser, taking place July 29th 31st... Press Release [PDF]
Do you love the Sierra? Want to help restore and protect the Range of Light, while gaining valuable environmental professional experience? Apply today to become a Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) AmeriCorps Member working in Bishop, CA with Eastern Sierra Land Trust! Past ESLT AmeriCorps Members Alison Amberg (left) and Sara Kokkelenberg (right) made great progress on a restoration project to reintroduce the Owens Speckled Dace into the Benton Ponds. ESLT's …continue reading
Do you love the Sierra? Want to help restore and protect the Range of Light, while gaining valuable environmental professional experience? Apply today to become a Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) AmeriCorps Member with Bishop-based nonprofit, Eastern Sierra Land Trust... Press Release [PDF]
On manymornings inApril, May, and June, the excited voices of Bishop Elementary School thirdgraders couldbe heard around the block as they rounded the corner, enroute to Eastern Sierra Land Trust's Native Plant and Pollinator Demonstration Garden. A Bishop Elementary School third-grader waters her sunflower seed. When they reached their destination, they'd rush over to astrip ofdirt they've been tending all spring. Each kid would excitedly scanthe row of popsicle sticks …continue reading