Success at Conway Ranch! Announcing the Permanent Protection of an Irreplaceable Community Resource Cooperation can feel like a rare event these days. But when the future of one of Mono County's most iconic panoramas was in question, true cross-agency teamwork and innovative thinking led to real action and success. On December 1, the Eastern Sierra witnessed a major conservation victory: the permanent protection of Conway Ranch... Press Release [PDF]
1,240 Acres of Ranch Land and Important Wildlife Habitat Preserved Forever! Eastern Sierra Land Trust has achieved another success in its efforts to preserve the Eastern Sierra's cherished landscapes. ESLT is thrilled to announce the permanent protection of Sinnamon Meadows, a stunning expanse of historic ranchland in northern Mono County. The 1,240-acre property's working lands, extensive wetlands, natural springs, and vital animal habitat are now protected forever with an agricultural conservation easement …continue reading
Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) has achieved another success in its efforts to preserve the Eastern Sierra's cherished landscapes. ESLT is thrilled to announce the permanent protection of Sinnamon Meadows, a stunning expanse of historic ranchland in northern Mono County. The 1,240-acre property's working lands, extensive wetlands, natural springs, and vital animal habitat are now protected forever with an agricultural conservation easement held by ESLT... Press Release [PDF]
As a part of its ongoing Art for Conservation Show and Sale at Mono Council for the Arts Gallery in Mammoth Lakes, ESLT has featured several of these talented artists over the course of the summer in its Celebrated Artists Series... Press Release [PDF]
ESLT features local artist Debb Campbell at Art for Conservation Show and Sale There's something special about the Eastern Sierra: no matter where you stand or in what direction you look, this unique landscape has the ability to inspire. Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) has met many artists who recognize how important it is to preserve the Eastern Sierra's fragile wilderness, breathtaking vistas, and rural heritage. These artists immortalize the Eastside's wonders …continue reading
Have you seen those Sierra-sky blue plaques around town? ESLT has been hard at work visiting gardens, schools, and ranches, spreading the word about habitat preservation and installing certification plaques in pollinator-friendly spaces... Press Release [PDF]
Eastern Sierra Land Trust and Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership Alert: Full-Term Position Available! Do you love the Eastern Sierra? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Apply today to become ESLT's next AmeriCorps Member! ESLT and the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) are seeking enthusiastic, conservation-minded people to commit to 11 months of service devoted to protecting the Sierra's natural resources and working to create sustainable communities... …continue reading
Whether you live in Bishop or Beverly Hills, bring the beauty of the Eastern Sierra into your home with a timeless work of art. Eastern Sierra Land Trust's annual Art for Conservation Show and Sale offers a collection of purchasable artwork that captures all the things we love most about the Eastside: from the towering Sierra Crest to the winding Owens River, and everything in between... Press Release [PDF]
Eastern Sierra Land Trust is deeply saddened to report that late in March one of our dearest friends and supporters, ESLT Board Member Sid Tyler, passed away as a result of injuries he received in a biking accident near his home in Pasadena, California... Press Release [PDF]
Want to do more during your lunch break? Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) for its monthly Brown Bag Lunch Series. For each Brown Bag Lunch, ESLT invites local speakers to engage attendees in their field of study and share experiences from their career. This free event is held in ESLT's garden from 12-1pm on the first Wednesday of every month between May and October. This year's theme is "People and Places: …continue reading