ESLT’s Happy Place Book Club: The Home Place
Join ESLT’s Happy Place Book Club on March 14th, 2022 from 6-7 pm PST for an online discussion about ornithologist J. Drew Lanham’s, The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature. In his memoir, Dr. Lanham reflects on his family history and upbringing in rural South Carolina, explores how he came to love the natural world, and contemplates race and identity in the outdoors. Support our local businesses …continue reading
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
Highway 395Want to enjoy amazing views of the Eastern Sierra while making a difference? Join ESLT from 12-2 pm on Saturday, March 19 to remove trash from Highway 395! You will be helping our community keep litter away from wildlife and out of sensitive ecosystems, all while enjoying the gorgeous scenery. ESLT sponsors a beautiful section of the 395 as part of California’s Adopt-a-Highway Program. This Highway Cleanup will be held outside with …continue reading
Mule Deer Migration Corridor Field Trip
Mule deer are an iconic species in the Western US. Perhaps you have seen them take bounding, stiff-legged hops through the sagebrush, or noticed their large, mule-like ears. Maybe you saw a mule deer from the Round Valley herd! The Round Valley mule deer herd migrates seasonally between the valley floor in the winter and mountain meadows in the summer. On their journey, they must pass through a thin bottleneck in Swall …continue reading
ESLT’s Deep Roots Pollinator Garden Workshop
Bishop Community Demonstration Garden 688 N Main St, Bishop CA, CA, United StatesDid you know that gardening with native plants can save you money and water? It’s true – native plants found in the Eastern Sierra are often drought tolerant and require less maintenance than lawns or high water-use plants. Native plants also attract pollinators like birds and butterflies that are essential for wildflowers and productive gardens. Learn how to design a garden using native plants at ESLT’s free Pollinator Garden Workshop from 10am-1:00pm …continue reading
Owens River Annual Clean Up
The eighth consecutive Owens River Annual Clean Up is coming up! This event is an excellent way to gather with community members while cleaning one of our beloved rivers. Meet time is 8 am at the Pleasant Valley Campground by the foot bridge. More information below. Thanks to Rick Kattelmann for the usage of his photo.
GardenFest
Eastern Sierra Land Trust 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesWhat’s not to love about spring? The birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer and warmer. Help us celebrate spring at ESLT’s GardenFest Celebration on May 7th from 11 am- 2 pm. This family-friendly community event will feature a plant sale, seed library, Master Gardeners, wood-fired pizza for sale, and games for kids – all in our backyard and demonstration Pollinator Garden. Mountain Rambler Brewery will be …continue reading
World Migratory Bird Day 2022
Come bird with us at ESLT’s Black Lake Preserve in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! Black Lake is a rare desert wetland north of Benton in Adobe Valley that is an important stopover site for migratory birds. The alkali lakes and wetlands in Adobe Valley provide a great environment for our feathered friends to rest and refuel during migration. Join us for a guided bird walk from 8-10 am on May …continue reading
Earth Day Youth Art Contest
Are you creative? Do you love painting, writing, drawing, sculpting, or expressing yourself through art? Are you inspired by nature? Do you love the Eastern Sierra and the Earth? If you relate to any of those statements, ESLT’s Earth Day Youth Art Contest was created just for you! The contest is officially open to youth in Inyo and Mono Counties grades 1-12, and art of all mediums is accepted. Whether you are …continue reading
Pollinator Garden Inspiration Tour
Our neighbors have been hard at work creating gardens filled with flourishing native plants! Join our tour for the opportunity to see some beautiful and creative pollinator-friendly gardens in Bishop and come away with tons of inspiration for your yard. You will get exclusive access to these gardens and the chance to ask the gardeners all of your burning questions about native plants! Mark your calendar for June 11 from 9 am …continue reading
Setting the Course: ESLT Community Chat
Join ESLT for a community chat as we celebrate 21 years of land conservation! Grab your lunch and jump online from wherever you are. Get the highlights from Kay Ogden, ESLT Executive Director/CEO, of the recently protected historic 1,741-acre working ranch with miles of rivers and streams that flow through its verdant meadows providing vital habitat for wildlife. While we briefly reflect back on where we’ve been, we’d love to hear from …continue reading
Earth Day Youth Art Contest Showing
C5 Studios 210 S Warren Street, Bishop, CaliforniaThe results are in for the Earth Day Youth Art Contest! Thank you so much to everyone who entered the contest and thank you to the local artists and art lovers who volunteered to judge. Each submission was well done, creative, and moving, and the judges had a tough time choosing winners. After much consideration, they chose the winners based both on the art and the description in response to the prompt. …continue reading
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
We are planning a highway cleanup on July 16 from 7:30-10:00 am to remove trash from ESLT’s sponsored section of Highway 395. Your help is greatly appreciated and will keep litter away from wildlife and out of sensitive ecosystems. In order to avoid as much of the sun and heat as possible, we will get started early. We recommend that volunteers wear long pants to protect against thistle, carry water bottles, and …continue reading
Please check back soon for new opportunities to get out, explore, and get involved in our conservation efforts here in the Eastern Sierra.