Cancelled: In Harmony Music and Art Series

Our top priority is the health and safety of our staff, board of directors, and community. So in compliance with current #StayHome guidelines, we have cancelled this gathering. The Bill Schuck Quartet is working on fun new ways to host concerts for you online. We look forward to bringing this event to you again on August 2nd and November 8th. We hope that the Bill Schuck Quartet and other local artists and …continue reading

2020-04-23T15:54:01-07:00February 27th, 2020|

In Harmony: Music and Art Series

Fill your 2020 with harmony, and join us for the first day of Bishop's NEW Sunday concert series! Each event will feature a lively concert by The Bill Schuck Quartet, with fresh appearances each season from talented guest musicians. The first concert of the series on February 23rd will feature a guest appearance from musician Sandy Anderson. Begin your Sunday afternoon at 2PM with a festive and casual mixer at ESLT. At …continue reading

2020-02-20T11:10:57-08:00January 30th, 2020|

Kids, Get Out Your Crayons and Paint!

At our Crayons & Paint event on August 10th, kids and their families are invited to play games, get creative and explore nature at Karen's Preserve. With school out and summer almost halfway through, families everywhere are looking for ways to keep their kids engaged and active and we're offering a great opportunity to do just that! On August 10th from 9 a.m. 1 p.m., families with children between the …continue reading

2019-07-23T15:48:47-07:00July 23rd, 2019|Blog, Featured, Press Releases, SNAP, Volunteer|

Crayons & Paint: Art in Nature

Looking for a fun and family-friendly way to get out in nature? Join us for a free morning of creative fun at Karen’s Preserve (south of Crowley Lake) on August 10th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your children, grandchildren, or other little loved ones and have a blast getting creative in nature. At Crayons & Paint there will be fun educational games about local wildlife, native plants, animal tracks, and …continue reading

2019-07-23T11:40:17-07:00July 23rd, 2019|

Send Us Your Winter Photography!

The snowy mountains look spectacular, don't they? Our Eastern Sierra mountains always look spectacular. As the grandeur of this season unfolds, we are holding a contest to judge the most dramatic images of that crisp, white snow in contrast with those long, dark winter shadows. Please share your images from this winter season between now and March 12th by tagging us on Facebook or Instagram, or by emailing them to . The …continue reading

2019-02-26T10:50:29-08:00February 25th, 2019|Blog|
A Sage Grouse shows off his plumage.

$8 Million Fund Created to Improve Water Quality...

Great news for Eastern Sierra conservation - and we're thrilled to share it with you first! In a landmark victory for local conservation and the long-term health of the Eastern Sierra, the USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) has created an $8 million fund to support initiatives conserving the Bi-State population of greater sage-grouse and enhancing ranch water quality in the region. Sage-grouse thrive in wide-open areas with abundant sagebrush, native grasses, …continue reading

2017-03-04T18:08:17-08:00January 23rd, 2017|Blog, Featured|

A Holiday Gift Idea For You: Buy Local...

Love Eastern Sierra photography? Wantto support local families and businesses with your holiday shopping? Looking for a gift that gives back? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, we have a holiday gift idea for you. The Project Room at Independent Project Pressin Bishop is now exhibiting the "Alternative Process Photography" prints of local artist and ESLT member, Joe Profita- and30% of all sale proceeds will benefit Eastern Sierra Land …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:08:53-08:00December 12th, 2016|Blog|

Local Photographer Bill Dunlap Joins the ESLT Board

All of us at Eastern Sierra Land Trust are excited to welcome local Eastern Sierra resident and photographer William (Bill) Dunlap to our Board of Directors! Bill has been a volunteer and member with Eastern Sierra Land Trustfor several years, anda frequent attendee at ESLT events most often with camera in hand, ready to capture the action. As a member of our Board, he'll have an even greater influence on conservation efforts …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:13:39-08:00June 16th, 2016|Blog, Volunteer|

Round Valley Mule Deer Update: Recap and Slideshow...

Our sincere thanks goes to local photographer and ESLT volunteerBill Dunlap for these stunningimages! OnMarch 12, Eastern Sierra Land Trust teamed up with CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to leada tour of the Round Valleymuledeerherd's migration corridor. What a spectacular day we had! The day was bright and warm, and right off the bat we spotteda numberof mule deermaking their annual journey …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:08:54-08:00March 22nd, 2016|Blog, Volunteer|
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