Sharing the Natural Wonder of Benton Hot Springs...

written by Piper Wright, ESLT high school intern Educating both children and adults about the value of land conservation is an important part of ESLT's mission. The various conservation lands that ESLT has can be an excellent educational tool: getting young children out on the land can spark their interest in wildlife and the natural world around them. Our project began in early February with an idea to partner with the Eastern …continue reading

Hillary2017-03-03T15:47:58-08:00June 6th, 2011|Blog, Volunteer|

ESLT Goes to Lone Pine High School

What do thirteen sophomore biology students at Lone Pine High School think about Owens Lake? Karen and I got to find out last Tuesday when we made the trip down there and taught them a little bit about Eastern Sierra Land Trust and the story of Owens Lake. Translating the concepts behind conservation easements, land stewardship, and the Owens Lake Planning Committee into something that would engage …continue reading

Hillary2017-03-03T12:12:28-08:00March 10th, 2011|Blog|

A Day with Jack Laws

A Day With Jack Laws Sunday, October 3, 2010 Two Drawing and Sketching Classes Laws Railroad Museum and Historic Site Celebrated author, artist and nature educator Jack Laws, great grandson of the R.J. Laws of Laws, CA, will conduct a one day program on wildlife interpretation, bird sketching, drawing and painting techniques. Drawing Birds in the Western Landscape - Morning Session Learn basic shapes and methods for capturing the form and movement …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:03:14-08:00September 20th, 2010|Blog|

The garden keeps buzzing (and humming) along

Believe it or not, I once had a job that required me sitting for hours amongst the flowers, notepad in hand, counting the number and type of pollinators making visits to a specific plant. I found it quite meditative, though it probably sounds more romantic than it really was once you factor in the summer heat and note that the sea of flowers were the spiny heads of the invasive …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T11:05:11-08:00July 7th, 2010|Blog, Pollinator Gardens|

Spring in the Migration Corridor

We've got lots of inspiration around us as the wild inhabitants of our east-side world move up to the high country for breeding and birthing. I listened to a beautiful Western Tanager in a willow thicket this morning, singing his heart out to declare his territory and find the perfect mate. The picture below, captured by my husband, Stephen Ingram, is of one of our current land conservation projects. I wish you …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:03:30-08:00June 12th, 2010|Blog|

Community Celebration a Great Success!

Supporters braved the elements this past weekend to celebrate ESLT's community at Benton Hot Springs Ranch. The wind was howling and snow fell, but all in attendance banded together and enjoyed the opportunity to spent time with one another on a beautiful piece of preserved land. Participants enjoyed a wide range of activities. On Saturday afternoon, around 40 people headed down through the canyon trail on the conservation easement to view birds, …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T15:48:00-08:00May 25th, 2010|Blog, Volunteer|

Mono Basin Traditions Preserved

DeChambeau Creek, which runs through the conservation easement and is where the name comes from, drains into Mono Lake Mono County landowner, Jan Simis, has permanently preserved her 135 acres for future generations. Her land, which sits at the very western edge of the Mono Basin, has now been preserved with a conservation easement, a voluntary binding land protection agreement between the landowner and Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT). Jan …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:31-08:00May 5th, 2010|Blog|

DeChambeau Creek Conservation Easement

Local Mono County landowner, Jan Simis, has permanently preserved her 135 acres for future generations. Press Release

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:31-08:00May 3rd, 2010|Press Releases|

Black Lake Flourishing with Birds

ESLT had a spectacular day of birding this past Saturday at Black Lake in the Adobe Valley. This remote private lake is in the process of being permanently preserved so that everyone can enjoy its natural, biological and scenic features for perpetuity. We saw 26 different bird species while walking the banks of the lake and enjoyed a lull in the recent windy weather! It was wonderful to have members of Eastern …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:32-08:00April 13th, 2010|Blog|

Migrating Waterfowl on the Great Pacific Flyway

Although our April weather may be hard to predict (a foot of new snow at my house this morning!), wildlife still knows it is spring and are on the move! We are excited about our upcoming field trip to beautiful Black Lake, which is a stopover and destination on the great Pacific Flyway, for many species of birds. On a recent chilly and short trip to Black Lake, thanks to our Eastern …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:32-08:00April 5th, 2010|Blog|