Eastern Sierra Conservation Real Estate

This spring Eastern Sierra Land Trust is excited to announce a new program called Eastern Sierra Conservation Real Estate. We have been hard at work developing a new web page, networking with local real estate agents, and developing informational materials that go along with this program. Known as a 'Conservation Buyer' program, these types of collaborations are going on across the country helping land trusts achieve our goals of permanent land preservation …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:32-08:00March 26th, 2010|Blog|

Winter in full swing in the Eastern Sierra

Winter has blown in full force, dumping 24 inches in the last 24 hours at Mammoth Mountain. Cozy inside next to our pellet stove, staff at ESLT have been busy brainstorming ways to get outside in 2010 - just not today. Coming up soon, in February, is our first ever Winter Full Moon Ski Tour! Check out our Events Page for more information, and visit Big Hot Springs Ranch on the web …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:33-08:00January 21st, 2010|Blog|

DWP’s Solar Plans For Owens Valley

Thank you everyone who stopped by to our Open House, last Thursday evening. Monday night's Public Meeting was also well attended, with over 200 people gathering in the Methodist Church in Bishop to hear what David Freeman had to say. If you weren't able to make it, read a little bit about what happened here: LA Times: DWP Chief pitches solar for plans to Owens Valley Residents, by Phil Willon. The head …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:33-08:00January 14th, 2010|Blog|

What’s Happening at ESLT: Top Ten Things You...

1. We discovered an imperiled and beautiful butterfly on one of our preserved properties this summer, confirmed by local naturalist, Derham Giuliani. 2. Our first financial audit (voluntary) report card: No significant deficiencies, just a few procedural improvements recommended. ESLT has brought over $5 million into our communities in our organizational lifetime! 3. All our important records are now in a new fireproof file cabinet in a safe location offsite. 4. We're …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:34-08:00November 3rd, 2009|Blog, Volunteer|

ESLT Garden – Salad, Salsa, and More!

With summer in full swing, our garden at the ESLT office is almost like a jungle. Every morning the sunflowers greet me with their flowers just peaking over the top of our wooden fence. The tomatoes went crazy, growing larger than I could have imagined, and are just now starting to produce bright juicy red tomatoes. Hummingbirds visit our hummingbird feeder, birds and other insects stop in for a drink …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:47-08:00July 30th, 2009|Blog|

Art for Conservation – the show is almost...

The excitement is growing here at the Eastern Sierra Land Trust, as we look forward to our Art for Conservation Show and Sale this weekend in Mammoth. The alliance between Eastern Sierra and Oak Group art work is a truly stunning collection. Here is another sneak preview of the artist's work. We look forward to seeing you and your friends at the show! Serena …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:47-08:00July 15th, 2009|Blog|

Announcing the Art for Conservation Show and Sale

The Eastern Sierra Land Trust is pleased to announce our first annual Art for Conservation Show and Sale. This show features an alliance of Eastern Sierra and Oak Group artists portraying the natural beauty of our cherished region. The show highlights a wide variety of artistsin different mediums, all with a common theme, the Eastern Sierra region. We'd like to offer you apreview ofa fewartists that will participating in the show and …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:48-08:00July 2nd, 2009|Blog|

San Diego Girl Scouts Give Back on Vacation

This Tuesday, a Girl Scout troop from San Diego, gathered under the cloudy skies in Crowley Lakes, ready to make a difference. The troop was visiting Mammoth Lakes on their summer vacation, a reward after selling hundreds of boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. As part of their vacation, they wanted to do a service project. As their co-leader Tracy Gastelo said, "We always try to give back wherever we visit." …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:48-08:00June 17th, 2009|Blog|

Tell Us Why YOU Support ESLT?

You may have noticed in our past two newsletters that we have added an ESLT member spotlight section. We love hearing more about our members and why they support the ESLT. In the most recent issue, we featured two of our many loyal supporters - Don and Jodi Sage. Check out why these two important community members support the ESLT. Don and Jodi Sage have been members of the ESLT since 2004. …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:13:10-08:00March 31st, 2009|Blog|

Living With Wildlife Festival Comes to Mammoth

Eastern Sierra Land Trust is joining forces with a number of local wildlife organizations and agencies to bring their second annual Living With Wildlife Festival to Mammoth Creek Park this coming weekend, September 27th from 9am until noon. Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:49-08:00September 19th, 2008|Celebrations, Press Releases|