Did you know that over 60% ofCalifornia's water supply comes from the Sierra Nevada? Watersheds throughout our regionprovide an integral component of our daily lives, whether it's the water we drink, the food we eat, or the lakes and rivers we swim in. That's why it is criticallyimportant to keep these watersheds clean and healthy - for our own well-being, and for the well-being of future generations. Join us on September …continue reading
What a gorgeous day to put in some good restoration work at the Benton Hot Springs Ranch Conservation Easement! Photo © Abbey Blair We've been hard at work recently out at our Benton Hot Springs Ranch Conservation Easement, pulling cattailsto keep the ponds healthy and brimming with life. A couple weeks ago,ESLT Restoration & Education Coordinators / AmeriCorps Members Abbey Blair and Sara Kokkelenberg, plus ESLT Land Conservation Program Director …continue reading
This seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation, with only 301 out of over 1,700 land trusts meeting national accreditation standards. Eastern Sierra Land Trust is pleased to announce that it is applying to renew its accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. A public …continue reading
Each summer, ESLT supporters Elaine and Doug Muchmore transform their terraced backyard garden in La Jolla, CA into a venue for an intimate performance by world-renowned Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra musicians. Always a wonderful gathering of friends, both old and new, this annual event benefits a cause that matters deeply to Elaine and Doug: the protection of the wild landscapes they love here in the Eastern Sierra. We are incredibly grateful …continue reading
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Lands & Legacy 2015 is now sold out! Were you still hoping to reserve a ticket for our Party of the Year? Call us at (760) 873-4554 to be added to our wait list! With your help, ESLT has already made a major impact on the future of California's "Wild Side" - our treasured Eastern Sierra. We've protected vital wildlife habitat and generations-old working family farms. We've spearheaded stewardship and …continue reading
...With more than 10,000 acres of critically-important land in the Eastern Sierra now protected forever, the ESLT community has some monumental accomplishments to celebrate and, more importantly, a future to plan. In celebration of its recent successes and its good work in store, ESLT invites members and friends to come together the weekend of July 25th and raise their glasses at ESLT's 7th annual Lands & Legacy Celebration... Press Release [PDF]
Field season is in full swing at Eastern Sierra Land Trust that means we've been getting outdoors and giving back to our protected lands, and we need your help! By lending a hand with our important restoration work, you will help preserve crucial wildlife habitat and return native plants to our fire-damaged landscapes in Swall Meadows. Native plants in Swall Meadows are showing promising regrowth (and beautiful blooms, such as the …continue reading
As the Eastern Sierra warms each spring, ESLT staff and volunteers get to work inspiring local school kids with our annual Sunflower Garden Project. This project gives elementary students the opportunity to get outside of the classroom and learn about life in their backyards. Third graders this year have learned about the life of plants: including the process of photosynthesis, the important role pollinators play, and the magic of germination. They've planted …continue reading
If you've stoppedby ESLT'soffice recently, you've likelynoticedsome freshfaces. We've been growing - after all, 'tis the season! - and we're thrilled to introduce you toSusanna Danner, the latest addition to our team. Joining us at the start of this month, Susnow fills a critical role at ESLT asour Land Conservation Program Director.
All of us at ESLT are thrilled to welcome AmeriCorps member Abbey Blair to the office as our new Restoration and Education Coordinator! During her6-month service term which lasts through September, Abbey will be teaming up with our current full-term (11-month) AmeriCorps member, Sara Kokkelenberg, on a variety of interesting projects. Joining us through the Sierra Nevada Alliance's Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) program, Abbey will lead and collaborate on stewardship, education, …continue reading