Historic Sinnamon Meadows Property now Permanently Protected by...

Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) has achieved another success in its efforts to preserve the Eastern Sierra's cherished landscapes. ESLT is thrilled to announce the permanent protection of Sinnamon Meadows, a stunning expanse of historic ranchland in northern Mono County. The 1,240-acre property's working lands, extensive wetlands, natural springs, and vital animal habitat are now protected forever with an agricultural conservation easement held by ESLT... Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:28-08:00September 9th, 2014|Press Releases|

Award-Winning Regional Artist to be Featured by ESLT

As a part of its ongoing Art for Conservation Show and Sale at Mono Council for the Arts Gallery in Mammoth Lakes, ESLT has featured several of these talented artists over the course of the summer in its Celebrated Artists Series... Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:29-08:00August 12th, 2014|Press Releases|

Inspiring Land Conservation, One Painting at a Time

ESLT features local artist Debb Campbell at Art for Conservation Show and Sale There's something special about the Eastern Sierra: no matter where you stand or in what direction you look, this unique landscape has the ability to inspire. Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) has met many artists who recognize how important it is to preserve the Eastern Sierra's fragile wilderness, breathtaking vistas, and rural heritage. These artists immortalize the Eastside's wonders …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:29-08:00July 29th, 2014|Press Releases|

ESLT’s Eastside Pollinator Garden Project is in Full...

Have you seen those Sierra-sky blue plaques around town? ESLT has been hard at work visiting gardens, schools, and ranches, spreading the word about habitat preservation and installing certification plaques in pollinator-friendly spaces... Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:29-08:00July 28th, 2014|Pollinator Gardens, Press Releases|

Full-term Americorps position available!

Eastern Sierra Land Trust and Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership Alert: Full-Term Position Available! Do you love the Eastern Sierra? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Apply today to become ESLT's next AmeriCorps Member! ESLT and the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) are seeking enthusiastic, conservation-minded people to commit to 11 months of service devoted to protecting the Sierra's natural resources and working to create sustainable communities... …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:29-08:00July 15th, 2014|Press Releases, Volunteer|

Purchase Your Piece of Paradise at Art for...

There's something special about the Eastern Sierra: no matter where you stand or in what direction you look, this unique landscape has the ability to inspire. Over the years, ESLT has met many artists living and working on the Eastside who recognize how important it is to preserve our region's fragile wilderness, breathtaking vistas, and rural heritage - forever. These artists immortalize the Eastside's wonders in their timeless works of art; their …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:05:47-08:00July 10th, 2014|Blog, Volunteer|

Tackling our Water Woes, One Drop at a...

Every drop counts. This mantra reverberated through each talk at the Sierra EcoSummit, recently held in Groveland. I went to the EcoSummit curious to hear how the "Westside" was coping with the drought, and to learn what innovative solutions are being proposed. With a lineup of speakers ranging from Dr. Lynn Ingram and Dr. Frances Malamud-Roam - both Earth Science professors at UC Berkeley - to Tom Hicks, a prominent water attorney, …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:11:22-08:00July 1st, 2014|Blog|

Bring the Eastside into your Living Room this...

Whether you live in Bishop or Beverly Hills, you can bring the beauty of the Eastern Sierra into your home. ESLT's annual Art for Conservation Show and Sale offers a collection of purchasable artwork that captures all the things we love most about the Eastside: from the towering Sierra Crest to the winding Owens River, and everything in between. This summer, Art for Conservation will take place at Mono Council for the …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T10:55:44-08:00June 4th, 2014|Blog|

Purchase a Piece of Paradise at ESLT’s Art...

Whether you live in Bishop or Beverly Hills, bring the beauty of the Eastern Sierra into your home with a timeless work of art. Eastern Sierra Land Trust's annual Art for Conservation Show and Sale offers a collection of purchasable artwork that captures all the things we love most about the Eastside: from the towering Sierra Crest to the winding Owens River, and everything in between... Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:29-08:00June 3rd, 2014|Celebrations, Press Releases|

Cowboy Scholars Find their Green Thumbs

Walking down the dusty path by the alfalfa fields, we lost a few students. "Gotta fix that sprinkler," one of the boys announced. Another chased after his rambunctious puppy Annie. And yet another (we learned later, he was the designated "cowboy,") tended to some vocal cattle. Our class of 10 dwindled down to a mere 7, but not for long. They had all been engaged during our pollinator lecture that morning in …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:05:10-08:00May 29th, 2014|Blog, Pollinator Gardens|

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