Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) is turning heads, toward the bright yellow blooms of sunflowers peeking over the fence on Home Street. The ESLT garden has been bursting with color, a product of a partnership with Bishop Elementary third grade classrooms and the 4H Sunflower Group to grow sunflowers in the ESLT garden... Click here to read the Sheet article online
The exhibition at G2 Gallery in Venice features works by photographers with strong ties to the region. By Michael J. Ybarra, Special to the Los Angeles Times Thousands of years ago humans first inscribed themselves on the landscape of California's eastern flank. Indians scratched a fantastic cosmos of circles and squiggles on the dark desert rock in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Photographer Nolan Nitschke captures this geological canvas in …continue reading
Live music at our Gala Dinner, Saturday, July 21, the Flashbacks! Listen to their groovy old time rock & roll sound on their website at http://www.sierrasounds.net/FLASHBACK.php. Stop by our ESLT Lands & Legacy event page and pick up your tickets to the Gala Dinner today! http://bit.ly/zrn5B9
Coming to the Art for Conservation show at the G2 Gallery this weekend? Stop by on Sunday, July 1 at 3:30pm for a panel discussion with our very own Executive Director, Karen Ferrell-Ingram! Eastern Sierra Past Present and Future: An Expert Panel The Eastern Sierra is a historically significant and iconic region in California's diverse landscape. In conjunction with the exhibit, Art for Conservation, the G2 Gallery presents a panel of representatives …continue reading
Saturday, June 30 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Artist Reception Join the G2 Gallery and the Eastern Sierra Land Trust for this opening reception in honor of the goals of the Land Trust to preserve the Eastern Sierra. Featured in the exhibit are eight photographers of note, all from the Eastern Sierra region. The photographers include John Dittli, Robb Hirsch, Stephen Ingram, Rick Kattelmann, Nolan Nitschke, Andy Selters, Vern Clevenger, and Londie …continue reading
Eastern Sierra Land Trust's fourth annual Art for Conservation Show & Sale will be held at the G2 Gallery in Venice Beach, California. Featured in the exhibit are seven photographers of note, all from the Eastern Sierra region. The photographers include Andy Selters, John Dittli, Nolan Nitschke, Rick Kattelmann, Robb Hirsch, Stephen Ingram, and Vern Clevenger. And there is an exciting opportunity to meet and hear from Art for Conservation photographer Andy …continue reading
Exciting news, upcoming events, natural history tidbits, and member stories - find it all here in our Spring 2012 SierraScapes newsletter. Click here to read it online. For archived past issues, click here. Enjoy!
On Tuesday, June 26, 2012, The G2 Gallery in Venice, CA will partner with the Eastern Sierra Land Trust for a juried exhibit of photography, Art for Conservation: The Eastern Sierra Land Trust, featuring seven photographers from the region. From William Henry Jackson to Ansel Adams to Galen Rowell, the Eastern Sierra has provided a continual source of inspiration for photographers seeking new frontiers and unforgettable vistas. Press Release [PDF]
The greater sage-grouse has been in the news a little bit lately, and is likely to be getting quite a bit more attention in the next few years. These interesting birds are the largest grouse to occur in North America, and their unique appearance (who doesn't love a bird with yellow eyebrows) and courtship displays have made them a favorite amongst folks who are willing to brave freezing pre-dawn spring mornings for …continue reading
ESLT has participated in the Owens Lake Master Plan process for the past two years - and this story illustrates one of the reasons why: Owens Lake has returned to being significant habitat for many species of birds. The City of Los Angeles has rewatered a large portion of the lake for dust control and the birds have returned! Read on for a wonderful account of the Audubon Society's recent Owens Lake …continue reading