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The Key to a Blooming Garden: Pollinators!

Pssst - do you know the secret to a blooming backyard? Sun and soil are important, but it'sbees, butterflies, and other pollinators that bring yourgarden to life year after year.With one-third of our food supply and at least 80% of the world's flowering plants depending on pollinators, their impact can be felt everywhere - from your backyard to your dinner plate. Yet bees and butterflies are disappearing. Impacted by disease, pesticides, and …continue reading

2017-03-04T18:07:32-08:00February 13th, 2017|Blog, Featured, Pollinator Gardens|
A Sage Grouse shows off his plumage.

$8 Million Fund Created to Improve Water Quality...

Great news for Eastern Sierra conservation - and we're thrilled to share it with you first! In a landmark victory for local conservation and the long-term health of the Eastern Sierra, the USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) has created an $8 million fund to support initiatives conserving the Bi-State population of greater sage-grouse and enhancing ranch water quality in the region. Sage-grouse thrive in wide-open areas with abundant sagebrush, native grasses, …continue reading

2017-03-04T18:08:17-08:00January 23rd, 2017|Blog, Featured|

$8 Million Fund Created

$8 Million Fund Created to Improve Water Quality and Conserve Greater Sage-Grouse in the Eastern Sierra In a landmark victory for local conservation and the long-term health of the Eastern Sierra, the USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) has created an $8 million fund to support initiatives conserving the Bi-State population of greater sage-grouse and enhancing ranch water quality in the region... Press Release [PDF]

2017-03-10T14:14:26-08:00January 20th, 2017|Press Releases|

Brynn’s Story

Brynn Pewtherer is amember of Eastern Sierra Land Trust's Board of Directors. She was introduced to our work by her parents,Tony and Sherryl Taylor, who helped found our organization in 2001. Brynn lives in Marin County with her husband, Galen, and their two daughters. This holiday, Brynn shared her story with us about why she supports ESLT. Why I Give by Brynn Taylor Pewtherer I give to Eastern Sierra Land Trust to …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:05:07-08:00December 19th, 2016|Blog|

A Holiday Gift Idea For You: Buy Local...

Love Eastern Sierra photography? Wantto support local families and businesses with your holiday shopping? Looking for a gift that gives back? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, we have a holiday gift idea for you. The Project Room at Independent Project Pressin Bishop is now exhibiting the "Alternative Process Photography" prints of local artist and ESLT member, Joe Profita- and30% of all sale proceeds will benefit Eastern Sierra Land …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:08:53-08:00December 12th, 2016|Blog|

What a Great Start: Giving Tuesday Brings In...

Wow! What a wonderful way to kick off the season of giving. Thanks to you and growing community support, conservation in the Eastern Sierra just got a BIGboost.Last week on Giving Tuesday (11/29), you helped raise over $21,000 in just one day to help safeguardthe land, wildlife, water, and rural traditions we all treasure. That's a remarkable accomplishment, and we're deeply grateful forall that you do to protectthis extraordinary place. By being …continue reading

2016-12-08T11:03:38-08:00December 8th, 2016|Blog|

On Nov. 29: Triple Your Gift!

On Tuesday, November 29, we have just 24 hours to turn an ordinary weekday into something remarkable: a day to celebrate and strengthen local conservation, right here in the Eastern Sierra. And you can make that possible. Each yearon the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, we celebrate Giving Tuesday: theNational Day of CharitableGiving. And this year, your Giving Tuesday donation on Nov. 29 willhave THREE TIMES the power. That's because the Eastern Sierra Land …continue reading

2017-03-03T10:53:47-08:00November 21st, 2016|Blog|

Introducing Indigo Johnson, ESLT’s new Education Coordinator &...

All of us at Eastern Sierra Land Trust are excited to welcome Indigo Johnson to the team as our 2016/2017Education Coordinator & AmeriCorps Member! Indigocomes to us throughthe Sierra Nevada Alliance'sSierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP)- a selective programthatplaces28 young leaders into conservation agencies and organizations throughout the Sierra Nevada each year. SNAP members like Indigo have been working with ESLT ever since the SNAP program began in 2009. By focusingonwatershed restoration and …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:08:32-08:00November 2nd, 2016|Blog, Volunteer|

Spotted on the Eastside

Have you seen any monarchs in the Eastern Sierra lately? Fallis the best time of year to spot these rare and beautiful butterflies—so keep your eyes peeled before wintersets in! Monarchs are much more than a pretty sight in your garden. Along with bees, birds, and other pollinators,butterflies like the monarchare essential to a healthy environment. From wildflowers to working farms, monarchs and other pollinators keep the Eastern Sierra blooming, year after …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:06:18-08:00October 19th, 2016|Blog, Pollinator Gardens, Press Releases, Volunteer|

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