The cowboys who have ridden these rugged lands since before they could walk would have laughed to see me (and to be honest, you probably would have, too). There I was, trotting along aboard a frisky mare, ironically named "Grandma," carrying all my necessary equipment: backpack, cameras, measuring tape, GPS unit, iPad case, and more all dangling and swinging as my mount made her way up the trail. Now I'm no cowgirl. …continue reading
Volunteers Needed for Great Sierra River Cleanup on the Owens River Are you tired of trash on our waterways, and want to make a difference? On Saturday, September 10th from 9-11 am, Eastern Sierra Land Trust will be leading the charge to clean up the Wild Trout section of the Owens River. . . Press Release [PDF]
Tired of trash on our waterways? Want to make a difference? Then we need your help: volunteer for the 8th annual Great Sierra River Cleanup from 9-11 am on Saturday, Sep. 10th! To sign up, please contactESLT Education Coordinator & AmeriCorps MemberCatherine Taoat or (760) 873-4554 today. 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 …continue reading
It's not often that an organizationgets the chance to welcome someone back to the team - which makes it all the more exciting to announce to you thisgreatnews: Heather Freemanhas returned to the Eastern Sierra Land Trust staff as our new Philanthropy Manager! Heather in the Tungsten Hills with her two dogs. Those of you who have been with us for many years will likely remember Heather from her original …continue reading
Now in our15thyear protecting critical wildlife habitat, historic working lands, and scenic open spaces across the Eastern Sierra, Eastern Sierra Land Trust has some exciting news to share: we haveachieved renewed accreditation! This is a mark of great distinction in land conservation nationwide. Awarded byThe Land Trust Accreditation Commission, ourre-accreditation demonstrates the Commission'sconfidence that Eastern Sierra Land Trust's conserved lands will continue to be protected forever. Our Black Lake Preserve,Photo © …continue reading
Now in its 15th year protecting critical wildlife habitat, historic working lands, and scenic open spaces across the Eastern Sierra region, Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) today announced it has achieved renewed accreditation a mark of great distinction in land conservation... Press Release [PDF]
Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and inspiration in the wake ofour recent Lands & Legacy Celebration. The whole weekend was simply magical: filled with wonderful friends, endless encouragement, and dreams of the lands that we can conserve together. Dreams that are already becoming realities thanks to the generosity of supporters like you. Bringing together our conservation partnersfrom across the state and beyond,our 8th annual "Party of the Year" was fantastic fun. …continue reading
In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes. They were detained in remote, military-style camps one of which was right here in the Eastern Sierra: the Manzanar War Relocation Center, where Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II. The Manzanar National Historic Site is a stirring reminder of the impact that war, fear, and prejudice …continue reading
Manzanar is a part of our nation's past that many have tried to sweep under the rug. And yet there are countless stories baked into the dirt beneath the tall white monument that now stands at the Manzanar National Historic Site: stories of the Native Americans who lived there first; stories of the orchards and ranches that once filled the valley; stories of the Japanese Americans who were forced from their homes …continue reading
This postwas writtenby ESLT'sEducation Coordinator & AmeriCorps Member, Catherine Tao. For more aboutCatherine,