New AmeriCorps Member, Abbey Blair, Joins ESLT’s Team!

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

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:09:51-08:00May 8th, 2015|Blog, Volunteer|

Local Partnership Keeps Bi-State Sage Grouse Off Endangered...

After years of work to help keep the Eastern Sierra's Bi-State sage grouse off the list of nationally-protected endangered species, a verdict has been reached. On Tuesday April 21, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has determined that the Bi-State population of Greater sage grouse will not be listed under the Endangered Species Act. The Greater sage grouse is an unusual, …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:12:20-08:00April 27th, 2015|Blog, Press Releases, Volunteer|

Local Partnership Keeps Bi‚ÄêState Sage Grouse Off Endangered...

After years of work to help keep the Eastern Sierra's Bi-State sage grouse off the list of nationally-protected endangered species, a verdict has been reached. On Tuesday, April 21, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has determined that the Bi-State population of Greater sage grouse will not be listed under the Endangered Species Act... Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:28-08:00April 22nd, 2015|Press Releases|

Ring in the Spring with ESLT at GardenFest!

Spring is abloom, and the growing season is in full swing. Throughout the Eastern Sierra, birds sing merrily and butterflies dance from each sweet, fresh blossom to the next. In celebration of this time of growth and discovery, Eastern Sierra Land Trust invites you to "ring in the spring" at our annual GardenFest! This free, family-friendly event will take place from 3 6pm on May Day, Friday May 1st, in our(new!) office …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:11:22-08:00April 21st, 2015|Blog, Pollinator Gardens, Press Releases|

“Ring in the Spring” at ESLT’s GardenFest

Spring is abloom, and the growing season is in full swing. Throughout the Eastern Sierra, birds sing merrily and butterflies dance from each sweet, fresh blossom to the next. In celebration of this time of growth and discovery, ESLT invites you to "ring in the spring" at its annual GardenFest... Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:28-08:00April 14th, 2015|Celebrations, Pollinator Gardens, Press Releases|

Byng Hunt: On Board with ESLT

Marguerite2017-03-03T10:55:43-08:00March 24th, 2015|Blog, Press Releases|

Byng Hunt: On Board with ESLT

Eastern Sierra Land Trust is thrilled to welcome long-time Mammoth Lakes resident and Eastern Sierra advocate, Byng Hunt, to its Board of Directors. Byng recently retired from his role as Mono County District 5 Supervisor, a position he had held since 1999. After supporting ESLT's work as a member for many years, Byng is thankful for the opportunity to now help advance their important land conservation work in the Eastern Sierra by …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:28-08:00March 24th, 2015|Celebrations, Press Releases|

Apply Today to become an AmeriCorps Member with...

Do you love the Sierra? Want to help restore and protect the Range of Light, while gaining valuable environmental professional experience? Apply today to become a Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) Half Term AmeriCorps Member working in Bishop with Eastern Sierra Land Trust... Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:28-08:00March 19th, 2015|Press Releases, Volunteer|

We Need You – Apply Today to become...

Do you love the Sierra? Want to help restore and protect the Range of Light, while gaining valuable environmental professional experience? Apply today to become a Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) Half Term AmeriCorps Member working with Eastern Sierra Land Trust! We're looking for an AmeriCorps member to join our team and help protect Eastern Sierra landscapes by leading ESLT's restoration efforts in 2015! We are seeking an enthusiastic, conservation-minded …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:09:51-08:00March 19th, 2015|Blog, Volunteer|

Bring Bees and Butterflies to Your Garden This...

Bring Bees and Butterflies to Your Garden This Spring: Sign Up Today to Receive Free Native Plants for Your Pollinator Garden Have you considered creating a pollinator-friendly garden blooming with native plants, but don't know where to start? Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are teaming up to help 20 local gardeners create habitat for bees, butterflies and more by giving away up to $200 …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:28-08:00March 10th, 2015|Pollinator Gardens, Press Releases|

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