Highlights from the ESLT Wildlife Camera

Thanks to a generous grant from the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, ESLT purchased a motion activated wildlife camera and other photographic equipment this last spring. The motion triggered weather proof camera captures photographs day or night without disturbing wildlife. Throughout this past monitoring season, ESLT staff have enjoyed placing the camera on ESLT project lands with landowner permission, and downloading the photos in the office. It is a bit like opening a package …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T15:47:59-08:00August 15th, 2012|Blog|

ESLT Seeking 2013 AmeriCorps Member

Current AmeriCorps member Victoria Ortiz (myself) planting sunflowers with local 3rd graders Do you love the Eastern Sierra? Do you or someone you know want to live and work in one of the most spectacular outdoor meccas in the US? Apply to become Eastern Sierra Land Trust's 7th AmeriCorps member and help protect these vital lands for generations to come. ESLT has enjoyed the bright minds and enthusiasm of 6 …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T12:12:23-08:00August 8th, 2012|Blog, Volunteer|

On the Sunny Side

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

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:30-08:00August 7th, 2012|Pollinator Gardens, Press Releases|

Relentless Forward Progress

Many thanks to Jeff Kozak, our August Brown Bag Lunch speaker! His stories of ultra running in the Sierra fascinated the listeners, for whom a 38 mile training run sounds near impossible. Jeff brought an example of his typical day pack and influential books and movies about ultra running. He humbly kept the audience laughing with tales of being overly ambitious and smiling at firsthand accounts of his triumphs. In tune with …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T11:03:04-08:00August 1st, 2012|Blog|

Brown Bag Lunch Wednesday!

Ultra Running in the Eastern Sierra Wednesday, August 1, 12-1pm ESLT Garden: 176 Home St. Jeff Kozak ESLT is excited to host a Brown Bag Lunch with local ultra runner Jeff Kozak on Wednesday August 1st from 12-1pm. Come by the ESLT garden at 176 Home St. on your lunch break to hear stories about his JMT speed attempt and running in the Eastern Sierra. The event is free and …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T11:03:04-08:00July 30th, 2012|Blog|

A Weekend to Remember

Last weekend ESLT hosted the 2012 Lands and Legacy events to celebrate and enjoy the beautiful wide open spaces of our region. The festivities began Friday afternoon at Mammoth Lakes High School where NBA great Bill Walton led a free basketball clinic for local high school players. That afternoon Steve Marenberg and Alison Whalen generously opened their gorgeous home to ESLT for a private reception featuring Bill Walton and Olympic hopeful Meb …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T11:06:21-08:00July 23rd, 2012|Blog, Volunteer|

Last chance to sign up for Lands and...

Don't miss this opportunity to ride alongside Bill Walton and enjoy a silent auction and gala dinner this Saturday, July 21st. Bike around the stunning June Lake or tour one of our current conservation projects in the Green Creek area, then put on your dancing shoes and tie dye for an evening of good vibes, delicious food, and fun with friends. Online registration for the Lands and Legacy weekend closes tonight at …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T11:03:04-08:00July 18th, 2012|Blog|

On view: ‘Art for Conservation’ puts insiders’ eyes...

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

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:30-08:00July 14th, 2012|Press Releases|

Basketball Legend Comes to Mammoth

Someone once said, "Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars." On Friday, July 20, from 2-3:30pm, Mammoth High School and Eastern Sierra Land Trust will be hosting a basketball clinic with NBA great Bill Walton. Everyone is invited to watch local basketball stars as they develop and polish their games under the supervision and coaching of Bill Walton. This event is free and open …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T11:03:04-08:00July 12th, 2012|Blog|

Monitoring

Victoria, ESLT AmeriCorps member, monitoring an easement property. Here at ESLT a key part of our Stewardship Program, annual easementmonitoring, is in full swing as we engage in visits to each of the properties where we hold conservation easements. When we accept a new easement, we also take on the responsibility to monitor that property annually inperpetuity,a commitment that is taken seriously by our organization and other Accredited Land Trusts.It …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T12:12:24-08:00July 10th, 2012|Blog|

Eastern Sierra Landlines

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