New Addition to our Lands and Legacy Weekend!

Lands & Legacy Green Creek Tour July 21, 10-2pm Green Creek, Bridgeport For those attending the Lands & Legacy gala dinner at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, we invite you to come explore one of the most beautiful and lesser known places in Mono County! ESLT is offering a rare opportunity to tour one of our current conservation projects in the Green Creek area. Participants will learn about land conservation efforts …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:05:10-08:00June 14th, 2012|Blog|

Art for Conservation Show & Sale – Reception...

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

2017-03-03T11:09:09-08:00June 11th, 2012|Blog, Celebrations|

Look to the Sky for Hope – Photographs...

ESLT would like to give a big thank you to Andy Seltersfor speaking about his photography over the years at today's Brown Bag Lunch at the ESLT garden. Selters is a local photographer, climber, and jack of all trades extraordinaire who captures his vision as a photographer as well as he captures the physical landscape: "As an artist you connect with other peoples' brains; If you want to rent space in their …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:08:54-08:00June 6th, 2012|Blog|

Meet the Artist – Art for Conservation Show...

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

2017-03-03T11:09:05-08:00June 1st, 2012|Blog, Celebrations|

Read it Here: ESLT Spring 2012 Newsletter

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!

2017-03-03T11:03:05-08:00May 25th, 2012|Blog|

Eastern Sierra Photographers featured in Venice Gallery

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]

2017-03-10T14:14:30-08:00May 20th, 2012|Brown Bag Lunch Series, Press Releases|

Have you seen this bird?

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

2017-03-03T12:12:24-08:00May 16th, 2012|Blog|

Owens Lake – Bird Mecca

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

2017-03-03T11:03:06-08:00May 11th, 2012|Blog|

ESLT’s May Madness!

Spring is in the air and ESLT is getting ready to bloom! ESLT works to protect vital lands and preserve a healthy balance of uses — from ranching to biking, wildlife habitats to favorite fishing spots — that can be sustained forever, ensuring a strong local economy and healthy environment for generations to come. We have many free upcoming events so come on out and join us. Tuesday May 1st we will …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:03:06-08:00April 25th, 2012|Blog|

Reserve a Spot at the Audubon Wild at...

Which Plants are Best for Your Owens Valley Garden? Find out at the Wild at Home Gardening Workshop Eastern Sierra Land Trust, Eastern Sierra Audubon Society (ESAS), Inyo & Mono Master Gardeners and Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care are proud to present the 2nd annual Wild at Home Gardening Workshop. Join us at the ESLT office at 176 Home St. in Bishop from 1-4pm on Sunday April 22nd to learn how …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:05:11-08:00April 17th, 2012|Blog|
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