This blog was written by Sara Kokkelenberg, ESLT Stewardship Coordinator Discovery is the constant of my work. "Monitoring" an easement may sound as vague as it does bland. And when I tell people that a large portion of my job is monitoring easements, it usually doesn't pique their interest. However, working outdoors - walking beautiful sections of land that I return to over and over again feels anything but bland. I …continue reading
Eastern Sierra Land Trust's 10th Annual Lands & Legacy At Lands & Legacy Benefit Dinner and Paddle Raise, you will have a chance to protect what you care about most. The evening will feature several engaging speakers sharing our stories of success and inspiration. And, not to be missed, is our lively Paddle Raise: a way for you to champion causes that will have a major impact on the future of …continue reading
Join us at a Party for Protection! 10th Annual Lands & Legacy Celebration June 8-10, 2018 Celebrate the hope and resiliency found in nature at the Lands & Legacy Benefit Dinner and Paddle Raise at Mammoth Mountain's Parallax Restaurant. Hosted by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, on Saturday, June 9th, this fun-filled evening comes to life with mystifying magic tricks by Tammer, a delicious dinner, open bar, and an exciting Paddle Raisewhere …continue reading
Will YOU Win this Framed Photo? Join us by making a gift or increasing your recurring monthly gift by May 31 and you'll be entered in our raffle for a chance to win this beautiful framed photograph by local artist and fellow ESLT member Alan Barlow. It's amazing the impact one person can make. That's because every time you support conservation, you're planting a seed and seeds of every size can grow …continue reading
This June, California residents will vote on a game-changing initiative in local conservation. Proposition 68, the Clean Water and Safe Parks Act, will put $4 billion to work to address our state's most critical water, park, and natural resource needs. This is the largest proposed investment in natural resources and underserved communities in California's history. It is the first natural resources bond passed by the CA state legislature in fifteen years, and …continue reading
Congratulations - we did it!! Thanks to supporters like you, our funding partners, and the long-term vision of local ranchers Joe and David Sceirine, the scenic and historic Sceirine Point Ranch is now protected forever. Sceirine Point Ranch is a breathtakingly beautiful working ranch in Bridgeport Valley. At 2,375 acres, this historic ranch benefits our Eastern Sierra economy and provides an important home for wildlife like mule deer and sage-grouse. Now that …continue reading
Pollinator Garden Workshop Saturday, April 14 from 10am - 12pm at White Mountain Research Center At our free Pollinator Garden Workshop, you'll hear from local experts about hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and how you can create a blooming haven for pollinators. If you're like most people, you probably can't imagine a world without fruits, vegetables, wildflowers, and other flowering plants. However, you may be surprised to hear that these are now at risk …continue reading
Mule Deer Migration Corridor Field Trip Saturday, March 10th from 2 - 5 pm (Note: Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled from its original date of March 3.) RSVP required; to learn more and reserve your spot, please contact Ryan, ESLT's Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member, at (760) 873-4554 or . This time of year, many animals who call our side of the Sierra home are preparing for a journey. …continue reading
On a bright, sunny morning at the end of last year, a plume of smoke could be seen rising up from the high desert near Benton, CA. Where there's smoke, there's fire and typically, flames like these spell trouble. But in this case, that smoke was cause for celebration. Since 2010, Eastern Sierra Land Trust has been collaborating with local rancher Bill Bramlette and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) …continue reading
This post was written by Ryan Delaney, ESLT's 2017-2018 Education Coordinator & AmeriCorps Member. Learn more about Ryan and the Sierra Nevada Alliance's Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership program ESLT's Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member, Ryan Delaney, leads a group of Bishop Elementary School 3rd Graders during their "Taking Root" class visit. I'm constantly surprised by how nature can change us. As an educator in the local "Taking Root" outdoor education …continue reading