As Busy as a Bee: ESLT’s Pollinator Education...

As the Eastern Sierra warms each spring, ESLT staff and volunteers get to work inspiring local school kids with our annual Sunflower Garden Project. This project gives elementary students the opportunity to get outside of the classroom and learn about life in their backyards. Third graders this year have learned about the life of plants: including the process of photosynthesis, the important role pollinators play, and the magic of germination. They've planted …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:06:20-08:00June 12th, 2015|Blog, Pollinator Gardens, Volunteer|

Sus Danner: Taking the Reins of ESLT’s Lands...

If you've stoppedby ESLT'soffice recently, you've likelynoticedsome freshfaces. We've been growing - after all, 'tis the season! - and we're thrilled to introduce you toSusanna Danner, the latest addition to our team. Joining us at the start of this month, Susnow fills a critical role at ESLT asour Land Conservation Program Director.

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:12:19-08:00May 26th, 2015|Blog, Volunteer|

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|

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|

Byng Hunt: On Board with ESLT

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

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|

Round Fire Devastates Swall Meadows

Dear Friends, There are truly no words for these feelings - I think crying and hugging one another come closer to expressing what is bursting inside. Our close-knit community was hit hard on February 6th by the devastatingly intense Round Fire. A devastating wildfire earlier this month ravaged homes and habitat in the Eastern Sierra. Photo © Jerry Dodrill. The statistics tell one part of the firestorm's story: 7,000 burned …continue reading

Darlene Schuetz2017-03-03T12:12:20-08:00March 4th, 2015|Blog|

Another Way to Show Your Support: In-Kind Giving

There are many ways that you can contribute to ESLT's land preservation efforts beyond your annual membership dues, and one is by donating an in-kind gift. Office supplies, furniture, electronic equipment, house parties, professional services, and many other types of in-kind donations go a long way towards helping us complete our important land conservation work. We are extremely grateful to those who donate items or services that we can put to good …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:05:10-08:00February 26th, 2015|Blog|

House Bill – Your Action Needed!

Big news from Washington! A new Conservation Easement Incentive Act has been introduced in the House, and things are moving quickly - it will be up for a vote of the full House as early as next Wednesday. If passed, this incentive will help make it possible to continue our work to preserve more of our cherished Eastern Sierra lands. But we need your help to make this happen. Here is a …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:12:20-08:00February 4th, 2015|Blog|