Hot off the Press! Eastern Sierra Land Trust Executive Director, Karen Ferrell-Ingram's interview by Stacey Powell of KMMT radio will air tomorrow, October 26, at 8am, 12 noon, and 5pm. Karen will be talking with Stacey about the California Deer Association's recent grant to ESLT. Listen on the Radio, 106.5, KMMT Mammoth, or online at http://www.kmmtradio.com/kmmthome.php Read the Press Release here >>
This year has been incredible for fall colors in the Eastern Sierra. The warm sunny days and cold nights of September hinted at potentially fantastic fall color, and October has not disappointed. Storms bringing snow to the peaks and rain to the valleys has made our region especially photogenic this fall. ~Stephen Ingram
I have just returned from the National Land Conservation Conference in Hartford, Connecticut. The conference was inspiring, rewarding, and eye-opening. As a bonus, I was able to experience the turning of the fall foliage on the East Coast, something everyone should experience at least once in their lives. I was one of the youngest people in attendance at the conference, if not the youngest. People around the country …continue reading
Last week, ESLT and the Oak Group completed a successful month-long art show. The renowned Santa Barbara based painters for preservation created an amazing collection of art work portraying the diversity and beauty of our local landscapes. On the evening of the reception, hundreds of people visited the Faulkner Library and all agreed the art work was stunning! This was an amazing, collaborative effort to bring the majesty of the Eastern Sierra …continue reading
Today's Los Angeles Times article about the beautiful and important Lubken Ranch in the Alabama Hills above Lone Pine is generating a lot of concerns about its future. Before it was printed I had talked with Louis Sahagen, the LA Times reporter, about Eastern Sierra Land Trust's interest in the property and our discussions with one of the landowners, Scott Kemp, about his interest in preserving the ranch with a conservation easement. …continue reading
A Day With Jack Laws Sunday, October 3, 2010 Two Drawing and Sketching Classes Laws Railroad Museum and Historic Site Celebrated author, artist and nature educator Jack Laws, great grandson of the R.J. Laws of Laws, CA, will conduct a one day program on wildlife interpretation, bird sketching, drawing and painting techniques. Drawing Birds in the Western Landscape - Morning Session Learn basic shapes and methods for capturing the form and movement …continue reading
For four years now, ESLT has maintained a successful and ever-growing relationship with the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP). The SNAP program places twenty-seven AmeriCorps members at different conservation agencies and organizations throughout the Sierra Nevada to conduct watershed restoration and monitoring, watershed education, and volunteer recruitment and support. ESLT has had the opportunity to work with four talented young women, who have served the Eastern Sierra community through educational …continue reading
We are thrilled to present this beautiful show featuring the incredible Oak Group, conservation painters from the Santa Barbara area, in addition to several Eastern Sierra artists. Their work fills the Faulkner Gallery in downtown Santa Barbara with all our favorite vistas, from southern Owens Valley to Bridgeport - valleys to peaks, flowers to granite spires, and more. I hope you'll get the opportunity to visit this amazing display of beauty and …continue reading
ESLT is working hard to continue preserving land for future generations. We want to get your feedback, as dedicated members, supporters, and volunteers, about how you envision the future of the Eastern Sierra region. Below are several ways to help us achieve our goal. Please join us in this quest for inspired direction! Take Our Survey! Click here to take our survey. ESLT's first online survey is quick and easy to fill …continue reading
This past Saturday, ESLT hosted a GPS (Global Positioning System) Field Workshop in conjunction with the owners of Snowcreek Resort in Mammoth Lakes. The second annual event took place in Snowcreek Meadow, taking advantage of the beautiful paths and views the property has to offer. Check out some photos from the day: After the lecture, we broke into two small groups, and were set out into the meadow on what …continue reading