Lands & Legacy 2022 Matching Gift

We are excited to announce a very generous matching gift of $21,000 from an anonymous ESLT supporter to honor 21,000 acres of land protected in 21 years! This outstanding gift will match donations made for our August 25th Paddle Raise up to $21,000 - your donation will double while saving more land in the Eastern Sierra. The permanent protection of 21,000 acres of Eastern Sierra land is a remarkable feat - …continue reading

2022-08-16T16:50:10-07:00August 16th, 2022|Blog, Celebrations, Lands & Legacy|
Giving Tuesday is December 1st

Creative Ways to Give on #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is a global day for giving and generosity, and what better way to create hope this holiday season than by joining a movement to protect special land for generations to come. This year's #GivingTuesday is on December 1st! To celebrate the occasion, a generous longtime donor will again match your gift dollar for dollar up to $20,000. That means your positive impact on the land you love will be doubled …continue reading

2021-08-12T13:54:22-07:00November 19th, 2020|Blog, Celebrations, Featured, Membership, Volunteer, What's New|

Join our virtual Lands & Legacy Celebration, from...

Lands & Legacy 12th Annual Celebration August 27th - September 3rd, 2020 Nature • Health • Peace If you've been waiting to step back into Eastern Sierra peace, then we have great news. Our 12th annual Lands & Legacy Celebration is right around the corner, and we're bringing the magic to you, wherever you are. Register Here   Registration fee: $25, with a 10% discount for ESLT members. If you're a …continue reading

Lands and Legacy Benefit Dinner and Paddle Raise

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

2018-06-05T13:07:29-07:00June 4th, 2018|Blog, Celebrations, Lands & Legacy|

Community Volunteer Day and BBQ to Support Local...

Now is the time to give back to the lands you love. In honor of National Public Lands Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bishop Field Office is partnering with Eastern Sierra Land Trust and numerous other local agencies and conservation groups to hold a community-wide volunteer event and barbecue on Saturday, October 1... Press Release [PDF]

2017-03-10T14:14:26-08:00September 19th, 2016|Celebrations, Press Releases, Volunteer|

Celebrate Conservation at ESLT’s Black Lake Preserve

Thanks to Michelle Browner, the unusual landscape and critical habitat of the Adobe Valley's Black Lake is protected forever and now you can experience its wonders for yourself. On May 14, join Eastern Sierra Land Trust at the Black Lake Preserve to celebrate the conservation of this special place... PressRelease [PDF]

2017-03-10T14:14:27-08:00April 18th, 2016|Celebrations, Press Releases|

Get your Garden Growing at ESLT’s GardenFest

Calling all green thumbs: are you ready to get your garden growing? Throughout the Eastern Sierra, birds flit from tree to tree and butterflies float from each sweet, fresh blossom to the next. To celebrate this season of growth, Eastern Sierra Land Trust invites you to join them as they "Ring in the Spring" at their annual GardenFest... Press Release [PDF]

2017-03-10T14:14:27-08:00April 11th, 2016|Celebrations, Press Releases|

Thanks to Elaine and Doug Muchmore for a...

On August 30, Elaine and Doug Muchmore hosted their third annual Garden Concert to benefit Eastern Sierra Land Trust. Held outdoors in their beautiful backyard in La Jolla, CA, the eveningwas truly exquisite - we cannot thank Elaine and Doug enough for their remarkable hospitality! From start to finish, the party was such a lovely gathering of friends. We are delighted to share here with you a bit of the magic that …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:12:23-08:00September 17th, 2015|Blog, Celebrations|
Elaine and Doug Muchmore pose in their garden

Party for Protection

Each summer, ESLT supporters Elaine and Doug Muchmore transform their terraced backyard garden in La Jolla, CA into a venue for an intimate performance by world-renowned Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra musicians. Always a wonderful gathering of friends, both old and new, this annual event benefits a cause that matters deeply to Elaine and Doug: the protection of the wild landscapes they love here in the Eastern Sierra. We are incredibly grateful …continue reading

2017-03-03T11:12:39-08:00July 20th, 2015|Blog, Celebrations|

Party for the Protection of California’s “Wild Side”

...With more than 10,000 acres of critically-important land in the Eastern Sierra now protected forever, the ESLT community has some monumental accomplishments to celebrate and, more importantly, a future to plan. In celebration of its recent successes and its good work in store, ESLT invites members and friends to come together the weekend of July 25th and raise their glasses at ESLT's 7th annual Lands & Legacy Celebration... Press Release [PDF]

2017-03-10T14:14:28-08:00July 7th, 2015|Celebrations, Membership, Volunteer|
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