Pollinator Gardens
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California Native Plant Society, Bristlecone Chapter’s Native Fall Plant Sale – Online!
White Mountain Research Center 3000 E. Line Street, Bishop, CAMonday, August 16th through Friday, August 20th - Participate in California Native Plant Society, Bristlecone Chapter’s Online Plant Sale to purchase your garden’s native plants for the fall season. Invite passing pollinators to your outdoor space! Participants of ESLT's Eastside Pollinator Garden Project will receive their voucher and coupon code ahead of time for up to $125 worth of plants and will be given an earlybird plant sale window. Plant Pick-Up will …continue reading
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Volunteer Gardening Day
Eastern Sierra Land Trust 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesESLT's office garden in spring. © Kristen Stipanov, ESLT Let’s get out in the garden! Please join us in showing the ESLT Demonstration Garden some love on December 8th from 12-3 pm outside of our office in Bishop. Please bring layers, sunscreen, and water. We will provide baked goods and warm coffee, as well as gardening supplies for winterizing our Pollinator Garden. ESLT is following CDC and local public health …continue reading
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ESLT’s Deep Roots Pollinator Garden Workshop
Bishop Community Demonstration Garden 688 N Main St, Bishop CA, CA, United StatesDid you know that gardening with native plants can save you money and water? It’s true – native plants found in the Eastern Sierra are often drought tolerant and require less maintenance than lawns or high water-use plants. Native plants also attract pollinators like birds and butterflies that are essential for wildflowers and productive gardens. Learn how to design a garden using native plants at ESLT’s free Pollinator Garden Workshop from 10am-1:00pm …continue reading
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GardenFest
Eastern Sierra Land Trust 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesWhat’s not to love about spring? The birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer and warmer. Help us celebrate spring at ESLT’s GardenFest Celebration on May 7th from 11 am- 2 pm. This family-friendly community event will feature a plant sale, seed library, Master Gardeners, wood-fired pizza for sale, and games for kids – all in our backyard and demonstration Pollinator Garden. Mountain Rambler Brewery will be …continue reading
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Soil Health Workshop
Bishop Community Demonstration Garden 688 N Main St, Bishop CA, CA, United StatesLearn how cover crops can improve your garden year-round at the upcoming Cover Cropping for Soil Health workshop. This workshop will focus on small-scale cover cropping in gardens, but is open to anyone interested in building their soil ecosystem. Join for soil demonstrations, soil health discussions, and resources to help implement sustainable practices in your own system. Free seeds will be available to participants. The Cover Cropping for Soil Health workshop will include information about how cover crops can be used to promote soil health.While …continue reading
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Pollinator Garden Workshop
Bishop City Hall- Council ChambersJoin Eastern Sierra Land Trust for an enlightening workshop learning from local experts to design, redesign, or improve your pollinator garden with best practices, techniques, and insight. Date & Time: April 26 from 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Bishop City Hall- Council Chambers. Entrance on Church Street. Please park in Church Street Parking Lot. Schedule: 9:00-9:15 Morning Mingle. Enjoy coffee and pastries. 9:15 - 9:35 Introduction to Pollinator Gardens. Learn the basics and importance of creating a …continue reading
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Volunteer Garden Day
Eastern Sierra Land Trust 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesLet’s get ready for GardenFest—together! Join us for a volunteer garden and yard workday as we prepare the space for this year’s event. We’ll be setting up and tackling weeds, including Bermuda grass and Tree of Heaven sprouts. Please bring sunscreen and water; we’ll provide cold drinks, snacks, and all the gardening tools and gloves you’ll need. For more information and to RSVP for this event, contact Gena at or call …continue reading
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GardenFest 2025
Eastern Sierra Land Trust Office Backyard 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesMAY 17, 9AM-12PM! Kick off the growing season with us at GardenFest! The birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer and warmer. Join us for an exciting celebration of springtime in ESLT’s backyard at 250 N. Fowler Street. This family-friendly community event will feature a native plant sale- with plants provided by California Native Plant Society, Bristlecone Chapter, Seeds from Inyo County Library, Master Gardeners, flowers for …continue reading
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Pollinator Garden Inspiration Tour
Our neighbors have been hard at work creating gardens filled with flourishing native and pollinator-friendly plants! Join our tour for the opportunity to see some beautiful and creative pollinator-friendly gardens in Bishop, Chalfant, and Mustang Mesa, including a few brand new gardens. Come away with tons of inspiration for your very own yard. You will get exclusive access to these gardens and the chance to ask the gardeners all of your burning …continue reading
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Fall Native Plant Sale
White Mountain Research Center 3000 E. Line Street, Bishop, CAJoin the California Native Plant Society- Bristlecone Chapter for an in-person Native Plant Sale on:Saturday, August 169:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.White Mountain Research Station3000 E. Line Street, Bishop, CA Discover a wide variety of beautiful, drought-tolerant California native plants perfect for your garden. Native plants support local pollinators, conserve water, and bring natural beauty into your landscape. A complete list of available plants and quantities will be posted on CNPS's website:https://chapters.cnps.org/bristlecone/gardening-and-plant-sales/ In-person …continue reading
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Cover Cropping and Soil Health Workshop
Bishop Community Demonstration Garden 688 N Main St, Bishop CA, CA, United StatesLearn how cover crops can improve your garden year-round at the upcoming Cover Cropping for Soil Health workshop. This workshop will focus on small-scale cover cropping in gardens, but is open to anyone interested in building their soil ecosystem. Join for soil demonstrations, soil health discussions, and resources to help implement sustainable practices in your own system. Free cover crop seeds will be available to participants. The event will include: A presentation on the principles of soil health and their importance …continue reading
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Seed Saving Workshop
Food Sovereignty Program Cultural Center Garden & Seed Library 2300 W Line Street, BishopThe Bishop Paiute Tribe Food Sovereignty Program, Katie Quinlan of the CA Native Plant Society, Ellyn Greene of Deep Springs College, and Eastern Sierra Land Trust invite you to join us for a Seed Saving Workshop. Event is free and open to the public. Learn to collect native and cultivated seeds. Get hands on practice processing seeds. Please bring gloves if you have them. RSVP here!
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Please check back soon for new opportunities to get out, explore, and get involved in our conservation efforts here in the Eastern Sierra.