Volunteer Stewardship Day 2 at Conway Ranch
Join us for a day of hard work in the Sierra on Wednesday, July 10th from 9am-1pm. We’re gathering a team of hardworking volunteers to help restore native plant habitats and pull mullein weeds on this beautiful property north of Mono Lake in Lee Vining. This property is managed in cooperation with Mono County and ESLT. Meet at Mono Basin Visitor Center at 1 Visitor Center Drive, Lee Vining, CA 93541 at …continue reading
Wildlife and Brews
Join us on August 27th at Mammoth Brewing Company for a special evening dedicated to wildlife and conservation! Learn about the critical Mammoth Lakes Highway 395 Wildlife Crossing project and meet the experts working to protect our precious wildlife. Meet & Greet with: Steve Winter: Renowned National Geographic wildlife photographer Beth Pratt: Author and passionate wildlife crossing specialist Tony Clevenger: Wildlife crossing expert leading the charge We encourage all community members to …continue reading
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
2024 Great Sierra River Cleanup
Artesian Wells, Bishop, CAThe Great Sierra River Cleanup is part of California Coastal Cleanup day. During 2023’s California Coastal Cleanup, 36,289 volunteers came out to 3,086 cleanups, 363,719 lbs of trash and recyclables were removed, and 1,335 miles were cleaned. Let’s make this year even bigger! You can help us keep litter out of our waterways by marking your calendars for Saturday, September 21, from 9:00am-12:00pm. ESLT, Friends of the Inyo, and volunteers will remove …continue reading
Landscape Watercolor Workshop
In addition to this year's celebration dinner at Mammoth Mountain, ESLT is thrilled to announce a special Landscape Watercolor Workshop led by renowned artist and Swall Meadows landowner, Annie Barrett Cashner. This unique workshop, taking place on Friday, October 25th in Swall Meadows on protected ESLT lands, offers a chance to connect with nature’s beauty while learning watercolor painting techniques. The workshop is open to all skill levels, and all materials will …continue reading
Lands & Legacy 2024
Purchase Tickets Now! Registration for ESLT’s 23rd Anniversary Lands & Legacy Celebration is OPEN! Purchase Tickets Now! Step back in time and celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Roaring ‘20s at our dinner and celebration on Saturday, October 26th at 5pm at the iconic Parallax Restaurant on Mammoth Mountain. Purchase your tickets now. The celebration promises to transport guests to a bygone era of glitz, glamor, and revelry. Attendees are encouraged to …continue reading
Halloween Highway Cleanup 2024
Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust for a spooktacular Halloween Highway Cleanup! Help us keep our community looking fang-tastic by donning your best costume (optional, but encouraged!) and sweeping away the litter that haunts our roads. It’s a wicked good way to give back to the land we love while having some eerie fun. Meet us on October 31st from 9a-12p for a morning of frightfully good deeds—trick or trash, let’s keep our highways clean! The …continue reading
Good for the Herd, Good for the Bird
Join Working Lands for Wildlife ranchers, agencies, and non-profit partners for an evening of collaborative discussion and learning about federal programs that benefit sagebrush rangelands for livestock and wildlife alike. This free event is open to those invested in the continued preservation of working rangelands in the Eastern Sierra. Whether you graze livestock on leased pasture, federal grazing lands, or private ranchlands, programs are available to enhance stewardship and production goals. Free …continue reading
Gratitude in Full Color: Youth Art Show
C5 Studios 210 S Warren Street, Bishop, CaliforniaAs the seasons change and holidays approach, we invite young artists to explore and express the theme of gratitude through their creative works. What does gratitude look like to you? How do you capture the feeling of thankfulness in your art? Whether it's the joy of family, the beauty of nature, the kindness of friends, or the small everyday things that bring you happiness, we want to see how you depict gratitude …continue reading
Giving Tuesday 2024
There are many ways to get involved with ESLT year-round. When you donate to ESLT by mail (250 N. Fowler Street Bishop, CA 93514) or online, you’ll be joining a movement to protect the Eastern Sierra’s natural and working lands for future generations. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity initiative that encourages people and organizations to invest in their communities. Over the past ten years, the idea has inspired hundreds of millions …continue reading
Holiday Mixer
Eastern Sierra Land Trust Office Backyard 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesJoin us for our annual Holiday Mixer at the ESLT Office. This will be a great opportunity to the meet the ESLT Staff and Board Members, as well as network and catch up with friends and colleagues. Featuring a small fire and a fun spin on the game of BINGO, there will also be s'mores, food, beer, and wine served. The ESLT Staff looks forward to seeing you there! RSVP now! View …continue reading
Wildlife Tracking Workshop
Join professional wildlife tracker and mountain lion researcher Phil Johnston for a day in the desert learning to read the stories of wild animals through tracking. Phil has over a decade of experience teaching tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker through Tracker Certification North America. Come learn to identify the track and sign of the many charismatic creatures who make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Location will be in the …continue reading
Please check back soon for new opportunities to get out, explore, and get involved in our conservation efforts here in the Eastern Sierra.