Events
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Great Backyard Bird Count
Come birding with Eastern Sierra Land Trust at the COSA for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Learn more about the birds in your own backyard and contribute to citizen science. We will be using both Merlin and Ebird apps. No prior experience needed. All birding levels are welcome, and kids are encouraged to attend. Binoculars provided to those who need them. Email with any questions. Location: Conservation Open Space Area (COSA). Park …continue reading
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An Evening with Wildlife Tracker Phil Johnston
C5 Studios 210 S Warren Street, Bishop, CaliforniaPhil Johnston, professional wildlife tracker, mountain lion researcher, and environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, brings his expertise to the Eastern Sierra! With a focus on mountain lions and Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, Phil studies these iconic species across California's diverse ecosystems. His work contributes to a deeper scientific understanding of mountain lion ecology and behavior. Join us for an engaging evening as Phil shares his experiences, insights, …continue reading
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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
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Cheers to Community Happy Hour
Eastern Sierra Land Trust Office Backyard 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesJoin us for an ESLT Community Happy Hour as come together and raise a glass to good company and open spaces! In changing times, community and resilience go hand in hand. Let’s gather, appreciate our shared strength, and recognize the incredible people who make the Eastern Sierra unique. We’ll have snacks ready, and while we will have some beverages, you’re welcome to bring your favorite drink to share (or just for yourself—we …continue reading
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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.