Great Sierra River Cleanup for the Owens River
Saturday, Sept. 11th 8:30am-11am Safety first! Please bring and wear a mask to this event. Eastern Sierra Land Trust and the California Coastal Cleanup initiative are hosting a Great Sierra River Cleanup in Bishop to clean up the Owens River after a summer of river activities. The cleanup is the state’s largest annual volunteer event, bringing tens of thousands of volunteers to the state’s beaches, inland shorelines, and rivers to remove …continue reading
Self-Guided Nature Adventure
Step out in nature wherever you are and share with us what you see! It could be a park or trail near you, or outside your home or school. Take some time together with us to appreciate what you find outside, snap a photo, and tag us for a chance to earn some cool prizes, like ESLT stickers and 20th anniversary hats! Email your photos and where you were to , or post …continue reading
Share your Eastside Story!
Share your Story - We're all Ears! Let’s Celebrate! We would love your participation in creating an online collection of love and appreciation for the Eastern Sierra and ESLT. Click here to share your story, video or picture, it should only take a few minutes to upload and will make an unforgettable addition to our online Paddle Raise Celebration! Please share by 5PM Monday, September 20th. Click here to share …continue reading
20th Anniversary Lands & Legacy Celebration Online Paddle Raise
Celebrate 20,000 Acres Protected in 20 Years 2021 marks the 20th Anniversary for Eastern Sierra Land Trust, and you’re invited to help us celebrate the permanent protection of over 20,000 acres of natural and working lands! While our in-person event has been cancelled for 2021, we want to gather online to celebrate our Eastern Sierra together. We have missed seeing your faces and feeling the joy that we all share working …continue reading
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
ESLT’s Happy Place Book Club: The Home Place
Join ESLT’s Happy Place Book Club on March 14th, 2022 from 6-7 pm PST for an online discussion about ornithologist J. Drew Lanham’s, The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature. In his memoir, Dr. Lanham reflects on his family history and upbringing in rural South Carolina, explores how he came to love the natural world, and contemplates race and identity in the outdoors. Support our local businesses …continue reading
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
Highway 395Want to enjoy amazing views of the Eastern Sierra while making a difference? Join ESLT from 12-2 pm on Saturday, March 19 to remove trash from Highway 395! You will be helping our community keep litter away from wildlife and out of sensitive ecosystems, all while enjoying the gorgeous scenery. ESLT sponsors a beautiful section of the 395 as part of California’s Adopt-a-Highway Program. This Highway Cleanup will be held outside with …continue reading
Mule Deer Migration Corridor Field Trip
Mule deer are an iconic species in the Western US. Perhaps you have seen them take bounding, stiff-legged hops through the sagebrush, or noticed their large, mule-like ears. Maybe you saw a mule deer from the Round Valley herd! The Round Valley mule deer herd migrates seasonally between the valley floor in the winter and mountain meadows in the summer. On their journey, they must pass through a thin bottleneck in Swall …continue reading
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
Owens River Annual Clean Up
The eighth consecutive Owens River Annual Clean Up is coming up! This event is an excellent way to gather with community members while cleaning one of our beloved rivers. Meet time is 8 am at the Pleasant Valley Campground by the foot bridge. More information below. Thanks to Rick Kattelmann for the usage of his photo.
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
World Migratory Bird Day 2022
Come bird with us at ESLT’s Black Lake Preserve in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! Black Lake is a rare desert wetland north of Benton in Adobe Valley that is an important stopover site for migratory birds. The alkali lakes and wetlands in Adobe Valley provide a great environment for our feathered friends to rest and refuel during migration. Join us for a guided bird walk from 8-10 am on May …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.