Eastern Sierra Land Trust

Volunteer Stewardship Day at Conway and Mattly Ranches
2019-07-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Conway and Mattley Ranches
Calling all volunteers! Come join our July 25th stewardship day, hosted by Eastern Sierra Land Trust and Mono County at Conway and Mattly Ranches. We will focus on removing a non-native species called Wooly Mullein, especially near the aquaculture zone, along irrigation ditches, and throughout a wildlife enhancement area.
We will be walking ditches and using shovels, rakes, and loppers to remove plants from the ground. Removing non-native species early in the growing season prevents those plants from going to seed, thus stopping their spread.

Please remember to bring boots, hats to protect from sun and bugs, gloves for those with soft hands, lots of water, and your own tools if you would like to use them. Shared tools will also be available.
To volunteer or find out more, contact Marie at or call (760) 873 – 4554.

Crayons & Paint: Art in Nature
2019-08-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Karen’s Preserve
Looking for a fun and family-friendly way to get out in nature? Join us for a free morning of creative fun at Karen’s Preserve (south of Crowley Lake) on August 10th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bring your children, grandchildren, or other little loved ones and have a blast getting creative in nature.
At Crayons & Paint there will be fun educational games about local wildlife, native plants, animal tracks, and more. We will work on unique nature-inspired art projects including clay leaf prints while watching a live painting demo with local artist Lynn Marit Peterson.
There will be an optional bring-your-own picnic lunch with a special treat provided by ESLT and all participants will leave with an activity book to keep the outdoor fun going all summer long. Children ages 5 – 12 and their families are welcome.
Community members without children are encouraged to join Crayons & Paint as a volunteer, where they can help organize and run activities alongside other ESLT volunteers.
Attendance at this event is limited. For more information and to RSVP please contact Marie at marie@eslt.org or call (760) 873 – 4554.
Photos by Amy Leist.

Summer Garden Concert with Chris Webster and Nina Gerber
2019-08-16 17:00 - 20:30 | Round Valley
Enjoy Chris Webster’s elegant voice and Nina Gerber’s exquisite guitar in a charming garden venue in Round Valley. Their sharp, folksy music pairs perfectly with the visual electricity of a Sierra sunset. Scroll down to secure your ticket so you can join us to experience the harmony!
Their stage will be set in our Executive Director Kay Ogden’s own garden, for an intimate musical experience with a tall mountain backdrop. Tickets are $35.
There’s limited space, so make sure to secure your ticket today!
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As the duo plays, our local friends with Piñon Pizza will be crafting custom pizzas. They’ll be available for purchase at the event along with wine generously donated by Sonoma Wine Company and locally-brewed beer, all at a no-host bar.
There will be limited seating available with advance notice. Please bring your own chair or blanket if you can, so you may sit while enjoying food and music.
If you have any questions, you may reach out to our Membership Coordinator Kristen Pfeiler at or 760-873-4554. Once you purchase your tickets, we’ll make sure to keep you up to date with the latest information about driving directions and other details.
Photo of Chris Webster and Nina Gerber playing is by Tim Konrad. Photos courtesy of Chris Webster and Nina Gerber.

Lands & Legacy Celebration
2019-08-30 - 2019-09-01 | Parallax Restaurant, 1 Minaret Road, Mammoth, CA, 93546, United States
Tickets are live! Please visit our Lands & Legacy webpage for information and to secure your tickets:

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Volunteer Day: Sage-Grouse Habitat Enhancement
2019-09-06 08:00 - 12:00 | CA
Come help Eastern Sierra Land Trust and the Bureau of Land Management as we team up to care for land where our Bi-State sage-grouse live, for two back-to-back Stewardship Days. On September 6th and 7th, we need as many hands as possible to work on habitat enhancement projects on land that the sage-grouse calls home.
We will be using hand tools to convert a permanent fence to a let-down fence, and we’ll be maintaining other fences in the area. Let-down fences are able to lay flat on the ground during peak sage-grouse breeding season, and then are able to be put back up during grazing season. This helps sage-grouse, pronghorn, and mule deer migrate safely.
Both workdays are family friendly, and all are invited to lend a hand. Please bring a hat, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a camera, and water. Please leave pets at home. Follow the event on our
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Marie at marie@eslt.org or (760) 873 – 4554. See you there!
Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.
Driving Directions:
These stewardship events will meet at Bodie State Park at 8 a.m. each morning and end onsite at 12 p.m. From Bishop, drive north on Highway 395, turn onto Hwy 270/Bodie Road and continue past the guard station at the State Park entrance. Meet in the parking lot with the restrooms. We can caravan to the work site.

Great Sierra River Cleanup
2019-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Join our 11th Annual Great Sierra River Cleanup on Saturday, September 21st from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.! We’ll be meeting at ESLT’s office at 8:30 a.m., at 250 N Fowler Street in Bishop.
Eastern Sierra Land Trust, the Bishop Paiute Tribe Environmental Management Office, the Sierra Club and Tangle Free Waters is hosting this Great day in correlation with a statewide volunteer event focused on removing trash from and restoring the health of the Sierra Nevada waterways. Help us do our part to keep our Eastern Sierra Rivers clean!
Over the past ten years, more than 33,000 volunteers have organized to remove 847 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada. You can join this impressive legacy.
Afterwards, volunteers can skip over to the Millpond Music Festival to celebrate. It begins at 12 p.m. on the same day.
To volunteer or for more information please contact Marie, ESLT’s Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member, at or 760-873-4554.

Hot Creek Stewardship Day
2019-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Hot Creek, Hot Creek Hatchery Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
Come join Eastern Sierra Land Trust and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a post-wildfire wildlife habitat restoration volunteer day!
We’ll be planting native seedlings to help jump start nature’s recovery in crucial sage-grouse and mule deer wintering areas in the Long Valley area.
We’ll meet either at the Green Church on Benton Crossing Road in Long Valley at 9:30 a.m., or at the BLM Field Office on Pacu Lane at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Planting will end at 3 p.m., and volunteers may stay for as little or as long as they would like to. Please bring water, sunscreen, and lunch, and make sure to wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.
Photo by Flickr user @.

Fall Mixer and Volunteer Appreciation Party
2019-10-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust Office Backyard, 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
At our fall mixer, we’ll be giving thanks to our incredible volunteers! Let’s enjoy snacks and drinks as we celebrate the folks who donate their time and skills towards protecting the Eastern Sierra for future generations. All are welcome (with or without Halloween costumes.)
Volunteers, we’re throwing a party for you! Come by for cake and festivities. We appreciate all your hard work, and we look forward to celebrating your positive impact on Eastside conservation.
RSVPs are helpful but not required. Please email Marie at or call (760) 873 – 4554 if you plan to attend.

Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Day
2019-11-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Highway 395
We need your help keeping Highway 395 beautiful and trash-free! On November 2nd from 9-11 a.m., we’ll come together for a fun morning of tidying up ESLT’s adopted stretch of highway. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and sunglasses. See you there!
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Marie at or by calling (760) 873 – 4554.

ESLT Happy Hour at Bleu Handcrafted Foods
2019-11-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Bleu Handcrafted Foods, 106 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
Calling all conservation supporters in Mammoth Lakes and across the Eastside! Come celebrate and mingle with us at our fall season happy hour in Mammoth. Catch up on local conservation news from ESLT’s Executive Director Kay Ogden and staff along with members of our board of directors. We’ll chat while enjoying handcrafted artisan food and drinks from in Mammoth.

If your mouth isn’t already watering at the mention of this delicious local spot, just check out their happy hour menu below! This event is free and open to all, and Bleu’s exquisite food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Happy hour menu (from 5 – 6 p.m.):

Wine Glass or Craft Beer from their extensive selection: $5

Daily Fresh Soup: $5

Artisan Cheese Plate: $5

Moulles Frites (half order): $7.50

Cured Meat Handrolls: $5

Handcrafted Bratwurst Sandwich: $7.50

Please RSVP to Membership Coordinator Kristen Pfeiler at kristen-membership@eslt.org or 760-873-4554. We can’t wait to see you there!

Photos courtesy of Bleu Handcrafted Foods.

Reel Rock 14: Reno, Nevada
2019-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Patagonia Outlet, Reno, 130 S Center Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Reel Rock 14 will be hosted at Patagonia Outlet Reno, in partnership with Reno’s Mesa Rim Climbing Center. They are generously donating all proceeds from their tickets, pizza, beer, and raffle to Eastern Sierra Land Trust!

Event Description from Patagonia:
The Reel Rock Film Tour, one of climbing’s greatest celebrations, returns this fall with a new collection of world premiere films. In The High Road, the powerful and bold Nina Williams tests herself on some of the highest, most difficult boulder problems ever climbed. In United States of Joe’s climbers collide with a conservative coal mining community in rural Utah, to surprising results. And in The Nose Speed Record, legends Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold battle Yosemite dirtbags Jim Reynolds and Brad Gobright in a high stakes race for greatness.
Films
•The High Road – Featuring: Nina Williams
•The Nose Speed Record – Featuring: Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell
•United States of Joe’s – Featuring: Climbers and Coal Miners
The Extra’s
*Pizza, Beer and Raffle Tickets available for purchase. All proceeds of this event will be donated to Eastern Sierra Land Trust!
* All ages welcome
* Some films may have explicit language
* Tickets are non-refundable/Not redeemable for cash/Not replaced if stolen, lost, or destroyed.

Open House Celebration
2020-01-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust, 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Join us as we mix and mingle with conservation partners and community members like you! We’ll lift our glasses in celebration, as we kick off another year of protecting and caring for this incredible region.
RSVPs are helpful but not required. Please email Marie at or call (760) 873 – 4554 if you plan to attend.

In Harmony: Music and Art Series
2020-02-23 14:00 - 17:30 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust, 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Fill your 2020 with harmony, and join us for the first day of Bishop’s NEW Sunday concert series! Each event will feature a lively concert by The Bill Schuck Quartet, with fresh appearances each season from talented guest musicians. The first concert of the series on February 23rd will feature a guest appearance from musician Sandy Anderson.
Begin your Sunday afternoon at 2PM with a festive and casual mixer at ESLT. At 3PM, we’ll bring the party over to the band, at Bishop First United Methodist Church. Throughout the mixer and the performance, you can meander through displays of gorgeous artwork by Rhondda Saunders and other local Eastern Sierra artists.
When community comes together with conservation, music, and art, we create real Eastern Sierra harmony. Come be a part of it! Join us on February 23rd, then stick around for the rest of the series on May 10th (Mother’s Day!), August 2nd, and November 8th.
Tickets are $50 for one event or $175 for the series, and benefit Eastern Sierra Land Trust and Bishop First United Methodist Church.
Tickets are available at the link below or at ESLT starting at 2PM at the event. All ESLT members will receive a 10% discount!
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Mule Deer Migration Corridor Field Trip
2020-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
Join us for an informative field trip to the Round Valley mule deer herd’s migration corridor. Biologist Tim Taylor with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will share updates on some of the challenges the deer are facing as we explore the beautiful Round Valley migration area.
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This is a free family-friendly event. Please leave your canine friends at home. Binoculars are recommended but not required, and please remember to dress accordingly for the weather. Stormy weather may lead to postponement of the event. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
For more information including meeting location and to RSVP, please contact Marie Ring, ESLT Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member, at or (760) 873 – 4554.

Postponed: A Taste of the Land, with Ruth & Roger MacFarlane
2020-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Bleu Handcrafted Foods, 106 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
As our community addresses concerns around Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are also taking a thoughtful look at our commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for all of our members, event attendees, board members, and staff.

Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to postpone this event. Although it was a tough decision for us, we believe this is the smartest path.

We are keeping an eye on recommendations from health officials, and will notify you once we set a date for the rescheduled event.

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We’re not fooling around! You will seriously enjoy yourself at this exclusive tasting experience and live auction at Bleu Handcrafted Foods in Mammoth Lakes, hosted by Ruth and Roger MacFarlane to benefit Eastern Sierra Land Trust.
From 6-9 p.m. on April 1st, Bleu Handcrafted Foods has set aside their entire upscale dining room, bar, and market for this special event. For this one unique evening, the MacFarlanes, ESLT, and Bleu will host a bounty of local vendors who share something in common – their tasty fare comes from care and cultivation of our local landscape. Come wander, mingle, sip, and taste! Experience delicacies from:

Barbwire Beef
Cowgirl Creamery
Mammoth Brewing Company
Owens Valley Distillery
California wineries
Bleu Cheese and Charcuterie Antipasto & Olive Bar
Bleu Bakery
Bleu Bar (no-host)

The MacFarlanes welcome you to join them along with ESLT staff and board members to chat about conservation in the beautiful Eastern Sierra. Then, get ready for the energizing live auction with Jeremy Goico, where each of these vendors will be auctioning off special packages of treats and other delights.
Tickets are $100 each for this exclusive evening, and all proceeds benefit Eastern Sierra Land Trust. We can’t wait to see you there.
This event has been postponed. We will update this page once we set a date for the rescheduled event.
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Cancelled: Pollinator Garden Workshop
2020-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | White Mountain Research Center, 3000 E. Line Street, Bishop, CA, 93514
In compliance with current #StayHome guidelines to curtail the spread of COVID-19, we’re working on ways to move this event online. Stay tuned, and stay healthy. With care, from the ESLT team.
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Imagine – your outdoor space filled with native plants and buzzing with lively butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. At our Pollinator Garden Workshop, you’ll learn how to turn that dream garden into a reality!
Local guest speakers will be there to talk about native plants and our important local pollinators. They’re the secret to a blooming backyard and to bringing your garden to life year after year.
Come learn how to make your space into a pollinator haven, and how you can secure help from ESLT for your garden in 2020. If you choose to be a part of our Eastside Pollinator Garden Project, we can provide you with a $125 voucher for native plants and help you plan, build, and certify your garden as pollinator-friendly in 2020.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Marie at or call (760) 873 – 4554.

Postponed: GardenFest Celebration
2020-05-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust Office Backyard, 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Our top priority is the health and safety of our staff, board of directors, and community. So in compliance with current #StayHome guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19, we’re working on fun new ways to move this event online. Stay tuned, and stay healthy! With care, from the ESLT team.
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Come celebrate spring with us at our annual GardenFest! This free, family-friendly community event will be buzzing with activity. On Saturday May 2nd, you can…

Purchase native plants
Gather garden tips
Enjoy kids’ nature crafts
Win raffle prizes
Enjoy local food and drink, and more!

You can also learn more about our Eastside Pollinator Garden Project, which helps local gardeners bring their gardens to life by attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other important pollinators.
Join the extravaganza at 11AM after the Choo Choo Swap Meet. You can attend both, so come out for a great Saturday in Bishop.
Questions? Ask Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie Ring by emailing marie@eslt.org or by calling (760) 873-927.

Cancelled: In Harmony Music and Art Series
2020-05-10 14:00 - 17:30 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust, 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Our top priority is the health and safety of our staff, board of directors, and community. So in compliance with current #StayHome guidelines, we have cancelled this gathering. The Bill Schuck Quartet is working on fun new ways to host concerts for you online.
We look forward to bringing this event to you again on August 2nd and November 8th. We hope that the Bill Schuck Quartet and other local artists and guest musicians can return then for more festive celebrations of Eastside art, culture, and natural beauty!
Until then, you can use the link below to be inspired by the beautiful melodies of the Bill Schuck Quartet. Stay tuned, and stay healthy. With care, from the ESLT team.

Virtual "Victory Garden" Workshop: What's the Buzz About Bees?
2020-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Are you ready to relish that one-of-a-kind, hands-on connection with the bright spring season? We can help you create a blooming backyard and even grow your own food, with virtual versions of our popular pollinator garden workshops!
We’ve teamed up with our local chapters of California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, and Master Gardeners, along with University of Nevada, Reno, to bring you this exciting virtual event series.

Workshop 1: What’s the Buzz About Bees?
Guest speaker Dr. Sarah Richman, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno will share takeaways from her research about the challenges pollinators face, and how you can help by creating your own blooming backyard habitat. She’ll share science-based tips and tricks for the best ways to bring your garden to life.

For more information and to register for any of these workshops, contact Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie at .
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Then join us again for the next workshops in this series!

Saturday, May 23rd , 10 – 11AM:
Inyo-Mono Master Gardener Roberta Lagomarsini will demonstrate how to set up a drip irrigation system that will not only make watering your garden easier but will also help with water conservation.

Thursday, May 28th , 2 – 3PM:
Your backyard can help our birds! Join Pete Pumphrey, past President of Eastern Sierra Audubon Society, to learn how to create a garden that local birds will love.
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Stay tuned for future additions to our Virtual Victory Garden Workshop Series. For more information, contact ESLT Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie at .

Postponed: Garden Inspiration Tour
2020-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust, 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Our top priority is the health and safety of our staff, board of directors, and community. So in compliance with current #StayHome guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19, we’re working on fun new ways to move this event online. Stay tuned, and stay healthy! With care, from the ESLT team.
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Did you know? In your very own Bishop-area neighborhoods and streets, some beautiful pollinator gardens are buzzing and thriving. And on the morning of May 16th they’ll be opening their gates for visitors of all ages.
If you like gardening or native plants, you won’t want to miss this inspiring self-guided tour. Locals across the Eastern Sierra will host you in their gardens, so you can explore how they’ve created wonderful havens for pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
You’re sure to gain buckets of inspiration for your own space!
The tour will kick off from the ESLT office at 250 N Fowler Street In Bishop. For more information and for a map of the featured gardens, you can contact ESLT Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie at marie@eslt.org or (760) 873-4554.

Virtual "Victory Garden" Workshop: Go with the (Slow) Flow!
2020-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Are you ready to relish that one-of-a-kind, hands-on connection with the bright spring season? We can help you create a blooming backyard and even grow your own food, with virtual versions of our popular pollinator garden workshops!
We’ve teamed up with our local chapters of California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, and Master Gardeners, along with University of Nevada, Reno, to bring you this exciting virtual event series.

Workshop 2: Go with the (Slow) Flow!
Join our special guest Inyo-Mono Master Gardener Roberta Lagomarsini. She’ll demonstrate how to set up a drip irrigation system that will not only make watering your garden easier but will also help with water conservation.
For more information and to register for any of these workshops, contact Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie at .
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Then join us again for the next workshop in this series!

Thursday, May 28th , 2 – 3PM:
Your backyard can help our birds! Join Pete Pumphrey, past President of Eastern Sierra Audubon Society, to learn how to create a garden that local birds will love.
Stay tuned for future additions to our Virtual Victory Garden Workshop Series. For more information, contact ESLT Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie at .

Virtual "Victory Garden" Workshop: Backyard Bird Bonanza
2020-05-28 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
It’s not to late to register! Just email marie@eslt.org to receive the workshop’s Zoom link.
Are you ready to relish that one-of-a-kind, hands-on connection with the bright spring season? We can help you create a blooming backyard and even grow your own food, with virtual versions of our popular pollinator garden workshops!
We’ve teamed up with our local chapters of California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, and Master Gardeners, along with University of Nevada, Reno, to bring you this exciting virtual event series.

Workshop 3: Backyard Bird Bonanza
Your backyard can help our birds! Join Pete Pumphrey, past President of Eastern Sierra Audubon Society, to learn how to create a garden that local birds will love.
For more information and to register for any of these workshops, contact Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie at .
Stay tuned for future additions to our Virtual Victory Garden Workshop Series.

The Happy Place ESLT Book Club
2020-06-02 17:30 - 18:30 | CA
As we practice physical distancing, we can still collect in a powerful place – the magical landscapes of literature. Do you like to read about the natural wonders of the world around you? Help us kick off The Happy Place ESLT Book Club on June 2nd from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with fun, thought-provoking conversations about the first half of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass.
We recommend supporting our local businesses and ordering from Spellbinder Books – if you mention that you’re a part of ESLT’s book club, you’ll even receive 10% off.
Contact Marie at marie@eslt.org for more information and to sign up.

Virtual "Victory Garden" Workshop: Plants and Pollinators
2020-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Are you ready to relish that one-of-a-kind, hands-on connection with the bright spring season? We can help you create a blooming backyard and even grow your own food, with virtual versions of our popular pollinator garden workshops!
We’ve teamed up with our local chapters of California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, and Master Gardeners, along with University of Nevada, Reno, to bring you this exciting virtual event series.

Workshop 4: Plants and Pollinators
Join Elijah Hall, researcher with the University of California, Riverside, to learn about the important relationships between native plants and pollinators. His insight will help make your garden the best habitat in town!

For more information and to register for any of these workshops, contact Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie at .
Stay tuned for future additions to our Virtual Victory Garden Workshop Series.

Virtual "Victory Garden" Workshop: Soil Secrets
2020-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Are you ready to relish that one-of-a-kind, hands-on connection with the bright spring season? We can help you create a blooming backyard and even grow your own food, with virtual versions of our popular pollinator garden workshops!
We’ve teamed up with our local chapters of California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, and Master Gardeners, along with University of Nevada, Reno, to bring you this exciting virtual event series.

Workshop 5: Soil Secrets: Compost and Other Vital Soil Elements for Establishing Your Pollinator Garden
Join Julie Fontaine, habitat restoration ecologist and composting master to learn about soil science and composting tips and tricks to help your garden flourish! Her tips will help you set a strong foundation for a garden that attracts and supports pollinators like butterflies, bees, bats, and birds. These essential creatures are the secret to a blooming backyard.

ESLT Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie will also share how ESLT and our local partners can support you through our Eastside Pollinator Garden Project.
For more information and to register for any of these workshops, contact Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie at .
Stay tuned for future additions to our Virtual Victory Garden Workshop Series.

The Happy Place ESLT Book Club
2020-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
As we practice physical distancing, we can still collect in a powerful place – the magical landscapes of literature. Do you like to read about the natural wonders of the world around you? Join The Happy Place ESLT Book Club on June 30th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for fun, thought-provoking conversations about the second half of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass.
We recommend supporting our local businesses and ordering from Spellbinder Books – if you mention that you’re a part of ESLT’s book club, you’ll even receive 10% off.
Contact Marie at marie@eslt.org for more information and to sign up.

Virtual "Victory Garden" Workshop: Marvelous Monarchs
2020-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Are you ready to relish that one-of-a-kind, hands-on connection with the bright spring season? We can help you create a blooming backyard and even grow your own food, with virtual versions of our popular pollinator garden workshops!
We’ve teamed up with our local chapters of California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, and Master Gardeners, along with University of Nevada, Reno, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to bring you this exciting virtual event series.

Workshop 6: Marvelous Monarchs
Join special guest Michelle Hunt, Biologist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Reno, for our next virtual Victory Garden workshop. She’ll discuss some of the challenges monarch butterfly populations have faced recently and demonstrate how you can support these beautiful pollinators by creating important habitat in your own backyard.
ESLT Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie will also share how ESLT and our local partners can support you through our Eastside Pollinator Garden Project.
For more information and to register for any of these workshops, contact Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member Marie at .
Stay tuned for future additions to our Virtual Victory Garden Workshop Series.

The Happy Place ESLT Book Club
2020-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
As we practice physical distancing, we can still collect in a powerful place—the magical landscapes of literature. Do you like to read about the natural wonders of the world around you? Join The Happy Place ESLT Book Club on July 28th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for fun, thought-provoking conversations about Richard Powers’s The Overstory.
We recommend supporting our local businesses and ordering from Spellbinder Books – if you mention that you’re a part of ESLT’s book club, you’ll even receive 10% off.
Contact Marie at for more information and to sign up.

12th Annual Lands & Legacy Celebration
2020-08-27 - 2020-09-03 | CA
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 first responder, student, educator, or AmeriCorps Member, we’d like to welcome you with a registration fee of $10.

Your registration to our 12th annual Lands & Legacy Celebration unlocks access to a series of live and virtual events. You can choose to join us for one, a handful, or all of these exciting gatherings! We’ll be connecting with special guests and enjoying fun, inspiring activities. Here’s a taste of what’s in store!

Connect with Jack Muir Laws, the amazing naturalist, artist, author, and educator.
Go back in time with Bill Bramlette, the owner of Historic Benton Hot Springs and ESLT’s Benton Hot Springs Ranch Conservation Easement, as he explores local history.
Hear from Jeanette Tuitele-Lewis, Chair of the California Council of Land Trusts and President/CEO of Big Sur Land Trust about land protection in California.
Share the magic of storytelling at an ESLT “Happy Place” Book Club conversation about Kendra Atleework’s Miracle Country.
Get outside for scavenger hunts and a BioBlitz in nearby nature.
Share your love of nature through recorded stories via Tribute.co, and live personal storytelling circles.

We’ll finish up the week with live auctioneer Jeremy Goico! Together, we’ll gather virtually at another wild Paddle Raise to raise critical funds for ESLT’s land protection, stewardship, and education programs.
© Kristen Stipanov, ESLT. Photo taken at Lands & Legacy 2019 back when in-person gatherings were safe.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Register Here

We’re still putting the finishing touches on our program! Check back to for more details and a schedule of events.

Online Chat: Our Amazing Eastern Sierra Wildlife
2020-12-16 12:00 - 12:45 | CA
Join us Wednesday, December 16th from 12-12:45PM to learn about our iconic Eastern Sierra wildlife, how to respectfully spot them, and how your support cares for them. Kay Ogden and ESLT staff will share fun facts and stories of seeing wildlife on our protected land in this online chat.

mule deer photo © Tom Koerner, USFWS
