Paya Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Paya: The Water Story of the Paiute Film Screening and Panel Discussion May 25th from 6:00pm-7:30pm You're probably aware of some of the stories of water in the Owens Valley and Los Angeles. Books have been written on the subject and even Hollywood movies made about it. But there is more, much more, to the story. Paya: The Water Story of the Paiute tells the untold story of America’s longest-lived water …continue reading
Art Opening for ESLT’s Earth Day Youth Art Contest Winners!
C5 Studios 210 S Warren Street, Bishop, CaliforniaCongratulations to ESLT’s Earth Day Youth Art Contest Winners: Alexzander G. Macie O. Leslie A. And the Honorable Mentions: Penelope C. Melannie J. On Saturday, June 12th, C5 Art Studios in Bishop will be showing the art from three winners and two honorable mentions of ESLT’s Earth Day Youth Art Contest in the gallery! Come by and view the work of these inspirational young artists who have created pieces in tribute to …continue reading
National Pollinator Week 2021
National Pollinator Week Monday, June 21th – Sunday, June 27th National Pollinator Week is here! What is National Pollinator Week, you ask? It is a time for celebration and awareness of the health of pollinators! Pollinators play a vital role in our ecosystem, food chains, and habitat well-being. In the United States alone, bees are essential to the 150 and counting food crops. And while bees are a quintessential pollinator, other pollinators …continue reading
ESLT Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Day!
Calling all volunteers! ESLT needs your help in keeping 395 beautiful and trash free. Come out and help us clean our stretch of the highway from 7:30 – 9:30am on Friday, June 25th. We hope to see you there! For more information or to volunteer contact Gabrielle at or call (760) 873 – 4554. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, water and sunglasses. There will be coffee and baked goods provided.
Mammoth Lakes Library Learning Garden Pollinator Program
Mammoth Lakes Library 400 Sierra Park Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United StatesMammoth Lakes Libraries Makerspace is hosting Learning Garden Events this June & July for you and your kiddos. ESLT is excited to be partnering with them! In their soon-to-be Certified Pollinator Garden through the Eastside Pollinator Garden Project, the Mammoth Libraries Makerspace will be holding activities, lessons, story times and crafting in their new Learning Garden. Gabrielle, ESLT's Education Coordinator and AmeriCorps Member, will be providing fun activities and lessons on …continue reading
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
Self-Guided Citizen Science Bioblitz!
Eastern Sierra Land Trust is inviting you to participate in collecting scientific observations in a self-guided Citizen Science Bioblitz event! Who: Anyone in the Eastern Sierra Region What: National Geographic defines Citizen Science as, “the practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge.” Where: Anywhere throughout the Eastern Sierra. You can make observations in your backyard, the local park, or your favorite trail! When: September 4th – …continue reading
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
Please check back soon for new opportunities to get out, explore, and get involved in our conservation efforts here in the Eastern Sierra.