Online Chat: Our Amazing Eastern Sierra Wildlife
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
ESLT’s Happy Place Book Club: The Hidden Life of Trees
Join ESLTs Happy Place Book Club on January 13th, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. PST for a thought-provoking online discussion about Peter Wohlleben's, The Hidden Life of Trees. This book explores the deep scientific processes of trees from the beginning of their life to after their death and brings light to their relatable tendencies of community that often go overlooked. Support our local businesses and order from ! If you mention you're a …continue reading
395 Wildlife Crossing Project with Beth Pratt
Beth Pratt, a world-renowned conservationist with National Wildlife Federation, will share her work on wildlife crossings followed by the Eastern Sierra Wildlife Stewardship Team who will highlight the new Highway 395 wildlife crossing in Mono County and fundraising opportunities. In this multi-agency presentation, we'll hear from ESIA, CA Dept of Fish & Wildlife, Caltrans, ESLT's Kay Ogden, and Mono County Supervisor, Stacy Corless on the team effort helping our wildlife safely cross the highway at a hazardous location.
POSTPONED! ESLT’s Happy Place Book Club: Underland by Robert Macfarlane
You are invited to ESLTs Happy Place Book Clubs next meeting! POSTPONED! Stay tuned for a new date soon... Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 from 6-7PM (PST) Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert Macfarlane We notice flora, fauna, and even fungi, surrounding us daily. Lets journey into a part of the natural world that we dont necessarily see at all. Come shift your perspective with us and get curious about what goes …continue reading
Mono Basin History Museum Hosts Talk on Hunewill Ranch
Hunewill Ranch, founded in 1861 by Esther and Napoleon Hunewill, supplied timber and beef to the mining town of Bodie. The Hunewill family has since owned and managed their cattle ranch over seven generations. The family’s dedication to conservation led them to protect the ranch’s native grasslands, wildlife habitat, and scenic views forever with a conservation easement. Hear their fascinating history in this online chat with ESLT Executive Director/CEO Kay Ogden and Megan Hunewill. …continue reading
What’s Up at ESLT! – April 7
Chat with us online and find out what's up at ESLT! Wednesday, April 7th at 4:00-4:45pm Mark your calendars for an online chat with Kay Ogden, Executive Director/CEO, and Board Members to hear the latest happenings at Eastern Sierra Land Trust. With spring approaching, you're sure to hear about things blooming and wildlife on the move. Who knows... you might even hear news on land projects! RSVP Mule deer photo …continue reading
Garden Restoration Volunteer Day!
Eastern Sierra Land Trust 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesA handful of helpful volunteers are needed to join Gabrielle and Kay to prepare the ESLT native plant and pollinator demonstration garden for spring. We will work together towards clearing invasive plants, weeding, and trimming; ultimately preparing for the planting of more native species, and some of Bishop Elementary’s 3rd grade students’ sunflowers for the Sunflower Garden Project! Come at 9:00am and enjoy some coffee and goodies with your gardening, and stay …continue reading
Virtual Pollinator Garden Workshop: Establishing and Maintaining Your Native Plants – Trade Secrets
Growing Together: ESLT’s Virtual Pollinator Garden Workshop Series Let’s grow together this spring season! Join ESLT throughout April & May for the Growing Together Pollinator Garden Workshop Series as we gather together virtually over topics and trades that can help your garden thrive this year. We will have amazing speakers and members of the community sharing their knowledge with us. Saturday, April 17th at 11:00am-12:00pm (PST) Virtual Workshop and Q&A Session: "Establishing …continue reading
Earth Day Trash Cleanup
Meeting time and Location: Meet by 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 24 at the municipal parking lot on the corner of Church St. and Fowler St. in Bishop (facing the Bishop Methodist Church building.) Please arrive promptly by 9:00 AM for safety briefing, instructions, and supplies. Free coffee, donuts and pastries will be available as we gather! Trash pickup locations: We will suggest specific trash pickup location(s) that will have event leader presence and support. …continue reading
Virtual Pollinator Garden Workshop: Drip Irrigation How-To’s
Growing Together: ESLT’s Virtual Pollinator Garden Workshop Series Let’s grow together this spring season! Join ESLT throughout April & May for the Growing Together Pollinator Garden Workshop Series as we gather together virtually over topics and trades that can help your garden thrive this year. We will have amazing speakers and members of the community sharing their knowledge with us. Monday, April 26th at 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) Drip Irrigation How-To’s & Virtual Q&A …continue reading
Earth Day Youth Art Contest
Are you creative? Artistic? Inspired by nature? Do you love drawing, painting, sculpting, writing, or expressing yourself through art in any way? Do you love the Eastern Sierra, and have great appreciation for the Earth? We are calling on you to celebrate Earth Day with Eastern Sierra Land Trust and our eastside community for the month of April by creating art centered around the Earth! Earth Day is an annual, globally recognized …continue reading
Virtual Pollinator Garden Workshop: Gardening with Native Plants
Monday, May 3rd at 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) A Virtual Workshop and Q&A Session: “Gardening with Native Plants in the Eastern Sierra” with California Native Plant Society, Bristlecone Chapter's Katie Quinlan. Katie Quinlan is Plant Sales and Greenhouse Manager - You may have seen her at the White Mountain Research Center for CNPS plant sales in previous years, and will hopefully see her when you pick up your plants for this years’ spring …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.