Events
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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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Mule Deer Migration Corridor Field Trip
Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust and CA Department of Fish and Wildlife for an informative field trip in the Round Valley mule deer herd’s migration corridor. While looking for deer making their annual journey, wildlife biologist, Dan Taylor, with CDFW will lead us on an educational tour of the Round Valley mule deer herd's winter range, and share updates and information on some of the challenges the deer are facing. The Mule …continue reading
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Wildlife Tracking Workshop (SOLD OUT)
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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Pollinator Garden Workshop 2026
Bishop City Hall- Council ChambersJoin Eastern Sierra Land Trust for an enlightening pollinator garden workshop learning from local experts to design, redesign, or improve your pollinator garden with best practices, techniques, and insight. Date & Time: April 11 from 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Bishop City Hall- Council Chambers. Entrance on Church Street. Please park in Church Street Parking Lot. Schedule: 9:00- 9:10 Introduction to Pollinator Workshop with Gena Wood- Eastern Sierra Land Trust 9:10 - 9:40 Design For Wildlife Learn how to …continue reading
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GardenFest 2026
Eastern Sierra Land Trust Office Backyard 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesMAY 2, 11AM-2PM! Kick off the growing season with us at GardenFest! The birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer and warmer. Join us for an exciting celebration of springtime in ESLT’s backyard at 250 N. Fowler Street and the Church Street Parking lot. This family-friendly community event will feature a native plant sale- with plants provided by California Native Plant Society, Bristlecone Chapter. Stroll through the …continue reading
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World Migratory Bird Day 2026
ESLT's Black Lake PreserveCome birding with us to celebrate 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 ESLT and the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance (ESBA) for a morning of birdwatching at a rare sparkling wetland …continue reading
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Pollinator Garden Inspiration Tour
Our neighbors have been hard at work creating gardens filled with flourishing native and pollinator-friendly plants! Join this self-guided tour for the opportunity to see some beautiful and creative pollinator-friendly gardens, including a few brand new gardens. Come away with tons of inspiration for your very own yard. You will get exclusive access to these gardens and the chance to ask the gardeners all of your burning questions about their beautiful spaces. …continue reading
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Pollinator Mixer
Eastern Sierra Land Trust Office Backyard 250 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesJoin Eastern Sierra Land Trust on Wednesday, June 17, from 4-6 pm for our annual Pollinator Mixer! It’s National Pollinator Week and we are celebrating in ESLT's backyard! Kick off the summer with us while enjoying beverages, appetizers, and mingling with friends. We hope you can join us in our backyard at 250 N Fowler Street – be sure to check out our Demonstration Pollinator Garden in our front yard on your …continue reading
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California Naturalist Course: Eastern Sierra
California Naturalist: Eastern Sierra Sierra Forever and Eastern Sierra Land Trust are thrilled to bring the UC California Naturalist Program to the Eastern Sierra. In this program you will become part of a committed corps of volunteer naturalists and citizen scientists, equipped with the skills needed to take an active role in local natural resource conservation, restoration, and education. Our hybrid online/in-person course combines science instruction with guest speakers, field trips, and project-based learning …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.