What a Wonderful Time of the Year

Your generosity and vision for preserving the Eastern Sierra are extraordinary. This is an opportunity to make the world a better place. Why? Because the Eastern Sierra with its expansive and breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife and critical habitats, and unique rural character is truly one of the world's most important treasures. Why? Because the cherished open spaces, working and wild landscapes, and recreational opportunities of the Eastern Sierra will disappear if we …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T15:48:00-08:00November 17th, 2010|Blog|

Gratitude is in the air!

Gratitude is in the air for Eastern Sierra Land Trust this month. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we thank you for your support, participation, and your committed dedication to preserving vital lands in the Eastern Sierra. We know the Eastern Sierra is a better place because of our work together. As our year and first decade come to a close, we approach our most important time of the year for securing …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:03:13-08:00November 9th, 2010|Blog|

DeChambeau Creek Conservation Easement – Celebration!

One beautiful fall Saturday last month, Mono Basin friends of ESLT gathered at DeChambeau Creek to celebrate the preservation of 135 acres. The following is a small photo collage of our morning with landowner Jan Simis and caretaker Joel Ellis, as we enjoyed the fall colors and delicious local foods lunch. Thank you to our generous sponsors: Apple …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:12:16-08:00November 1st, 2010|Blog|

Executive Director Karen interviewed by KMMT

Hot off the Press! Eastern Sierra Land Trust Executive Director, Karen Ferrell-Ingram's interview by Stacey Powell of KMMT radio will air tomorrow, October 26, at 8am, 12 noon, and 5pm. Karen will be talking with Stacey about the California Deer Association's recent grant to ESLT. Listen on the Radio, 106.5, KMMT Mammoth, or online at http://www.kmmtradio.com/kmmthome.php Read the Press Release here >>

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:13:42-08:00October 25th, 2010|Blog|

Fall Colors

This year has been incredible for fall colors in the Eastern Sierra. The warm sunny days and cold nights of September hinted at potentially fantastic fall color, and October has not disappointed. Storms bringing snow to the peaks and rain to the valleys has made our region especially photogenic this fall. ~Stephen Ingram

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:08:55-08:00October 20th, 2010|Blog|

Rally 2010!

I have just returned from the National Land Conservation Conference in Hartford, Connecticut. The conference was inspiring, rewarding, and eye-opening. As a bonus, I was able to experience the turning of the fall foliage on the East Coast, something everyone should experience at least once in their lives. I was one of the youngest people in attendance at the conference, if not the youngest. People around the country …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T11:06:23-08:00October 13th, 2010|Blog|

Eastern Sierra Landscapes Art Show & Sale —...

Last week, ESLT and the Oak Group completed a successful month-long art show. The renowned Santa Barbara based painters for preservation created an amazing collection of art work portraying the diversity and beauty of our local landscapes. On the evening of the reception, hundreds of people visited the Faulkner Library and all agreed the art work was stunning! This was an amazing, collaborative effort to bring the majesty of the Eastern Sierra …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:03:14-08:00October 8th, 2010|Blog|

California Deer Association Awards Grant to ESLT

Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) announced that it has received a $15,000 grant from the California Deer Association. The funds will support ESLT's work with willing landowners in the community of Swall Meadows in preserving important deer habitat. Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:31-08:00September 27th, 2010|Press Releases|

Lubken Ranch in the news

Today's Los Angeles Times article about the beautiful and important Lubken Ranch in the Alabama Hills above Lone Pine is generating a lot of concerns about its future. Before it was printed I had talked with Louis Sahagen, the LA Times reporter, about Eastern Sierra Land Trust's interest in the property and our discussions with one of the landowners, Scott Kemp, about his interest in preserving the ranch with a conservation easement. …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T12:12:29-08:00September 21st, 2010|Blog|

A Day with Jack Laws

A Day With Jack Laws Sunday, October 3, 2010 Two Drawing and Sketching Classes Laws Railroad Museum and Historic Site Celebrated author, artist and nature educator Jack Laws, great grandson of the R.J. Laws of Laws, CA, will conduct a one day program on wildlife interpretation, bird sketching, drawing and painting techniques. Drawing Birds in the Western Landscape - Morning Session Learn basic shapes and methods for capturing the form and movement …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:03:14-08:00September 20th, 2010|Blog|

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