A New Perspective for Earth Day
Take a global look at the Eastern Sierra Land Trust on Earth Day.
The Flight of the Lady
Painted Lady butterflies have been pouring through our preserved lands in the migration corridor, single-mindedly going north. The waves of fluttering wings are truly impressive and thought-provoking. How do they survive the 60mph gusts of wind we've been having? Check out these links to learn more! For more information, read our "On the Wild Side" article in our Spring 2006 newsletter: the Flight of the Lady. For real time information …continue reading
Tell Us Why YOU Support ESLT?
You may have noticed in our past two newsletters that we have added an ESLT member spotlight section. We love hearing more about our members and why they support the ESLT. In the most recent issue, we featured two of our many loyal supporters - Don and Jodi Sage. Check out why these two important community members support the ESLT. Don and Jodi Sage have been members of the ESLT since 2004. …continue reading
Spring Is Here
Spring is here, and here at the Eastern Sierra Land Trust, we are proud to announce that we are collaborating with our landlords to put in a pollinator friendly vegetable and flower garden. Dennis Oakeshott (ESLT member with his lovely wife, Jeanne) and his furry friend Migo are the muscle and brains for this project. First to go is the useless bermuda grass lawn, which took some heavy equipment to remove. Next, …continue reading
Artists to lend hand to Land Trust
Juried art show and sale to benefit nonprofit's work at preserving Eastern Sierra lands... Read the full Inyo Register article here
Dreaming of the Future: Strategic Planning Retreat
On March 4th, a windy rainy Monday, when the air smelled of sagebrush and dark clouds filled the sky, good things were brewing. Nearly thirty community members, ESLT board members and staff gathered at the Crowley Community Center to share ideas and strategize our next 12 months of action. It was a fantastic gathering, where the topics of the day were Community Collaborations, Working Landscapes, and Natural Habitats. Our morning started with …continue reading
California Council of Land Trusts Conference
The 5th annual statewide Land Trust Conference will be hosted by the California Council of Land Trusts this year in Sacramento on February 24-25. A few of us here at the ESLT will be journeying over the Sierra Nevada to attend two days of dynamic lectures with special emphasis on issues facing land trusts during the present financial climate. Karen, our Executive Director, will be attending "Land Trust Accreditation from …continue reading
When in Rome: Quick History of Land Trusts
For those who live, work, and play in the Eastern Sierra, its easy to know why people want to preserve and protect this unique place. Conservation Easements, used by the ESLT and other land trusts, are a handy tool to do just that (www.easternsierralandtrust.org/Pages/Agreements.htm). However, unbeknownst to many is that land trusts and conservation easements are home-grown, American ideas. Who can't appreciate something as American as land conservation? While the ancient Romans …continue reading
ESLT and AmeriCorps form productive partnership
The Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) has announced its third year partnering with the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Program. Read the full Inyo Register article here.
Conservation on the Computer
Sometimes it feels difficult to reconcile my interests in the outdoors and natural history with my more 'techie' interests. Though I most undoubtedly would rather spend my spare time strolling through the hills than squinting into the blue light of the computer, the truth is that I also really enjoy working with the new tools that technology provides. Some tools are more complex while others are quite user friendly. In my professional …continue reading