Become an AmeriCorps Member with ESLT!

For four years now, ESLT has maintained a successful and ever-growing relationship with the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP). The SNAP program places twenty-seven AmeriCorps members at different conservation agencies and organizations throughout the Sierra Nevada to conduct watershed restoration and monitoring, watershed education, and volunteer recruitment and support. ESLT has had the opportunity to work with four talented young women, who have served the Eastern Sierra community through educational …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T11:06:17-08:00September 17th, 2010|Blog, Volunteer|

Sunflower Party with Local School Kids

ESLT celebrated youth in the garden this past week with a Sunflower Party for local third grade classes that participated in ESLT's Sunflower Project, which is in its second year. The program consists of educating youth about planting, the life cycle, and offering children the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the garden. ESLT worked with two classes from Elm Street Elementary School: Sara Steck and Victoria Hamilton's third grade classes. Every …continue reading

Aaron2017-03-03T11:06:23-08:00June 15th, 2010|Blog|

Three generations of AmeriCorps

A serendipitous coincidence found three generations of AmeriCorps members at the ESLT office when Do Lee, SNAP Program Director, came to visit with current AmeriCorps member Sarah Spano. We celebrated with a BBQ in the garden, and shared stories about past AmeriCorps training (like the Rock Paper Scissor Tournament where Sarah made it to the final challenge), and heard about future plans (Katie, 2008 AmeriCorps member, is off to graduate …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-03T11:06:17-08:00June 4th, 2010|Blog|

AmeriCorps Partnership with ESLT

ESLT is proud to announce their fourth year partnering with the Sierra Nevada Alliance AmeriCorps program. Press Release [PDF]

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:33-08:00February 8th, 2010|Press Releases, Volunteer|

New AmeriCorps Member Comes to Town

Hello everyone, my name is Sarah and I am the new AmeriCorps member serving at ESLT for the year! I am extremely excited to be in such a remarkable location, working with a tremendous group of people who share a common mission: to assist private landowners in preserving our rural lands in the Eastern Sierra. I am originally from Los Angeles but have hailed most recently from New York City, where I …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:33-08:00February 3rd, 2010|Blog, Volunteer|

ESLT and AmeriCorps in 2010

Recently I spent two days at the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Program training as we collectively ushered in another 27 young, bright, and enthusiastic AmeriCorps members for a year of service. It is truly inspiring to be involved with a group of young adults that have chosen to give a year of service working in a local community, making a difference for their own generation and for future generations. In addition to reviewing …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:33-08:00January 28th, 2010|Blog, Volunteer|

Reflections on a Year of Service

With the beginning of December, and AmeriCorps graduation drawing near, I am starting to realize that my twelve months, 1700 hours of service, are drawing to a close. As I prepare to pass the torch to the next AmeriCorps member coming in January, I look back on all I've experienced. What a great year, and I'd like to thank everyone in the community who welcomed me so warmly, and helped make this …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:33-08:00December 2nd, 2009|Blog|

AmeriCorps is now recruiting!

Apply to become a Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps member! Do you love the Sierra? Want to help restore and protect the Range of Light? Apply to become an AmeriCorps member with the Sierra Nevada Alliance, and complete your year of service working with ESLT! We are looking to fill our Education and Outreach Coordinator AmeriCorps position. Help spread the word, send this link on to anyone you might think would like to spend …continue reading

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:47-08:00September 15th, 2009|Blog|

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.

Marguerite2017-03-10T14:14:49-08:00February 14th, 2009|Press Releases, Volunteer|