How is Black Lake Preserve an ecological lifeline...

Spring is one of the most magical times of year in the Eastern Sierra: migration season. The wetlands at Black Lake Preserve become a birding hotspot. The pollinator garden begins to wake up, with fresh blooms that support bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. And the skies are alive with movement and sound. Birds are making moves. They are singing, building nests, and showing off in brilliant displays of color and sound. In …continue reading

Gena Wood2026-04-14T11:51:53-07:00April 14th, 2026|Blog|

Adobe Valley Wetlands Tour

Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust for an immersive Adobe Valley Wetlands Tour exploring some of the region’s most remarkable protected landscapes. Guided by ESLT staff and conservation partners, participants will visit Black Lake and Lower Adobe Ranch Preserves, the River Spring Lakes Ecological Reserve, and the Antelope Lake conservation easement. Along the way, you’ll learn about the natural and cultural history of Adobe Valley, the importance of wetland habitats, and the diverse …continue reading

Gena Wood2026-03-25T08:37:44-07:00March 21st, 2026|Wildlife|

World Migratory Bird Day 2026

Come 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

Gena Wood2026-01-13T14:58:38-08:00January 13th, 2026|Wildlife|

World Migratory Bird Day 2025

Come 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

Gena Wood2024-12-25T09:05:17-08:00December 25th, 2024|

World Migratory Bird Day 2024

Come birding with us to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the donation of Black Lake Preserve to ESLT and 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. This incredible preserve was …continue reading

Darlene Schuetz2024-03-28T14:06:41-07:00March 18th, 2024|

World Migratory Bird Day 2023

Come bird with us at ESLT’s Black Lake Preserve in celebration of 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 us for a guided bird walk from 8-10 am on June …continue reading

Darlene Schuetz2023-06-13T23:24:02-07:00June 3rd, 2023|

World Migratory Bird Day 2022

Come bird with us at ESLT’s Black Lake Preserve in celebration of 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 us for a guided bird walk from 8-10 am on May …continue reading

Darlene Schuetz2022-04-12T09:05:11-07:00January 6th, 2022|

You Can Save Eastern Sierra Land and Wildlife

Spend time enjoying the Eastern Sierra, and you'll watch the landscape come alive. Here, golden desert mesas and sagebrush steppe teem with species like pronghorn, pygmy rabbit, and bobcat. The rare Bi-State sage-grouse meanwhile raises their chicks on the green irrigated meadows in places like Bridgeport Valley. These valley ecosystems rise suddenly to towering peaks, creating homes for species like black bear, the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, and Sierra Nevada red …continue reading

Kristen Stipanov2021-08-12T14:00:30-07:00November 11th, 2020|Blog, Featured, Membership, On the Wild Side, Press Releases, Success Stories, What's New|

Another Layer of Protection for Black Lake Preserve

Black Lake Preserve © Randy Keller, ESLT Board of Directors Follow Highway 120 northwest from Benton and you'll enter Adobe Valley. There, distant mountain peaks frame wide expanses of fragrant, blooming sagebrush. Native Americans once used this valley as a trading and hunting route, traversing vast fields where wildlife like pronghorn, pygmy rabbits, and more abound. Crowds of Bi-State sage-grouse once gathered here in traditional annual mating dances, on dancing …continue reading

Kristen Stipanov2021-08-12T14:09:55-07:00June 30th, 2020|Blog, Featured, Membership, On the Wild Side, Press Releases, Success Stories, What's New|

Come Explore our Oasis in the Desert

The Place: It's summer, and we know you're getting outside to play! Here at ESLT, summer is also stewardship season, and we've already been out caring for our special places. So this season, we would like to encourage everyone to visit one of ESLT's remarkable destinations Black Lake Preserve. Thanks to our incredible volunteer teams and supporters, we've been improving land conditions at the Preserve this year. We've worked together to clear …continue reading

Kristen Stipanov2019-07-02T11:07:05-07:00June 27th, 2019|Blog, Featured, On the Wild Side, Success Stories, Volunteer, What's New|