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|

Spring Backyard Mixer

Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust on Wednesday, April 1, from 4-6 pm for a spring backyard mixer! Spring is officially here and we are celebrating in ESLT's backyard! Kick off the season with us while enjoying beverages, appetizers, and mingling with friends. We hope you can join us in our backyard at 250 N Fowler Street!

Gena Wood2026-03-21T01:40:30-07:00March 21st, 2026|

Pollinator Mixer

Join 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

Gena Wood2026-03-10T10:12:38-07:00March 10th, 2026|Pollinator Gardens|

GardenFest 2026

MAY 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

Gena Wood2026-02-05T11:14:13-08:00February 5th, 2026|Pollinator Gardens|

Pollinator Garden Workshop 2026

Join 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

Gena Wood2026-02-24T07:21:42-08:00January 15th, 2026|Pollinator Gardens|

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|

Through the Eyes of Wildlife Tracker: Phil Johnston

Phil Johnston, professional wildlife tracker, mountain lion researcher, and environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, brings his tracking expertise to the Eastern Sierra! With years of experience interpreting the subtle signs animals leave behind, Phil has studied mountain lions, Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, and many other species across California’s diverse landscapes. His work reveals how skilled observation and tracking can uncover the hidden lives of wildlife and deepen …continue reading

Gena Wood2026-01-12T17:56:37-08:00January 12th, 2026|Wildlife|

Seed Swap

The Bishop Paiute Tribe Food Sovereignty Program, UC Master Gardeners of Inyo and Mono Counties, and Eastern Sierra Land Trust invite you to join us for a Seed Swap and Seed Starting Workshop. Event is free and open to the public. We are excited to share seeds with you! If you don't have seeds to share, that's okay! You do not need to sign up; you can still attend and receive …continue reading

Gena Wood2025-12-17T15:24:25-08:00December 15th, 2025|Pollinator Gardens|

Halloween Highway Cleanup 2025

Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust for a spooktacular Halloween Highway Cleanup! Help us keep our community looking fang-tastic by donning your best costume (optional, but encouraged!) and sweeping away the litter that haunts our roads. It’s a wicked good way to give back to the land we love while having some eerie fun. Meet us on Saturday October 25 from 8:30am-11:30am for a morning of frightfully good deeds—trick or trash, let’s keep our …continue reading

Gena Wood2025-10-14T14:20:06-07:00September 21st, 2025|Volunteer Events|

Seed Saving Workshop

The Bishop Paiute Tribe Food Sovereignty Program, Katie Quinlan of the CA Native Plant Society, Ellyn Greene of Deep Springs College, and Eastern Sierra Land Trust invite you to join us for a Seed Saving Workshop. Event is free and open to the public. Learn to collect native and cultivated seeds. Get hands on practice processing seeds. Please bring gloves if you have them. RSVP here!

Gena Wood2025-09-25T08:48:59-07:00September 20th, 2025|Pollinator Gardens|