Swall Meadows Natural History: Birds, Bugs, Butterflies, &...

Join us on Saturday, June 14th for a special natural history event with conservation easement landowners in Swall Meadows. This is a great event for anyone who is passionate about this area, wants to learn more, or who wants to share their knowledge. From botanists to ornithologists (birds) to entomologists (insects), we welcome all nature nerds! This event will be open to all ages and skill levels. During this event will record what we find in iNaturalist as …continue reading

Gena Wood2025-06-09T12:17:40-07:00May 15th, 2025|

Eastern Sierra Land Trust's Annual Lands & Legacy Celebration

Lands & Legacy 2025

Trade the black tie for blue jeans and bring your brightest bling to Lands & Legacy: Denim & Diamonds. A night to shine where we’ll protect the very rangelands that inspire our cowboy boots and polish them into conservation gems.

Katie Doonan2025-07-17T13:53:39-07:00April 29th, 2025|Lands & Legacy|

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup

We’re hosting a highway cleanup on Friday, June 6 from 8:00–10:30 AM to remove trash from Eastern Sierra Land Trust’s adopted section of Highway 395. Your help will make a big difference in keeping litter away from wildlife and protecting our region’s sensitive ecosystems. We’ll meet at the ESLT office (250 N Fowler Street) at 8:00 AM and caravan together to the cleanup site. To avoid the heat, we’ll get started early. …continue reading

Gena Wood2025-05-31T16:15:39-07:00April 29th, 2025|Volunteer Events|

Pollinator Garden Workshop

Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust for an enlightening workshop learning from local experts to design, redesign, or improve your pollinator garden with best practices, techniques, and insight. Date & Time: April 26 from 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Bishop City Hall- Council Chambers. Entrance on Church Street. Please park in Church Street Parking Lot. Schedule: 9:00-9:15 Morning Mingle. Enjoy coffee and pastries. 9:15 - 9:35 Introduction to Pollinator Gardens. Learn the basics and importance of creating a …continue reading

Gena Wood2025-04-09T13:49:22-07:00March 4th, 2025|Pollinator Gardens|

An Evening with 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 expertise to the Eastern Sierra! With a focus on mountain lions and Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, Phil studies these iconic species across California's diverse ecosystems. His work contributes to a deeper scientific understanding of mountain lion ecology and behavior. Join us for an engaging evening as Phil shares his experiences, insights, …continue reading

Gena Wood2025-01-23T06:48:05-08:00January 23rd, 2025|

Great Backyard Bird Count

Come birding with Eastern Sierra Land Trust at the COSA for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Learn more about the birds in your own backyard and contribute to citizen science. We will be using both Merlin and Ebird apps. No prior experience needed. All birding levels are welcome, and kids are encouraged to attend. Binoculars provided to those who need them. Email with any questions. Location: Conservation Open Space Area (COSA). Park …continue reading

Gena Wood2025-01-23T06:51:39-08:00January 9th, 2025|

GardenFest 2025

MAY 17, 9AM-12PM! 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. This family-friendly community event will feature a native plant sale- with plants provided by California Native Plant Society, Bristlecone Chapter, Seeds from Inyo County Library, Master Gardeners, flowers for …continue reading

Gena Wood2025-05-06T11:53:04-07:00December 25th, 2024|Pollinator Gardens|

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|

Halloween Highway Cleanup 2024

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 October 31st from 9a-12p for a morning of frightfully good deeds—trick or trash, let’s keep our highways clean! The …continue reading

Gena Wood2024-10-10T14:48:23-07:00October 10th, 2024|

Volunteer Stewardship Day 1 at Conway Ranch

Join us for a good day of hard work in the Sierra on Wednesday, July 10th from 9am-1pm. We’re gathering a team of hardworking volunteers to help restore native plant habitats and pull mullein weeds on this beautiful property north of Mono Lake in Lee Vining. This property is owned and managed by Mono County, and monitored by ESLT. Meet at Mono Basin Visitor Center at 1 Visitor Center Drive, Lee Vining, …continue reading

Andrea Stewart2024-06-20T10:02:48-07:00June 10th, 2024|