Land Tour at Ullman Ranch

Mark your calendars for an exclusive land tour of Ullman Ranch on August 26th. This event presents a golden opportunity to delve into the heart of the region, exploring its distinctive landscape, and the “emerald islands” of wet meadow that are so critical to wildlife in the arid West. Experience a behind-the-scenes exploration of the 1,424-acre Ullman Ranch, an active cattle operation steeped in rich history. Immerse yourself in its irrigated pastures …continue reading

2023-08-07T11:07:58-07:00July 21st, 2023|

Land Tour at Conway Ranch

Join us on a unique exploration of the storied Conway Ranch, an upcoming tour with expert land managers. Set within the awe-inspiring terrain of Mono County, Conway Ranch serves as a prime example of the region's varied wildlife and land management practices. We’ll explore the ranch and gain insights into the tools and strategies ESLT employs to uphold the conservation values in our projects, and explore how well-managed grazing contributes to the …continue reading

2023-08-16T11:00:24-07:00July 21st, 2023|

Volunteer Stewardship Day at Conway Ranch

Join ESLT on Wednesday, July 26th from 9am-1pm for a Land Stewardship Day at Conway Ranch! Join us for a day of good work in the High Sierra! 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 …continue reading

2023-07-20T08:23:35-07:00July 17th, 2023|

Pollinator Mixer

Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust on Wednesday, June 18, from 4-6 pm for our annual Pollinator Garden Mixer! It’s National Pollinator Week, and we are celebrating! 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 – please be sure to check out our Certified Pollinator Demonstration Garden in our front yard on your …continue reading

2025-04-29T12:30:09-07:00June 13th, 2023|

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

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

SNARL Spring Series: ESLT ED/CEO Speaks on Mammoth...

Please join us this spring for a series of presentations focused on some of the latest research and findings from the Eastern Sierra and Beyond. We are very excited to be in person again at the Page Center. This seminar will take place on Tuesday, June 6th, from 7pm-8pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. All seminars will be held in the Page Center at SNARL – 1016 Mount Morrison Road in Mammoth …continue reading

2023-05-09T11:50:52-07:00May 9th, 2023|

GardenFest 2023

Kick off the growing season this Saturday at GardenFest! Join us from 11am to 2pm for an exciting celebration of springtime in ESLT's backyard at 250 N. Fowler Street. At this free, family-friendly community event, you can: Purchase native starter plants from the California Native Plant Society Pick up seeds from the Seed Library Gather garden tips from the UCCE Master Gardeners of Inyo & Mono Counties Chat with Eastern Sierra Audubon Society Buy Compost Tea …continue reading

2023-05-04T13:40:36-07:00May 4th, 2023|
Overview shot of the Owens River meandering

Postponed – Annual Owens River Clean Up 2023

The event organizers have postponed the cleanup with everyone's safety in mind. Due to the potential for dangerously high river water flows from snowmelt runoff, the 9th Annual Owens River Clean Up is being postponed to Saturday, November 4, 2023. Your safety is the utmost priority.  See you the first Saturday of November at the Pleasant Valley Campground! Water flows and air temps the start of November should be perfect for a weekend of cleaning …continue reading

2023-03-28T10:08:13-07:00March 22nd, 2023||
ESLT volunteer couple Roberta Lagomarsini and Pete Pumphrey pose with Smokey the Bear.

Volunteer Spotlight: Roberta

This month, we're getting to know ESLT volunteer Roberta Lagomarsini. You might recognize Roberta from last Saturday's great Virtual Victory Garden Workshop, where she demonstrated drip irrigation tricks and tactics! Or you might recognize her from her whole host of other involvements with ESLT; Roberta has been a dedicated member of our volunteer team for years. She has been deeply involved in our Eastside Pollinator Garden project, has helped us host events …continue reading

2021-08-12T14:14:08-07:00May 21st, 2020|Blog, Featured, Membership, On the Wild Side, Volunteer, What's New|

Volunteer Spotlight: Pete

This month, we're getting to know ESLT volunteer Pete Pumphrey. Pete has been deeply involved in ESLT's work for many years. He's been a member of our Lands Committee, is instrumental in our Pollinator Garden project, has helped out on Stewardship work days, has led birding tours of our Black Lake Preserve, and much more. Why do you volunteer with ESLT? The Eastern Sierra landscape drew us to this place 15 years …continue reading

2021-08-12T14:19:43-07:00April 15th, 2020|Blog, Featured, Membership, On the Wild Side, Volunteer, What's New|
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