Landscape Watercolor Workshop

In addition to this year's celebration dinner at Mammoth Mountain, ESLT is thrilled to announce a special Landscape Watercolor Workshop led by renowned artist and Swall Meadows landowner, Annie Barrett Cashner. This unique workshop, taking place on Friday, October 25th in Swall Meadows on protected ESLT lands, offers a chance to connect with nature’s beauty while learning watercolor painting techniques. The workshop is open to all skill levels, and all materials will …continue reading

2024-10-16T10:37:31-07:00October 15th, 2024|

Good for the Herd, Good for the Bird

Join Working Lands for Wildlife ranchers, agencies, and non-profit partners for an evening of collaborative discussion and learning about federal programs that benefit sagebrush rangelands for livestock and wildlife alike. This free event is open to those invested in the continued preservation of working rangelands in the Eastern Sierra. Whether you graze livestock on leased pasture, federal grazing lands, or private ranchlands, programs are available to enhance stewardship and production goals. Free …continue reading

2024-10-14T22:14:43-07:00October 14th, 2024|

Wildlife and Brews

Join us on August 27th at Mammoth Brewing Company for a special evening dedicated to wildlife and conservation! Learn about the critical Mammoth Lakes Highway 395 Wildlife Crossing project and meet the experts working to protect our precious wildlife. Meet & Greet with: Steve Winter: Renowned National Geographic wildlife photographer Beth Pratt: Author and passionate wildlife crossing specialist Tony Clevenger: Wildlife crossing expert leading the charge We encourage all community members to …continue reading

2024-08-15T08:24:06-07:00August 15th, 2024|

Lands & Legacy 2024

Purchase Tickets Now! Registration for ESLT’s 23rd Anniversary Lands & Legacy Celebration is OPEN! Purchase Tickets Now! Step back in time and celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Roaring ‘20s at our dinner and celebration on Saturday, October 26th at 5pm at the iconic Parallax Restaurant on Mammoth Mountain. Purchase your tickets now. The celebration promises to transport guests to a bygone era of glitz, glamor, and revelry. Attendees are encouraged to …continue reading

2024-10-07T09:24:24-07:00August 5th, 2024|

Volunteer Stewardship Day 2 at Conway Ranch

Join us for a 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 managed in cooperation with Mono County and ESLT. Meet at Mono Basin Visitor Center at 1 Visitor Center Drive, Lee Vining, CA 93541 at …continue reading

2024-06-10T10:56:30-07:00June 10th, 2024|
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||

Ways to Give Back on #GivingTuesday 2022

Visiting Black Lake Preserve. Photo by Heather Freeman. Giving Tuesday is on November 29th this year! When you donate to ESLT by mail (P.O. Box 755, Bishop, CA 93515) or online, you'll be joining a movement to protect the Eastern Sierra's natural and working lands for future generations. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity initiative that encourages people and organizations to invest in their communities. Over the past ten …continue reading

2022-11-28T15:37:16-08:00November 23rd, 2022|Blog, Featured, Membership, Press Releases, Volunteer|
ESLT Volunteers at an Adopt-A-Highway event.

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup

Want to enjoy amazing views of the Eastern Sierra while making a difference? Join ESLT from 12-2 pm on Saturday, March 19 to remove trash from Highway 395! You will be helping our community keep litter away from wildlife and out of sensitive ecosystems, all while enjoying the gorgeous scenery.  ESLT sponsors a beautiful section of the 395 as part of California’s Adopt-a-Highway Program. This Highway Cleanup will be held outside with …continue reading

2022-03-13T13:13:22-07:00March 13th, 2022||

Great Sierra River Cleanup for the Owens River

  Saturday, Sept. 11th 8:30am-11am Safety first! Please bring and wear a mask to this event. Eastern Sierra Land Trust and the California Coastal Cleanup initiative are hosting a Great Sierra River Cleanup in Bishop to clean up the Owens River after a summer of river activities. The cleanup is the state’s largest annual volunteer event, bringing tens of thousands of volunteers to the state’s beaches, inland shorelines, and rivers to remove …continue reading

2021-09-09T16:25:05-07:00August 27th, 2021||
ESLT Bioblitz citizen science project

Self-Guided Citizen Science Bioblitz!

Eastern Sierra Land Trust is inviting you to participate in collecting scientific observations in a self-guided Citizen Science Bioblitz event! Who: Anyone in the Eastern Sierra Region What: National Geographic defines Citizen Science as, “the practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge.” Where: Anywhere throughout the Eastern Sierra. You can make observations in your backyard, the local park, or your favorite trail! When: September 4th – …continue reading

2021-09-03T13:53:41-07:00August 27th, 2021||
Eastern Sierra Land Trust