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Eastern Sierra Land Trust works with willing landowners to protect and conserve vital lands in the Eastern Sierra region near Bishop, California. πŸ”οΈ

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Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend filled with time outside and the stunning beauty of the Eastern Sierra.

Photo of Mt. Tom/Winuba by Bill Dunlap.

07.02.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🐾 UPDATE: Our Wildlife Tracking Workshops with Phil Johnston are sold out! If you'd like to join the waitlist, you still can do that via the registration page on our website.

06.02.2026 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Big thank you to all who showed up and participated in the fun. We're also grateful to our event partners, including the UC Master Gardener Program, the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Food Sovereignty Program, the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center, and the Bishop Branch Library of Inyo County.

04.02.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a fantastic turnout at the Seed Swap & Seed Germination workshop last weekend! Nearly 100 people showed up on a sunny Saturday morning to share seeds, ideas, winter gardening tips, and more.

Read more about the Seed Swap in The Inyo Register: lnkd.in/gxQBzkGN

04.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We loved seeing the color palettes posted last week from the team at Joshua Tree National Park. For your consideration: the colors of the Eastern Sierra! What are your favorite colors to see in these special places?

02.02.2026 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eastern Sierra Agriculture Activation Plan β€” Plena Planning + Design Eastern Sierra Agriculture Activation Plan Community Engagement- Community Surveys & Producer Interviews - Local Food Eastern Sierra - Eastern Sierra Farm and Ranch

This Plan aims to "cultivate a thriving agricultural landscape that benefits everyone" by providing "local government, agricultural producers, and project partners with actionable, regionally informed strategies and resources." To share, visit: www.plenaplanning.com/eastern-sier...

30.01.2026 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
HERDING THE RANCHERS

Are you a farmer, rancher, agricultural producer, or community member of Inyo or Mono County? If so, consider sharing your input to help shape the Eastern Sierra Agriculture Activation Plan. Recent article in The Sheet about the Plan: thesheetnews.com/2026/01/29/h...

30.01.2026 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌾 What happens if a bad year hits your crops? Here is another reason why local seed libraries are vital for food sovereignty and security. Hear from Morgan Cox, Food Sovereignty Program Specialist. Bishop Paiute Tribe, and Veronica Pallan, Cultural Botanist, Bishop Paiute Tribe.

29.01.2026 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes it's the little things that make conservation wins special–like fresh tracks in the snow at Desert Creek Ranch Conservation Easement!

29.01.2026 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Conserve Your Land - Eastern Sierra Land Trust By partnering with landowners and supporters like you, we can safeguard the ranches, rivers, meadows, deserts, and forests that make our region so unique.

At Eastern Sierra Land Trust, we protect these places with the support of people like you, who help us make it happen. Learn more about how conservation easements work: eslt.org/how-to-conse....

28.01.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Decades later, because they took action, the Mono Lake mule deer herd still has a clear path to migrate, and this scenic stretch of the 395 is protected for all.

28.01.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

➑ In 2005, ranch partners Ulrich Schmid-Maybach, Glen Poulsen, and Andreas Rickenbach donated their land to Eastern Sierra Land Trust as a conservation easement, ensuring these 75 acres remain protected.

28.01.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This scenic meadow was at risk of becoming a housing development. Instead, it is protected forever. How did it happen?

28.01.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seed Swap - Eastern Sierra Land Trust 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

🌱 What does food sovereignty mean to you? At Eastern Sierra Land Trust, supporting food sovereignty is a natural extension of our mission to protect working lands and sustain the region’s rich natural and cultural resources. See you at the Seed Swap on January 31! Details here: eslt.org/seed-swap

26.01.2026 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To everyone who gave a gift in 2025 to Eastern Sierra Land Trust, we express our sincere gratitude. Donation by donation, we were able to meet our End of Year fundraising goal!
We are honored to continue walking this path with you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

23.01.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Michelle Fullner, Griff Griffith, and Alex Roa on Tuesday, January 27 at 1:00 PM for Social Media Videos for Nature: The Winning Formula, and learn helpful tips to improve your content and unlock the winning formula for social media success.

πŸ“Ή https://bit.ly/4bqPrkN

22.01.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How food sovereignty can build community and deepen connection to the land - Eastern Sierra Land Trust At Eastern Sierra Land Trust, supporting food sovereignty is a natural extension of our mission to protect working lands and sustain resources.

Ever wonder what a #seedlibrary is? As the Garden and Nutrition Educator, Bishop Paiute Tribe, Bluestein knows the power of a single seed–let alone the power of hundreds of seeds. ➑ Read more about the connection between land trusts, food sovereignty, Seed Swaps, and more: eslt.org/2026/01/13/h...

21.01.2026 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Visit Protected Lands in the Eastern Sierra in 2023- ESLT See the impact of your work to protect the Eastern Sierra. Visit one of our preserves that is open to the public.

Looking for a new place to explore in the Eastern Sierra? Visit one of our protected conservation projects! Learn more: eslt.org/visit-our-pr...

20.01.2026 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eastern Sierra Agriculture Activation Plan β€” Plena Planning + Design Eastern Sierra Agriculture Activation Plan Community Engagement- Community Surveys & Producer Interviews - Local Food Eastern Sierra - Eastern Sierra Farm and Ranch

Are you a farmer, rancher, agricultural producer, or community member of Inyo or Mono County? If so, consider sharing your input to help shape the Eastern Sierra Agriculture Activation Plan. To share, visit: www.plenaplanning.com/eastern-sier...

16.01.2026 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How food sovereignty can build community and deepen connection to the land - Eastern Sierra Land Trust At Eastern Sierra Land Trust, supporting food sovereignty is a natural extension of our mission to protect working lands and sustain resources.

🌱 What is food sovereignty? The team at Eastern Sierra Land Trust got to hear from some of the team with the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Food Sovereignty Program (FSP) and ask what #foodsovereignty looks like in practice. Read more: eslt.org/2026/01/13/h...

14.01.2026 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
We are hiring! Join our team based in Bishop, California. 

πŸ”οΈ Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) is hiring a Development and Marketing Director to lead our fundraising and donor engagement efforts in the years ahead. This is a full-time, seasonal, non-exempt position with accrued benefits. Learn more about the position and apply: https://eslt.org/employment/

We are hiring! Join our team based in Bishop, California. πŸ”οΈ Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) is hiring a Development and Marketing Director to lead our fundraising and donor engagement efforts in the years ahead. This is a full-time, seasonal, non-exempt position with accrued benefits. Learn more about the position and apply: https://eslt.org/employment/

We are hiring! Join our team based in Bishop, California.

πŸ”οΈ Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) is #hiring a Development and Marketing Director to lead our fundraising and donor engagement efforts in the years ahead. Full-time, seasonal, non-exempt position with accrued benefits: eslt.org/employment/

13.01.2026 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#easternsierra #NRCS #bishop #funding

09.01.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Interested? If you are based in the Eastern Sierra, please contact the Bishop NRCS Field Office to explore your options:

πŸ“ž Call: (760) 872-6111
πŸ“ Visit: 270 N. See Vee Lane

Apply by January 16 to be considered for funding in 2026!

09.01.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you grow food for your family or community, you may also qualify for funding and technical assistance opportunities to support improvement projects. Whether you operate a small garden plot or a large livestock operation, the USDA-NRCS has programs for you.

09.01.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you see the new fencing at Black Lake Preserve? πŸ› οΈ This past summer, ESLT utilized funding from our partners at the USDA-NRCS to repair the barbed wire fence around Black Lake Preserve.

09.01.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seed Swap - Eastern Sierra Land Trust 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

Get ready for a great growing season! 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 & Seed Starting Workshop. Event is free and open to the public. Sign up: eslt.org/event/seed-s...

06.01.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eastern Sierra Land Trust awarded a 2025 grant to advance strategic land protection - Eastern Sierra Land Trust Eastern Sierra Land Trust awarded a 2025 grant from the Land and Climate Grant Program to advance strategic land protection.

Eastern Sierra Land Trust is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of a 2025 Land and Climate Program grant from the Land Trust Alliance and the Open Space Institute. Read more about how these funds will advance strategic #conservation in the #EasternSierra: eslt.org/2025/12/23/e...

23.12.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YE 2025 | PDF to Flipbook Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

Ready to unlock action? Flip through our latest mailing to learn about how you can protect the Eastern Sierra you love: heyzine.com/flip-book/a0...

#EasternSierra #california

22.12.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello to the first days of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. ❄

Photo by Stephen Ingram.

22.12.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a farmer, rancher, or gardener living in the Eastern Sierra? You likely qualify for financial assistance programs! The deadline to apply for two NRCS programs is near! Call your local NRCS field office to begin. Eastern Sierra friends! ➑️ Call (760) 872-6111 for the NRCS Bishop field office.

20.12.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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