Visit Bishop

Wildlife Tracking Workshop
2025-07-12 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eastern Sierra Land Trust, 250 N. Fowler, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Join professional wildlife tracker and mountain lion researcher Phil Johnston for a day in the mountains learning to read the stories of wild animals through tracking. Phil has over a decade of experience teaching tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker through Tracker Certification North America. Come learn to identify the track and sign of the many charismatic creatures who make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Location will be in the Mammoth area. Exact meeting location available upon event registration.

Eastern Sierra Land Trust Pollinator Mixer
2025-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust, 250 N. Fowler, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
We are celebrating National Pollinator Week! 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 way in!

Swall Meadows Natural History: Birds, Bugs, Butterflies, and Blooms
2025-06-14 06:00 - 12:00 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust, 250 N. Fowler, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Join ESLT 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.

Understanding Bird Songs with David Lukas
2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | C5 Art Studios, 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Since the dawn of time humans have been fascinated and inspired by bird songs. But how do we study bird songs today, and what have these studies taught us about the world of bird song? In this talk we will explore how and why birds sing, and how we study bird songs as a way of understanding what they are saying to each other.

GardenFest 2025
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust, 250 N. Fowler, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Kick off the growing season with us at GardenFest! Join us for an exciting celebration of springtime in ESLT’s backyard at 250 N. Fowler Street.
The birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer and warmer. Help us celebrate spring at ESLT’s GardenFest Celebration on May 17th from 9am-12pm. This family-friendly community event will feature a native plant sale- with plants provided by California Native Plant Society, Bristlecone Chapter, a seed library, Master Gardeners, Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance, art for sale, activities for kids – all in our backyard and demonstration Pollinator Garden. Stroll through the garden, learn about native plants, and celebrate spring with the Eastside community. We hope to see you there!

World Migratory Bird Day 2025
2025-05-10 08:00 - 10:30 | Black Lake Preserve, Highway 120 near Benton, CA
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 in Adobe Valley – ESLT’s Black Lake Preserve. In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, we will learn all about the migrating species that visit this lake and those that call it home. All birding levels are welcome, and kids are encouraged to attend. Binoculars and birding guides provided.

Birding with Eastern Sierra Land Trust
2025-05-04 08:30 - 11:00 | COSA, 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust, the High Sierra Energy Foundation, and Inyo County Free Library for a birdwatching workshop with the 2025 Sustainability Series! Ideal for beginners and experienced birdwatchers, you’ll explore local and migratory birds and learn to use tools like E-Bird and Merlin.

Pollinator Garden Workshop
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Bishop City Hall, 377 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
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.
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 pollinator garden. Presented by Gena Wood- Eastern Sierra Land Trust.
9:35-10:05 Design For Wildlife. Learn how to design or redesign your pollinator garden with wildlife in mind. Presented by Pete Pumphrey
10:05-10:10 Short Break
10:10-10:40 Design for Fire. Learn how you can improve your garden and home’s risk of fire with these firewise gardening tips. Presented by Roberta Lagomarsini- UC Master Gardeners of Inyo and Mono Counties.
10:40- 11:10 Healthy Soils for Healthy Plants. Learn more about your garden’s foundation, how soil supports the entire food web, and how you can improve your garden’s soil. Presented by Julie Fontaine- Habitat Restoration Specialist.
11:10-11:15 Short Break
11:15-11:45 Planting with Native Plants. Learn best practices for including native plants in your garden and learn more about the ones you might want to incorporate into your garden. Presented by Katie Quinlan- California Native Plant Society, Bristlecone Chapter.
11:45-12:00 Wrap up and Questions
RSVP at eslt.org/events/

Wildlife Tracking Workshop
2025-01-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Eastern Sierra Land Trust, 250 N. Fowler, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Join professional wildlife tracker and mountain lion researcher Phil Johnston for a day in the desert learning to read the stories of wild animals through tracking. Phil has over a decade of experience teaching tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker through Tracker Certification North America. Come learn to identify the track and sign of the many charismatic creatures who make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Location will be in the Bishop area. Exact meeting location will be emailed the Thursday before the workshop.
Please note: This workshop is from 9am- 3:00pm. You will be on your feet for the entire time, often walking over uneven terrain. If you have concerns or questions- please reach out to gena@eslt.org
Eastern Sierra Land Trust and Sierra Forever are excited to offer these workshops in 2025. Register at the ESLT website: www.eslt.org/events
