GardenFest is Growing
May 17th
Join us to kick off the growing season with GardenFest!
Interested in buying native plants? Need some family fun centered around the wonder of the natural world? Want to support local businesses?
GardenFest is the perfect way to spend a spring Saturday!
GardenFest is growing so much that we need more than our own backyard! Held in the Church Street lot alongside the ESLT Office, we will be joined by:
- California Native Plant Society-Bristlecone Chapter
- UC Inyo-Mono Master Gardeners
- Home Street Garden Center
- Eastern Sierra Farm Fresh
- Blue Heron Farm
- Alpenglow Gardens
- Montgomery Creek Ranch Grass-Fed Beef
- Whitebark Institute
- Bishop Paiute Tribe Food Sovereignty Program
- Psalm 8 Worm Rancher
- Natural Resource Conservation Service
- Social Blend Co. with specialty coffee and lemonade
- ….and more every day!
With community, family fun, and a bit of sunshine, you can get the growing season off to a fruitful start!
When: Saturday, 5/17/25, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: ESLT Office & Church St. Lot, 250 N. Fowler St. Bishop, CA
Upcoming May Events
May 4th
Birding Workshop
Ideal for beginners and experienced birdwatchers, you’ll explore local and migratory birds and learn to use tools like E-Bird and Merlin.
When: 5/4/2025, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Conservation Open Space Area
Brought to you by the High Sierra Energy Foundation’s 2025 Sustainability Series
May 10th
World Migratory Bird Day
Come birding with us to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day!
When: 5/10/25, 8:00 am- 10:30 am
Where: ESLT’s Black Lake Preserve
May 16th
Volunteer Garden Day
Let’s get ready for GardenFest—together! Join us for a volunteer garden and yard workday as we prepare the space for this year’s event. We’ll be setting up and tackling weeds, including Bermuda grass and Tree of Heaven sprouts.
When: 5/16/25, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Where: ESLT Office
May 21st
ESLT Community Happy Hour
Whether you’re a long-time supporter, new to the area, or simply curious about conservation in the Eastern Sierra, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others who care about protecting the land, wildlife, and natural beauty that make this region so special.
When: Wednesday, 5/21/25, 4:30pm – 6:30 pm
Where: ESLT Backyard
May 31st
Pollinator Garden Inspiration Tour
Join our tour for the opportunity to see some beautiful and creative pollinator-friendly gardens in Bishop and Chalfant, including a few brand new gardens.
When: Saturday, 5/31/25, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Meet at the ESLT Office
Did you know?
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If you scroll to the bottom of our Events page, you can click the “Subscribe to Calendar” button. By adding the calendar, you’ll make sure to never miss an opportunity to engage with conservation in the Eastern Sierra!
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