Friday, January 18th, 2013 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
Last weekend, Mono Lake Committee staff members traveled to Nevada City for a weekend of film, art, music, activism, and inspiration. For the eleventh consecutive year, the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) brought together engaging environmental and adventure films for the four-day, ten-venue Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Communications Director Arya Degenhardt, Education Director Bartshe Miller, Communications Coordinator Elin Ljung, and I road tripped through cities and over snowy mountain passes to attend the festival in preparation for our upcoming Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Los Angeles, which we host. (more…)
Saturday, December 15th, 2012 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
Lee Vining is covered in a blanket of snow, making the approaching holidays seem all the more present. As you’re finishing up your shopping lists this week, consider handmade gifts from Eastern Sierra local artisans. Miniature Sierra wildflower notecard sets are the perfect gifts for those on your list with an appreciation for nature and art. Each set features a beautiful painting of a wildflower native to the Sierra sure to be recognized and well-loved by anyone who has spent time exploring these mountains and meadows. Shooting stars, corn lilies, penstemon, lupine—Susan Greenleaf of Bishop has done a beautiful (more…)
Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
With work, appointments, and errands, we live in an on-the-go society. Meals are often eaten in the office or the car with plastic utensils and containers that are used once and tossed in the name of convenience. Luckily, the Mono Lake Committee online store has gifts to help you and your busy loved ones break free from the use-and-toss lifestyle.
Saturday, December 1st, 2012 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
Water is a subject near and dear to us here at the Mono Lake Committee. It is the source of all life on our planet and the cause of both success and struggle for human beings. Newly added to the Committee’s online store are two books that take a look at water and what a changing climate means for this precious resource. (more…)
Friday, November 30th, 2012 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
Since May I have purchased four ceramic mugs handmade by Michael Cooke. Every coffee, tea, or hot chocolate drinker in my life has either been told of the beauty of these mugs or has received one as a gift. These mugs are not only unique works of art but are also extremely functional and structurally sound pieces of pottery. If you are looking for a practical, beautiful gift (more…)
Monday, November 26th, 2012 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
Pikas are hands-down the most adorable high Sierra residents. They live in talus slopes high in the mountains, and sightings of these squeaky, furry mammals are a treat for hikers willing to explore remote alpine areas. You can now enjoy these cute “rock rabbits” in more comfortable environments, thanks to three different pika items featured in the Mono Lake Committee’s online store. (more…)
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
Experience Mono Lake from home every day of the year with the 2013 Mono Lake Calendar. This 12-month calendar features stunning images of Mono Lake, the surrounding streams, and the elegant birds that visit the lake. Each month also includes an inset photograph of wildlife or scenery, giving you a complete picture of the Mono Basin throughout the seasons. (more…)
Friday, November 16th, 2012 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
On October 23, State Assemblymember Kristin Olsen hosted a Parks Appreciation Night celebrating organizations in her district that helped keep state parks from closing.
Robert Hanna and Assemblymember Kristin Olsen at Mono Lake. Photo courtesy of Christian Koszka, Freetime Productions.
The Mono Lake Committee and the Bodie Foundation were recognized for their work in keeping the Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve open, along with (more…)
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
The Mono Lake Committee has the perfect gifts for those on your list who include “books” and “birds” among their favorite things. Freshly added to the online store are two staff favorites that spent the summer season flying of the shelves: The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds and Zen Birds. The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds is written and illustrated by John Muir Laws, esteemed naturalist and scientific illustrator, and includes a foreword by David Allen Sibley. With step-by-step guides and tons of great tips, this book (more…)
Saturday, November 10th, 2012 by Angie, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Angie, Project SpecialistName: Angie Glaser Title: Project Specialist About: Originally from coastal Southern California, Angie answered the call of the mountains and has spent the past three summers in the Sierra, including one as the Mono Lake Committee's Canoe Coordinator. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara she worked in outdoor education and interned for the National Park Service. When she’s not paddling through swarms of brine shrimp, you can find her backpacking, climbing, or cooking really spicy Thai curry.See All Posts by Angie (18) Contact Angie
It is snowing in Lee Vining today, and the holidays seem to be approaching at warp speed. December 25th is, in fact, only 45 days away, and the time to send holiday cards has arrived. Luckily, you can find four different sets of holiday cards in the Mono Lake Committee’s online store, each with a different creature inspiring holiday cheer. If your list of card recipients includes bird lovers, you (more…)
Last weekend, Mono Lake Committee staff members traveled to Nevada City for a weekend of film, art, music, activism, and inspiration. For the eleventh consecutive year, the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) brought together engaging environmental and adventure films for the four-day, ten-venue Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Communications Director Arya Degenhardt, Education Director Bartshe Miller, Communications Coordinator Elin Ljung, and I road tripped through cities and over snowy mountain passes to attend the festival in preparation for our upcoming Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Los Angeles, which we host. (more…)
