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…)
Sunday, November 18th, 2012 by Elin, Communications CoordinatorcloseAuthor: Elin, Communications CoordinatorName: Elin Ljung Title: Communications Coordinator About: Elin's job consists of some of her favorite things: finding typos, experimenting with layouts, and figuring out how best to communicate the Committee's work to the world. She also oversees the Field Seminar program. Elin is an EMT on the Lee Vining Fire Department, loves sitting at Latte Da Coffee Cafe immersed in a good book, and watches English Premier League football (soccer) at any opportunity.See All Posts by Elin (133) Contact Elin
Did you know there are two ways to benefit Mono Lake when you shop online? You can visit the Committee’s online bookstore to find your favorite exclusive Mono Lake merchandise. You can also use the link here to contribute 5% of your Amazon purchases toward Mono Lake’s protection. Pretty cool, right?
However, we recognize that you can’t get things like digital SLR cameras, organic mac ‘n’ cheese, or car floor mats at the Committee store. But you can still benefit Mono Lake when you shop for those things on Amazon—just use the “shop for Mono Lake” link here every time.
Saturday, November 17th, 2012 by Arya, Communications DirectorcloseAuthor: Arya, Communications DirectorName: Arya Degenhardt Title: Communications Director About: Arya oversees the Committee's communications program, which includes the Mono Lake Newsletter. She loves her job because she gets to share the inspiring work of the Mono Lake Committee with members and visitors alike. When she's not in the office you might find her running with her dogs Dublin and Poco, volunteering with the Lee Vining Fire Department, listening to any music with a banjo in it, or willing the plants in her garden to grow. Her favorite things to do in the Mono Basin include ice skating on nearby lakes, skiing the Mono Craters, and getting to smell the sagebrush when it rains.See All Posts by Arya (91) Contact Arya
Of all people who struggle to choose between large online retailers and small independent bookstores, I think it’s fair to say that the Mono Lake Committee staff qualifies.
The Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore is an independent bookstore that has to compete with the ebooks, infinite selections, and impossible-to-compete-against prices of online retailers like Amazon. All of our staff members work shifts in the (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…)
Thursday, November 8th, 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 just taken another huge step in our efforts to reduce our ecological footprint.
Isabel, Jim, and TJ from Sierra Solar install panels on the roof of the Committee's Information Center & Bookstore. Photo by Bartshe Miller.
The south-facing roof of our bookstore building is now completely covered with 33 photovoltaic solar panels, bringing our total solar panel count up to 42. Local business Sierra Solarinstalled panels on our “ice house” office building in 2010 and came back to complete the solar energy transformation. Committee buildings are now completely maxed out on solar panel surface area and are well on their way to becoming (more…)
Tuesday, November 6th, 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
Give the little readers in your life the gift of imagination this holiday season. The Mono Lake Committee’s online store now features two new children’s books for young readers. All the water in the world by George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson is a beautifully illustrated, artfully written (more…)
Sunday, November 4th, 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
Among the new items available online are two different kinds of candles—one to add light and color to your room, the other to fill the room with subtle, beautiful fragrance. Vance Family candles are a favorite this time (more…)
