Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 by Lynette, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Lynette, Project SpecialistName: Lynette Villagomez Title: Project Specialist About: A native of the Coachella Valley, Lynette attended Humboldt State University and graduated in June of 2012 with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Natural Resources Planning. She enjoys traveling, knitting, baking, collecting agates, hiking, and exploring new places. She brings her interest in water politics and environmental justice to the Mono Lake Committee, where she manages social media and assists with membership. Lynette likes to paddle board on Mono Lake and has plans to someday build her own yurt.See All Posts by Lynette (16) Contact Lynette
Now that the 2012 Free Drawing is wrapped up, it’s time to secure prizes for the 2013 Free Drawing. The Mono Lake Committee’s Free Drawing is the largest and most successful annual fundraiser for the organization.
Lynette reads out a winning 2012 Free Drawing ticket with Angie, Erica, Elin, and Ellen looking on. Photo by Arya Degenhardt.
The Free Drawing is made possible through the generous support of businesses, organizations, and individuals. The success of (more…)
Thursday, April 11th, 2013 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 (97) Contact Arya
New this year, the Mono Lake Committee Scholarship has a new, and hopefully fun, component that you might not see in other scholarship applications. It starts like this … “Get yourself down to Mono Lake, close to the shoreline. You will need to take some time to be outside with no distractions….”
After taking some time to take in their surroundings applicants are asked to reflect on the question: Why do places like Mono Lake matter? We can’t wait to read the answers, and we hope the students have a good experience in the process (more…)
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 by Lynette, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Lynette, Project SpecialistName: Lynette Villagomez Title: Project Specialist About: A native of the Coachella Valley, Lynette attended Humboldt State University and graduated in June of 2012 with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Natural Resources Planning. She enjoys traveling, knitting, baking, collecting agates, hiking, and exploring new places. She brings her interest in water politics and environmental justice to the Mono Lake Committee, where she manages social media and assists with membership. Lynette likes to paddle board on Mono Lake and has plans to someday build her own yurt.See All Posts by Lynette (16) Contact Lynette
Help benefit the Mono Lake Committee’s efforts toward protection, restoration, and education in the Mono Basin by shopping on Amazon. Amazon will credit approximately 5% of your purchase, before taxes, to the Mono Lake Committee just by using this link when making purchases on Amazon.
If you can’t make a direct contribution to the Committee (more…)
Friday, March 1st, 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 (24) Contact Angie
When: Saturday, March 9 Where: The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theater in West Hollywood Tickets: Matinee or evening tickets—$20/$15 for members; All-day festival pass—$35/$30 for members. Ticket prices will increase at the door. All tickets include entry to (more…)
Thursday, February 21st, 2013 by Lynette, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Lynette, Project SpecialistName: Lynette Villagomez Title: Project Specialist About: A native of the Coachella Valley, Lynette attended Humboldt State University and graduated in June of 2012 with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Natural Resources Planning. She enjoys traveling, knitting, baking, collecting agates, hiking, and exploring new places. She brings her interest in water politics and environmental justice to the Mono Lake Committee, where she manages social media and assists with membership. Lynette likes to paddle board on Mono Lake and has plans to someday build her own yurt.See All Posts by Lynette (16) Contact Lynette
Have you seen the short video A Legacy for Mono Lake? Last summer, intern Erik Lyon created a video highlighting storefront improvements made possible by a bequest from longtime supporter Grace de Laet.
Many thanks to Erik Lyon for creating the video, and to Grace de Laet for giving us a reason to make the video. For more information on making a bequest, Membership Coordinator Ellen King is available by email or phone at (760) 647-6595 x123 to answer your questions.
Friday, February 8th, 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 (24) Contact Angie
The Mono Lake Committee is once again bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to Los Angeles! This year’s event will feature two sessions of engaging environmental and adventure films, as well as a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception hosted by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. Seating is limited, so be sure to buy your tickets soon.
When: March 9th, 2013, 1:00pm–10:00pm
Where: The Cinefamily Theatre at 611 N Fairfax, Los Angeles. Free parking courtesy of Premiere Valet Services is available across the street from the theater at Fairfax High.
Tickets: All-day Festival Pass: $35 /$30 for members; Matinee or Evening tickets: $20 / $15 for members. All tickets include entry to the Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Reception with light hors d’oeuvres.
Be sure to check out our event website and follow the Wild & Scenic LA event on Facebook and Twitter for more information on the festival and the unique films. We look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles this spring!
Friday, February 8th, 2013 by Lynette, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Lynette, Project SpecialistName: Lynette Villagomez Title: Project Specialist About: A native of the Coachella Valley, Lynette attended Humboldt State University and graduated in June of 2012 with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Natural Resources Planning. She enjoys traveling, knitting, baking, collecting agates, hiking, and exploring new places. She brings her interest in water politics and environmental justice to the Mono Lake Committee, where she manages social media and assists with membership. Lynette likes to paddle board on Mono Lake and has plans to someday build her own yurt.See All Posts by Lynette (16) Contact Lynette
Lynette enjoying some winter sun at the Committee's Lee Vining office! Photo by Arya Degenhardt.
After four months of leading interpretive tours at Mono Lake and helping visitors in the Information Center & Bookstore last summer, my winter work has shifted to office projects. One of the most important projects I have is to reconnect with Mono Lake Committee members who we haven’t heard from in a while by renewing their membership and updating their information.
Which may be the reason you’ve received a call, email, or letter from me … and if you haven’t yet, you may in the future. (more…)
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 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 (147) Contact Elin
The complete list of all the Mono Lake Committee’s 2013 Field Seminars is now available online here. Registration opens at 9:00am on Friday, February 1st.
Learning about Mono Basin geology with instructor Greg Stock. Photo by Elin Ljung.
This year, field seminar topics include photography, botany, basketry, geology, kayaking, birding, mammals, painting, arborglyphs (more…)
Thursday, January 17th, 2013 by Lynette, Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Lynette, Project SpecialistName: Lynette Villagomez Title: Project Specialist About: A native of the Coachella Valley, Lynette attended Humboldt State University and graduated in June of 2012 with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Natural Resources Planning. She enjoys traveling, knitting, baking, collecting agates, hiking, and exploring new places. She brings her interest in water politics and environmental justice to the Mono Lake Committee, where she manages social media and assists with membership. Lynette likes to paddle board on Mono Lake and has plans to someday build her own yurt.See All Posts by Lynette (16) Contact Lynette
It’s always exciting to deliver good news to people, and this month I had the pleasure of doing just that! With a little help from my ladybug friend (see photo) and a handful of cheery and encouraging fellow Mono Lake Committee staff, on January 3, 29 tickets, out of thousands, were drawn for the 2012 Free Drawing for Mono Lake.
The 2013 Free Drawing drawing. Photo by Arya Degenhardt.
After names were drawn congratulations were in order—I called each winner to notify them they had won a (more…)
Monday, January 7th, 2013 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 (97) Contact Arya
We are sad to relay the news that longtime supporter and friend to Mono Lake, Huell Howser has passed away. Huell introduced countless people to Mono Lake through his first visit with “California’s Gold” in 1992 and then again in 2008 when he returned to film another episode, “Mono Lake Today,” about the exciting restoration progress.
Huell Howser paddling at South Tufa with Mono Lake Committee Executive Director Geoffrey McQuilkin in 2008. Photo by Arya Degenhardt.
It’s not uncommon for us to hear visitors say, “I first learned about Mono Lake from Huell Howser (more…)
