11th Annual Eastern Sierra History Conference @ Cerro Coso Community College

The 11th Annual Eastern Sierra History Conference brings together authoritative speakers for two days of lectures and presentations covering the nature, culture, history, and economy of the Eastern Sierra region. Topics include geology, mining, watersheds and hydrology, wildfire management, indigenous history, tourism and outdoor recreation, ranching, and the legal protection of public lands. On the third day, attendees can join educational field trips into the surrounding landscape. This year’s conference runs Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Cerro Coso Community College’s Eastern Sierra Campus in Bishop. Registration is available through Sierra Forever’s website. For more information, contact Sierra Forever at (760) 872-1220.