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Workshop on making your garden more sustainable, productive, and pollinator friendly using hedgerows. Co-hosted by Bishop Paiute Tribe's Food Sovereignty Program, NRCS, and ESLT. Free and open to the public with light refreshments.
Science on Tap returns to Mountain Rambler Brewery with Sarah M. Bisbing, PhD, a forest ecologist from the University of Nevada, Reno. The event begins at 6:00 PM, with the talk starting at 6:30 PM. The talk explores reestablishing silvicultural action in fire-adapted forests, including adaptive silviculture and climate-wise reforestation.
Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance springtime big day celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. Visit local hotspots and record species across the Eastern Sierra.
Morning birdwatching at Black Lake, a rare desert wetland north of Benton in Adobe Valley that serves as an important stopover site for migratory birds. Co-hosted with Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance.
Stop by and learn about the Alabama Hills and its local birds or ask a question about camping, trails, or conditions.
Self-guided tour of beautiful and creative pollinator-friendly gardens in the Bishop area. Pick up map and itinerary at ESLT's office at 250 N. Fowler Street.
Walk and talk about local plants with the Bishop Paiute Tribe Food Sovereignty Program. Snacks provided.
Bishop Bike Night kicks off the season with a flat ~6 mile cruise on mostly asphalt with some hard-packed dirt. Friendly to all bike styles and rider levels, with plenty […]
There are over 700 climbing routes in the Alabama Hills but what are these routes actually and how did these climbable features form? Join Alabama Hills staff member Matthew Bernstein […]
Bishop Bike Night is a weekly community cruiser ride from Bishop City Park Pump Track. Flat ~6 mile route on mostly asphalt with some hard-packed dirt — friendly to all bike styles and rider levels, with plenty of opportunities to bail early. Not a race — it's a slow community ride. Bring costumes, snacks, beverages, […]
Join volunteers Nancy Hadlock and Richard Potashin and see the Arch Loop in a whole new way - in the dark. Dress for the weather. Bring your flashlights with red covers. Scary stories, midnight snacks, and discover the creatures of the night.
Bishop Bike Night is a weekly community cruiser ride from Bishop City Park Pump Track. Flat ~6 mile route on mostly asphalt with some hard-packed dirt — friendly to all bike styles and rider levels, with plenty of opportunities to bail early. Not a race — it's a slow community ride. Bring costumes, snacks, beverages, […]
Join local naturalists for a one-hour walk through the ancient bristlecone pine forest. Learn about the birds that call this forest home and the unique ecology of the oldest trees in the world. Easy one-mile loop with about 100 feet of elevation gain. All ages welcome; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. […]
Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance bird tour led by Nora Livingston. Meet at Tioga Mobile Gas Mart at 7am. Caravan up to the Diversion Pond to discuss how water diversion can affect riparian birds. Hope to see wood-pewee, warbling vireo, green-tailed towhee, red-wing blackbird, and possibly an ouzel. Return by 11am.
Join Friends of the Inyo and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest for National Trails Day, brushing overgrown sections of the Robinson Creek Trail near Bridgeport. The day starts with coffee and pastries and a plan review at the trailhead at Annette's Mono Village, then heads out toward Barney Lake. The group meets at the Horsecreek Falls […]
Bishop Bike Night is a weekly community cruiser ride from Bishop City Park Pump Track. Flat ~6 mile route on mostly asphalt with some hard-packed dirt — friendly to all bike styles and rider levels, with plenty of opportunities to bail early. Not a race — it's a slow community ride. Bring costumes, snacks, beverages, […]
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp host site between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to meet local naturalists and learn about Eastern Sierra plants, animals, geology, and natural history. Questions can […]
Join local naturalists for a one-hour walk through the ancient bristlecone pine forest. Learn about the birds that call this forest home and the unique ecology of the oldest trees in the world. Easy one-mile loop with about 100 feet of elevation gain. All ages welcome; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. […]
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp host site between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to meet local naturalists and learn about Eastern Sierra plants, animals, geology, and natural history. Questions can […]
Bishop Bike Night is a weekly community cruiser ride starting from the Bishop City Park Pump Track. It's a flat ~6-mile route on mostly asphalt with some hard-packed dirt — […]
Join the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance for the monthly bird walk at the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Conservation Open Space Area (COSA). All ages and experience levels welcome. Binoculars and field guides available to share. Meet in the large parking lot behind the Bishop DMV, next to the USFS and BLM offices off Line Street.
A Mono Basin volunteer weed pull honoring longtime volunteer JB (Janet Barth) by removing invasive plants to protect native habitat. Meet at South Tufa at 8:30 AM; pulling 9 AM-12 […]
Join Sierra Forever at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center for a Meet the Author and book signing with historian Robert B. Marks, author of Deep Time in the Mono Lake […]
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp […]
A Mono Basin volunteer weed pull at Black Point honoring longtime volunteer JB (Janet Barth). Meet at the Mono Lake County Park at 8:30 AM to carpool; pulling 9 AM-12 […]
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp […]
Weekly Mono Basin volunteer weed pulls continuing every Tuesday morning to remove invasive plants and protect native habitat. Meet at the Scenic Area Visitor Center in Lee Vining at 8:30 AM. Supported by Mono Lake Committee and partners.
Bishop Bike Night is a weekly community cruiser ride starting from the Bishop City Park Pump Track. It's a flat ~6-mile route on mostly asphalt with some hard-packed dirt — friendly to all bike styles and rider levels, with plenty of chances to bail early. This isn't a race; it's a slow, social ride that […]
Celebrate National Pollinator Week with the Eastern Sierra Land Trust at their annual Pollinator Mixer. Join fellow nature enthusiasts in ESLT's pollinator garden for an evening of conversation, learning, and […]
Mono Basin Chautauqua brings birders together for field trips, workshops, presentations, live music, and food while building appreciation for the Mono Basin's diverse bird life and its value for birds and people. More details: https://www.easternsierrabirds.org/esba-calendar
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp host site between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to meet local naturalists and learn about Eastern Sierra plants, animals, geology, and natural history. Questions can […]
Join Friends of the Inyo and the Inyo National Forest for a backcountry volunteer trip in the White Mountains, June 19–21, 2026. THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL. Please email izzy@friendsoftheinyo.org with "White Mountain fence removal" in the subject to join the waitlist. Volunteers will spend two nights camped along upper Cottonwood Creek in the White […]
Join local naturalists for a one-hour walk through the ancient bristlecone pine forest. Learn about the birds that call this forest home and the unique ecology of the oldest trees […]
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp […]
Mark your calendars for the 24th annual Independence Fish Derby — a Father's Day weekend fishing tradition in the heart of California's Eastern Sierra. Bring the family, cast a line, and join generations of anglers in this beloved community fishing event. Prizes awarded throughout the day.
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp […]
Join Sierra Forever naturalists for a free campfire program on The Secret Lives of Black Bears. The talk looks at the Sierra’s iconic and often misunderstood black bears, their lives, […]
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp […]
Weekly Mono Basin volunteer weed pulls continuing every Tuesday morning to remove invasive plants and protect native habitat. Meet at the Scenic Area Visitor Center in Lee Vining at 8:30 AM. Supported by Mono Lake Committee and partners.
A community litter cleanup organized by Mammoth Lakes Tourism with the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Disposal, Mammoth Lakes Recreation, and the U.S. Forest Service. Pickup 5-7pm, followed by a complimentary volunteer dinner 7-8pm. Held the last Thursday of the month.
A free morning bird tour at Mono Lake County Park, 8 a.m. Fridays and Sundays, June 26-August 30, led by the Mono Lake Committee. Sign up and get directions at monolake.org/birdtour.
Join local naturalists for a one-hour walk through the ancient bristlecone pine forest. Learn about the birds that call this forest home and the unique ecology of the oldest trees in the world. Meet at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center deck. The walk is an easy one-mile loop with about 100 feet of elevation gain. […]
A docent-led naturalist tour of Valentine Reserve, a University of California field station on Old Mammoth Road. Tours meet at the reserve entrance gate and cover its history, geology, wildflowers, and wildlife. Advance registration required; a $20 donation is requested, supporting science education for Inyo and Mono county schoolchildren.
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp host site between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to meet local naturalists and learn about Eastern Sierra plants, animals, geology, and natural history. Questions can […]
Bishop Bike Night is a weekly community cruiser ride starting from the Bishop City Park Pump Track. It's a flat ~6-mile route on mostly asphalt with some hard-packed dirt — friendly to all bike styles and rider levels, with plenty of chances to bail early. This isn't a race; it's a slow, social ride that […]
A free morning bird tour at the Lundy Lake boat ramp, 8 a.m. Saturdays, June 26-August 30, led by the Mono Lake Committee. Sign up and get directions at monolake.org/birdtour.
The Mono Lake Committee offers free guided canoe tours of Mono Lake for Mono and Inyo County residents. Paddle among the tufa towers with a naturalist guide. Tours at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 AM. Registration required: email canoe@monolake.org or call (760) 647-6595 with your name, tour time and date.
The Owens Valley Indian Water Commission welcomes families and friends to a Summer Community Day at Three Creeks. Spend a day on the land, play in the pond, relax, and enjoy the sunshine. All are welcome. Questions? Call Julia at (760) 920-2714.
Join Sierra Forever and Mono Lake Volunteers for a free geology walk into Panum Crater to learn about the volcanic forces that shaped the Mono Basin and the Eastern Sierra. The walk meets at the Panum Crater Trailhead kiosk off Highway 120 East near South Tufa. The route is about two miles and includes roughly […]
Got questions about the Eastern Sierra? Sierra Forever naturalists will be traveling around to campgrounds with an Ask a Naturalist pop-up table. Stop by near the campground entrance or camp host site between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to meet local naturalists and learn about Eastern Sierra plants, animals, geology, and natural history. Questions can […]
Join Sierra Forever naturalists for a free campfire talk on The Secret Lives of Black Bears. The program explores the lives of black bears and how people can safely share the Sierra landscape with them. The talk is open to the community; you do not need to be staying at the campground. Children must be […]
A free morning bird tour at Mono Lake County Park, 8 a.m. Fridays and Sundays, June 26-August 30, led by the Mono Lake Committee. Sign up and get directions at monolake.org/birdtour.
The Mono Lake Committee offers free guided canoe tours of Mono Lake for Mono and Inyo County residents. Paddle among the tufa towers with a naturalist guide. Tours at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 AM. Registration required: email canoe@monolake.org or call (760) 647-6595 with your name, tour time and date.
Join Sierra Forever and Mono Lake Volunteers for a free geology walk into Panum Crater to learn about the volcanic forces that shaped the Mono Basin and the Eastern Sierra. The walk meets at the Panum Crater Trailhead kiosk off Highway 120 East near South Tufa. The route is about two miles and includes roughly […]
Weekly Mono Basin volunteer weed pulls continuing every Tuesday morning to remove invasive plants and protect native habitat. Meet at the Scenic Area Visitor Center in Lee Vining at 8:30 AM. Supported by Mono Lake Committee and partners.
Bishop Bike Night is a weekly community cruiser ride starting from the Bishop City Park Pump Track. It's a flat ~6-mile route on mostly asphalt with some hard-packed dirt — friendly to all bike styles and rider levels, with plenty of chances to bail early. This isn't a race; it's a slow, social ride that […]
A multi-day pack trip into the Golden Trout Wilderness with botanist Matt Berger, hosted by The Backcountry Cook and Cottonwood Pack Station, July 2-8. Mule-supported, with trained guides and a backcountry cook. Ticketed; book at thebackcountrycook.com.
A free morning bird tour at Mono Lake County Park, 8 a.m. Fridays and Sundays, June 26-August 30, led by the Mono Lake Committee. Sign up and get directions at monolake.org/birdtour.
Join local naturalists for a one-hour walk through the ancient bristlecone pine forest. Learn about the birds that call this forest home and the unique ecology of the oldest trees in the world. Meet at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center deck. The walk is an easy one-mile loop with about 100 feet of elevation gain. […]
A docent-led naturalist tour of Valentine Reserve, a University of California field station on Old Mammoth Road. Tours meet at the reserve entrance gate and cover its history, geology, wildflowers, and wildlife. Advance registration required; a $20 donation is requested, supporting science education for Inyo and Mono county schoolchildren.
A free morning bird tour at the Lundy Lake boat ramp, 8 a.m. Saturdays, June 26-August 30, led by the Mono Lake Committee. Sign up and get directions at monolake.org/birdtour.
Join Sierra Forever and Mono Lake Volunteers for a free geology walk into Panum Crater to learn about the volcanic forces that shaped the Mono Basin and the Eastern Sierra. The walk meets at the Panum Crater Trailhead kiosk off Highway 120 East near South Tufa. The route is about two miles and includes roughly […]
A free morning bird tour at Mono Lake County Park, 8 a.m. Fridays and Sundays, June 26-August 30, led by the Mono Lake Committee. Sign up and get directions at monolake.org/birdtour.
Join Sierra Forever and Mono Lake Volunteers for a free geology walk into Panum Crater to learn about the volcanic forces that shaped the Mono Basin and the Eastern Sierra. The walk meets at the Panum Crater Trailhead kiosk off Highway 120 East near South Tufa. The route is about two miles and includes roughly […]
Weekly Mono Basin volunteer weed pulls continuing every Tuesday morning to remove invasive plants and protect native habitat. Meet at the Scenic Area Visitor Center in Lee Vining at 8:30 AM. Supported by Mono Lake Committee and partners.
An evening trail work party on the Mammoth Lakes Trail System, 5-7pm, followed by food and beverages 7-8pm. A great way to make friends and get involved with trail construction and maintenance. Locations vary, space is limited, and sign-up is required. Held the second Wednesday of the month.
A docent-led naturalist tour of Valentine Reserve, a University of California field station on Old Mammoth Road. Tours meet at the reserve entrance gate and cover its history, geology, wildflowers, and wildlife. Advance registration required; a $20 donation is requested, supporting science education for Inyo and Mono county schoolchildren.
A free morning bird tour at Mono Lake County Park, 8 a.m. Fridays and Sundays, June 26-August 30, led by the Mono Lake Committee. Sign up and get directions at monolake.org/birdtour.
A free, one-hour naturalist-led walk through the ancient bristlecone pine forest. Learn about the birds that call the forest home and the ecology of the oldest trees in the world. The walk is outside at 10,000' on a trail with some elevation gain—bring water, sun protection and hiking shoes. Meet at the Schulman Visitor Center […]
Join Sierra Forever naturalists for a free campfire talk on The Secret Lives of Black Bears. The program explores the lives of black bears and how people can safely share the Sierra landscape with them. The talk is open to the community; you do not need to be staying at the campground. Children must be […]
Join the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance for a free, relaxed morning bird walk at the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) — one of Bishop's best birding locations. Meet at 7:30 AM in the large parking lot next to the USFS and BLM offices at 351 Pacu Lane, behind the DMV in Bishop. […]
A free morning bird tour at the Lundy Lake boat ramp, 8 a.m. Saturdays, June 26-August 30, led by the Mono Lake Committee. Sign up and get directions at monolake.org/birdtour.
Volunteer with the Eastern Sierra Land Trust at Conway Ranch near Lee Vining to restore native plant communities and improve wildlife habitat. 9:00am-1:00pm; details at eslt.org/events.
Join Sierra Forever and Mono Lake Volunteers for a free geology walk into Panum Crater to learn about the volcanic forces that shaped the Mono Basin and the Eastern Sierra. The walk meets at the Panum Crater Trailhead kiosk off Highway 120 East near South Tufa. The route is about two miles and includes roughly […]
Join Sierra Forever naturalists for a free campfire program on The Secret Lives of Black Bears. The talk looks at the Sierra’s iconic and often misunderstood black bears, their lives, and how people can safely share the landscape with them. The program is open to the surrounding community; you do not need to be staying […]
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