Outdoors & Nature

The community is invited to gather pinenuts in preparation for the upcoming Tüba Nüga celebration on September 21, 2026. This is a time of community building, visiting, and carrying out Nümü/Newe lifeways. Meet at the Cultural Center parking lot at 8:30 AM; the group plans to return by 2:30 PM. Tribal vehicle seating may be […]

Part of Latino Conservation Week 2026, this free guided tour of the Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) takes place on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. COSA is a 24.8-acre wetland and alkali meadow upland. Join Brianda Hernandez Rosales, Water Quality Program Coordinator for the Bishop Paiute Tribe, for a 1.5-hour walk along the 1.2-mile path. Learn […]

The Owens River Gorge will be closed to public access from September 17 through September 24, 2026. Climbers, hikers, and other visitors should plan accordingly and avoid the area during this period. No reason for the closure is given in the announcement. Check local recreation sources for updates before visiting.

Moderate Bishop Bouldering heads to the Buttermilk Boulders for a September evening session. Meet at the Birthday Boulder at 6 PM to warm up, then the group picks a new zone to explore after. All skill levels are welcome. Crash pads and lights are provided by Eastside Sports. Follow @moderate_bishop_bouldering on Instagram for updates.

Join 50-year Inyo County conservationist Michael Prather for a guided bird habitat tour of Patsiata and the river corridor. The tour combines driving and short walks to explore wildlife habitats along the water. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, and binoculars. Registration is required — use the 'Register Here' link on the event page. This […]

A two-day tenkara fly-fishing boot camp in Bishop, billed as "From Zero to Hero." The event is designed for anglers of varying experience levels and covers casting technique, fly presentation, and reading water. Featured speakers include Frank Burr, Jarett Coons, Amanda Hoffner, Thomas Paulson, Fred Rowe, and Luong Tam. Registration is required. At Tri-County Fairgrounds.

Moderate Bishop Bouldering hosts outdoor bouldering meetups at Happy Boulders twice a month on Tuesdays throughout October. The group gathers at the Totty Boulder at 5:30 PM to warm up, then picks a new zone for each session. All skill levels are welcome — whether you're new to the area, looking to expand your climbing […]

The Bishop Climbers are hosting the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour — a curated program of the world's best mountain films celebrating climbing, adventure, and the outdoors. Doors open at 5:30 PM; the show begins at 6 PM. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased via the link in the @bishopclimbers […]

Join this online Zoom session in the Water Connects Us series, focused on Stewardship & Land Return with the Three Creeks Stewards. The series explores all aspects of life that depend on water — from wildlife to cultural lifeways — and how water extraction impacts communities and ecosystems. This session will cover how to steward […]

Friends of the Inyo is hosting a Monarch Count Workshop with the Xerces Society on October 22, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This workshop is part of Friends of the Inyo's programming around nature stewardship and education. The Xerces Society is a nonprofit focused on invertebrate conservation, and monarch butterfly population counts are […]

Learn to identify the tracks and signs of the many charismatic creatures that make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Senior Tracker Phil Johnston guides this workshop for all ability levels. Hosted by Eastern Sierra Land Trust as part of the Sierra Forever program. The workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the […]

Moderate Bishop Bouldering hosts outdoor bouldering meetups at Happy Boulders twice a month on Tuesdays in October (10/13 & 10/27) at 5:30 PM. The group meets at the Totty Boulder to warm up, then picks a new zone for each session. All skill levels are welcome — whether you're new to the area, looking to […]

Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust for a spooktacular Halloween Highway Cleanup! Costumes are optional but encouraged. Sweep litter from along the roads on Saturday, October 31, 8:30-11:30 AM. The meet-up spot is not posted publicly; ESLT sends it to people who RSVP, so check eslt.org/events to sign up.

Join the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance for a vehicle-based wintering raptor tour around the Upper Owens Valley, led by Forrest English and Emma Cox. Meet at the northwest corner of the Vons parking lot in Bishop at 9am. The group will visit areas near Bishop focusing on wintering raptors in fields and in the sky, […]