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  • Panum Crater Geology Walk

    Panum Crater Trailhead Lee Vining, CA, USA

    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. […]

  • Event flyer: Campfire Program: Robinson Creek

    Campfire Program: Robinson Creek

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    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, […]

  • Powers of Observation Interpretive Hike @ Rock Creek

    Rock Creek Lodge 85 Rock Creek Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Friends of the Inyo's Trail Ambassadors lead a free interpretive hike at Rock Creek called "Powers of Observation." Sharpen your nature skills, learn to read the Sierra landscape, and connect […]

  • Stroll and Sketch Interpretive Hike @ Lundy Canyon

    Lundy Canyon Trail Lundy Lake Road (end of road, ~2 miles past Lundy Lake Resort), Lee Vining, CA

    Friends of the Inyo's Trail Ambassadors host a free interpretive "Stroll and Sketch" hike in scenic Lundy Canyon. This nature-inspired outing blends gentle walking with sketching and observation in the […]

  • Bird Tour at Mono Lake County Park

    Mono Lake County Park Cemetery Road, off Hwy 395, Lee Vining, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • Stroll and Sketch: A Free Naturalist Hike with Friends of the Inyo

    Friends of the Inyo 621 W Line St, Ste 201, Bishop, CA

    Join Trail Ambassador Bella for a hike among aspen groves, wildflowers, and waterfalls while stopping to observe and sketch the surrounding beauty. No art experience needed — just a sense […]

  • Sundays at Valentine Reserve (Tour)

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    Valentine Reserve 2380 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

    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, […]

  • Panum Crater Geology Walk

    Panum Crater Trailhead Lee Vining, CA, USA

    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. […]

  • Mono Basin Weed Pull @ Scenic Area Visitor Center

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    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 […]

  • Wildflowers of Valentine Reserve (Tour)

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    Valentine Reserve 2380 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

    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, […]

  • Waterfall Wednesdays @ Rock Creek

    Rock Creek Lakes Resort 1 Upper Rock Creek Road, Bishop, CA, United States

    Waterfall Wednesdays is a recurring Wednesday hiking outing in the Rock Creek area, promoted by kayventure395 and tagged with Visit Bishop, Mono County Tourism, and Explore Inyo County. The hashtag […]

  • Event flyer: Coyote Flats High Country Overlanding Run @ Yuhubi Nobi Gas Station and Market

    Coyote Flats High Country Overlanding Run @ Yuhubi Nobi Gas Station and Market

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    Yuhubi Nobi Gas Station and Market 180 N See Vee Ln, Bishop, CA

    Western Trails Wilderness Camping hosts a three-day high-country overlanding run through scenic terrain above Bishop, CA. The route covers the Buttermilk Country Loop, Coyote Flats plateau, Funnel Lake, Coyote Lake, […]

  • Wildlife Tracking Workshop

    Learn to identify the tracks and signs of the many creatures that make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Senior tracker Phil Johnston guides this Eastern Sierra Land Trust / […]

  • Panum Crater Geology Walk

    Panum Crater Trailhead Lee Vining, CA, USA

    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. […]

  • Event flyer: Campfire Talk: East Fork CG

    Campfire Talk: East Fork CG

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    East Fork Campground Crowley Lake, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • Event flyer: Panum Crater Geology Walk

    Panum Crater Geology Walk

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    Panum Crater Trailhead Lee Vining, CA, USA

    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. […]

  • Event flyer: Thistle Pull @ Black Point

    Thistle Pull @ Black Point

    Mono Lake County Park Cemetery Road, off Hwy 395, Lee Vining, CA, USA

    The last organized Thistle Pull at Black Point is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21. Significant progress has already been made removing invasive thistle from the area, and volunteers are needed […]

  • Mono Basin Weed Pull @ Scenic Area Visitor Center

    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 […]

  • Clear the Line — Tangle Free Waters Cleanup

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    Various Locations — Mammoth Lakes Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA

    Help keep local lakes and waterways free of discarded fishing line and tackle. Bring a boat to clean from the water or hike the shoreline. Stay after for a volunteer […]

  • Waterfall Wednesdays @ Rock Creek

    Rock Creek Lakes Resort 1 Upper Rock Creek Road, Bishop, CA, United States

    Waterfall Wednesdays is a recurring Wednesday hiking outing in the Rock Creek area, promoted by kayventure395 and tagged with Visit Bishop, Mono County Tourism, and Explore Inyo County. The hashtag […]

  • Horseshoe Lake Nature Walk @ Horseshoe Lake Trailhead

    Horseshoe Lake Trailhead End of Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join Sierra Forever education staff for an easy guided interpretive hike around Horseshoe Lake to learn about the natural history and geology of the Mammoth Lakes area. The walk runs […]

  • Conway Ranch Stewardship Day

    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.

  • Summer Community Day at Three Creeks

    Three Creeks Bishop, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • Panum Crater Geology Walk

    Panum Crater Trailhead Lee Vining, CA, USA

    The Eastern Sierra is one of the most geologically active regions in the US. Join Sierra Forever and Mono Lake Volunteers for a free geology walk — hike into a […]

  • Event flyer: Campfire Talk: The Secret Lives of Black Bears @ Oh! Ridge Campground

    Campfire Talk: The Secret Lives of Black Bears @ Oh! Ridge Campground

    Oh! Ridge Campground Amphitheater Pine Cliff Road, off North Shore Drive, off Highway 158, June Lake, CA

    Black bears are one of the most iconic and misunderstood animals of the Sierra. Join Sierra Forever naturalists at the Oh! Ridge Campground Amphitheater near June Lake to discover the […]

  • Nature Retreat at Valentine Reserve

    Valentine Reserve 2380 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

    A nature retreat at Valentine Reserve in Mammoth Lakes themed 'Relax in the Reserve to Receive.' This event takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, and is listed as a […]

  • South Tufa Tour @ South Tufa State Natural Reserve

    South Tufa State Natural Reserve Highway 120 East, approx. 5 miles east of US-395, Lee Vining, CA

    Discover Mono Lake's unique waters, geology, and natural history on an easy, one-mile walk with a naturalist among the tufa towers on the lake's north shore. Tours run daily at […]

  • Panum Crater Geology Walks

    Panum Crater Trailhead Lee Vining, CA, USA

    Join Mono Lake Volunteers and Sierra Forever for free guided geology walks at Panum Crater, led by a local naturalist. Hike into a volcanic crater and learn about the geologically […]

  • Patio Talk @ Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center

    Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center 1 Visitor Center Dr, Lee Vining, CA

    A short 15–20 minute introduction to the Mono Basin's unique ecosystems and fascinating political history, held on the back patio of the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center every Friday, […]

  • County Park Bird Tour @ Mono Lake County Park

    Mono Lake County Park Cemetery Road, off Hwy 395, Lee Vining, CA, USA

    Join a naturalist-led tour for a leisurely 1½–2 hour walk to see diverse bird species in various habitats at Mono Lake County Park. Offered every Friday and Sunday at 8am, […]

  • Waterfall Wednesdays @ Rock Creek

    Rock Creek Lakes Resort 1 Upper Rock Creek Road, Bishop, CA, United States

    Waterfall Wednesdays is a recurring Wednesday hiking outing in the Rock Creek area, promoted by kayventure395 and tagged with Visit Bishop, Mono County Tourism, and Explore Inyo County. The hashtag […]

  • Trashy Thursdays Community Cleanup

    Mammoth Creek Park 692 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • 2026 Fish Fest @ Twin Lakes Resort — Friday

    Twin Lakes Resort 10316 Twin Lakes Rd, Bridgeport, CA

    Twin Lakes Resort presents the 2026 Fish Fest — a two-day celebration of music, fishing, and fun. Friday July 31 schedule: Tournament registration due by 12pm (Adult Grand Prize $1,000; […]

  • Horseshoe Lake Nature Walk @ Horseshoe Lake Trailhead

    Horseshoe Lake Trailhead End of Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join Sierra Forever education staff for an easy guided interpretive hike around Horseshoe Lake to learn about the natural history and geology of the Mammoth Lakes area in the Eastern […]

  • Pika Expert Q&A @ Bodie State Historic Park

    Bodie State Historic Park Bodie, CA, USA

    Join retired Santa Monica College professor Lyle Nichols for a question-and-answer session about Bodie's American Pika population — one of the longest continuously studied pika populations in the country, with […]

  • Lundy Canyon Bird Tour @ Lundy Lake Resort

    Lundy Lake Resort California 167 / Lundy Lake Road, Lee Vining, CA

    Join a naturalist-led walk through Lundy Canyon to see a diverse group of bird species in various habitats. This leisurely 1½–2 hour tour is offered every Saturday at 8am from […]

  • Kids of All Ages Beginner Bird Walk @ Shady Rest Park

    Shady Rest Park Sawmill Cutoff Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    The Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance invites birders of all ages and experience levels to a beginner bird walk at Shady Rest Park in Mammoth Lakes. Leaders Maggie and Jan will […]

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  • 2026 Fish Fest @ Twin Lakes Resort — Saturday

    Twin Lakes Resort 10316 Twin Lakes Rd, Bridgeport, CA

    Twin Lakes Resort presents the 2026 Fish Fest — day two. Saturday August 1 schedule: Final tournament weigh-in by 3pm at the general store. Water slide and kids' fun all […]

  • Operation High Altitude @ Access Mammoth

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    Access Mammoth / Jack & Kathy Copeland Center 1 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

    Operation High Altitude is a six-day immersive summer camp in Mammoth Lakes designed for military personnel and veterans. The program blends outdoor adaptive sports with wellness activities in the woods […]

  • Waterfall Wednesdays @ Rock Creek

    Rock Creek Lakes Resort 1 Upper Rock Creek Road, Bishop, CA, United States

    Waterfall Wednesdays is a recurring Wednesday hiking outing in the Rock Creek area, promoted by kayventure395 and tagged with Visit Bishop, Mono County Tourism, and Explore Inyo County. The hashtag […]

  • Horseshoe Lake Nature Walk

    Horseshoe Lake Trailhead End of Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join Sierra Forever education staff for an easy guided interpretive hike around Horseshoe Lake to learn about the natural history and geology of the Mammoth Lakes area. The route is […]

  • COSA Bird Walk @ COSA

    COSA 1115 W Line St, Bishop, CA, USA

    The Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance hosts a monthly guided bird walk at COSA as part of their ongoing community birding series. These walks are open to participants of all experience […]

  • Moderate Bishop Bouldering Meetup @ The Knobs, Tuolumne Meadows

    The Knobs — Eliminator Boulder Tuolumne Meadows, Highway 120, Yosemite National Park, CA

    Join Moderate Bishop Bouldering for a group outdoor bouldering session at The Knobs in Tuolumne Meadows, meeting at the Eliminator Boulder at 4 PM. All skill levels are welcome. This […]

  • Written in Stone: A Free Geology Walk with Friends of the Inyo

    Convict Lake Trailhead Convict Lake Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join Trail Ambassador Katie for a guided hike around Convict Lake where you'll read the stone walls surrounding the canyon to unfold a story spanning from the ocean floor to […]

  • Stroll and Sketch: A Free Naturalist Hike @ Lundy Canyon Trail

    Lundy Canyon Trail Lundy Lake Road (end of road, ~2 miles past Lundy Lake Resort), Lee Vining, CA

    Join Trail Ambassador Bella for a hike among aspen groves, wildflowers, and waterfalls in Lundy Canyon, stopping to observe and sketch the surrounding beauty. No art experience needed — just […]

  • Eastern Sierra’s Outdoor Career Mini Academy @ Wind Drift Studios

    Wind Drift Studios 94 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    A four-day outdoor career mini academy for high school students and recent graduates, held each morning from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, August 10–13, 2026. Participants explore career pathways in […]

  • Outdoors Career Mini-Academy @ Wind Drift Studios

    Wind Drift Studios 94 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Day 3 of the Outdoors Career Mini-Academy, a FREE 4-day program in Mammoth Lakes for current high school students and recent graduates in Mono and Inyo Counties. Running 8:00 AM […]

  • Wednesday Worknight @ Mammoth Lakes Trail System

    Mammoth Lakes Trail System PO Box 1609 / 437 Old Mammoth Rd, Suite R, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    A volunteer trail worknight hosted by the Mammoth Lakes Trail System. Participants help with hands-on trail maintenance and stewardship work on the local trail network. No start time is listed […]

  • Outdoors Career Mini-Academy @ Wind Drift Studios

    Wind Drift Studios 94 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Day 4 (final day) of the Outdoors Career Mini-Academy, a FREE 4-day program in Mammoth Lakes for current high school students and recent graduates in Mono and Inyo Counties. Running […]

  • Rock Creek Lake Annual Clean Up @ Rock Creek Lake Campground

    Rock Creek Lake Campground Rock Creek Rd (off Hwy 395 via Tom's Place exit), Crowley Lake, CA

    Join Friends of the Inyo for the annual Rock Creek Lake Clean Up! Meet at the Rock Creek Lake Campground parking lot to help keep this beautiful area pristine. Volunteers […]

  • Horseshoe Lake Nature Walk

    Horseshoe Lake Trailhead End of Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join Sierra Forever education staff for a free, easy guided interpretive hike around Horseshoe Lake to explore the natural history and geology of the Mammoth Lakes area. The route is […]

  • Tangle Free Waters: Clear the Line Cleanup @ Lake Mamie

    Lake Mamie Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join Mammoth Lakes Trails System for the next Clear the Line Cleanup at Lake Mamie. Volunteers will spend the evening removing discarded fishing line and other debris from the shoreline […]

  • Stars Over Mono @ Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center

    Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center 1 Visitor Center Dr, Lee Vining, CA

    Explore the skies over Mono Lake and hear stories about the stars in this 1½-hour evening program. Meet on the back patio of the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center. […]

  • Horseshoe Lake Nature Walks @ Horseshoe Lake Trailhead Kiosk

    Horseshoe Lake Trailhead End of Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join Sierra Forever's education staff for a free guided nature walk around Horseshoe Lake and explore the history, ecology, and geology of the Mammoth Lakes area. The trail is a […]

  • Moderate Bishop Bouldering Meetup @ The Knobs, Tuolumne Meadows

    The Knobs — Eliminator Boulder Tuolumne Meadows, Highway 120, Yosemite National Park, CA

    Join Moderate Bishop Bouldering for a group outdoor bouldering session at The Knobs in Tuolumne Meadows, meeting at the Eliminator Boulder at 4 PM. All skill levels are welcome. This […]

  • Stars Over Mono @ Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center

    Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center 1 Visitor Center Dr, Lee Vining, CA

    Explore the skies over Mono Lake and hear stories about the stars in this 1½-hour evening program. Offered on two dates only: August 21 and August 27, 2026, at 8:30pm. […]

  • COSA Bird Walk @ Bishop (Second Saturday)

    Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance hosts its popular COSA bird walk every second Saturday in Bishop. This recurring community bird walk is open to all experience levels. Exact meeting location in […]

  • Horseshoe Lake Nature Walks @ Horseshoe Lake Trailhead Kiosk

    Horseshoe Lake Trailhead End of Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join Sierra Forever's education staff for a free guided nature walk around Horseshoe Lake and explore the history, ecology, and geology of the Mammoth Lakes area. The trail is a […]

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