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  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, June 22–September 7, 2026. Meet in the parking area: from Highway 395, turn onto Cemetery Road (5 miles north of Lee Vining), continue straight and […]

  • 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; other prizes for different divisions). Fish weigh-in at the general store from 6am–6pm. Water slide and kids' activities all day starting at noon. Live music […]

  • 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 orient new and young birders, including tips on using binoculars, which are available to borrow along with identification books. The walk will meander for up […]

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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 […]

  • 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 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, participants explore real careers in wildland fire, forestry, and outdoor recreation alongside local professionals. Build practical skills, meet people working […]

  • 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 are rewarded with ice cream and a chance to win raffle prizes donated by Sage to Summit. All are welcome — come for the community, […]

  • 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 a 1.75-mile loop suitable for all ages; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Horseshoe Lake trailhead kiosk by the […]

  • Yosemite Wildlife Presentation with Photographer Robb Hirsch @ Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore

    Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore 51365 Highway 395 at Third Street, Lee Vining, CA

    Join the Mono Lake Committee for a free presentation by wildlife photographer Robb Hirsch on Yosemite's wildlife — stories from in front of, and behind, the camera. Robb Hirsch is a photographer whose work focuses on Yosemite wildlife. The event is free and open to the public at the Mono Lake Committee Information Center & […]

  • Campfire Talk: The Secret Lives of Black Bears @ Twin Lakes Campground

    Twin Lakes Campground Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA

    Black bears are one of the most iconic and misunderstood animals of the Sierra. Join Sierra Forever naturalists at Twin Lakes Campground in Mammoth Lakes for a free campfire talk on the fascinating lives of black bears and how we can safely share the landscape with them. Meet at the day-use area near Twin Lakes […]

  • Powers of Observation: Exploring Rock Creek Through the Seasons with Friends of the Inyo

    Rock Creek Trailhead Lower Rock Creek Road (off Hwy 395, near Tom's Place), Bishop, CA

    Join Trail Ambassador Kelly for a seasonal naturalist walk in Rock Creek. Each program highlights what's happening on the landscape at that time of year, from blooming wildflowers to signs of wildlife activity. This walk focuses on identifying local wildflowers and discovering evidence that reveals the hidden lives of Rock Creek's wildlife. Free to attend; […]

  • CA Summer Vision Fast @ Inyo Mountains – Big Pine

    A twelve-day Vision Fast program held August 17–29, 2026 in the Inyo Mountains near Big Pine, California (Payahuunadü). Led by guides Gretchen (Grae) Gerlach and Scott Eberle, this program is described as a border-crossing practice and an opportunity to reclaim one's true place in the natural world. Participants step across a threshold into wilderness as […]

  • 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 to help protect local lakes and wildlife. Bring your friends and pitch in to keep Mammoth's waterways tangle free. This event is co-supported by Mammoth […]

  • 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 flat loop about 1.75 miles long through the forest, open to all ages — children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress in […]

  • 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 […]

  • Medicine in the Mountains: A Free Plant Walk with Friends of the Inyo

    Join Trail Ambassador Abby for a guided hike to learn about ethical plant foraging and the edible and medicinal properties of local plants. Participants will learn how to identify plants, harvest sustainably, and explore the historical contexts of plants as food and medicine. This is a free program offered by Friends of the Inyo. Located […]

  • 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. Meet on the back patio of the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center. Bring something to sit on and dress warmly. All interpretive programs are […]

  • 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 Bishop is not specified in this post — check the events calendar linked in the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance Instagram bio or email fieldtrips@easternsierrabirds.org for […]

  • 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 […]

  • Parker Lake Trail Clean-Up Day @ Parker Lake Trailhead

    Parker Lake Trailhead Parker Lake Road, off Hwy 158 (June Lake Loop), June Lake, CA

    Join Sierra STEM for their second annual trail cleanup event on Parker Lake Trail! Volunteers will spend the morning doing trail work — picking up trash, cutting back brush, and […]

  • California Naturalist Course: Eastern Sierra (Waitlist Only)

    This course is currently full and registration is closed. Contact gena@eslt.org to be added to the waitlist. Sierra Forever and Eastern Sierra Land Trust are bringing the UC California Naturalist Program to the Eastern Sierra. Participants become part of a committed corps of volunteer naturalists and citizen scientists dedicated to conservation in the region. The […]

  • Volunteer Backcountry Work Week: Chiatovich Meadow Restoration

    Chiatovich Meadow Dyer, NV

    Join Friends of the Inyo and the Inyo National Forest for a multi-day backcountry volunteer trip in the White Mountains from September 4–7, 2026. Volunteers will spend three days helping restore a degraded meadow by constructing low-tech restoration structures in small stream channels. Work will include hauling rocks, cutting and moving logs, and shoveling dirt. […]

  • So Cal Broncos Bishop Adventure

    Browns Millpond Campground 230 Sawmill Road, Bishop, CA

    The So Cal Broncos group is hosting a Bishop Adventure based at Browns Millpond Campground in Bishop, CA on Friday, September 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM. This appears to be a group gathering for Ford Bronco off-road and overland enthusiasts exploring the Eastern Sierra region. Over 56 people have expressed interest. Additional details on […]

  • Demystifying “Brown Ducks” on Crowley Reservoir @ Green Church on Benton Crossing Road

    Green Church on Benton Crossing Road Benton Crossing Road & US Highway 395, Crowley Lake, CA

    Join trip leaders Debbie House and Jon Dunn for a full-day birding field trip along the shores of Crowley Reservoir, focusing on identifying fall waterfowl and shorebirds in confusing non-breeding and juvenile plumages — the so-called "brown duck" season. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Green Church on Benton Crossing Road. RSVP is strongly encouraged; […]

  • The Secret Lives of Black Bears @ Robinson Creek South Campground

    Robinson Creek South Campground FS-32135, Bridgeport, CA

    Join Sierra Forever naturalists for a free campfire program on one of the Sierra's most iconic and misunderstood residents — the black bear. Learn about their fascinating lives and how we can safely share the landscape with them. The program is free and open to the surrounding community; you do not have to be staying […]

  • Summit Sunset Party @ Mammoth Mountain

    Mammoth Mountain Ski Area 10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA

    A special evening experience at the summit of Mammoth Mountain, offered on July 3 and September 6, 2026. Ride the Panorama Gondola to 11,053 feet at dusk to watch the sun set over the Minarets, with live DJ music and host-led nature walks to the overlook. A limited amount of food and beverages are available […]

  • 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 on Mammoth Lakes' extensive trail network, managed jointly by the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Inyo National Forest. Check mammothtrails.org or the organizer's social media (@mammothlakestrailsystem) for updated details before attending.

  • Watercolor with a Ranger in the Mono Basin @ South Tufa

    Join Forest Service rangers for a drop-in watercolor painting session at South Tufa in the Mono Basin. Rangers provide all watercolor supplies and share interpretive information about the unique ecosystems and natural wonders of the Mono Basin and Eastern Sierra. No previous art experience is required, and all ages are welcome. Simply drop in at […]

  • Pinenut Picking for Tüba Nüga @ Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center

    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 […]

  • Campfire Talk: The Secret Lives of Black Bears @ New Shady Rest Campground Amphitheater

    New Shady Rest Campground Amphitheater 2510 Hwy 203, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Black bears are one of the most iconic and misunderstood animals of the Sierra. Join Sierra Forever naturalists at the New Shady Rest Campground Outdoor Amphitheater to discover the fascinating lives of bears and learn how we can safely share the landscape with them. The talk is free and open to all — you do […]

  • COSA Bird Walk — September @ Conservation Open Space Area

    Bishop Paiute Tribe's Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA

    Join the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance (ESBA) for a guided bird walk at the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) on Saturday, September 12, 2026. ESBA hosts these walks on the second Saturday of each month. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Binoculars and field guides are available to share. Meet in […]

  • Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) Tour @ Bishop Paiute Reservation

    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 […]