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  • Composting, Cover Crops, & Cold-Weather Gardens @ Bishop Community Garden

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    Bishop Community Garden 688 N Main St (Bishop City Park), Bishop, CA

    Celebrate the autumn equinox with hands-on projects to improve your garden's soil health and expand your food-growing skills during this transitional season. Presented by NRCS and UC Master Gardener (University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources), this free outdoor workshop at Bishop Community Garden (back of Bishop City Park) features free seeds, resources, and hands-on […]

  • Local Geology Field Trip with Dennis Brackett

    C5 Studios 210 S Warren St, Bishop, CA, United States

    Join Dennis Brackett for a local geology field trip on Saturday, September 26, 2026, running from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Sliding scale pricing starts at $15 — options include Supported, Community, and Supporter tiers. Register online through C5 Studios. This hands-on outdoor excursion is open to a range of ages and offers a chance […]

  • Water Connects Us: Patsiata Bird Habitat Tour @ Patsiata

    Eastern Sierra Visitor Center 300 Mandich Street, Bishop, CA

    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 […]

  • OkTUBERfest @ Woolly’s Adventure Summit

    Woolly's Adventure Summit 9000 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    OkTUBERfest is a seasonal autumn event hosted at Woolly's Adventure Summit at Mammoth Mountain. Join two back-to-back weekends of fall-themed adventure activities at the park. This first occurrence runs Saturday, September 26 through Sunday, September 27, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM. The source does not specify individual activities beyond "autumn adventure," so check the event detail page […]

  • Reds Meadow Valley Restoration Groundbreaking Ceremony @ Agnew Meadows Campground

    Agnew Meadows Campground Reds Meadow Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    A public groundbreaking ceremony marks the launch of a major four-year habitat restoration project in Reds Meadow Valley, led by the JMT Wilderness Conservancy. The project will restore high-elevation meadows and riparian habitat along six miles of the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River west of Mammoth Lakes, focusing on two large meadows and […]

  • Beginner Bird Walk @ The Village at Mammoth (Trailfest)

    Village Plaza 6201 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance volunteer Maggie Smith for a beginner-friendly bird walk during Mammoth Trailfest! Open to kids and adults of all ages — no experience needed. Maggie will bring extra binoculars to share and will teach basic binocular skills before the group heads out. The walk starts in Village Plaza along Canyon Boulevard […]

  • Water Connects Us: Animals — Online Talk with Ceal Klingler

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    Zoom (Online) Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join the 'Water Connects Us' series for an online session titled 'Under Our Feet: Water Extraction and Our Smaller Neighbors,' presented by Ceal Klingler. This one-hour Zoom talk explores different species and the plant communities and ecosystems that support them, examining how water extraction impacts wildlife and the broader web of life. The series covers […]

  • Star Party in Walker @ Walker Burger

    Walker Burger 107008 US-395, Coleville, CA

    A free evening of stargazing in Antelope Valley, hosted by the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce with Western Nevada College. Telescopes are set up at Walker Burger after dark.

    Free

  • 2026 12th Annual Owens River Clean Up

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    Pleasant Valley Campground Pleasant Valley Road, Bishop, CA

    The 12th Annual Owens River Clean Up returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM at Pleasant Valley Campground near Bishop. This community volunteer event brings together participants to remove litter and debris from the Owens River corridor, supporting one of the Eastern Sierra's most important natural waterways. Now in its 12th year, […]

  • First Saturday Field Trip: Patsiata (Owens Lake) Fall Migration @ Diaz Lake County Park

    Diaz Lake County Park Highway 395, Three Miles South of Lone Pine, Lone Pine, CA

    Join the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance for a fall migration birding trip to Patsiata (Owens Lake), led by Mike Prather. Meet at the Diaz Lake County Park parking lot on Hwy 395, just south of Lone Pine. This is a drive, stop, and look outing with little walking, focused on shorebird and waterfowl species typical […]

  • Fall Colors Walk @ East Fork Day Use Parking Lot

    East Fork Day Use Parking Lot Rock Creek Road, approx. 5 miles west of Tom's Place, Tom's Place, CA

    Join Sierra Forever naturalists for a free, family-friendly guided walk through the autumn aspen groves along the East Fork of Rock Creek. Learn about the changing season and how it affects the plants and animals of the Eastern Sierra. The walk covers approximately 1.5 miles on a mostly flat dirt trail. Please bring appropriate clothing […]

  • Eastern Sierra Tenkara Boot Camp @ Bishop, CA

    Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA

    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.

  • California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Bristlecone Chapter Fall Meeting: Dr. Alexandra Urza on ESCCRP Landscape-Scale Forest Management @ Inyo County Office of Education

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    Inyo County Office of Education – JKBS Great Room, Bldg. D2 166 Grandview Drive, Bishop, CA

    The California Native Plant Society's Bristlecone Chapter hosts its Fall Meeting featuring Dr. Alexandra Urza, Forest Health Program Director of the Whitebark Institute. Her talk, "ESCCRP: Landscape-Scale Forest Management for Wildfire Resilience and Climate Adaptation," covers the background and science behind the Eastern Sierra Climate & Communities Resilience Project (ESCCRP), progress to date, treatment effectiveness, […]

  • COSA Bird Walk @ Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance

    Bishop Paiute Tribe Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, CA

    Join the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance (ESBA) for their monthly bird walk at the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Conservation Open Space Area (COSA). This walk is open to all ages and no birding experience is required — binoculars and field guides are available to borrow. Come explore this natural area and discover the birds that call […]

  • Great Sierra River Cleanup @ Artesian Wells

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    Artesian Wells East Line Street, Bishop, CA

    Join Friends of the Inyo and Eastern Sierra Land Trust for a morning of stewardship along the Owens River. Volunteers will help clean up the riverbanks while enjoying complimentary coffee and donuts. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Artesian Wells in Bishop. RSVP in advance to receive the exact meeting location […]

  • June Lake Guided Hike @ Rush Creek Trailhead

    Rush Creek Trailhead Highway 158 (June Lake Loop), June Lake, CA

    Enjoy a two-hour guided hike starting from the Rush Creek Trailhead to explore peak fall colors around the June Lake Loop. Part of the Leaves in the Loop Fall Festivities weekend. Free entry.

  • Closing Day @ Gull Lake Marina

    Gull Lake Marina 47 Granite Avenue, June Lake, CA

    October 11th is the last day of the season at Gull Lake Marina. Boat rentals are available, fall foliage is changing around the June Lake Loop, and sunny days are […]

  • Mammoth Campground Cleanup with Mono County Recreation

    Mammoth Scenic Loop Dispersed Camping Mammoth Scenic Loop, approx. 4.4 mi from US-395, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Friends of the Inyo and Mono County Recreation lead a volunteer cleanup of the dispersed camping area on the Mammoth Scenic Loop. Lunch is provided for volunteers.

    Free

  • Mammoth Creek Parcel Revegetation Volunteer Planting Event

    Mammoth Creek Parcel North side of Waterford Bridge along the Town Loop (bordered by Sherwin St west, Waterford St east, Mammoth Creek south), Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join the Whitebark Institute and the Town of Mammoth Lakes for a volunteer planting afternoon at the Mammoth Creek Parcel. From 3–5 PM, participants will help re-vegetate an area along […]

  • Happy Boulders Meetup @ Totty Boulder

    Happy Boulders Chalk Bluff Rd, Bishop, CA, USA

    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, […]

  • Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour @ Bishop Twin Theater

    Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main St, Bishop, CA, United States

    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 […]

    $40

  • Bingo in the Hills @ Mobius Arch Trailhead

    Mobius Arch Trailhead Movie Flat Rd, Lone Pine, CA

    Join Ranger Taylor for a guided walk starting at the Mobius Arch trailhead in the Alabama Hills. Play a game of nature bingo while learning about the flora, fauna, and geologic forms of the area. Score a bingo for a small prize! All programs are free and open to all ages. Bring water, layers, sun […]

  • Highway Cleanup @ Crestview Rest Stop

    Crestview Rest Stop US-395, Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Join the Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter's Range of Light Group for a highway cleanup along a 2-mile stretch of US-395 between Mammoth and June Lake. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Crestview Rest Stop on Highway 395. Tools and safety vests are provided — just wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and a hat, and bring water. […]

  • Three Creeks Stewardship Day

    Pahidu Payahuupü (Three Creeks) 941 Birch Creek Road, Big Pine, CA

    Join the Three Creeks Stewardship team and Water Empowerment Organizers for a morning of hands-on land stewardship at Pahidu Payahuupü (Three Creeks), helping prepare the land for the fall season. The event runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Meet at 941 Birch Creek Road, Big Pine, CA. Bring gloves, a sun hat, a reusable […]

  • Monarch Count Workshop with the Xerces Society

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

    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 […]

    Free

  • Wildlife Tracking Workshop — Eastern Sierra Land Trust

    Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) 250 N Fowler St, Bishop, CA

    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 […]

  • Bingo in the Hills @ Mobius Arch Trailhead

    Mobius Arch Trailhead Movie Flat Rd, Lone Pine, CA

    Join Ranger Taylor for a guided walk starting at the Mobius Arch trailhead in the Alabama Hills. Play a game of nature bingo while learning about the flora, fauna, and geologic forms of the area. Score a bingo for a small prize! All programs are free and open to all ages. Bring water, layers, sun […]

  • Happy Boulders Meetup @ Totty Boulder

    Happy Boulders (Totty Boulder) Chalk Bluff Road, Bishop, CA

    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 […]

  • Rock Creek Boardwalk Restoration Volunteer Work Party @ Rock Creek

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

    Friends of the Inyo needs volunteers to help tackle the longest section of boardwalk restoration yet at Rock Creek. Work involves dismantling the dilapidated old boardwalk, hauling in new rot-resistant […]

  • Halloween Highway 395 Clean-Up

    Eastern Sierra Land Trust 250 N Fowler St, Bishop, CA

    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 […]

  • Climbing Through Time @ Mobius Arch Trailhead

    Mobius Arch Trailhead Movie Flat Rd, Lone Pine, CA

    With over 700 climbing routes in the Alabama Hills, what are these routes exactly? Join Ranger Matthew for a guided walk to explore the fascinating relationship between geology and rock […]

  • COSA Bird Walk @ Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance

    Bishop Paiute Tribe Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, CA

    Join the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance (ESBA) for their monthly bird walk at the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Conservation Open Space Area (COSA). This walk is open to all ages and no birding experience is required — binoculars and field guides are available to borrow. Come explore this natural area and discover the birds that call […]

  • Mountain Weather Forecasting Workshop @ Wind Drift Studios

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

    Join Mammoth local and Eastside Weather creator Noé Barrell for a practical workshop on understanding California weather, weather models, and what they can tell us about the season ahead. The […]

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