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  • Test Event

    Bishop Union High School Auditorium 301 North Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United States

    Test Event

  • Tiger Beetle and Butterfly Tour of Fish Slough

    Fish Slough Fish Slough Rd, Bishop, CA, USA

    Guided nature tour led by Jen Klingler at Fish Slough. Look for Inyo Tiger Beetles, Euphilotes Blues, and blue milkweed beetles. Bring close-range binoculars.

  • GardenFest 2026

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    Family-friendly spring celebration featuring a native plant sale from California Native Plant Society Bristlecone Chapter, community activities, and more in ESLT's backyard and Church Street Parking lot.

    Free

  • Hedgerow & Native Pollinator Workshop

    Food Sovereignty Program Cultural Center Garden 2300 W Line St, Bishop, CA, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Science on Tap: Dusting Off the Toolbox

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    Mountain Rambler Brewery 186 S Main St, Bishop, CA, United States

    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.

  • ESBA’s Big Day

    Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance springtime big day celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. Visit local hotspots and record species across the Eastern Sierra.

  • World Migratory Bird Day 2026

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    ESLT Black Lake Preserve Benton, CA, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Pollinator Garden Inspiration Tour

    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.

    Free

  • Plant Walk & Talk

    Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 W Line St, Bishop, CA, United States

    Walk and talk about local plants with the Bishop Paiute Tribe Food Sovereignty Program. Snacks provided.

  • Bishop Bike Night

    Bishop City Park Pump Track 690 N Main St, Bishop, CA, USA

    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 of opportunities to bail early. Since this is the first ride of the season, we'll hang at the park post-ride — bring costumes, snacks, beverages, […]

    free

  • Climbing Through Time

    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 for a guided walk and explore the relationship between geology and rock climbing.

  • Bishop Bike Night

    Bishop City Park Pump Track 690 N Main St, Bishop, CA, USA

    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, […]

    free

  • The Delights of the Dark, Night Hike

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    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

    Bishop City Park Pump Track 690 N Main St, Bishop, CA, USA

    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, […]

    free

  • Birds & Bristlecones Nature Walk

    Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center White Mountain Road, Bishop, CA, United States

    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. […]

    free

  • Breeding Bird Tour of Lee Vining Creek Diversion Pond Loop with Nora Livingston

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    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.

  • National Trails Day Project with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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    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 […]

    Free

  • Bishop Bike Night

    Bishop City Park Pump Track 690 N Main St, Bishop, CA, USA

    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, […]

    free

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Twin Lakes CG

    Twin Lakes Campground Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • Birds & Bristlecones Nature Walk

    Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center White Mountain Road, Bishop, CA, United States

    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. […]

    free

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Convict Lake CG

    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

    Bishop City Park Pump Track 690 N Main St, Bishop, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • ESBA COSA Bird Walk – June

    COSA 1115 W Line St, Bishop, CA, USA

    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.

    Free

  • JB Memorial Weed Pull @ South Tufa

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    South Tufa Lee Vining, CA, USA

    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 PM, with a memorial ceremony to follow. Gloves, tools, drinks, and snacks provided; bring water, hat, sunscreen, long sleeves, and lunch. Supported by Mono Lake […]

  • Meet the Author of Deep Time in the Mono Lake Basin

    Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center 2510 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA

    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 Basin. Stop by between noon and 4:00 pm to meet Dr. Marks, learn more about the history of the Mono Basin, and have a copy […]

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Four Jeffries CG

    Four Jeffries Campground Bishop, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • JB Memorial Weed Pull @ Black Point

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

    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 PM. Gloves, tools, drinks, and snacks provided. Supported by Mono Lake Committee and partners.

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Whitney Portal CG

    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 […]

  • 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 AM. Supported by Mono Lake Committee and partners.

  • Bishop Bike Night

    Bishop City Park Pump Track 690 N Main St, Bishop, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • Pollinator Mixer

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    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 connection. Discover what's blooming, meet others working to protect Eastern Sierra ecosystems, and enjoy refreshments in good company.

    free

  • Mono Basin Chautauqua

    Featured

    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

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Oh! Ridge CG

    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 […]

  • FOI Backcountry Work Week: Cottonwood Creek & Tres Plumas Meadow Wilderness Fence Removal

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    White Mountains Bishop, CA, United States

    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 […]

    free

  • Birds & Bristlecones Nature Walk

    Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center White Mountain Road, Bishop, CA, United States

    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. […]

    free

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Coldwater CG

    Coldwater Campground Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • Independence Fish Derby (24th Annual)

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    Independence Independence, CA, United States

    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.

    free

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Silver Lake CG

    Silver Lake Campground June Lake, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • Campfire Program: Robinson Creek

    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 […]

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Sherwin Meadows CG

    Sherwin Meadows Campground Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • 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 AM. Supported by Mono Lake Committee and partners.

  • Trashy Thursdays Community Cleanup

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    Mammoth Lakes Library 400 Sierra Park Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA

    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.

  • 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 monolake.org/birdtour.

  • Birds & Bristlecones Nature Walk

    Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center White Mountain Road, Bishop, CA, United States

    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. […]

  • 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, and wildlife. Advance registration required; a $20 donation is requested, supporting science education for Inyo and Mono county schoolchildren.

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Grays Meadow CG

    Grays Meadow Campground Independence, CA, USA

    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

    Bishop City Park Pump Track 690 N Main St, Bishop, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • Bird Tour at Lundy Lake

    Lundy Lake Boat Ramp Lee Vining, CA, United States

    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.

  • Canoe Mono Lake Locals Weekend

    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.

    Free

  • 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 enjoy the sunshine. All are welcome. Questions? Call Julia at (760) 920-2714.

  • 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. 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 […]

  • Ask a Naturalist Pop-up Table – Lower Lee Vining CG

    Lower Lee Vining Campground Lee Vining, CA, USA

    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 […]

  • Campfire Talk: New Shady Rest

    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 […]

  • 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 monolake.org/birdtour.

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