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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 caring for this beloved trail. Family, friends, and neighbors of all ages are welcome. What to bring: long pants, work gloves, closed-toe shoes, a water […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, Saturday, and Sunday at 4pm, June 22–September 7, 2026. All interpretive programs are free of charge. Programs may be cancelled due to wind, rain, or […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Brianda Hernandez Rosales, Water Quality Program Coordinator for the Bishop Paiute Tribe, for a guided tour of the Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) — a 24.8-acre wetland and alkali meadow upland located on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. This in-person event is part of the Revealing Payahuunadü 'Water Connects Us' speaker series for Latino Conservation […]
UC White Mountain Research Center (WMRC) will open the locked gate to Barcroft Station to allow vehicle parking for those wishing to climb White Mountain Peak. The gate opens at 6:30 am and closes at 7:30 pm. This provides vehicle access to the high-elevation Barcroft Station road, making the White Mountain Peak trailhead more accessible […]
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 will focus on identifying local wildflowers and discovering evidence that reveals the hidden lives of Rock Creek's wildlife. Free to […]
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 of curiosity! Small sketchbooks, pencils, colored pencils, and pens are provided. All ages welcome. This is part of a free seasonal series running on select […]
An eleven-day Vision Fast and rite of passage for men, held in the Inyo Mountains (Payahuunadü), California, September 14–25, 2026. Led by guides Scott Davidson and Nick LaHaise, the program is rooted in the School of Lost Borders' Vision Fast tradition. It invites men to engage with ceremony and the natural world during a time […]
Join the Mammoth Lakes Trail System for a Clear the Line Cleanup at Lake Mamie. Volunteers remove discarded fishing line and other debris from the water and shoreline to help protect local lakes and wildlife. Bring friends and help keep Mammoth's waterways tangle free. Presented in partnership with Mammoth Lakes Recreation, the Town of Mammoth […]
Join the Tangle Free Waters crew at Convict Lake for the final fishing line cleanup of the summer season. Volunteers will walk the lake's edge or use a kayak, SUP, […]
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.
Paint outdoors while learning about the unique ecosystems of the Mono Basin and Eastern Sierra. U.S. Forest Service rangers provide all watercolor supplies and interpretive information about the natural wonders […]
Join backcountry cook Kelly Kate and the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) for a free weekend cooking course at Horseshoe Meadow in the Eastern Sierra. This hands-on class is designed […]
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 […]
Join volunteers from the Mono Lake Committee, Sierra Nevada Alliance, and Caltrans District 9 to clean up Mill Creek at Lundy Lake — a key tributary to Mono Lake. Meet […]
Wrap up the 2026 Summer of Stewardship with the Annual Lakes Basin Cleanup. Meet at the Horseshoe Lake Trailhead at 9 a.m. for a free breakfast, followed by a safety […]
Saddle up with your favorite ladies for a beautiful day in the Eastern Sierra mountains filled with fall colors, horseback riding, a delicious lunch, and a seasonal take-home centerpiece. Check-in […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
The last Trashy Thursday of 2026. Community cleanup 5–7 pm, then a free dinner 7–8 pm. Trash pickers, bags and gloves provided. Free, all ages welcome. Run by Mammoth Lakes […]
Eastern Sierra Pride hosts a Pride Shakeout Run during Mammoth Trail Fest on Friday, September 26. The run starts at 4pm from the Eastern Sierra Pride booth in the Village […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 in the forecast. Come get out on the water, cast a line, or enjoy the scenery before the marina closes for the year.
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.
Join the Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley for a community volunteer day planting pinyon seedlings in the White Mountains. Meet at 825 S. Main St. in Big Pine at 9:30 am to caravan together to the old CARMA site. If you plan to arrive later, contact the organizer for a pin drop […]
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 Mammoth Creek, meeting the crew on the north side of Waterford Bridge along the Town Loop. All plants, tools, and gloves are provided — just […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the Water Connects Us series for an online session on the restoration of native plants at Keeler Dunes, led by Jeremiah Joseph. This talk explores all aspects of life that depend on water — from wildlife to cultural lifeways — and how water extraction impacts communities and ecosystems. Participants will learn about different plant […]
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 lumber, and building a safer, more accessible pathway. Join for one day or the full weekend. Perks include free breakfast provided by Rock Creek Lodge […]
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.
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 climbing in this iconic landscape. All programs are free and open to all ages. Meet at the Mobius Arch trailhead. Bring water, layers, sun protection, […]
Join the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance for a forest bird walk at Panorama Dome, led by Mary Clapp. Meet at the Twin Lakes parking area in Mammoth Lakes. This is a 1.3-mile loop through sub-alpine forest of mostly red fir and lodgepole pine, looking and listening for forest birds. The event runs from 8am to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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