Monday, September 7, 2026

No events on this day.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• September 9, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  Wednesday Worknight @ Mammoth Lakes Trail System
September 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday Worknight @ Mammoth Lakes Trail System

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.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• September 10, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Watercolor with a Ranger in the Mono Basin @ South Tufa


September 10 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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 […]

Friday, September 11, 2026

• September 11, 2026 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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


September 11 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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 […]

• September 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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


September 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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

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 […]

Saturday, September 12, 2026

• September 12, 2026 7:30 am - 9:00 am

  COSA Bird Walk — September @ Conservation Open Space Area


September 12 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

COSA Bird Walk — September @ Conservation Open Space Area

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 […]

• September 12, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am

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


September 12 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

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 […]

• Featured September 12, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am

  Featured Water Connects Us: Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) Tour @ Conservation Open Space Area (COSA)


Featured September 12 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Water Connects Us: Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) Tour @ Conservation Open Space Area (COSA)

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 […]

Sunday, September 13, 2026

• September 13, 2026 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

  Barcroft Station Open Gate Day
September 13 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

Barcroft Station Open Gate Day

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 […]

• September 13, 2026 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Powers of Observation: Exploring Rock Creek Through the Seasons with Friends of the Inyo
September 13 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

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

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 […]

• September 13, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am

  Stroll and Sketch: A Free Naturalist Hike with Friends of the Inyo
September 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

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

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 […]