Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Event Series Thistle Throw Down in the Volcanic Tablelands

Thistle Throw Down in the Volcanic Tablelands

Join us for an evening of stewardship and community at the Happys! We're taking on invasive Russian Thistle—a thorny menace that crowds out native plants and makes hiking and climbing less fun for everyone. Pulling it in the spring, before it goes to seed, is the most effective way to keep it at bay, and thanks to last year’s throwdowns, we saw a big reduction in growth this season! Read on for details.   Who: Everyone’s welcome—climbers, hikers, and invasive-plant haters alike. When: Meet at the Happys parking lot near the porta potty. We'll head up the hill at 5:30...

Keep Rock Creek Beautiful! Stay Tuned for Details

Clear Trails, Clean Waters at Rock Creek Lake Date: July 19th | Time: TBD Join Friends of the Inyo and the Inyo National Forest for a collaborative cleanup around Rock Creek Lake and nearby trails. We'll focus on removing trash and fishing line from the shoreline and surrounding areas to help protect this special place for people and wildlife alike. Volunteers should bring: Plenty of water and snacks, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.), and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking uneven terrain We'll share a registration form once all event details are finalized. Thank you for helping us care for the...

Free

Join us for a Volunteer Wilderness Week in the Golden Trout Wilderness!

Join Friends of the Inyo and the Forest Service for a Wilderness Week in the Golden Trout Wilderness from July 24-28, 2025! What? Volunteers will work on dismantling obsolete fencing and other debris in Brown Meadow, located along a tributary of the South Fork of the Kern River. Volunteers hike in 3.5 miles on 7/24 and spend 4 nights camped along Brown Meadow, a scenic and historic area in the Golden Trout Wilderness, home of the California state fish, the Golden Trout. Tools and some supplies will be packed in by mules before the project.  Why? Fences were constructed to...

Join us for a Volunteer Wilderness Week in the White Mountains!

Join Friends of the Inyo and the Forest Service for a Wilderness Week in the White Mountains from August 21 - 24, 2025! What? Volunteers will build low-tech stream restoration structures in Davis Creek Meadow and perform trail maintenance on Boundary Peak Trail.  Who? Inyo County locals or those from further afield are welcome to join this project. The project will include hiking and manual labor, so volunteers should be have good physical fitness and be generally comfortable with high elevation and physically strenuous work.  What do volunteers need to bring? FOI and USFS will provide all tools, but volunteers...

Join us for a Volunteer Wilderness Week in the Inyo Mountains Wilderness!

Join Friends of the Inyo and the Forest Service for a Wilderness Week in the Inyo Mountains Wilderness from October 2-5, 2025! What? Volunteers will spend 3 days dismantling a defunct cabin. The project will dismantle the entire cabin and stash all debris to be removed after the demolition work is complete. Volunteers will hike in about 2 miles to the cabin area and spend 3 nights camped out with epic views of the Sierra Nevada and quiet solitude.  Note: All proper safety precautions will be followed for working in a backcountry cabin. The Cabin will be aired out and...