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Golden Trout Wilderness Meadow Restoration Backcountry Work-Week: NEW DATES 8/10-14

Templeton Meadow forest rd 21s03, Kernville, United States

Come join Friends of the Inyo and the USFS for a week of immersive restoration work in the Golden Trout Wilderness.  Where: Templeton Meadow, in the Golden Trout Wilderness of the Mt. Whitney Ranger District  When: The New Dates are August 10th-14th What: Deconstructing and removing miles of defunct cattle enclosure and barbed wire fencing. Why: This stretch of fence used to abide by grazing allotments, but is now infringing on the wilderness. We aim to restore the untrammeled, wild character of this remote meadow. How: This will be a stock-supported project! While tools and supplies will be hauled in...

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Event Series Plant Medicine and Wild Edibles of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Interpretive Hike

Plant Medicine and Wild Edibles of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Interpretive Hike

Come join Mono Lake District Trail Ambassador, Colt on a hike around Lundy Canyon where you'll learn about, and potentially find some medicinal-edible flora. Where: Parking at Lundy Lake Resort and carpooling to the Lundy Canyon Trailhead (parking is limited at the trailhead). When: Meet at 10 a.m. at the Lundy Lake Resort on July 15th, August 19th, and September 24th What: Wild plants have been harvested for food and medicine in the Sierra Nevada Mountains since humans inhabited the area. Now, we have the opportunity to learn about this invaluable practice and hopefully carry it into our modern lives....

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20 Lakes Basin Restoration: Backcountry Volunteer Work-Week: FULL

Saddleback Lake 10087 Saddlebag Lake Rd,, Lee Vining, CA, United States

Come join Friends of the Inyo and the USFS for a week of immersive restoration work in the Backcountry of the Hoover Wilderness. Where: 20 Lakes Basin, Mono Ranger District, Inyo NF When: Changed to Saturday August 26- Tuesday August 29 (Dates are subject to change depending on conditions) What: Restoring system trails and rehabilitating riparian habitat from user damage.  Why: This is critical habitat for the Yosemite Toad among other sensitive species. Many social trails and illegal campsites in the area threaten the health of this ecosystem.  How: We will backpack in approximately four miles to basecamp and spend our...

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Event Series Mammoth Lakes Interpretive Hike

Mammoth Lakes Interpretive Hike

Come join Mammoth Lakes Ranger District- Trail Ambassador Brian, on a hike around the Horseshoe Lake Loop.   Where: You'll meet at the Horseshoe Lake parking lot and Trail Head When: 9 A.M. till Noonish- on Saturday, July 29th, August 26th, September 30th What: Horseshoe Lake Loop is a perfect ~2 mile stroll to see examples of local: history, geology, ecology, botany, and many other "ologies" of the Eastern Sierra In-Real-Life.  Fall down the rabbit hole of your curiosity with this "choose your own adventure" style interp program. See a pretty flower? Identify it! How did those rocks get there?...

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Event Series Moonrise Stroll: Interpretive Hike with TA Kelly at Buckeye Hot Springs

Moonrise Stroll: Interpretive Hike with TA Kelly at Buckeye Hot Springs- time change to 7:45pm 8/30 and 6:30pm 9/28

Come join our Bridgeport RD Trail Ambassador Kelly for an almost-full Moonrise stroll out at Buckeye Hot Springs Where: Meet at the Buckeye Hot Springs Parking Lot on Buckeye Rd. The Buckeye Road is closed from the 395 but the parking lot can be reached from the Twin Lakes Road, and then taking the well graded and maintained FS 017 road from Doc and Al's Resort. When: July 1st, July 31st, August  30th 7:45pm, and September 28th at  6:30pm What: This is a sunset walk of sagebrush scrub, admiring the Sierra Nevada behind us. We will be walking East, looking...

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Event Series Fire and Ice: A Land of Contrasts- Interpretive Hike with Jean at McGee Creek

Fire and Ice: A Land of Contrasts- Interpretive Hike with Jean at McGee Creek

Come join our White Mountain Ranger District- Trail Ambassador Jean, on an interpretive hike along McGee Creek. Description: The Sierra Nevada and the Mono Basin have been sculpted by volcanoes, glaciations and wildfires. Explore the changing environment on a 3 hour walk making our way up the McGee Creek trail. This trail is moderate although it does gain elevation. Where: McGee Creek Trailhead When: 9am  August 6th and September 9th (note time change to 9am) Please bring lunch, water, layers, and wear hiking appropriate footwear. Binoculars, cameras, and other accoutrement are encouraged! Register by emailing Lindsay@friendsoftheinyo.org  Since participation is capped....

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Mono Lake RD: National Public Lands Day

Mono County- National Public Lands Day: Join Inyo National Forest staff  and Friends of the Inyo Trail Ambassadors for volunteer projects around the Mono Lake District or stop by the visitor center to learn about the impacts our local, state, federal and nonprofit partners have created for public lands. Events at the Mono Basin Visitor Center include educational programs, junior ranger programs, interpretive hikes, and free goodies from our partners! Fun and learning for all ages, with the magical Mono Lake in the background! Volunteer projects are to be determined but will likely include planting seeds in the native plant...

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Event Series Plant Medicine and Wild Edibles of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Interpretive Hike

Plant Medicine and Wild Edibles of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Interpretive Hike

Come join Mono Lake District Trail Ambassador, Colt on a hike around Lundy Canyon where you'll learn about, and potentially find some medicinal-edible flora. Where: Parking at Lundy Lake Resort and carpooling to the Lundy Canyon Trailhead (parking is limited at the trailhead). When: Meet at 10 a.m. at the Lundy Lake Resort on July 15th, August 19th, and September 24th What: Wild plants have been harvested for food and medicine in the Sierra Nevada Mountains since humans inhabited the area. Now, we have the opportunity to learn about this invaluable practice and hopefully carry it into our modern lives....

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Event Series Moonrise Stroll: Interpretive Hike with TA Kelly at Buckeye Hot Springs

Moonrise Stroll: Interpretive Hike with TA Kelly at Buckeye Hot Springs- time change to 7:45pm 8/30 and 6:30pm 9/28

Come join our Bridgeport RD Trail Ambassador Kelly for an almost-full Moonrise stroll out at Buckeye Hot Springs Where: Meet at the Buckeye Hot Springs Parking Lot on Buckeye Rd. The Buckeye Road is closed from the 395 but the parking lot can be reached from the Twin Lakes Road, and then taking the well graded and maintained FS 017 road from Doc and Al's Resort. When: July 1st, July 31st, August  30th 7:45pm, and September 28th at  6:30pm What: This is a sunset walk of sagebrush scrub, admiring the Sierra Nevada behind us. We will be walking East, looking...

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Event Series Mammoth Lakes Interpretive Hike

Mammoth Lakes Interpretive Hike

Come join Mammoth Lakes Ranger District- Trail Ambassador Brian, on a hike around the Horseshoe Lake Loop.   Where: You'll meet at the Horseshoe Lake parking lot and Trail Head When: 9 A.M. till Noonish- on Saturday, July 29th, August 26th, September 30th What: Horseshoe Lake Loop is a perfect ~2 mile stroll to see examples of local: history, geology, ecology, botany, and many other "ologies" of the Eastern Sierra In-Real-Life.  Fall down the rabbit hole of your curiosity with this "choose your own adventure" style interp program. See a pretty flower? Identify it! How did those rocks get there?...

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