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Mammals of the Eastern Sierra at Rock Creek with Lindsay Butcher – 9/16/22

Rock Creek Palisades Parking Lot

Take a stroll along the Upper Rock Creek Canyon trail with Lindsay and learn about the major mammals of the Eastern Sierra Nevada. If you're lucky, you might even see a critter or two! This hike is a moderate 2 miles of trail that wanders beside the creek, beyond the East Fork campground. It starts at the day use parking lot at about 8,300ft elevation and gradually climbs a few hundred feet before turning back around.    When: hike starts at 9:00 and will wrap up around 11:30-12:00, just in time to grab a bite at Rock Creek Lake Resort. ...

Geology of the Eastern Sierra in Mammoth Lakes with Will Young – 9/24/22

Duck Pass Trail Head

Take in the Mammoth Lakes Basin with Will and learn about the geology of the Eastern Sierra Nevada. This is a moderate 1.2 miles round trip hike with 375 feet of elevation gain. Meet at Heart Lake Trailhead the north end of the Duck Pass Trailhead parking lot in the Mammoth Lakes Basin.   When: hike starts at 9:00 and will wrap up around 11:30-12:00.  Bring sturdy shoes, snacks, water, hat, sunglasses, binoculars if you use them and any other essentials for a few hours of hiking.  Space on this hike is limited to 12 folks. RSVP below today to...

Mt Whitney History with Cordero Chavez – 10/01/2022

Meysan Lake Trailhead

Explore all facets of the history of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mt Whitney. Cordero will lead you on a hike as he shares information and insights into the flora, fauna, and rich human and natural history of this peak known around the world. Meet at 9 AM at Whitney Portal, near the Meysan Lakes Trailhead for a moderate hike lasting roughly 3 hours. Bring sturdy shoes, snacks, water, hat, sunglasses, binoculars if you use them and any other essentials for a few hours of hiking. Space on this hike is limited to 12 folks. RSVP below...

May 6 – Long Valley Bike Tour

Green Church 906 Benton Crossing Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

Click on the image above to download an event flier. Over the past year, Friends of the Inyo/Keep Long Valley Green have been engaging with Haley Fitzpatrick, a doctoral student of the University of Oslo, to discuss creative approaches to resilience in the Eastern Sierra. We are excited to announce that Haley, as part of her work on Resilient Mountain Futures, is partnering with Keep Long Valley Green to host a FREE, easy, and interactive biking tour of Long Valley, Saturday, May 6, from 10 am to 1 pm! The roads are plowed and the weather is increasingly warmer, and...

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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 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 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 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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