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Fire Ring Restoration along Mammoth Scenic Loop with the Whitebark Institute

Come one, come all: Friends of the Inyo needs you! Join us for a day of dirt, dust, and doing good on the Mammoth Scenic Loop, where we’ll be busting rogue fire rings, restoring approved fire rings, and helping this stunning Forest stay wild and beautiful. Expect a satisfying mix of rock-hauling, ash-scooping, and getting your hands dirty with a bunch of awesome humans.  Whether you're a fire ring-flipping pro or just stoked to give back, we’ve got gloves, tools, and good company waiting for you. Whitebark will be generously providing a light breakfast and lunch for volunteers! Bring your...

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Trim & Trek: National Trails Day in Bridgeport

Lend a Hand, Love a Trail! Celebrate National Trails Day the best way we know how—by giving some love to the beautiful Robinson Creek Trail! Join us on June 7th for a day of brushing, lopping, and trail TLC along the Tropics section, helping keep this beloved route clear for hikers and equestrians alike. We’ll meet bright and early at 8:30 AM in front of the Bar and Grill Café at Annett’s Mono Village. After a satisfying day of trail work, we’ll head back by 4:00 PM, wrapping things up at the tackle shop with a cold iced tea (you...

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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...

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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...