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  • Walk Among the Ancient Bristlecones: A Free Naturalist Hike

    Walk Among the Ancient Bristlecones: A Free Naturalist Hike

    Join us for a guided interpretive walk through the stunning Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Discover some of the oldest living trees on Earth and learn how these ancient giants have adapted to their harsh, high-elevation home. Details Meeting Location: Participants will meet outside the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center Hike Duration: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dates: Sunday, July 20th and Sunday, August 17th Registration Each individual participant must register to attend. Participants under 18 must have a parent/guardian register for them. Registration is, and always will be, completely free! Optional donations support our continued stewardship and policy programming. ...

  • 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...

  • Mammoth Lakes Fuzzy Locals: Hike Through the Life of a Bear

    Mammoth Lakes Fuzzy Locals: Hike Through the Life of a Bear

    Step into the paws of a bear and discover how these fascinating creatures survive and thrive in our mountain landscapes ⛰️ Join Trail Ambassador Jordan for an easy-going walk where you’ll learn about bear behavior, seasonal habits, and how we can share this wild home safely and responsibly. Bring your questions, curiosity, and a sense of adventure! All ages welcome. 📅 Dates: 6/28, 8/24, 9/7, and 9/21 ⌚ Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Horseshoe Lakes  🐻 What to Bring: Comfortable shoes for walking 1+ miles, water, snacks, and sun protection ‼️Registration required. Sign up here!

  • Convict Lake Trail Care Day

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    Calling all volunteers! This popular trail has gotten overgrown and needs a little love. Because the loop is 3 miles, we can't get this project done alone! With enough volunteers, we can restore this trail to its proper glory in just one day. 📅 Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2025 ⌚ Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location:  Park at the day use parking lot on the East Shore of the lake. Volunteers will meet here to discuss the plan for the day and enjoy some coffee and donuts from Mammoth Coffee Roasting Co.  🎒 What to Bring: closed-toe Shoes...

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  • Let’s Talk About Bears! A Free Bear Q&A with our Mammoth Trail Ambassador

    Trail Ambassador Jordan will be answering all your burning bear questions and sharing bear-y 🐻 interesting ursine knowledge in Mammoth this summer Find him at Twin Lakes Vista from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on 7/6, 8/31, 9/14, and 9/28 No registration required - Just show up ready to learn about our fuzzy locals!

  • Root to Ridge: A Free Naturalist Hike on How Plants, Animals, and People Shape the Forest

    Join us for a guided interpretive walk in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. We'll explore the hidden connections that shape our forest, from the roots beneath our feet to the ridges above. Details Meeting Location: Participants will meet at the Virginia Lakes Trailhead. On Google Maps, it appears as "Virginia Lakes Parking". Coordinates: 38.0477439, -119.2630841 Hike Duration: 9 AM - 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 7th. Please arrive a few minutes early. Registration Each individual participant must register to attend. Participants under 18 must have a parent/guardian register for them. Registration is, and always will be, completely free! Optional donations support...

  • Mammoth Lakes Fuzzy Locals: Hike Through the Life of a Bear

    Mammoth Lakes Fuzzy Locals: Hike Through the Life of a Bear

    Step into the paws of a bear and discover how these fascinating creatures survive and thrive in our mountain landscapes ⛰️ Join Trail Ambassador Jordan for an easy-going walk where you’ll learn about bear behavior, seasonal habits, and how we can share this wild home safely and responsibly. Bring your questions, curiosity, and a sense of adventure! All ages welcome. 📅 Dates: 6/28, 8/24, 9/7, and 9/21 ⌚ Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Horseshoe Lakes  🐻 What to Bring: Comfortable shoes for walking 1+ miles, water, snacks, and sun protection ‼️Registration required. Sign up here!

  • 2025 Flash Foxy Trad Fest, Mammoth Lakes

    What is Flash Foxy? The Flash Foxy Trad Fest is a three-day climbing event for women and genderqueer climbers of all ages. Though we're no strangers to hosting events on the East Side, this is our first year in Mammoth Lakes, CA, and we're excited to be on the East Side for an epic weekend of community building, skill sharing, and play! We hope that the Flash Foxy Trad Fest will not only reach experienced climbers but also provide a safe space for beginner climbers to come and learn more about all that climbing has to offer. If you want...

  • Sierra STEM Parker Lake Trail Clean Up Day

    Join Sierra STEM, the June Lake Trails Committee, Friends of the Inyo, and Mono County for a morning of trail clean up on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Sierra Stem "partners with educators and organizations to cultivate scientists and citizens who are more critical, resilient, and humane". Learn more about them here.  Sierra STEM has adopted Parker Lake Trail and we're thrilled for their first annual event keeping the trail in tip-top shape.  Sign Up Here! ⌚8:30am - 12:30pm on Saturday, September 13th 📍Meet at Parker Lake Trailhead. Coordinates Here. ⛏️Loppers, trash grabbers, trash bags, and snacks provided! ☀️Volunteers should bring...

  • Stroll and Sketch: A Free and Artsy Interpretive Walk in Lundy Canyon

    Take a hike amongst aspen groves, wildflowers, and waterfalls while stopping to observe and sketch the surrounding beauty. No art experience needed—just a sense of curiosity! Details Meeting Location: Lundy Canyon Trailhead. GPS Coordinates: 38.02246, -119.26193 Hike Duration: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Sunday, September 14th. Please arrive a few minutes early. The Trail is 0.5 miles one way with 200ft of elevation gain and loss. There will be several stops for sketching!  Participants will be provided with a sketch book, pencils, pens, and colored pencils. Feel free to bring your own art materials as well!  Participants can continue...

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