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!
The popular nature-based yoga is back and better than ever! Join Jean for a complementary class provided by Friends of the Inyo. Flow through nature-inspired yoga poses on the Pokonobe Marina's deck. Nature Yoga will be happening 6 Friday mornings in a row, starting on 7/11. Details Meeting Location: Pokonobe Marina Deck. If it rains, we will practice inside the Lodge. Start Time: Yoga starts at 8:00. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so yoga can begin on time. No registration required, just show up! Important considerations: All ages welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat and any props...
Join Friends of the Inyo and the Inyo National Forest for a morning of community and trail work on the Golden Trout Lakes trail in Independence. Project activities may include brushing and levelling the trail surface. Volunteers will be hiking ~3 miles round trip. Date: July 12th | Time: 8:30 - 12:30 Meeting Location: Kearsarge Pass Trailhead No experience necessary! All tools and training provided by FOI and USFS. All ages welcome. Register here! Volunteers should bring: Plenty of water and snacks, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.), and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking uneven terrain Thank you for helping us...
Come join White Mountain District Trail Ambassador, Jean, on a hike up East Fork of Rock Creek where you'll learn about, and potentially find, some medicinal-edibile flora. Details What: Learn about conscious foraging of plants, their edibile and medicinal properties, and sustainable practices to preserve our wild kingdom. Meeting Location: Park at the East Fork Trailhead Day Use loop (Rock Creek Sno-Park). 37.492762, -118.717218. Hike Duration: 9 AM - 12:30 PM on Saturday, July 12th. Logistics: Our hike will begin at just over 8,000ft above sea level. We will walk for 1.5 miles and gain 500 feet in elevation before...
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, July 17th. 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...
The popular nature-based yoga is back and better than ever! Join Jean for a complementary class provided by Friends of the Inyo. Flow through nature-inspired yoga poses on the Pokonobe Marina's deck. Nature Yoga will be happening 6 Friday mornings in a row, starting on 7/11. Details Meeting Location: Pokonobe Marina Deck. If it rains, we will practice inside the Lodge. Start Time: Yoga starts at 8:00. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so yoga can begin on time. No registration required, just show up! Important considerations: All ages welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat and any props...
Join Friends of the Inyo and the Inyo National Forest for a cleanup of 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. Date: July 19th | Time: 9 am - 12 pm Meeting Location: Rock Creek Lakes Campground Parking Lot What to bring: Plenty of water and snacks, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.), and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking uneven terrain Thanks to the support of Rock Creek Lake Resort, volunteers will get discounts on ice cream...
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 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...
The popular nature-based yoga is back and better than ever! Join Jean for a complementary class provided by Friends of the Inyo. Flow through nature-inspired yoga poses on the Pokonobe Marina's deck. Nature Yoga will be happening 6 Friday mornings in a row, starting on 7/11. Details Meeting Location: Pokonobe Marina Deck. If it rains, we will practice inside the Lodge. Start Time: Yoga starts at 8:00. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so yoga can begin on time. No registration required, just show up! Important considerations: All ages welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat and any props...