BLM archaeologist Greg Haverstock will share the stories of the Volcanic Tablelands' millenia of human history during this three-hour ramble. Space is limited, so RSVP to julia@friendsoftheinyo.org to save your spot and get more details. Please wear hiking clothes and boots and bring sun protection, water, and snacks.
Friends of the Inyo, The Sierra Club and Inyo350 are pleased to present this workshop with Bonnie Gestring, the Northwest Program Director at Earthworks, free and open to the public. This workshop will help you understand: Current industrial hardrock mining techniques How contemporary mining operations usually effect ecosystems and surrounding communities How an industrial mine could affect Conglomerate Mesa and nearby areas How citizens impact federal decision making about mining on public lands
Death Valley National Park needs citizen science volunteers to help with annual monitoring of endemic plant species at the Eureka Dunes! Surveys will take place April 16-19 and April 23-26. Monitoring will be strenuous, requiring climbing to the tops of tall dunes and hiking up to five miles each day. Volunteers are encouraged to commit to an entire four-day monitoring period if possible. Volunteers will camp with park staff at the Eureka Dunes Campground—bring your own water! Space is limited: two volunteers are needed for the April 16 survey and six volunteers are needed for the April 23 survey. Email...
Please join us for an informational talk about the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan by longtime desert conservation advocate April Sall, Executive Director of the Bodie Hills Conservation Partnership. April 17, 2018, 7 pm Crowley Lake Community Center The DRECP, reached after eight years of public process, including heavy participation by Inyo County and many other stakeholders, is a balanced compromise for renewable energy development, recreation and conservation in the California desert. After a very limited 18 month implementation period, during which no significant issues have arisen, the Plan is under attack from the Trump administration. Please join us to learn more about the Plan's history...
Experience Conglomerate Mesa with Board Member John Louth. Conglomerate Mesa is a unique roadless landscape under review for exploration by a large mining company. Friends of the Inyo continues to challenge mining in this area after rising development interest in 2008. Rich History Waves of colonization by Europeans brought the first mining conflicts in this area. You will see their signature in charcoal flakes made from pinyon pine carried to ore processors at Cerro Gordo. The same forest provide local tribes with pine nut harvesting sites and hunting grounds. Today Friends of the Inyo advocates for the continued protection of the...
Join the Inyo National Forest on Thursday, April 19 to plant 2,000 Jeffrey pine seedlings near Swall Meadows The Round Fire of February 2015 destroyed acres of Jeffrey pine forest near the community of Swall Meadows. As part of the Swall Meadows Community Fuelbreak Project, the Inyo National Forest needs your help to restore the forest by planting Jeffrey pines in the burned area. Meet on Thursday, April 19 at 9am at the junction of Lower Rock Creek Road and Swall Meadows Road. Equipment, water, and gatorade will be provided, but please bring your own gloves, long pants and sleeves, sun protection, and lunch....
Death Valley National Park needs citizen science volunteers to help with annual monitoring of endemic plant species at the Eureka Dunes! Surveys will take place April 16-19 and April 23-26. Monitoring will be strenuous, requiring climbing to the tops of tall dunes and hiking up to five miles each day. Volunteers are encouraged to commit to an entire four-day monitoring period if possible. Volunteers will camp with park staff at the Eureka Dunes Campground—bring your own water! Space is limited: two volunteers are needed for the April 16 survey and six volunteers are needed for the April 23 survey. Email...
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a public meeting on the West Mojave Route Network (WEMO) in Lone Pine tomorrow night (April 24th) from 5-7 pm. Come view maps and ask questions about the proposed routes to be designated in Inyo County. Get ready for the meeting with this handout of WEMO talking points: WEMO_Public Meeting Talking Points_FOI
Experience Conglomerate Mesa with Executive Director Wendy Schneider and Policy Director Jora Fogg. Conglomerate Mesa is a unique roadless landscape under review for exploration by a large mining company. Friends of the Inyo continues to challenge mining in this area after rising development interest in 2008. Rich History Waves of colonization by Europeans brought the first mining conflicts in this area. You will see their signature in charcoal flakes made from pinyon pine carried to ore processors at Cerro Gordo. The same forest provide local tribes with pine nut harvesting sites and hunting grounds. Today Friends of the Inyo advocates for...
Join us for the 4th Annual Owens Lake Bird Festival in 2018. For festival details, check the Owens Lake Bird Festival page.
