Five lucky volunteers will get to spend five glorious days in the Inyo National Forest's wilderness, stewarding trails and swimming in creeks! Stay tuned for details... Space is limited—RSVP now to hold your spot!
Join Lauren, a Friends of the Inyo Trail Ambassador, on an interactive hike up the Treasure Lakes Trail out of South Lake in Bishop. Using story-telling, your senses, and the creative process, you'll heighten your observation skills to develop a more personal relationship with your natural surroundings. On this interactive hike, you'll be encouraged to get your hands dirty and learn through experience. Meet Lauren at the Bishop Pass Trailhead at South Lake at 10AM. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks, layers, and appropriate footwear for hiking. The length of the walk will depend on group consensus (but be prepared to be...
Psyched about wildflowers? Wish you knew how to tell pines from firs? Wondering whether you can eat that mushroom? You're in luck, because Robin knows plants. As a Friends of the Inyo Trail Ambassador, he'll guide you through the spectacular flora of Little Lakes Valley, sharing tips and tricks for identification and letting you know which plants taste good and which are better left untasted. Meet Robin at the Mosquito Flat Trailhead in Rock Creek at 10AM. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks, layers, and appropriate footwear for hiking. The length and strenuousness of the walk will depend on group consensus (but be...
Meadows make up a tiny portion of the Sierra Nevada, but they may have a vital role to play in our region's future. Join David, a Friends of the Inyo Trail Ambassador, for an exploration of meadows along the Duck Pass Trail, and a glimpse of how climate change may transform our treasured landscapes. Meet David at the Duck Pass Trailhead at Coldwater Creek Campground in the Mammoth Lakes Basin at 10AM. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks, layers, and appropriate footwear for hiking. The length of the walk will depend on group consensus (but be prepared to be out for at...
Water is perhaps the most important force that has shaped our Eastern Sierra landscape and culture through time. Join Melissa, a Friends of the Inyo Trail Ambassador, as she takes you on a journey through the Sierra's water history and hydrology along the Little Lakes Valley Trail in Rock Creek. Meet at 10AM at the Mosquito Flat Trailhead at the very end of Rock Creek Road. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks, layers, and appropriate footwear for hiking. The length of the walk will depend on group consensus (but be prepared to be out for at least two hours). The Little Lakes...
**This event has been cancelled. Please keep checking our website for future dates.*** Join Lauren, a Friends of the Inyo Trail Ambassador, on an interactive hike along the Little Lakes Valley Trail in Rock Creek. Using story-telling, your senses, and the creative process, you'll heighten your observation skills to develop a more personal relationship with your natural surroundings. On this interactive hike, you'll be encouraged to get your hands dirty and learn through experience. Meet Lauren at 10AM at the Mosquito Flat Trailhead at the end of Rock Creek Road. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks, layers, and appropriate footwear for hiking....
Psyched about wildflowers? Wish you knew how to tell pines from firs? Wondering whether you can eat that mushroom? You're in luck, because Robin knows plants. As a Friends of the Inyo Trail Ambassador, he'll guide you through the spectacular flora of Little Lakes Valley, sharing tips and tricks for identification and letting you know which plants taste good and which are better left untasted. Meet Robin at Rock Creek Lakes Resort (on the righthand side as you drive up canyon, across from the turnoff for Rock Creek Lake) at 10AM*. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks, layers, and appropriate footwear for hiking....
Join Friends of the Inyo and the Sierra National Forest for a spectacular five days of stewardship in Humphreys Basin over Piute Pass. We'll be working to restore illegal campsites and fire rings in this fragile alpine environment, and we'll also save plenty of time for swimming, hiking, sharing stories, and enjoying a beautiful place. Space is limited—RSVP now to hold your spot! *This project is funded by a generous grant from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance.
Water is perhaps the most important force that has shaped our Eastern Sierra landscape and culture through time. Join Melissa, a Friends of the Inyo Trail Ambassador, as she takes you on a journey through the Sierra's water history and hydrology along the Little Lakes Valley Trail in Rock Creek. Meet at 10AM at the Mosquito Flat Trailhead at the end of Rock Creek Road. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks, layers, and appropriate footwear for hiking. The length of the walk will depend on group consensus (but be prepared to be out for at least two hours). The Little Lakes Valley...
Photo by Sam Roberts. We're teaming up with Rock Creek Lakes Resort to spend half a day caring for the trails and waterways of Little Lakes Valley. Join us at 10am on Friday, August 10 at Rock Creek Lakes Resort and do your part to keep this valley one of the most spectacular places in the High Sierra. All ages welcome. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, long sleeves, and closed-toed shoes.