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  • LOSING PEAKS, PINYONS, AND WILDLIFE: Bodie Hills at Risk, May 27th 6:30-8 PM

        Join us for a free virtual presentation on gold exploration in the Bodie Hills by local experts from the Sierra Club and Earthworks on May 27th at 6:30 PM. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m1l4e75qRgKhJ2elqTMLeA#/registration California and specifically the Sierra Nevada region is both an old and new extractive frontier, with hotspots of environmental injustice. Abandoned gold rush era mines have left a toxic legacy that continues to impact communities and ecosystems. Recently, high gold prices have sparked renewed interest in exploration for open pit mines, threatening biologically diverse and sacred landscapes from the Sierras to the desert.  Join us to learn...

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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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  • National Trails Day with the June Lake Trails Committee

    Lend a Hand, Love a Trail! Celebrate National Trails Day the best way we know how—by giving some love to the June Lake Area! Join us on June 7th for a day of easy to moderate trail maintenance and modest elevation gain. The June Lake Trail Committee will provide necessary tools as well as light refreshments.  We’ll meet at 9 AM at the June Lake Community Center Parking Lot near Gull Lake Park. Please bring adequate water, snacks, and a lunch should you get hungry. Please also bring sunscreen, close-toed boots, and weather appropriate clothing. If you have work gloves...

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  • Conglomerate Mesa Protest and Public Meeting in Lone Pine: June 10th 2:30-7 PM

    Lone Pine 142 E Bush St, Lone Pine, CA, United States

    The time to make your voice heard for Conglomerate Mesa is now! This wild desert refuge for Joshua trees and the Inyo rock daisy deserves to be protected and left untouched by mining companies seeking to extract its gold. The BLM is hosting a meeting in Lone Pine on June 10th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Statham Town Hall to explain the proposed project to the public. Prior to the meeting we will gather at Friends of the Inyo’s Lone Pine office for a protest on Main Street from 2:30-5:00 pm. Please join us for both! Statham Town Hall - 138...

  • Thistle Throw Down in the Volcanic Tablelands

    Thistle Throw Down in the Volcanic Tablelands

    Join us for an evening of stewardship and community at the Happys! We're taking on invasive Russian Thistle—a thorny menace that crowds out native plants and makes hiking and climbing less fun for everyone. Pulling it in the spring, before it goes to seed, is the most effective way to keep it at bay, and thanks to last year’s throwdowns, we saw a big reduction in growth this season! Read on for details.   Who: Everyone’s welcome—climbers, hikers, and invasive-plant haters alike. When: Meet at the Happys parking lot near the porta potty. We'll head up the hill at 5:30...

  • Thistle Throw Down in the Volcanic Tablelands

    Thistle Throw Down in the Volcanic Tablelands

    Join us for an evening of stewardship and community at the Happys! We're taking on invasive Russian Thistle—a thorny menace that crowds out native plants and makes hiking and climbing less fun for everyone. Pulling it in the spring, before it goes to seed, is the most effective way to keep it at bay, and thanks to last year’s throwdowns, we saw a big reduction in growth this season! Read on for details.   Who: Everyone’s welcome—climbers, hikers, and invasive-plant haters alike. When: Meet at the Happys parking lot near the porta potty. We'll head up the hill at 5:30...

  • 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!

  • Celebrating Public Lands: Stories, Film, and Conversation with Josh Jackson, Chris Kam, and Brent Underwood

    C5 Studios 210 S Warren St, Bishop, CA, United States

    Join Friends of the Inyo for a FREE event at C5 Studios to celebrate and advocate for our public lands. While our federal government is attacking public lands from every angle, threatening large-scale sell offs and ill conceived mining projects, we come together to share stories about why we love these places and what we do to protect them. Josh Jackson is a writer, photographer, and speaker whose work champions the wild beauty and overlooked value of America’s public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). He will share the release of his new book "The Enduring Wild: A Journey Into California's Public Lands"....

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  • June Lake Trails Day

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    Join the June Lake Trails Committee, Friends of the Inyo, the Inyo National Forest, and Mono County Recreation for a day of community and trail work in the June Lake area. projects may include brushing, treading, and crosscut sawing. Date: July 5th | Time: 8:30 - 2:00 Meeting Location: June Lake Community Center Parking Lot There will be giveaways and free food/drink for volunteers! No experience necessary! All tools and training provided by organizing partners. No registration needed Volunteers should bring: Plenty of water and snacks, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.), and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking uneven terrain Thank...

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  • 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, July 6th. 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...

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