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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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  • 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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  • Onion Valley Trails Day: Volunteers Needed!

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    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...

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  • Rock Creek Lake Clean Up

    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...

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  • Volunteers Needed for Upper Rock Creek Boardwalk Restoration

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    This popular path for locals is in a dangerous state of disrepair and we’ve been working to replace it section-by-section over multiple seasons. We need volunteers - no experience needed - to help us install the next segment. 📅 Date: Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 ⌚ Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 Location:  Park at the Sno-Park parking area. Volunteers will meet here to discuss the plan for the day and enjoy some coffee before carpooling closer to the work site. 🎒 What to Bring: Work boots or other durable, preferably waterproof, shoes Long pants, ideally a durable canvas or denim Sun protection...

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  • 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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  • Pinyon Community Climate Action Network Community Open House

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    Pinyon Community Climate Action Network Community Open House Come one, come all, and learn about the Pinyon Community Climate Action Network, aka the PiCCA project! We are having a community open house featuring music, dancing, arts and crafts, and, of course, education on all things pinyon and climate. FOI will be there leading attendees in beautiful (and FREE) pinyon cyanotype making. Don't miss it! Questions? Contact summit@pinyonjuniper.org or 925-963-7597 📅 Date: September 17th, 2025  ⌚ Time: from 6-8:30 PM 📍 Location:  cerro coso community college, bishop campus: 4090 W. Line Street Bishop, CA 93514-7306

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  • Public Lands Day

    Fire Ring Restoration along Mammoth Scenic Loop with the Whitebark Institute

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    Come one, come all: Let's Reduce Wildfire Risk in Mammoth! Join us for a day of dirt, dust, and doing good on the Mammoth Scenic Loop, where we’ll be busting rogue fire rings, restoring approved fire rings, and helping this stunning Forest stay wild and beautiful. Expect a satisfying mix of rock-hauling, ash-scooping, and trash hunting.  We’ve got gloves, tools, and good company waiting for you.  Sign Up Here! Bring your can-do spirit, snacks, and plenty of water and let’s clean up the loop in style! Where: 37°40'27.8"N 118°59'25.0"W (From 395, travel 4.4 miles on the Mammoth Scenic Loop. This...

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  • Backcountry Film Festival at Mammoth Mountain

    Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge 10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

    The 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival (BCFF) returns to Mammoth on January 31st, 2026 at Mammoth Mountain's Main Lodge, bringing a celebration of human-powered adventure, winter storytelling, and public lands advocacy to our community.   Film Festival tickets are $25 at the door.  Raffle tickets for sale at the door! You could win Rocky Talkies, DPS Pagoda skis, a stay at Limelight, a relaxing spa day, a guided day in the backcountry, and SO MUCH MORE! You must be present during the raffle to win.  Doors open at 5:00 and the show starts at 6:00. Show up early to check...

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