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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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  • 2025 Flash Foxy Trad Fest, Mammoth Lakes

    What is Flash Foxy? The Flash Foxy Trad Fest is a three-day climbing event for women and genderqueer climbers of all ages. Though we're no strangers to hosting events on the East Side, this is our first year in Mammoth Lakes, CA, and we're excited to be on the East Side for an epic weekend of community building, skill sharing, and play! We hope that the Flash Foxy Trad Fest will not only reach experienced climbers but also provide a safe space for beginner climbers to come and learn more about all that climbing has to offer. If you want...

  • 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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  • User-Created Trail Restoration in the Pat Keyes Trail Area

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    Join us for a day of stewardship restoring a user-created path near the Pat Keyes trailhead. The day will be spent raking away tire tracks and vertical mulching (planting dead vegetation upright to create a physical and visual barrier to travel). Volunteers will be provided breakfast and lunch. 📅 Date: December 13th, 2025  ⌚ Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM 📍 Location: The group will meet at the Friends of the Inyo office in Bishop (621 West Line St, Ste 201, Bishop, CA, 93514) and carpool/caravan to the worksite. If you joining a town South of Bishop, we will provide you with...

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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...

    $20

  • Help Put Baby Plants in the Ground in the Alabama Hills!

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    This project is now full! If you'd like to be added to the waitlist in case of volunteer cancellations, please email izzy@friendsoftheinyo.org. Join us for the BLM's largest planting project and the keystone Alabama Hills restoration project of 2026!  The BLM has 115 plants to put in the ground and we need your help to plant them! The Alabama Hills Stewardship Group has generously offered to water the plants after they're planted, helping them thrive and act as natural seed catches for a flourishing desert ecosystem. We'll also be raking out tracks and delineating some areas with rocks. 📅 Date:...

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  • Restoration Project with Lunch by Professional Backcountry Cook Kelly Kate Warren

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    Join us in Rovana for a morning of restoration and stewardship, followed by a delicious meal prepared by Kelly Kate Warren. Kelly Kate is a backcountry cook and wilderness guide with years of experience cooking meals for groups in the backcountry.  THIS PROJECT IS NOW FULL. IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST, EMAIL IZZY@FRIENDSOFTHEINYO.ORG 📅 Date: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 ⌚ Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 📍 Meeting Location: The group will meet in the South East corner of Pine Creek Village (Rovana). 37.412414, -118.613738 🎒 What to Bring: Closed-toe shoes, water, snacks, and sun protection...

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