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SUMMARY:Dinner and Movies - Protecting Paya: Honoring the Legacy of Water Stewardship in Payahuunadü
DESCRIPTION:Protecting Paya: Honoring the Legacy of Water Stewardship in Payahuunadü \nJoin us on the evening of December 4th to celebrate and honor the legacy of water stewardship in Payahuunadü* by watching the films “Paya: The Water Story of the Paiute” and “The Aqueduct Between Us.” Seating is limited\, so please register below. \nDinner will be available free of charge starting at 5:30 PM. Programming begins at 6 PM. This event is offered free of charge. Consider making an optional donation to support Friends of the Inyo’s Water Empowerment work. \nRegister Here: https://web.charityengine.net/protectingpaya
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/dinner-and-movies-protecting-paya-honoring-the-legacy-of-water-stewardship-in-payahuunadu/
LOCATION:Bishop Fairgrounds\, 1234 Sierra St\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Water Work
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SUMMARY:Friday May 2nd @ 6 PM- Fish in Film: Celebrating Eastern Sierra Fisheries and Hot Creek!
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY MAY 2ND AT 6 PM AT MAMMOTH BREWING: \nJoin us for Fish in Film\, a celebration of trout and Mono County’s very own Hot Creek. \nThis FREE event is hosted in coordination between the Crowley Fish Foundation\, Cal Trout\, No Hot Creek Mine\, Friends of the Inyo\, Trout Unlimited\, and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.  In additon to the screening of  short films all fish and hot creek\, there will also be a participation based raffle\, with prizes for attendees who submit a public comment requesting that the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board designate Hot Creek as an Outstanding Natural Resource Water. \nHot Creek is a unusually productive stream\, ecologically – its distinctive water chemistry and temperature regime influenced by the hydrothermal inputs up and down its length\, combine to produce huge volumes of aquatic plant growth and macroinvertebrates\, which in turn support one of California’s most famous wild trout fisheries\, known for its impressive biomass (number of fish/mile). But Hot Creek is threatened by gold mining. In September of 2021\, the Inyo National Forest approved a project that involves “exploratory drilling” for gold near Hot Creek\, one of California’s most famous wild trout streams. The drilling site is located about one-third of a mile from the creek\, in Mono County. In the wake of widespread public opposition (No Hot Creek Mine) and litigation by Friends of the Inyo\, Western Watersheds\, the Center for Biological Diversity\, and the Sierra Club\,  the Forest Service’s approval of the project was overturned in 2024. Yet\, the threat of future mining near Hot Creek remains\, especially given the federal government’s new emphasis on increasing mineral production on public lands. \nA proposal now before the Lahontan Regional Water Board would permanently protect the water quality in Hot Creek from being degraded by mining waste by designating it an Outstanding National Resource Water (ONRW). \nWe have until May 5th to urge the water board to make this critical designation! Together\, we can help to secure permanent protections for Hot Creekand its legendary trout fishery by submitting comments before May 5th to the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board to designate Hot Creek as an Outstanding National Resource Water. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/friends-of-the-inyo-proudly-presents-fish-in-film-2025/
LOCATION:Mammoth Brewing Co. Beer Cellar\, 18 Lake Mary Road\, Mammoth Lakes\, CA\, 93546\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Inyo Proudly Presents the 2025 Owens Lake Bird Festival: Friday - Sunday\, April 11-13\, in Lone Pine!
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Inyo’s 2025 Owens Lake Bird Festival\, with generous funding support from AltaOne Federal Credit Union\, returns April 11-13\, with birding tours on and off the famous Owens Lake as well as plein air painting\, photography\, advocacy\, botany\, geology\, hydrology\, mining history tours\, and MORE. \nGET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 2025 OWENS LAKE BIRD FESTIVAL\n \nTickets on sale now! Book Your Tours: \n\nPatsiata’s (Owens Lake) importance to migrating and nesting birds as a resting and feeding stopover each fall and spring. Explore the roads in Pasiata’s habitat/dust control locations and learn to access the lake on your own. We will drive\, stop\, observe and discuss the massive return of inspirational feathered friends who have rediscovered Patsiata. Once again they use her as a place to rest and forage putting on more fat for their marathon journey. The lakebed is mostly owned by the State of California and\, therefore\, is open to the public. Lead by Mike Prather.\nBirding on Owens Lake with Ali Sheehey. Join a long-time birder\, Ali Sheehey\, on a tour of high-concentration bird areas on Owens Lake. This is a trip for people with all levels of birding experience. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one.\nNon-Technical Bird Photography on Owens Lake with Martin Powell.  Martin Powell will lead attendees on a trip out to Owens Lake to look for birds and photograph them in a relaxed manner. Attendees are encouraged to bring a camera with at least a 400mm lens.\nRiparian Birding and Ecology with Russell Kokx. We will explore some of the historic tributaries to Owen’s Lake and their associated riparian woodlands. These vestiges of once larger swaths of woodlands are becoming increasingly important havens for local and migratory birds. Due to more frequent droughts driven by climate change these habitats provide critical water\, shelter and food. We can expect to see a good variety of bird species\, observe nesting behavior and if the flycatchers arrive in time we will demystify the identification of Empidonax flycatchers. Lead by Russell Kokx.\nGeology and Natural History of the Alabama Hills with Dave Kirk. We’ll take a walk through this unique landscape and talk about the forces which shaped it. There will also be an opportunity to view the diversity of native desert plants that survive and thrive in this landscape including several species of wildflowers in bloom. Dave will also talk about the effects that decades of irresponsible recreation had on the hills and the restoration efforts that have been putting the ‘scenic’ back into the National Scenic Area.\nIntroduction to Birding for Kids in Spainhower Park and Edwards Field\, with Maggie Riley. This tour is open to kids from ages 6-12. No experience needed. Parents are welcome if you want to bird with your child. First\, we’ll learn how to use binoculars safely and effectively to observe birds. Then\, we will learn how to identify common birds using field marks and behavior\, using bird books (provided)\, along with take-home Common Birds posters and printed checklists to keep track of what you find. After introductions and learning how to use binoculars and our other tools\, we will spend time finding and identifying birds in the park and nearby wild areas. Binoculars\, Bird Books\, Common Birds posters\, checklists\, and pencils provided.\nPlein Air Session at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center. This Saturday afternoon plein air has great views of the Alabama Hills and the Sierras\, including Mount Whitney. The Visitor Center has picnic tables\, shade\, and restrooms as well as access to exhibits and a gift/book shop. There will be quick introduction on setting up for a plein air session (more challenging than painting in a studio!) then painting for a couple of hours. Participants can bring their own supplies (any medium is welcome) but a basic water color kit can be purchased for $15. This kit includes a small palette of colors\, a 11” by 15” sheet of Arches cold press paper\, and a couple of ok brushes. Participants will need to provide a water container\, a ceramic or plastic plate for mixing colors and a sturdy board for the watercolor paper. Lead by Edie Trimmer.\nDesert Plant Walk in the Alabama Hills with Sierra Forever’s Ashley Anderson. With the Eastern Sierra as a backdrop and the whimsical rock formations of the Alabama Hills as a stage\, enjoy learning about the ecology and plant species unique to this area with their fascinating adaptations. Discuss plant behavior\, defenses\, and communication with Alabama Hill’s staff member Ashley Anderson.\nBeyond the Binoculars\, Birding on Owens Lake with Gena Wood from Eastern Sierra Land Trust. Take a closer look at the lives of the birds around us on this guided walk focused on their natural history. From courtship and nesting to migration and survival strategies\, we’ll explore the behaviors and adaptations that make each bird unique. This is more than just a bird walk—it’s an opportunity to connect with the stories behind the species we see and gain a deeper appreciation for their roles in the natural world.\nLower Owens River Project with Friends of the Inyo’s Wendy Schneider and Sierra Club’s Lynn Boulton. 80 years after water was diverted to the Los Angeles Aqueduct\, the Owens River began flowing again as part of a settlement between stakeholders in the Owens Valley and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Wendy and Lynn will be taking participants on stops along the Owens River discussing the history of the River and the LADWP project known as the LORP.\nPlein Air Session Overlooking the Owens River. This Sunday morning plein air event is on a bluff that overlooks the meandering Owens River backed by great views of the Alabama Hills and Sierras. There will be quick introduction on setting up for a plein air session (more challenging than painting in a studio!) then painting for a couple of hours. Participants can bring their own supplies (any medium is welcome) but a basic water color kit can be purchased for $15. This kit includes a small palette of colors\, a 11” by 15” sheet of Arches cold press paper\, and a couple of ok watercolor brushes. Participants will need to provide a camp chair\, water container\, a ceramic or plastic plate for mixing colors and a sturdy board for the watercolor paper. There are no restrooms or shade so plan accordingly. Lead by Edie Trimmer.\nHistoric Mining Town of Cerro Gordo with Max Rosan. A fascinating look at early western mining history\, with stunning views of Owens Lake\, Saline Valley\, the Panamint Mountains\, and Death Valley along the way. High-clearance vehicles strongly recommended. Bring binoculars for this all-day tour. Yes\, there are birds up there\, away from Owens Lake. You never know what you may find up there. Also\, in this old mining town\, there is a stunning opportunity to glance down into Saline Valley\, really just a few minutes walk from the town.\nConglomerate Mesa Hike with Friends of the Inyo’s Jaime Lopez Wolters. Come see the beautiful Conglomerate Mesa before the proposed gold mining exploration roads are built. K2 Gold and its subsidiary Mojave Precious Metal\, have proposed to build 5 miles of new roads on Conglomerate Mesa. While we wait for the draft Environmental Impact Statement to be released on the proposal\, we will be hiking up to see the area in its current condition. Caravan in your high-clearance vehicle (required but carpooling is an option) past extensive Joshua Tree groves to the south end of Conglomerate Mesa for a hike with stunning desert views\, a look at mining threats to the area and a short section of Class 3 scrambling up rocks.\n\nAbout the Keynote Speaker at Saturday’s Dinner: \nDAVID CARLE grew up in Orange County\, California\, received his bachelor’s degree at UC Davis in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and a master’s degree from CSU Sacramento in Recreation and Parks Administration.  He was a ranger in California State Parks for 27 years; from 1982 through 2000\, at the Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve\, participating in the long effort to protect that Eastern Sierra inland sea from the effects of stream diversions to Los Angeles. He taught biology and natural history courses at Cerro Coso Community College in Mammoth Lakes.\, and has served as President of the Mono Basin Historical Society\, and of the California State Park Rangers Association (CSPRA). \nSince retiring from the State Parks position\, Dave has authored fifteen non-fiction books and two novels\, including Introduction to Water in California and Introduction to Fire in California (for UC Press)\, and also Water and the California Dream (Counterpoint Press). www.davidcarlebooks.com \nHis presentation “Birds are Water in Flight: Water Choices that Shape Life in California” is bound to excite: don’t miss it! \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW!\n\n 
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LOCATION:Friends of the Inyo Lone Pine Satellite Office\, 142 East Bush Street\, Lone Pine\, CA\, 93545\, United States
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SUMMARY:City of Bishop's Hispanic Heritage & Latino Conservation Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe City of Bishop\, California\, under the leadership of our first ever Latino Mayor\, The Honorable Jose Garcia\, invites the local Eastern Sierra Nevada community and visitors to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Latino Conservation Week on Saturday\, September 14\, from 4 to 8 p.m. in Downtown Bishop\, on the 300 W. Block of Church Street\, behind City Hall. This is a free and family-friendly community event. \n\nThe Latino Conservation Week portion of this event will feature a resource fair with information in English and Spanish about public lands access and recreation opportunities from the following organizations: Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association\, Friends of the Inyo\, Cerro Coso Community College\, AltaOne Federal Credit Union\, Death Valley National Park\, Eastern Sierra Land Trust\, Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site\, Whitebark Institute\, Sierra Club Range of Light Group\, Great Old Broads for Wilderness\, INYO350\, Inyo County Outdoor Youth and Tobacco Education Programs\, Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce\, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power\, and many others! \nThe City of Bishop is inviting two internationally known Latino music groups\, La Sonora Dinamita and Los Caminantes\, to provide the entertainment (there will be dancing!)\, and a number of food vendors to sell tasty treats with a Latino flavor to ensure our community kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month in style. Arts and crafts vendors will also be displaying and selling their products. \nOur generous event sponsors include Los Angeles Department of Water and Power\, Lions Clubs International\, Rotary International\, Inyo Council for the Arts\, Grocery Outlet\, Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant\, AltaOne Federal Credit Union\, El Sol de la Sierra\, The Sierra Reader\, CF Music\, Coso Operating Company\, and Altrusa International. \nLocation:\nDowntown Bishop\, California\n300 W. Block of Church Street\, behind City Hall\,Bishop\,CA\,93514 \nDate & time:\nSeptember 14\, 2024 – September 14\, 2024\n4 PM – 8 PM \n  \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/naturaleza-conectividad-y-credito-nature-connectivity-and-credit-a-latino-conservation-week-event-2/
LOCATION:Bishop City Hall\, 300 W. Block of Church Street\, Bishop
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Partners
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SUMMARY:June Lake Trails Day 2024 - Patriotically on Independence Day Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:2024’s Annual June Lake Trails Day\, Saturday July 6th\n \n  \n  \nWHEN: Saturday\, July 6th\, 2024 from 8:30am to 12:30pm\n  \nWHERE: Meet at the June Lake Community Center Parking Lot/June Lake Community Park. Here\n  \nWHAT: Join June Lake Trails Committee and Friends of the Inyo for a fun morning of maintaining popular trails and picking up trash and fishing line around the June Lake Loop.  Friends of the Inyo will provide gloves\, trash bags\, and tools. Bring water\, sunscreen\, and appropriate footwear for hiking.\nNo charge. All ages welcome!\n 
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/june-lake-trails-day-2024/
LOCATION:june lake community center\, 90 W Granite Ave\, June Lake\, CA\, 93529\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Partners,Stewardship,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:EVENT IS NOW CLOSED - Dark Desert Skies at Conglomerate Mesa Spring 2024 Campout: FREE! May 17-19
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SPRING EVENT IS NOW CLOSED! CHECK OUR CALENDAR LATER IN THE YEAR AS IT IS POSSIBLE WE MIGHT OFFER IT AGAIN IN THE FALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. \nLOOKING UP AT THE SKY IS BETTER WITH FRIENDS…OF THE INYO! \nIf the recent solar eclipse has left you with a desire to keep looking up to the heavens\, how about another kind of skygazing\, as in stargazing with Friends of the Inyo at our upcoming  Dark Desert Skies Campout at  Conglomerate Mesa on May 17-19? This event is free and includes an evening of films at the Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine (5/17); a hike to Conglomerate Mesa and overnight camping on Centennial Flat (5/18); plus an easy morning hike on Centennial Flat (5/19). \nPlease click here\, on the image\, or on the Event Website URL below to sign up for this FREE event\, and learn about logistics (how to prepare\, what to bring\, etc.).\nSee you under Dark Desert Skies! \nFor information\, please contact Jaime@friendsoftheinyo.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/dark-desert-skies-at-conglomerate-mesa-spring-2024-campout-may-17-19-free/
LOCATION:Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History\, 701 South Main St\, Lone Pine\, CA\, 93545\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Inyo Proudly Presents the 2024 Owens Lake Bird Festival: Friday - Sunday\, April 19-21\, in Lone Pine!
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Inyo’s 2024 Owens Lake Bird Festival\, with generous funding support from the County of Inyo and AltaOne Federal Credit Union\, returns April 19-21\, with birding tours on and off the famous Owens Lake (which continues to have much water in it–and migrating birds\, of course!)\, as well as photography\, advocacy\, botany\, geology\, hydrology and mining history tours. \nGet your tickets today! \nCLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE TO GET YOUR TOUR AND MEAL TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!\nScroll down to see venue and other details.
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LOCATION:Friends of the Inyo Lone Pine Satellite Office\, 142 East Bush Street\, Lone Pine\, CA\, 93545\, United States
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Online Great Basin Water Justice Summit Nov. 2 - 3
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Inyo\, Owens Valley Indian Water Commission\, Great Basin Water Network\, and Eastern Sierra Land Trust\, for the 2nd Annual Online Great Basin Water Justice Summit\, this November 2nd and 3rd. \nWhile the in-person summmit is by invitation only for local tribal and water activists\, environmentalists\, and community leaders\, we are pleased to once again offer the opportunity for the general public to tune in virtually for FREE. \nAttend one or both days as you are able. If you are unable to connect in real time\, recordings of the presentations will be made available to the public via Friends of the Inyo’s YouTube Channel the following week. \nRegister for either or both days using the Website link at the very bottom of this post\, or simply click here: bit.ly/m/GBWJS2023. \nQuestions? Please reach out to info@friendsoftheinyo.org. \nSummit Schedule – Click on the flier thumbnail to expand view and download:\n\nDay 1 (Thursday\, November 2)\n9:30 AM Zoom Room Opens\n9:45 Introduction\n10:00 AM “Progress: Accomplishments in 2023” with Owens Valley Indian Water Commission\, Friends of the Inyo\, and\nEastern Sierra Land Trust\n11:00 AM Break\n11:30 AM “Current and Emerging Nevada Threats” with Great Basin Water Network and the Amargosa Conservancy\n12:30 PM Lunch Break\n1:30-4:00 PM “Mining 101 Workshop” with Earthworks and Great Basin Resource Watch\nDay 2 (Friday\, November 3)\n10 AM  Tribal Leaders Roundtable Discussion\n11 AM Break\n11:30 AM “Energy Transitions and Water Justice” with University Students Sophia Borgias and Meg Mills-Novoa\n12:30 PM Lunch Break\n1:30 PM “The One-Sided Water Agreement” with Sally Manning\, Big Pine Paiute Tribe Environmental Director\n2:30-3 PM “Achieving Water Justice in California: A Vision for an Equitable and Resilient Future” with Aaryaman “Sunny” Singhal\n3:30-4:30 “Making Mitigation Matter”  with Lynn Boulton of the Sierra Club Range of Light Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T203000
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SUMMARY:Free Online Evening Event Oct. 4: 'Island in the Sky' - Conglomerate Mesa Short Documentary + Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Friends of the Inyo and the Conglomerate Mesa Coalition for a FREE virtual evening presentation of Island in the Sky\, a short documentary film followed by a panel discussion. This film looks at the impacts of gold mining on Conglomerate Mesa and takes a look at K2 Gold’s most recent proposal. A panel discussion will follow. \nOur Panelists are: \n\nKathy Jefferson Bancroft\, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer\, Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe\nMike Prather\, Lone Pine resident. Sierra Club desert activist\, Audubon Owens Lake wildlife advocate.\nWendy Schneider\, Executive Director\, Friends of the Inyo\nKris Hohag\, Organizer\, Sierra Club\nTom Budlong\, Activist\n\nPlease fill out the form below. Only those who RSVP will be sent a Zoom invitation to join this event.\nQuestions? Please write to FOI’s Desert Lands Organizer\, Jaime Lopez Wolters at Jaime@friendsoftheinyo.org. \n\n 
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/free-online-evening-event-oct-4-island-in-the-sky-conglomerate-mesa-short-documentary-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Conglomerate Mesa,Partners,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T193000
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SUMMARY:'An Ascent of the Salathé Wall' a Film Featuring the Late Allen Steck - 9/11 at Mountain Rambler Brewery with Friends of the Inyo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/an-ascent-of-the-salathe-wall-a-film-featuring-the-late-allen-steck-9-11-at-mountain-rambler-brewery-with-friends-of-the-inyo/
LOCATION:Mountain Rambler Brewery\, 186 S. Main St.\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T142026
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SUMMARY:Naturaleza\, Conectividad y Crédito (Nature Connectivity and Credit) – A Latino Conservation Week Event!
DESCRIPTION:Many national parks now require entry fees to be paid via credit or debit card. With access to nature—a costly affair—already a challenge for Latinos\, cashless access to national parks represents still another barrier for ubanked Latinos to enjoy the great outdoors. In response to this\, Friends of the Inyo is hosting a FREE bilingual outreach event called “Naturaleza\, Conectividad y Crédito” (“Nature\, Connectivity and Credit”) in Bishop on July 15\, as part of Latino Conservation Week. In partnership with AltaOne Federal Credit Union\, Naturaleza\, Conectividad y Crédito aims to help local Latinos and others apply for credit to facilitate access to national parks and other opportunities to which credit can open the door. \nOther event partners include the U.S. National Park Service\, Cerro Coso Community College\, Whitebark Institute\, Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association\, Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD)\, Mammoth Recycling/Bishop Waste\, the Bureau of Land Management\, and we welcome other organizations that might want to participate. \nThe event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on the parking lot of AltaOne Federal Credit Union\, 462 N. Main Street. It is FREE and open to the public\, Latino or not: We want everyone who is unbanked to come and apply for credit with AltaOne! There will be raffles and FREE FOOD: Two tacos to each of the first 200 attendees\, courtesy of AltaOne. \n \n\nNaturaleza\, Conectividad y Crédito also aims to educate Eastern Sierra Nevada Latinos about how to navigate national park websites for making camping reservations\, checking weather and road conditions\, etc.; how to recreate responsibly in nature\, practicing The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace (www.lnt.org); how to strengthen their homes against wildfire; how to recycle trash properly; how to register for classes at Cerro Coso College; how to apply for available local jobs; and more. There will be food\, music\, opportunity drawings\, and lots of networking designed to help Latinos and other underrepresented communities learn how to better enjoy nature and be better stewards of our scenic lands. \n\nLocation: 462 N. Main St.\, Bishop\, CA 93514 \n\nDownload our English flier. The flier tells you what you need to bring to apply for credit with AltaOne.\nDownload our Spanish flier. Nuestra hoja informativa  indica lo que tiene que traer para solicitar crédito con AltaOne.\n\nInterested exhibitors are encouraged to contact Louis Medina at Friends of the Inyo by writing to Louis@friendsoftheinyo.org by July 10 at the latest.
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/naturaleza-conectividad-y-credito-nature-connectivity-and-credit-a-latino-conservation-week-event/
LOCATION:AltaOne Federal Credit Union\, 462 N. Main St.\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T120000
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SUMMARY:June Lake Trails Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:This year’s annual June Lake Trails Day will be hosted on Saturday June 24th. \n \n  \nWHEN: Saturday\, June 24\, 2023 from 8:30am to 12:30pm \nWHERE: Meet at the June Lake Community Center Parking Lot/June Lake Community Park. \nWHAT: Join us for a fun morning of maintaining popular trails and picking up trash and fishing line around the June Lake Loop. Free lunch and prize giveaways! Friends of the Inyo will provide gloves\, trash bags\, and tools. Bring water\, sunscreen\, and appropriate footwear for hiking. No charge. All ages welcome! \nSign Up!
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/june-lake-trails-day-2023/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Partners,Stewardship,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T142026
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SUMMARY:Dark Desert Skies Campout at Conglomerate Mesa: May 19-21. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Please stay tuned for an announcement later in the year about our Fall Dark Desert Skies Campout at Conglomerate Mesa with Friends of the Inyo. Remember that all our events are posted at FriendsoftheInyo.org/Events and publicized on our social media channels. Thank you!
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/dark-desert-skies-campout-at-conglomerate-mesa-may-19-21-its-free/
CATEGORIES:Conglomerate Mesa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T130000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Tour at Centennial Flat in Southern Inyo County May 6 - EVENT IS FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Attention: This event has been rescheduled to Sat.\, May 6\, due to late blooming of wildflowers because of recent heavy rains and cold temperatures.\nTHIS EVENT IS FULL.
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/wildflower-tour-at-centennial-flat-in-southern-inyo-county/
LOCATION:Friends of the Inyo Lone Pine Satellite Office\, 142 East Bush Street\, Lone Pine\, CA\, 93545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230423T133000
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SUMMARY:Tickets are on sale for Friends of the Inyo's Owens Lake Bird Festival\, April 21-23 in Lone Pine!
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Inyo’s Owens Lake Bird Festival\, with generous sponsorship support from Metabolic Studio\, the County of Inyo\, and AltaOne Federal Credit Union (with branches in Bishop and Lone Pine\, CA) returns to a three-day event on Earth Day weekend April 21-23\, in Lone Pine. Join us as we showcase the birds of Owens Lake and its surroundings\, and raise awareness about the work of Friends of the Inyo\, especially in Southern Inyo County. Schedule of events includes: \n\nFriday\, April 21: Happy hour and check-in at FOI’s Lone Pine office from 5:30-8:00pm (optional)\nSaturday\, April 22: Half-day and full-day tours. Dinner and silent auction at the Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History. Dinner starts at 6:00pm (optional)\nSunday\, April 23: Morning half-day tours\n\nRegister HERE. Tickets are selling fast!
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/tickets-are-on-sale-for-friends-of-the-inyos-owens-lake-bird-festival-april-21-23-in-lone-pine/
LOCATION:Friends of the Inyo Lone Pine Satellite Office\, 142 East Bush Street\, Lone Pine\, CA\, 93545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Inyo's #GivingTuesday 'Reach for the Sky' Campaign is now LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to look at Friends of the Inyo’s accomplishments in 2022\, so you can see that your year-end giving is a sound investment in the Protection and Care of the Public Lands of the Eastern Sierra. \nClick here to learn about our accomplishments\, then scroll down to give –\nYOUR DONATION WILL BE DOUBLED. Thank you!
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/friends-of-the-inyos-givingtuesday2022-reach-for-the-sky-campaign-is-now-open/
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220819T200000
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SUMMARY:Join Friends of the Inyo for the Grand Opening of our Lone Pine Satellite Office Friday\, Aug. 19!
DESCRIPTION:Please come to an Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday\, August 19\, at our new satellite office space\, located at 142 East Bush Street\, across from the post office in Lone Pine. There will be free food\, drinks\, and the opportunity to meet our board and staff\, and to mix & mingle with your Eastern Sierra neighbors. No RSVP necessary. Just show up! \nWhile Friends of the Inyo has always worked to protect and care for the lands of Southern Inyo County\, the opening of our Lone Pine office is an important demonstration of our long-term commitment to Southern Inyo as a community. Our new office underlines that FOI contributes to the area’s economic viability and culture\, that we are an employer\, and that we bring economic activity to the area\, as attested by our annual Friends of the Inyo Owens Lake Bird Festival\, our Spring and Fall Dark Desert Sky Campouts\, and other events. \nWe would love to have the entire community join us for this momentous occasion in Friends of the Inyo’s 36-year history of Protecting and Caring for the Public Lands of the Eastern Sierra. This is our first ever satellite office\, and it will strategically help us to better serve the public land conservation and protection needs of Southern Inyo County. \nFor more details: \nRead our media release here. \nRead a story in the August 4 issue of The Inyo Register here. \n 
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/join-friends-of-the-inyo-for-the-grand-opening-of-our-lone-pine-satellite-office-friday-aug-19/
LOCATION:Friends of the Inyo Lone Pine Satellite Office\, 142 East Bush Street\, Lone Pine\, CA\, 93545\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220723T163000
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SUMMARY:Shepherds of Today/Pastores de Hoy-FOI's Latino Conservation Week Event at Bishop City Park July 23!
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Inyo is getting ready to offer its first ever Latino Conservation Week Event\, and it will be held bilingually\, in English and Spanish\, for the entire community to enjoy. \nWe invite people of all ages\, Eastern Sierra locals and tourists alike\, to join us at Bishop’s City Park\, at the gazebo on Main Street\, Saturday\, July 23\, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.\, to listen to local sheepherders (many of whom are Hispanic) talk about their adventures in nature\, their responsible sheepherding practices\, and\, sadly\, how they have seen our beautiful Eastern Sierra landscape change over the decades due to water extraction and climate change. There is much we can learn from them. \nIt will be fun. It will be FREE. There will be businesses from the community displaying their services at outreach tables as well. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit in the shady coolness of the park lawn. \nLatino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra (Enjoying and Conserving Our Land) is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF). It was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. Learn more here. \nHelp us spread the word: \n\nEnglish: Download the English flyer here to share it with your friends.\nSpanish: Baje la hoja informativa en español aquí para compartirla con sus amigos. \n\nLook for information about our event in the July 7\, 14\, and 21 issues of The Sierra Reader and El Sol de la Sierra\, our generous Media Sponsors. \nQuestions? Write to info@friendsoftheinyo.org. Gracias! \nWould you consider giving to Friends of the Inyo?\n     Will you help Friends of the Inyo continue to deliver other FREE educational events to the public? Your voluntary contribution will go a long way toward helping us cover increased costs in today’s difficult economy. Please feel free to give what you can. Donations of any amount are welcome. Friends of the Inyo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization\, so donations are 100% tax deductible as allowed by law.\n\n     Also\, consider taking advantage of our Membership Offer: If you donate a minimum of $35 a year to Friends of the Inyo\, you will receive our biannual magazine\, the Jeffrey Pine Journal\, in the mail\, as well as our monthly e-Newsletter\, The Juniper\, and other advisories FREE of charge\, so you can always have a front-row seat to all the educational\, stewardship and advocacy opportunities we offer.  Click here to give. Thank you!
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/shepherds-of-today-fois-latino-conservation-week-event-at-bishop-city-park-july-23/
LOCATION:Bishop City Park\, 636 N Main\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes & Education,Outdoor Events
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SUMMARY:Dark Desert Skies at Conglomerate Mesa Campout Event - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!
DESCRIPTION:May 20 – 22 in Lone Pine and Conglomerate Mesa\nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. PLEASE CONTINUE TO VISIT OUR EVENTS PAGE TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER FREE OUTINGS FROM FRIENDS OF THE INYO. THANK YOU.\nOn this Friday-through-Sunday event\, you will see films on Friday night\, May 20\, in Lone Pine\, then have a chance to survey the skies and bask under the  moon and stars with neighbors and friends on the foothills of Conglomerate Mesa on Saturday\, May 21\, and continue exploring the desert at Centennial Flat on Sunday\, May 22. We will have films and food in Lone Pine on Friday. On Saturday\, we will head up to enjoy the spring flowers on Conglomerate Mesa\, then camp out among the Joshua Trees\, view the skies through telescopes provided by gracious volunteers\, and have a camp talk about the joys of the desert nightlife that crawls around the Mesa. On Sunday morning\, we will set out early for a day hike and view the wonders at Centennial Flat. We’re looking forward to a beautiful night under the stars in the California Desert. Can’t wait to see you there!\nEvent Kickoff Details\nFriday night starting at 5 o’clock\, we will view some films at the Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History. After the films\, there will be food provided by a local vendor. Saturday morning we will meet at the Lone Pine Interagency Visitor Center at 8:30 am and head to the north end of Conglomerate Mesa\, which is off Saline Valley Road. Exact campsite location and logistical details will be distributed to the sign-up list as the event draws closer. \nEquipment Required\nYou will need to bring your own camping gear\, food\, plenty of warm clothes and water. You will be able to \nreach the Saturday night campsite in a common sedan\, but not the trailhead for the Conglomerate Mesa hike. A high-clearance vehicle with strong\, well-inflated tires (and a spare) like 4-Runner\, Tacoma\, or F150 is highly recommended. This will also help with carpooling for the Sunday hike. Friends of the Inyo will bring some additional supplies in the event something is forgotten. \nTentative Schedule\n \nMay 20\n5:00 pm: Films at the Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History \n7:30 pm: Dinner at the Museum \nMay 21\n8:30 am: Meet at Lone Pine Interagency Visitor Center \n12:00 Begin Hike on Conglomerate Mesa\, Botany discussed by Maria Jesus \n4:00 pm: Leave Conglomerate Mesa \n6:00 pm: Arrive at Campsite \n6 – 7:30 pm: Settle in\, Set up Camp\, and Make Dinner \n7:30 – 8:30 pm: Round Table Talk featuring Dan and Cindy Duriscoe\, Ron Stormo\, Kayla Browne\, and Wendy Schneider \n\nCM Wildlife at Night\nUpdate on Threats to Conglomerate Mesa\nDark Sky Photography\nAstronomy\n\n8:30 – 9:30 pm: Free Roaming Among the Telescopes \nMay 22\n8:30 am: Leave Santa Rosa Campsite \n10:00 am: Meet again at the parking area to Hike on Centennial Flat \n2:00 pm: Head Back to Lone Pine \nTrip Leaders\nAbout Wendy Schneider\, Executive Director: A native of East Tennessee\, Wendy began her political work in Washington\, D.C. where she participated in campaigns and lobbying efforts on behalf of Al Gore\, Handgun Control and U.S. PIRG.  Environment California recruited her to run their Los Angeles fundraising office\, so she moved out West\, became a lawyer\, founded and ran a nonprofit benefiting street children in India\, and discovered the Eastern Sierra. As Executive Director of Friends of the Inyo\, Wendy is excited to use her political\, fundraising and legal expertise to continue increasing the organization’s ability to protect the Eastern Sierra’s public lands. \n  \n \nAbout Kayla Browne\, Desert Lands Organizer: When she experienced the beauty of the Eastern Sierra for the first time thru-hiking\, Kayla knew she needed to make this area her home. After moving to Lone Pine from her home state of Michigan in 2017\, she became involved with the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group\, still volunteers with the Bureau of Land Management caring for the Alabama Hills\, and spent the summer of 2021 working as a Trail Ambassador with FOI. In her new role as Desert Lands Organizer\, she is excited to connect people and communities to the untouched landscapes that make this area so exceptional\, focusing on Conglomerate Mesa and southern Inyo County. Kayla enjoys all the recreation the east side offers\, including mountain biking\, trail running\, rock and ice climbing\, hiking\, and skiing.
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/spring-2022-dark-desert-skies-campout-at-conglomerate-mesa/
LOCATION:Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History\, 701 South Main St\, Lone Pine\, CA\, 93545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes & Education,Outdoor Events
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Inyo's Owens Lake Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Coming April 23\, 2022\nRegister below or at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival\nSince 2015\, the Owens Lake Bird Festival has been celebrating the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens Lake to replenish their strength before continuing on their transcontinental journey along the Pacific Flyway\, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia. Owens Lake has been designated a Nationally Significant Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society and the American Bird Conservancy. \nBut the Owens Lake Bird Festival is more than just about birding\, and outings are designed to cover topics that include botany\, photography\, geology\, local history and culture\, and more\, to complement the experience. \nThere are six trips to choose from: \n\nFour half-day trips (morning and afternoon options at $22.50 per trip)\, and\nTwo full-day trips (one at $45\, and another at $55).\n\nAll trips will be led by knowledgeable birders\, naturalists\, and photographers who have been affiliated with the Bird Festival since its inception. Half-day trips will max out at 15 participants. Full-day trips will max out at 20 participants. Trip leaders will be in touch with registrants in their specific groups to provide details about what to bring (e.g.\, high-clearance vehicles – if needed – depending on the destination\, lunch\, binoculars\, etc.). \nThe fun will begin and end at the parking lot of the Museum of Western Film History\, at 701 S. Main Street in Lone Pine\, from which outings will start off\, and where attendees can enjoy an optional barbecue dinner for an additional price at the end of the day. \nDinner will be held outdoors\, in a COVID-safe\, informal setting in the parking lot of the Museum of Western Film History beginning at 6 p.m. It will be catered by Big W BBQ. Dinner options are: \n\nPulled pork sandwich with two sides at $16\, and\nTwo pieces of chicken with two sides at $15.\n\nWe hope to see you there. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nQuestions? Write to us at info@friendsoftheinyo.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/friends-of-the-inyos-owens-lake-bird-festival/
LOCATION:Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History\, 701 South Main St\, Lone Pine\, CA\, 93545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Partners
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SUMMARY:Conglomerate Mesa Mineral Exploration Report with Pete Dronkers - FREE
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Inyo and the Conglomerate Mesa Coalition for a virtual (Zoom) evening presentation by Pete Dronkers\, author of Conglomerate Mesa Mineral Exploration: Potential Future Mining Scenarios and Impacts. This report is an in-depth analysis of what a large-scale mining operation would look like at Conglomerate Mesa. The report has been peer-reviewed and examines the geology of the region to better characterize the size and scope of a future mine\, as well as its potential long-term environmental liabilities\, by comparing its geology to similar existing mines in Nevada.  \nPete Dronkers has over a decade of experience analyzing the environmental impact and long-term risk associated with the hard-rock mining and oil and gas sectors\, primarily in Alaska\, Nevada\, Colorado\, Arizona\, and New Mexico. Working for organizations such as Earthworks\, Northern Alaska Environmental Center\, and Environment Nevada has given him a deep understanding of both mining and desert ecosystems. He has worked with expert geochemists\, hydrologists\, geophysicists\, and environmental toxicologists to file technical comments\, appeals\, and develop models related to environmental performance\, primarily at proposed mine sites. \nPete will give a presentation on the report followed by an opportunity to ask questions. This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome. \nDownload the report by clicking here or on the image. \n 
URL:https://friendsoftheinyo.org/event/conglomerate-mesa-mineral-exploration-report-with-pete-dronkers-free/
CATEGORIES:Conglomerate Mesa,Zoom Event
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