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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Join us for a guided interpretive walk through the stunning Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Discover some of the oldest living trees on Earth and learn how these ancient giants have adapted to their harsh, high-elevation home. Details Meeting Location: Participants will meet outside the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center Hike Duration: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Dates: Sunday, July 20th and Sunday, August 17th 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 our continued stewardship and policy programming. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Come one, come all: Friends of the Inyo needs you! 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 getting your hands dirty with a bunch of awesome humans. Whether you’re a fire ring-flipping pro or just stoked to give back, we’ve got gloves, tools, and good company waiting for you. Whitebark will be generously providing a light breakfast and lunch for volunteers! Bring your…
Join us in person for a presentation on gold exploration in the Bodie Hills by the Sierra Club and Great Basin Resource Watch at Bridgeport Memorial Hall, 73 N. School St., Bridgeport, CA. 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…
Come one, come all: Friends of the Inyo needs you! Bring your friends, bring your kids, bring a stranger? Friends of the Inyo is hosting a pop-up cleanup event at Mammoth Mountain Chair 4 parking lot. Where: We will be meeting at the chair 4 parking lot along Minaret Rd When: 10am Friday, October 25th What: trash grabbin’ all the roadside gunk left over from the busy season. Trash Grabbers, Gloves, and Bags will be provided. If you have time please pre-register: Sign Up!
Tickets are now only available at the door! Doors open at 6 pm. Friends of the Inyo is hosting the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival in Bishop December 14th! Join us for a night full of winter inspired stories curated by the Winter Wildlands Alliance. The 20th annual film lineup will screen short films about: athletic pursuit in the mountains, artistic vision, friendship, and how the snowsports community is adapting to change. Proceeds go to SnowSchool: an outdoor education program offered to local elementary schools. Purchase Your Tickets Here When: Saturday, December 14th @ the Bishop Twin Theater. Doors open…