Winter Adventure Series – Mountain Lions Demystified ENCORE

Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center 2510 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

ESIA will be hosting the 8th annual Winter Adventure Series on Thursday nights January 5- February 2, 2023. Each week we will highlight an inspiring person in our community paired with a presentation, door prizes, and beer from Mammoth Brewing Co. The Winter Adventure Series is supported by Mammoth Mountaineering, Stellar Brew, Footloose, Sage to Summit, Rolling Chef, Elixir, and more. Back by popular demand- Phil Johnston, a mountain lion researcher, professional tracker, and outdoor educator joins us again for the Winter Adventure Speaker Series! Phil Johnston is a professional wildlife tracker, mountain lion researcher, outdoor educator, and Environmental Scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife studying mountain lions and Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep in the Eastern Sierra. He tracks mountain lions throughout California’s diverse ecosystems with the [...]

Wildlife Tracking Workshop

Register for a Workshop!   Join professional wildlife tracker and mountain lion researcher Phil Johnston for a day in the woods learning to read the stories of wild animals through tracking. Phil has over a decade of experience teaching tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker through Tracker Certification North America. Come learn to identify the tracks and sign of the many charismatic creatures who make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Cost: $35 for Adults/ $10 for Children Advanced Sign up Required. Space Limited to 20 people. Location: Round Valley. Exact meeting location will be shared upon sign-up.  

Pop-up Table: Rangers Choice

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Check out the Rangers table to learn more about the natural history of the Alabama Hills!   All programs are free of charge. All programs meet at the Mobius Arch Trailhead Parking lot, unless stated otherwise. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning. Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring water and snacks.

Winter Adventure Series – Legacy on the Muir

Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center 2510 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

ESIA will be hosting the eighth annual Winter Adventure Series on Thursday nights January 5- February, 2023. Each week we will highlight an inspiring person in our community paired with a presentation, door prizes, and beer. The Winter Adventure Series is supported by Mammoth Mountaineering, Stellar Brew, Footloose, Sage to Summit, Rolling Chef, Elixir, and more. Max Buschini grew up in the East Bay Area and fell in love with filmmaking at five-years-old. After falling in love with rock climbing and the outdoors, he wanted to merge the two passions together. Since 2017 has been on a mission to capture high performance athletes in the vertical realm. After graduating with a Film Degree from University of Oregon, he moved to Yosemite National Park. There he dedicated himself to capturing elite [...]

Pop-up Table: Rangers Choice

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Check out the Rangers table to learn more about the natural history of the Alabama Hills!   All programs are free of charge. All programs meet at the Mobius Arch Trailhead Parking lot, unless stated otherwise. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning. Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring water and snacks.

Pop-up Table: Birds

Alabama Hills Scenic Area whitney portal road, Lone Pine, CA

Pop-up Table: Birds Celebrate Backyard Bird Week by getting acquainted with the Alabama Hills' backyard birds. Meet Volunteer Nancy Hadlock at the Alabama Hills Entrance Kiosk on Whitney Portal Road.   All programs are free of charge. All programs meet at the Mobius Arch Trailhead Parking lot, unless stated otherwise. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning. Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring water and snacks.

Pop-up Table: Birds!

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Meet Ranger Evie in the Mobius Arch Loop parking lot to learn more about our feathery friends that visit and live in the Alabama Hills!   All programs are free of charge. All programs meet at the Mobius Arch Trailhead Parking lot, unless stated otherwise. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning. Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring water and snacks.

Alabama Hills Natural History, From the Group UP

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Alabama Hills Natural History, From the Group UP Explore the Alabama Hills natural magic with volunteers Nancy Hadlock and Richard Potashin.   All programs are free of charge. All programs meet at the Mobius Arch Trailhead Parking lot, unless stated otherwise. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning. Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring water and snacks.

Pop-up Table: Rangers Choice

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Check out the Rangers table to learn more about the natural history of the Alabama Hills!   All programs are free of charge. All programs meet at the Mobius Arch Trailhead Parking lot, unless stated otherwise. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning. Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring water and snacks.

SOLD OUT: Wildlife Tracking Workshop

    This workshop is sold out. Join professional wildlife tracker and mountain lion researcher Phil Johnston for a day in the woods learning to read the stories of wild animals through tracking. Phil has over a decade of experience teaching tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker through Tracker Certification North America. Come learn to identify the tracks and sign of the many charismatic creatures who make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Cost: $35 for Adults/ $10 for Children Advanced Sign up Required. Space Limited to 20 people. Exact Meeting location will be shared upon sign-up.