Events
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Fall Colors Walk with a Naturalist
Experience the magic of fall in the Eastern Sierra with one of our naturalists! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for a free, family-friendly Fall Colors Walk through the aspen groves along the East Fork of Rock Creek. We'll learn more about the changing season and how it affects the plants and animals of the Eastern Sierra. When: Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am - 11:30am Where: Meet at East Fork Day Use Parking Lot (approximately 5 miles from Tom's Place up Rock Creek Rd.) Walk will consist of about 1.5 miles on a mostly flat dirt trail. Please be sure to bring appropriate clothing layers for the weather, walking/hiking shoes, water and sun protection. Inclement weather will cancel. Questions? Email
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Eastern Sierra History Conference
Cerro Coso Community College 4090 W Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States11th Annual Eastern Sierra History Conference Oct 23 - Oct 25, 2026 Offering two days of lectures and presentations from authoritative speakers, plus educational field trips on the third day, the History Conference delivers extensive knowledge about the nature, culture, history and economy of our region, deepening attendees’ understanding of such topics as geology, mining, watersheds and hydrology, wildfire management, indigenous history, tourism and outdoor recreation, ranching, the legal protection of public lands, and more. This year’s conference will be held Friday, Oct 23 - Sunday, Oct 25 at Cerro Coso Community College in Bishop, CA at Eastern Sierra Campus, 4090 W Line St, Bishop, CA Register HERE
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Wildlife Tracking Workshop w/ ESLT
Join professional wildlife tracker and mountain lion researcher Phil Johnston for a day in the desert 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 track and sign of the many charismatic creatures who make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Location will be in the Bishop or Big Pine area. Exact meeting location will be emailed the Thursday before the workshop.This workshop is from 9am- 2:30pm. You will be on your feet for the entire time, often walking over uneven terrain. If you have concerns or questions- reach out to Please note: We have updated the pricing structure for our Wildlife Tracking Workshops in [...]