Campfire Program: French Creek Campground

French Creek Campground Rock Creek

ESIA interpretive specialist, Ashley Anderson, will be giving evening program talks at campgrounds up and down the Eastern Sierra from July to October. This evening's topic will be: Mountain Lions! When: Friday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm Where: French Creek Campground, Rock Creek "Understanding our surroundings and those that live there too is so important to the protection and enjoyment of what we have. The campfire programs were created to share information about the natural world with those that were enjoying the Inyo National Forest campgrounds," says Jeff Gabriel, Executive Director of ESIA. The events are free and open to the surrounding community. You don't have to be staying at the campground. Campground programs are offered as a part of the interpretive agreement ESIA has with the Inyo National Forest. [...]

Campfire Program: New Shady Rest Campground

New Shady Rest Campground Amphitheater 37° 38' 50.4204" N 118° 57' 45.0756" W, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

An ESIA interpretive specialist will give evening program talks at campgrounds up and down the Eastern Sierra from July to October. This evening's topic will be: All About Bears! When: Friday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm Where: New Shady Rest Campground, Rock Creek "Understanding our surroundings and those that live there too is so important to the protection and enjoyment of what we have. The campfire programs were created to share information about the natural world with those that were enjoying the Inyo National Forest campgrounds," says Jeff Gabriel, Executive Director of ESIA. The events are free and open to the surrounding community. You don't have to be staying at the campground. Campground programs are offered as a part of the interpretive agreement ESIA has with the Inyo National Forest. [...]

Campfire Program: East Fork Campground

East Fork Campground E Fork Campground, United States

ESIA interpretive specialist, Ashley Anderson, will be giving evening program talks at campgrounds up and down the Eastern Sierra from July to October. This evening's topic will be: Mountain Lions! When: Saturday, August 10th at 6:30 pm Where: East Fork Campground, Rock Creek "Understanding our surroundings and those that live there too is so important to the protection and enjoyment of what we have. The campfire programs were created to share information about the natural world with those that were enjoying the Inyo National Forest campgrounds," says Jeff Gabriel, Executive Director of ESIA. The events are free and open to the surrounding community. You don't have to be staying at the campground. Campground programs are offered as a part of the interpretive agreement ESIA has with the Inyo National Forest. [...]

Campfire Program: Robinson Creek

Robinson Creek South Campground FS-32135, Bridgeport, CA, United States

ESIA interpretive specialists will be giving evening program talks at campgrounds up and down the Eastern Sierra from July to October. This evening's topic will be: All About Bears! Where: Robinson Creek Campground, Outside Theater When: Saturday, August 17th @ 6:30 pm "Understanding our surroundings and those that live there too is so important to the protection and enjoyment of what we have. The campfire programs were created to share information about the natural world with those that were enjoying the Inyo National Forest campgrounds," says Jeff Gabriel, Executive Director of ESIA. The events are free and open to the surrounding community. You don't have to be staying at the campground. Campground programs are offered as a part of the interpretive agreement ESIA has with the Inyo National Forest. This [...]

Campfire Program: Oh! Ridge Campground

Oh! Ridge Campground Amphitheater 37.797821 -119.073157, June Lake, CA, United States

An ESIA interpretive specialist will be giving evening program talks at campgrounds up and down the Eastern Sierra from July to October. This evening's topic will be: Animal Adaptations! When: Friday, August 23rd at 6:30 pm Where: Oh! Ridge Campground in June Lake "Understanding our surroundings and those that live there too is so important to the protection and enjoyment of what we have. The campfire programs were created to share information about the natural world with those that were enjoying the Inyo National Forest campgrounds," says Jeff Gabriel, Executive Director of ESIA. The events are free and open to the surrounding community. You don't have to be staying at the campground. Campground programs are offered as a part of the interpretive agreement ESIA has with the Inyo National Forest. [...]

Campfire Program: New Shady Rest Campground

New Shady Rest Campground Amphitheater 37° 38' 50.4204" N 118° 57' 45.0756" W, Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

An ESIA interpretive specialist will be giving evening program talks at campgrounds up and down the Eastern Sierra from July to October. This evening's topic will be: Sierra Birds When: Friday, September 6th at 6:30 pm Where: New Shady Rest Campground, Rock Creek "Understanding our surroundings and those that live there too is so important to the protection and enjoyment of what we have. The campfire programs were created to share information about the natural world with those that were enjoying the Inyo National Forest campgrounds," says Jeff Gabriel, Executive Director of ESIA. The events are free and open to the surrounding community. You don't have to be staying at the campground. Campground programs are offered as a part of the interpretive agreement ESIA has with the Inyo National Forest. [...]

Campfire Program: Robinson Creek

Robinson Creek South Campground FS-32135, Bridgeport, CA, United States

ESIA interpretive specialists will be giving evening program talks at campgrounds up and down the Eastern Sierra from July to October. This evening's topic will be: All About Bears! Where: Robinson Creek Campground, Outside Theater When: Saturday, September 7th @ 6:30 pm "Understanding our surroundings and those that live there too is so important to the protection and enjoyment of what we have. The campfire programs were created to share information about the natural world with those that were enjoying the Inyo National Forest campgrounds," says Jeff Gabriel, Executive Director of ESIA. The events are free and open to the surrounding community. You don't have to be staying at the campground. Campground programs are offered as a part of the interpretive agreement ESIA has with the Inyo National Forest. This [...]

Dedication Ceremony of Discovery Trail at Schulman Grove to John T. Louth, 1952-2021

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center White Mountain Road, Bishop, United States

On Friday, Sept. 13, join the Inyo National Forest and Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association for a special ceremony to dedicate the Discovery Trail at Schulman Grove to the late John Trees Louth, who served as the Manager of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest from 1992 to 2013, during a career with the U.S. Forest Service that spanned close to four decades. Please feel free to attend either or both of the following activities: 3 p.m. – Come on a guided hike along the one-mile Discovery Trail at Schulman Grove and discover some of the wonders of the landscape that is home to the world’s oldest living trees, and learn why John was so passionate about introducing these wonders to visitors from all over the world. 4 p.m. – Gather outside [...]

Hispanic Heritage Month & Latino Conservation Week Celebration!

Church Street, Behind City Hall 241-363 W Line St, Bishop, California

Latino Conservation Week is a nationwide initiative of the advocacy organization, Hispanic Access Foundation, and was created 11 years ago to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. Come celebrate with us! Bishop’s combined Hispanic Heritage Month/Latino Conservation Week event will take place behind City Hall, and it will be huge, featuring live music from internationally renowned Colombian cumbia group La Sonora Dinamita, dancing, food and drink vendors, community resources, and more! ESIA is playing a leading role in organizing this event and will be there! Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks and get ready to join us! Organizers are the City of Bishop and Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association, with assistance from the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce [...]

National Public Lands Day Happenings at Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center

Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center 1 Visitor Center Dr, Lee Vining, CA, United States

On Saturday, Sept. 28, join Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association, the U.S. Forest Service - Inyo National Forest, and our partners at the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center north of Lee Vining for a celebration of Public Lands that goes on all day as follows: 8:30 a.m. till Noon - Visit the different booths of various conservation and environmental protection nonprofits and government agencies to learn about the wildlife and ecosystems of the Mono Basin. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a nature stewardship project. From 2 to 4 p.m. - Celebrate the Mono Basin Scenic Areas's 40th Anniversary! Meet past and present employees who work to protect Mono Lake and the surrounding Scenic Area designated lands. Listen to a panel discussion and have a slice of [...]