November 18 from 10 am-12 pm | Sharks Fin Parking Lot, Alabama Hills Enjoy light instruction on composition, mark-making, and watercolor techniques from ESIA’s Interpretive Specialist, Ashley Anderson, in the scenic setting of the Alabama Hills! Choose your own subject while sitting amongst the rocks and take home your impressions of the Eastern Sierra.   Art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. No previous experience required. Pre-registration is not required. Bring layers, comfortable walking shoes, water and snacks. Optionally, bring a portable camp chair or sit pad. Please allow extra travel time to account for detours in effect to get to the Alabama Hills. Ages 12 and up

Meet with a ranger to learn more about the rich natural history of the Alabama Hills and surrounding basin and range environment. November 19 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM | Mobius Arch Trailhead, Alabama Hills All programs are free of charge. Programs are outside and are subject to cancellation without warning. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring a hat, water, snacks, sunscreen, and your curiosity.  

Meet with a ranger to learn more about the rich natural history of the Alabama Hills and surrounding basin and range environment. November 25 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM | Mobius Arch Trailhead, Alabama Hills All programs are free of charge. Programs are outside and are subject to cancellation without warning. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring a hat, water, snacks, sunscreen, and your curiosity.  

Come check out the pop-up ranger table to learn more about the natural history of the Alabama Hills! December 9 from 10 am -12 pm | Mobius Arch Trailhead, Alabama Hills All programs are free of charge. Programs are outside and are subject to cancellation without warning. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring a hat, water, snacks, sunscreen, and your curiosity.  

No matter how you celebrate, join our volunteers on the winter solstice at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center to create your own holiday cheer. December 21 from 10 am - 2 pm | Eastern Sierra Visitor Center All programs are free of charge. An adult must accompany children on all programs.  

Come check out the pop-up ranger table to learn more about the natural history of the Alabama Hills! December 30 from 10 am -12 pm | Mobius Arch Trailhead, Alabama Hills All programs are free of charge. Programs are outside and are subject to cancellation without warning. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring a hat, water, snacks, sunscreen, and your curiosity.  

Meet with volunteer Nancy Hadlock on the last day of 2023 to discover the MAGIC of the Alabama Hills from a new perspective! December 31 from 11 am - 1 pm | Mobius Arch Trailhead All programs are free of charge. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning. All programs meet at the Mobius Arch Trailhead unless stated otherwise. Wear sturdy walking shoes, dress for changing weather including a hat. Bring water, snacks sunscreen, and your curiosity.