Tahoe National Forest is pleased to announce the Ski with a Ranger education program at Alpine Meadows at Palisades Tahoe. Intermediate level and above skiers and snowboarders are invited to join a Ski with a Ranger tour beginning Friday, Jan. 19 through early April or as conditions allow. One-hour tours will depart every Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from the Alpine Meadows Base Lodge deck, weather permitting.  Tours are led by knowledgeable conservation education staff with topics covering the cultural and natural history of the area. This free conservation education program is offered to help bring awareness to the public about the mission and role of the Forest Service in ski area management, improve public understanding of natural resource processes and issues, and promote environmental literacy and stewardship. Tours are on [...]

Join ESIA's Lead Naturalist, Ellie Neifeld, at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center for Free Guided Snowshoe Walks! Take a walk through the forest, try out snowshoeing, and explore the wonders of nature in winter. This is open to all ages and ability levels. Snowshoes are provided. Meet in front of the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center. With questions or to cancel, contact

Tahoe National Forest is pleased to announce the Ski with a Ranger education program at Alpine Meadows at Palisades Tahoe. Intermediate level and above skiers and snowboarders are invited to join a Ski with a Ranger tour beginning Friday, Jan. 19 through early April or as conditions allow. One-hour tours will depart every Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from the Alpine Meadows Base Lodge deck, weather permitting.  Tours are led by knowledgeable conservation education staff with topics covering the cultural and natural history of the area. This free conservation education program is offered to help bring awareness to the public about the mission and role of the Forest Service in ski area management, improve public understanding of natural resource processes and issues, and promote environmental literacy and stewardship. Tours are on [...]

Wildlife Tracking Workshops are back! Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association is teaming up with Eastern Sierra Land Trust to host these incredible workshops once again! Upcoming Workshop: Saturday, February 24, 2024 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 tracks and signs of the many charismatic creatures who make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Location will be in the Bishop area. Exact meeting location will be emailed the Friday before the workshop. Please note: This workshop is from 9am- 3pm. You will be on your feet for the entire [...]