Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association

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Sierra Forever's mission is to educate and inspire people about Sierra Nevada and Great Basin public lands so they will want to explore and protect the Sierra...Forever!

Watercolor with a Ranger this September in the Mono Basin!Paint outdoors while learning about the unique ecosystems of t...
09/03/2026

Watercolor with a Ranger this September in the Mono Basin!

Paint outdoors while learning about the unique ecosystems of the Mono Basin and Eastern Sierra. Friendly Forest Service rangers will provide all watercolor supplies and interpretive information about the natural wonders around you.

All ages are welcome and no previous art experience required.

First two dates drop in at South Tufa picnic tables between 11am - 2pm. The second two dates' locations will be announced later as the fall colors start to show up.

Lee Vining is turning 100 and we are excited to be part of the celebration this Saturday! Stop by our booth at the Commu...
08/25/2026

Lee Vining is turning 100 and we are excited to be part of the celebration this Saturday! Stop by our booth at the Community Fair at Hess Park to say hello, learn more about our work in the area, and get a first look at the schedule of presenters for this year's Eastern Sierra History Conference.

There's a whole day of live music, antique cars, storytelling, history tours and more. Visit monobasinhistory.org for all the details and we look forward to seeing you there!

Curious to learn more about the plants and animals that call Mammoth Lakes home? Join us for a free Nature Walk at Hors...
08/21/2026

Curious to learn more about the plants and animals that call Mammoth Lakes home?

Join us for a free Nature Walk at Horseshoe Lake tomorrow, August 22nd from 10:00am to 11:30am.

Meet at the trailhead info kiosk near the Horseshoe Lake parking lot. Open to all ages. Trail is approximately 1.5 miles and mostly flat.

Join us this Saturday, August 22nd, at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center for a book signing event with Dr. Robert Marks, ...
08/20/2026

Join us this Saturday, August 22nd, at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center for a book signing event with Dr. Robert Marks, author of Deep Time in the Mono Lake Basin.

Dr. Marks will be at the Mammoth Visitor Center from 12pm - 4pm signing books and chatting about his new book looking at 10,000 years of history in the Mono Lake Basin.

Stop by and say hello and pick up a copy of this fascinating and sweeping history of people, ecology and water.

Event Details:
📅 August 22, 2026
🕛 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (drop in anytime)
📍 Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center, 2510 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Books will be available for purchase at the visitor center bookstore. This event is free and open to the public.

We are now hiring for a Bishop Climbing Ranger for the 26-27 climbing season! This position is seasonal (Oct - May) and ...
08/07/2026

We are now hiring for a Bishop Climbing Ranger for the 26-27 climbing season! This position is seasonal (Oct - May) and full-time based in the Bishop, CA area.

The Climbing Ranger will collaborate with Inyo National Forest, LA Department of Water and Power, BLM, and Inyo County on project priorities through education, communication, and stewardship efforts. Pay range is $22 - 25 an hour based on experience.

For a complete job description please visit www.sierraforever.org/careers

To apply, email your cover letter and resume with the subject “Climbing Ranger” to [email protected]

Interested in learning more about the plants and animals that call the Mammoth Lakes Basin home? Join us every Saturday...
08/03/2026

Interested in learning more about the plants and animals that call the Mammoth Lakes Basin home? Join us every Saturday this August for free nature walks around Horseshoe Lake as we explore the natural history, ecology and geology of the area.

📆 Saturdays in August from 10:00am - 12:00pm
📍Meet at the trailhead kiosk at Horseshoe Lake parking lot

Nature walks are free and open to all ages. The trail is a flat loop about 1.75 miles long through the forest.

Questions? Send us a message or email [email protected]

We hope to see you out on the trail this month!

HEADS UP — TUTTLE CREEK CAMPGROUND CLOSURETuttle Creek Campground will be temporarily closed for road maintenance from A...
07/20/2026

HEADS UP — TUTTLE CREEK CAMPGROUND CLOSURE

Tuttle Creek Campground will be temporarily closed for road maintenance from August 9 (noon) through August 15 (noon).

The good news? The Alabama Hills are still wide open and as stunning as ever. Here are a few great alternatives nearby.

🏕 Alabama Hills Designated Campsites (BLM)
First come, first serve semi-primitive camping within the National Scenic Area — free permit is required. No reservations needed. Fire restrictions are in effect.

🏕 Portuguese Joe Campground (Inyo County)
A shady creekside gem just outside Lone Pine — 20 sites, tables, fire rings, potable water, from $14/night. Reservations at reserveamerica.com.

🏕 Lone Pine Campground (Inyo National Forest)
Six miles up Whitney Portal Road at 5,800 ft — 42 sites, bear boxes, firewood for sale, $34/night. Reserve at recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.

Plan ahead, check current conditions before you head out, and we'll see you in the Hills!

📸 Photo by Jesse Pluim, BLM

Our last Birds & Bristlecones hike for the season is tomorrow, July 10! Come up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest ...
07/09/2026

Our last Birds & Bristlecones hike for the season is tomorrow, July 10! Come up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest to escape the heat and learn more about the birds that call this unique forest home. 🐦

📆 Friday, July 10 at 9:00am
📍Meet on the deck at Schulman Visitor Center

Walk is free and open to all, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The walk takes place at 10,000' in elevation, so please bring water, sun protection and hiking/walking shoes.

Questions? Send us a message or email us at [email protected]

06/29/2026

Ready for a Friday getaway? Try a morning Birds & Bristlecones walk hosted by Sierra Forever (Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association).

Join Sierra Forever naturalists for a free one-hour guided walk through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Learn about the fascinating bird species of the high Sierra while exploring the unique ecology of the world's oldest living trees.

For a peek at the birds that you might see, check out the eBird hotspot "White Mtns.--Schulman Grove and nearby trails" (https://ebird.org/hotspot/L505441). Fifty bird species have been reported so far this June. Recent sightings include some colorful characters: Violet-green Swallows, Mountain Bluebirds, Williamson's Sapsuckers, and Green-tailed Towhees.

WALK INFO:

Fridays at 9-10 AM, June 5 – July 10

📍 Meet at the Schulman Visitor Center Deck

Walks take place at approximately 10,000 feet elevation and include some elevation gain. Please bring:
💧 Water
🧴 Sun protection
👟 Comfortable hiking or walking shoes

Whether you're an experienced birder or simply curious about nature, these walks are a wonderful way to connect with the Eastern Sierra's remarkable wildlife and landscapes.

See more Sierra Forever hikes at https://sierraforever.org/sierra-hikes/

Stop by the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center this Friday, July 3, for a special Meet the Author and Book Signing ev...
06/29/2026

Stop by the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center this Friday, July 3, for a special Meet the Author and Book Signing event with historian Robert B. Marks, author of Deep Time in the Mono Lake Basin.

Stop by the Visitor Center between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm to meet Dr. Marks, learn more about the long and fascinating history of the Mono Basin, and have your copy of the book signed.

Event Details:
📅 July 3, 2026
🕛 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (drop in anytime)
📍 Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center, 1 Visitor Center Dr, Lee Vining, CA 93541

Books will be available for purchase at the visitor center bookstore. This event is free and open to the public.

Address

190 E Yaney Street
Bishop, CA
93514

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17608721220

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