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Falling Leaves and Fading Light
Join us and our partners this November for upcoming events!
| Some of the most intriguing astronomy events of the year will unfold in the November night sky. Taurid meteor showers reach their apex in the first two weeks, a total lunar eclipse is happening on Nov. 8th, and the Leonid meteor shower is predicted for Nov. 17-18! | |
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Leonid Meteor Shower
Every 33 years, viewers can witness this celestial event where meteors shoot through the night sky at an average of 10-15 meteors per hour. Leonids are bright and often colorful. They travel at speeds of 44 miles per second and are considered some of the fastest. And sometimes the shower can turn into a storm. On November 17, 1966, rates were as high as thousands of meteors per minute during a fifteen-minute span, where meteors did, it seems, fall like rain. Photo: BLM
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Mountainfilm on Tour
Hosted by the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association
Reno showing co-hosted by the Nevada Museum of Art
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Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, and Reno! Join us for an evening of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and incredibly inspiring documentary films.
The film festival will explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission: to use the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.
Presale tickets are on sale for Mammoth and Bishop
$15, or $18 at the door.
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November 30 @ 7 pm | Bishop Twin Theatre, Bishop | |
Scene from "Swimming Through" | |
Featured Films - Leo & Chester, Soundscape, Tear Down The City, Swimming Through, Renaissance, Waiting, Hoping, Queens of the Break, The Orchestra Chuck Built, Advennture | |
December 1 @ 7 pm | Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center, Mammoth Lakes | | |
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Featured Films - To Be Frank, Well Worn Life with Dani Reyes-Acosta, 4DWN, Rosalie Fish, Pass It On, Apayauq, High Road, Mink!, and Georgia Astle | |
December 14, doors @ 5 pm , show @ 6 pm | Nevada Museum of Art, Reno | | |
Scene from "Georgia Astle: Flip the Switch" | |
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Featured Films - To Be Frank, Well Worn Life with Dani Reyes-Acosta, 4DWN, Rosalie Fish, Pass It On, Apayauq, High Road, Mink!, and Georgia Astle
Tickets Coming Soon!
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VOLUNTEER with Manzanar
November 11 & 12, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
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Interested in helping out with the preservation and restoration of the historic Manzanar baseball field? Volunteer, Dan Kwong, has organized a volunteer project and Manzanar would love to see you there!
For info and to sign up, contact Dan Kwong at dkbb12@aol.com or (310) 633-1926
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Certified Interpretive Guide Training
January 22-25, 2023: White Mountain Research Station, Bishop , CA
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ESIA will be hosting a National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Certified Interpretive Guide Training.
The NAI Certification program is intended to help people new in the field demonstrate they have what it takes to make interpretation their career and to help experienced interpreters demonstrate they have gained the experience, collected knowledge, skills, and abilities to be accomplished professionals in their field.
The class will be held at the White Mountain Research Station, 3000 E Line St, Bishop. The sessions will be held each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Jeff Gabriel with any questions, admin@esiaonline.org
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Pop-up Table
November 4 from 1:30-3:30 pm | Mobius Arch Trailhead, Alabama Hills
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Check out the pop-up ranger table to learn more about the natural history of the Alabama Hills!
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Movie Madness Event
November 5 from 10-11:30 am | Mobius Arch Trailhead, Alabama Hills
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The Alabama Hills has been used as a movie backdrop for over 100 years! Meet volunteer, Nancy Hadlock, at the Mobius Arch Trail parking lot for a walk through a few of the locations from this curious and charming industry. Check our events page for more updated events in the 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, dress for changing weather. Bring a hat, water, snacks, sunscreen, and your curiosity.
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Landscape Illustration Workshop
November 18 from 10 am-12 pm | Sharks Fin Parking Lot, Alabama Hills
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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. | |
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- 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
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Highlights, News, & Updates | |
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California Naturalist Training
ESIA is excited to offer a California Naturalist Certification course through the UC Environmental Stewards program in 2024.
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We need your feedback so we can design a course that fits the needs of our community! If you are interested, please fill out the survey with dates and other information so the course can be accessible to you! |
This course is a great opportunity for agency staff, volunteers, members of the public, teachers, and students to learn how to be naturalists while studying the unique nature of the eastern Sierra. | | |
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Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center (Lee Vining): The last day of the season was October 29. See you in the spring!
White Mountain Visitor Center (Bishop): The last day of the season will be December 15.
Mammoth Lakes and Eastern Sierra Visitor Center: open during normal hours throughout the winter season.
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Devils Postpile National Monument
Closure & Update
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The last day of the season for the Monument was October 27th. There will be no facilities, services, or parking for the winter. No public programs, water, or bathroom facilities will be available within the park.
Reds Meadow Road construction is ongoing, and vehicle access is only available on weekends. Although overnight parking within Reds Meadow Valley is allowed, vehicle retrieval is only allowed on weekends. In winter, the road is not plowed during or after snowstorms.
While the Monument is closed, visitors may still access destinations within Reds Meadow by utilizing existing trail networks, but please be aware there are no services in the area!
Visit our website below for more about Devils Postpile:
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Become a member! Our programs are made possible through the support of our members. New ESIA members are presented with an ESIA member gift; new and renewing members receive annual discounts on in-store ESIA retail items and 10% off in-store purchases at over 400 public land stores.
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