Warmer days, mountain bloom

Join a naturalist to learn more about the ancient bristlecone pines of Schulman Grove! This program is held daily. Meet at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center. All programs are free of charge and are outside so please bring sturdy shoes for walking, water, and snacks.

If you would like to request an interpretive program, please contact a ranger on-site, or contact Becky at rebecca.hutto@usda.gov or 760-873-2441.

We have another tracking workshop to offer you! These workshops are hosted in partnership with ESIA and Eastern Sierra Land Trust.

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 a Senior Tracker through Tracker Certification North America. Come learn to identify the tracks and signs of the many charismatic creatures living in the Eastern Sierra. 

The exact meeting location will be emailed the Friday before the workshop. This workshop will be from 9 am to 3 pm. You will be on your feet for the entire time, often walking over uneven terrain. Click below to register.

For questions, reach out to gena@eslt.org

The warming climate has begun to reshape the landscape of the Sierra Nevada and its surrounding areas. And so, we're met with a challenging question:

how will we adapt?

Join us for a presentation of a compelling film about climate change in the Sierra Nevada and the necessary adaptations we must undertake.

This short film was created by ESIA, USDA Forest Service - Inyo National Forest, and local filmmaker, Miya Tsudome. This film pairs breathtaking videography of the local area and insightful interviews with experts from the Bishop Paiute Tribe, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Whitebark Insitute. Together we will explore how to answer this challenging question.

Stay tuned for the date and location of this event! It will be posted on our social media and event calendar at sierraforever.org.

Save the Date!

The Annual Eastern Sierra History Conference seeks to enhance awareness, enrich knowledge, and generate recognition of the diverse and complex heritage of the Sierra Nevada region.

Burn Scars, edited by Char Miller, a Board member of the Eastern Sierra Interpretative Association, probes the enduring efforts to suppress fire, beginning with the Spanish invasion of California in the eighteenth century through the US Forest Service’s relentless nationwide campaign in the twentieth century. In recent years, suppression has come under increasing scrutiny as a contributing factor to our current era of megafires. The volume begins and ends with contributions from Indigenous practitioners discussing the long history and resurgent practice of cultural burning as part of traditional land stewardship. 

Burn Scars, which Oregon State University Press will publish in October, will be the subject of Miller’s talk at the 9^th Annual Eastern Sierra History Conference.

Registration is now open!

This is a distinctive two-part workshop, beginning with an informative presentation on forest ecology, landscape health, and ongoing restoration efforts in Mono and Inyo Counties. Moreover, attendees will gain valuable insights into preparing themselves and their homes, promoting resilience in forested areas. Following this, twenty participants will embark on a short field trip to forest demonstration areas around Mammoth Lakes, showcasing examples of forest treatments that have already been implemented. The workshop is in Mammoth Lakes and is free and open to all. A field trip will be hosted for 20 participants.

To honor the historical significance of Juneteenth, all day-use entrance fees will be waived on BLM and NPS public lands. This designation promotes awareness of Juneteenth and encourages people to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of public lands across the US. We hope you can enjoy this day visiting your favorite public lands!

Spring bloom in the Hills is a sight to see. Alabama Hills Interpretive Specialist, Ashley Anderson, has been in the field capturing a vibrant array of wildflowers.

Are you curious about what's been going on in the Alabama Hills? A monthly newsletter gets sent out informing readers about fieldwork, volunteer opportunities, daily operations, interpretive programs, and more. Sign up today.

Your gateway to wilderness exploration in Mono and Inyo Counties– White Mountain can help you plan your trip into the mountains, update you on all road conditions, and even rent you a bear canister. There are wonderful new books on the shelves, maps of the area, souvenirs, and original art featured by local artist, Sharon Taylor Lewis.

Meet local artist, Sharon Taylor Lewis

In early 2000 while attending Cerro Coso College, Sharon was inspired by art instructor Carol Montgomery to explore different art mediums. Through Carol, she discovered her love for oil painting. She continued her studies in the Palm Springs area with impressionist artist, Diane McCleary. Diane introduced her to Plein Air painting– a perfect match for Sharon. In 2017, she began painting with the Eastern Sierra Plein Air Artists and currently pursues her painting techniques with help from many local artists and online programs.

Through horse-packing and backpacking adventures, Sharon’s connection with the Eastern Sierra shines through her colorful, painterly style.

Please stop by the White Mountain Ranger Station Visitor Center to enjoy Sharon’s beautiful art on display!

The ancient bristlecone pines are some of the oldest beings on the planet, living over 5,000 years of age! They reside in the stunning, wind-ravaged White Mountains, high above Bishop.

Come and see these ancient beings for yourself; wander the nearby trails and visit the interpretive exhibits at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center. The visitor center is wheelchair accessible, with a bookstore, exhibits, and a film played daily about the bristlecone pines. Not many people get the opportunity to visit these rare trees in person. We hope to see you there!

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