Let’s talk about one of our favorite subjects, bears! Maybe you’ve seen our bear info pop-up around Mammoth this month - we’ll be out and about in September as well, check out our events calendar to see the schedule. The Eastern Sierra is home to the American Black Bear, which is one of the eight [...] The post Interpreter’s Corner – All About Black Bears appeared first on Sierra Forever.| Sierra Forever
It's August and that means the trails in the High Sierra have come alive with color as wildflowers bloom along the trails. Not only beautiful, these wildflower gardens are a striking reminder of the region's resilience and biodiversity. Look closely at the flowers and you are likely to see a wide range of pollinators buzzing [...] The post Interpreter’s Corner – What’s that Wildflower? appeared first on Sierra Forever.| Sierra Forever
On Saturday, July 26, we partnered with Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Las Vegas Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing at Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway just outside Las Vegas. Despite some pesky clouds that came and went, it was a gorgeous and fun evening of learning, wonder and s'mores! The event was at full [...] The post Stargazing in Spring Mountains with LVAS appeared first on Sierra Forever.| Sierra Forever
It's been a busy start to the summer season here at Sierra Forever! Our campfire talks are happening almost every Friday and Saturday at campgrounds up and down the Eastern Sierra, and we have a variety of interpretive hikes on the calendar to choose from. Read all about these, plus our recent stewardship events and [...] The post July Newsletter – Summer Programs in Full Swing appeared first on Sierra Forever.| Sierra Forever
On June 14, more than 450 incredible volunteers came together for our 2025 Paint the Mountain Green event, and the results were nothing short of inspiring! Together, we made a major impact in the Spring Mountains: ✅ Collected 117 bags of litter from trails, picnic areas, and roadside pullouts✅ Removed 96 bags of invasive weeds, [...] The post Paint the Mountain Green 2025 Wrap-Up appeared first on Sierra Forever.| Sierra Forever
Our Campfire Program Talks are back at campsites up and down the US 395 corridor! Our Interpretive Hikes are many and varied! The Bishop Climbing Rangers totally rocked the 2024/2025 season and have an exciting report to share their accomplishments with the community! We're still taking suggestions for Eastern Sierra History Conference presentations through June [...] The post With June Comes…Summer! And Sierra Forever Has Lots of Fun Activities in Store! appeared first on Sierra Forever.| Sierra Forever
For their end-of-season wrap-up report, Sierra Forever's Bishop Climbing Rangers, Casey Fellhoelter and Kara Flowers, who work from October through May, presented an impressive accounting of the program's accomplishments on Thursday, May 15, to a dozen representatives from the Bishop Paiute Tribe, County of Inyo, Inyo National Forest, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, [...] The post Bishop Climbing Rangers’ Successful 24/25 Season Doubled 23/24 Program Accomplishments! appeared fir...| Sierra Forever
Today, we say "Job Well Done!" to our Bishop Climbing Rangers, the Dynamic Duo of Kara Flowers and Casey Fellhoelter, as they diligently provide this season's final Climbing Conditions Report for May 8 - 11, to help everyone prepare for an upcoming weekend of climbing fun and safety around Bishop. Happy reading! Conditions Report After [...] The post Bishop Climbing Rangers’ Final Conditions Report of the ’24/’25 Season! appeared first on Sierra Forever.| Sierra Forever
Well, those April showers are bringing us... more May showers. Its lookin' like another wet weekend in Payahuunadu! For an area that sees ~300 days of sunshine a year, we shouldn't complain! The wildflowers, fairy shrimp, and amphibians of the high desert are living it up! While a rainy-day jaunt out in the beautiful Eastern [...] The post ‘Mayday, Mayday!’ The Bishop Climbing Rangers’ May 1 – May 4 Conditions Report Augurs Rain! appeared first on Sierra Forever.| Sierra Forever
Our May Newsletter is hot off the press, with news about our increased Spanish-language outreach, including the first ever Spanish section in the popular Eastern Sierra Fishing Guide, collaborations with Whitebark Institute and the City of Bishop during Wildfire Resilience Month, a call for presentation pitches for our upcoming Eastern Sierra History Conference, and more! [...] The post Read Our E-Newsletter to See What Sierra Forever has in store for the Merry, Merry Month of May! appeared f...| Sierra Forever
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