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Friends of the Inyo Events – Public Service Announcement
Friends of the Inyo’s FREE Summer Events Coming Up – Find more details and RSVP at FriendsoftheInyo.org/Events. Lone Pine: Whitney Portal– Flora & Fauna, Geology, History July 22, August 12, September 16 9am-noon Mammoth Lakes: Horseshoe Lake– Local Geology, History, Volcanology, Critters, etc. July 29, August 26, September 30 9am-noon Bridgeport: Buckeye Hot Springs– Evening […]

Friends of the Inyo Announces the July 1 Kickoff of its FREE Summer Interpretive Hike Season with a Moonrise Stroll at Buckeye Hot Springs
Friends of the Inyo is “Over the Moon” as it Announces the July 1 Kickoff of its FREE Summer Interpretive Hike Season with a Moonrise Stroll at Buckeye Hot Springs Bishop, CA – Local conservation nonprofit Friends of the Inyo’s Events calendar at FriendsoftheInyo.org/Events is quickly populating with an ample offering of FREE activities this summer that […]

What is the Orange Spaghetti that is Covering the Desert Plants?

Mosquito Fogging – Black Rock Area – June 7, 2023

Multi-jurisdictional Press Release – FAQ’s Regarding 2023 Spring Runoff Expectations and Preparations

Celebrate National Wildflowers Week – Inyo National Forest Botanists Hosting “Wildflower Walks”
In celebration of National Wildflowers Week (May 14 – 20) designated by the United States Forest Service, Inyo National Forest botanists are hosting four Saturday “Wildflower Walks” at various locations during the summer blooming season: May 20 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Bishop Creek June 24 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Rock Creek […]

Inyo County Press Release: Caution Urged As Temperatures Rise Local Waterways Will Pose Hazards
Inyo County – Caution Urged As Temperatures Rise Local Waterways Will Pose Hazards The National Weather Service out of Las Vegas warned Friday that an extended stretch of warmer weather over the next several days will accelerate snowmelt along the Eastern Sierra slopes of Inyo County. Temperatures are forecast to rise to the mid- […]

Protect Yourself against Mosquito Bites and Disease
Protect Yourself against Mosquito Bites and Disease High runoff this year has the potential to create large numbers of insects that breed in water, including mosquitoes. Not only are mosquitoes annoying, but they also transmit diseases. Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program staff work with state and local health departments to monitor what mosquito species are […]

Deb Murphy Report – Inyo and Mono Counties Prep for Run-Off and Recovery from Epic 2023 Winter
Inyo and Mono Counties Prep for Run-Off and Recovery from Epic Winter Traffic in the Owens Valley was nearly reduced to a crawl in February with more than a foot of fresh snow. Three thousand feet up the mountain, the town of Mammoth Lakes doesn’t keep snow fall depths, but the ski area set a […]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR – EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES TWO FREE FILMS TO BE SCREENED IN BISHOP TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES TWO FREE FILMS TO BE SCREENED IN BISHOP TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY Sponsored by INYO350 in partnership with United Methodist Social Services Join us to explore the amazing earth beneath our feet and learn what we can do to protect the soil we depend on, and about the amazing […]

Friends of the Inyo’s Owens Lake Bird Festival Returns April 21 -23, 2023
Friends of the Inyo’s Owens Lake Bird Festival Returns to its Pre-COVID Three-Day Format April 21-23, EarthDay Weekend, in Lone Pine Lone Pine – Since 2015, Friends of the Inyo’s Owens Lake Bird Festival (OLBF) has been celebrating the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens Lake to replenish their strength before […]
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