Nature Notes

  • Welcome to Friends of the Inyo

    Preserving Public Lands of the Eastern SierraDry Mountain and Saline Valley

    Friends of the Inyo is a Bishop, California-based, non-profit conservation organization dedicated to preserving the Eastside's unique qualities: its diverse wild lands, scenic beauty, wild rivers, varied flora and fauna, and abundant opportunities for low-impact recreation.

    11/24/2007 - 05:59
  • About Friends of the Inyo

    Founded in 1986, Friends of the Inyo is a Bishop-based non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the exploration, preservation and stewardship of the public lands of the Eastern Sierra. The Eastside's scenic beauty, wild rivers, varied flora and fauna, and abundant opportunities for low-impact sustainable recreation are our business--and yours. Through a combination of outreach and education, and wilderness advocacy, together we can ensure that this remarkable place is preserved for future generations of people, plants and animals.

    Watch a video introduction to Friends of the Inyo, starring the Eastern Sierra's public lands!

    11/24/2007 - 09:24
  • First Annual Environmental Film Festival

    Details here

    11/24/2007 - 17:59
  • First Annual Environmental Film Festival

    The first Annual Friends of the Inyo Environmental Film Festival....blah blah blaaaa

    11/24/2007 - 18:01
  • What's an "Inyo"?

    Inyo is at once a region, a county and a National Forest, all within the Eastern border of California. It is a Paiute Indian word generally given the translation of "Dwelling Place of the Great Spirit".  Many superlatives describe the area - the highest peak in the lower 48 states, Mount Whitney (14,495') is here.

    01/12/2009 - 09:44
  • Join Friends of the Inyo

    A group of happy volunteers!

     

    Please join Friends of the Inyo and help us help care for your public lands. There are several ways to get involved:

    11/25/2007 - 07:42
  • Glass Creek Meadow Ski Tour
    This should be a great tour into Glass Creek Meadow. Metal-edged skis equipped with skins and intermediate ski skills are essential because we hope to get up into the meadow and look for powder to ski! We'll meet at 8am at the Obsidian Dome road parking area just off Highway 395 and north of Deadman Summit. Bring a sac lunch, drinks and snacks for an 8-hour day.
    12/27/2007 - 06:23
  • The Eastern Sierra Citizens' Wilderness Proposals
    12/02/2007 - 19:07
  • Words

    Buy Words For the Wild

    Satisfy your book needs through Bishop's own Spellbinder Books and Coffee and help support Friends of the Inyo at the same time!

    Ever wonder how Mt. Tom got its name?
    Or how to tell a blind snake from a rubber boa?

    12/02/2007 - 19:20
  • Crossroads School Service Trip to Cottonwood Fence

    Another trip to the fence. Also present three Crossroads adult staff

    12/23/2007 - 07:09

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