Have you always dreamed of working at Mono Lake for the summer? Do you know someone who might be interested in learning the ropes at a successful non-profit in the Eastern Sierra? The summer 2012 seasonal job list is now available here. Hiring begins in January and positions are open until filled. If you’re interested in any of the positions available, apply early. If you have questions regarding the positions please read the job description for the appropriate contact person’s information.

The 2011 seasonal staff crew. You too can live and work in the beautiful Mono Basin with the Mono Lake Committee! Photo by Elin Ljung.

People continue to find Eared Grebes stranded on land around the Mono Basin. If you find one and are able to help it back to the water, you might be able to save its life.

Communications Coordinator Elin Ljung gets ready to return another errant grebe to Mono Lake.

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Starting Friday, September 23rd the Information Center & Bookstore will be open from 9:00am–5:00pm, seven days a week.

We are open throughout the winter with the exception of major holidays, so come visit us for information on fall colors and Mono Lake, or to do your holiday shopping.

We have an excellent selection of books, maps, cards, T-shirts, jewelry, and locally-made items.

In 2011, with decreased funding and increased visitation, volunteers were more important than ever. Volunteers answered questions for visitors at the lake shore and at the Forest Service Visitor Center, led tours at South Tufa and Panum Crater, and helped out with numerous special events.

In late August we celebrated another great summer season of volunteering with the annual volunteer appreciation party. Thank you, volunteers, for your countless hours talking with visitors and enriching their experience in the Mono Basin!

Our 2011 volunteers celebrate the end of a successful season.

A special thank you to this year’s Volunteer of the Year, Jo Bacon. Jo is trained and ready for anything, from (more…)

Starting Sunday, August 28th, the Information Center & Bookstore will be open from 9:00am–7:00pm, seven days a week. Come in with your questions about birding, hiking, camping, or hotels and restaurants in the area. And while you are here, browse our excellent selection of books, maps, T-shirts, and other gift items!

Starting Sunday, August 28th the Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore will be open from 9:00am to 7:00pm daily.

What goes into re-stuccoing a storefront?

First, wait for the snow to melt! Next, there was walnut-blasting, (more…)

Are you interested in volunteering at Mono Lake? Volunteers help with a variety of activities, including pulling invasive plants, teaching visitors about the lake, working at special events such as the Tioga Pass Run, and planting and watering trees. Volunteering is also a great opportunity to spend time in the beautiful Mono Basin and meet other volunteers.

With the news about Mono Lake’s state park, volunteers will be even more crucial to providing visitor services and helping with restoration in the Mono Basin.

The 2011 Mono Lake Volunteer training starts on Wednesday, May 25. For more information, please contact the Committee’s Office Manager Rosanne Catron at (760) 647-6595.

The road (Highway 270) to Bodie is now open, and you can drive to one and a half miles of the park. At that point you need to park at the gate—be sure not to block it—and walk, ski, or snowshoe the rest of the way into Bodie. Skis, snowshoes, or good boots are still necessary to walk around the town of Bodie as well.

California’s state parks are a valuable part of the state’s cultural and natural history.

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"American Dipper" by Lisa Walraven.

Artist Lisa Walraven of North Carolina creates joyful, distinctive paintings of birds and other animals. Drawing from her work in wildlife rehabilitation and as a bird bander, Walraven’s love of the natural world is evident in her simple yet evocative work. We are excited to feature (more…)

The Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore will be closed Tuesday, January 18th for our annual inventory. We will be open all other days next week from 9:00am to 5:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.