Sunday, November 20th, 2011 by Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagercloseAuthor: Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagerName: Jessica Ashley Title: Information Center & Bookstore Manager About: Jess stocks the store with educational, handmade, local, and ecologically friendly merchandise and keeps operations functioning efficiently. After working for a summer in the Committee bookstore, Jess joined the staff full-time in May of 2011. Jess' extensive retail experience and love of the Eastern Sierra make her perfectly suited for her role as Information Center & Bookstore Manager.See All Posts by Jessica (22) Contact Jessica
Information Center & Bookstore Manager Jessica Horn shows off some of the great holiday items from the store! Photo by Morgan Lindsay.
Let the Mono Lake Committee staff play Santa for you this year! Shop online, through the catalog in the Fall 2011 Mono Lake Newsletter, call us up at (760) 647-6595, or stop in and see us in Lee Vining!
We have Mono Lake Committee logo gear for everyone in the family, pottery and prints by local artists, jewelry, toys, and books galore.
All profits from your holiday purchases go to Mono Lake, so start clicking, calling, and shopping!
Friday, November 18th, 2011 by Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagercloseAuthor: Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagerName: Jessica Ashley Title: Information Center & Bookstore Manager About: Jess stocks the store with educational, handmade, local, and ecologically friendly merchandise and keeps operations functioning efficiently. After working for a summer in the Committee bookstore, Jess joined the staff full-time in May of 2011. Jess' extensive retail experience and love of the Eastern Sierra make her perfectly suited for her role as Information Center & Bookstore Manager.See All Posts by Jessica (22) Contact Jessica
Though traffic is slowing in Lee Vining, the Mono Lake Committee’s Information Center & Bookstore remains open from 9:00am–5:00pm, seven days a week.
However, we will be closed Thanksgiving Day, November 24, and for our annual staff working retreat, November 30.
We apologize for any inconvenience, and wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! Check back for December holiday hours the first week of December.
Thursday, October 13th, 2011 by Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagercloseAuthor: Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagerName: Jessica Ashley Title: Information Center & Bookstore Manager About: Jess stocks the store with educational, handmade, local, and ecologically friendly merchandise and keeps operations functioning efficiently. After working for a summer in the Committee bookstore, Jess joined the staff full-time in May of 2011. Jess' extensive retail experience and love of the Eastern Sierra make her perfectly suited for her role as Information Center & Bookstore Manager.See All Posts by Jessica (22) Contact Jessica
Norman Schaefer. Photo by Dan Pattitucci.
Join us for this special evening as legendary mountaineers and writers Norman Schaefer and Doug Robinson read from their respective books at 4:30pm, Monday, October 17 at the Mono Lake Committee. (more…)
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 by Carolyn, Former Project SpecialistcloseAuthor: Carolyn, Former Project SpecialistName: Carolyn Weddle Title: Project Specialist About: Graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in Environmental Policy, Carolyn loves the outdoors and the Eastern Sierra and is known to make forays in the Nevada hills for further exploration. After spending summer 2011 as a Retail Assistant in the Information Center & Bookstore, Carolyn stayed through winter 2012 as a Project Specialist.See All Posts by Carolyn (22) Contact Carolyn
Fall has arrived and with it a few changes in the Mono Basin!
Hours and closures:
The Scenic Area Visitor Center is now open Thursday–Monday, 9:00am–4:30pm.
Tioga Pass Resort is now closed for the season.
Saddlebag Lake Resort is now closed for the season. The water taxi is no longer running.
Campground updates:
Ellery, Junction, Tioga, and Saddlebag campgrounds have all closed for the winter.
Aspen Campground is scheduled to close on October 17.
Visit the Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore, open 9:00am–5:00pm daily, or the Scenic Area Visitor Center for more information on seasonal closures.
Friday, September 23rd, 2011 by Rosanne, Office DirectorcloseAuthor: Rosanne, Office DirectorName: Rosanne Catron Title: Office Manager About: Originally from Bishop, Rose's easy-going, friendly personality make her perfectly suited for her role as Office Director. Rose creates the complicated bookstore schedule, oversees the intern and volunteer programs, and keeps office relations smooth and happy.See All Posts by Rosanne (34) Contact Rosanne
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.
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 by Arya, Communications DirectorcloseAuthor: Arya, Communications DirectorName: Arya Degenhardt Title: Communications Director About: Arya oversees the Committee's communications program, which includes the Mono Lake Newsletter. She loves her job because she gets to share the inspiring work of the Mono Lake Committee with members and visitors alike. When she's not in the office you might find her running with her dogs Dublin and Poco, volunteering with the Lee Vining Fire Department, listening to any music with a banjo in it, or willing the plants in her garden to grow. Her favorite things to do in the Mono Basin include ice skating on nearby lakes, skiing the Mono Craters, and getting to smell the sagebrush when it rains.See All Posts by Arya (91) Contact Arya
Calling all photographers! The call for submission for the 2013 Mono Lake Calendar is here. If you are interested in submitting, click here for the submission information and read on for details. The submission deadline is Monday, October 31, 2011.
Since 1986, the magnificent geological and ecological wonders of Mono Lake have been celebrated in the Mono Lake Calendar, published by the Mono Lake Committee. Sales of the calendar help to fund the efforts (more…)
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 by Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagercloseAuthor: Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagerName: Jessica Ashley Title: Information Center & Bookstore Manager About: Jess stocks the store with educational, handmade, local, and ecologically friendly merchandise and keeps operations functioning efficiently. After working for a summer in the Committee bookstore, Jess joined the staff full-time in May of 2011. Jess' extensive retail experience and love of the Eastern Sierra make her perfectly suited for her role as Information Center & Bookstore Manager.See All Posts by Jessica (22) Contact Jessica
Bob Madgic will make a special presentation drawn from his book Shattered Air at 5:00pm, Monday, September 5th (Labor Day) at the Mono Lake Committee Theater & Gallery.
Shattered Air is about lightning in Yosemite National Park, wilderness, and the hikers who found themselves caught up in both.
Bob’s “Strike at Half Dome” slideshow has been a featured presentation in Yosemite Valley.
Signed copies of Shattered Air will be available at the presentation.
Friday, August 26th, 2011 by Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagercloseAuthor: Jessica, Information Center & Bookstore ManagerName: Jessica Ashley Title: Information Center & Bookstore Manager About: Jess stocks the store with educational, handmade, local, and ecologically friendly merchandise and keeps operations functioning efficiently. After working for a summer in the Committee bookstore, Jess joined the staff full-time in May of 2011. Jess' extensive retail experience and love of the Eastern Sierra make her perfectly suited for her role as Information Center & Bookstore Manager.See All Posts by Jessica (22) Contact Jessica
The Mono Lake Committee is proud to present High Lonesome, a photography exhibit by Lloyd R. Baggs, starting Tuesday, August 30th in the Mono Lake Committee Theater & Gallery.
"Mono Shore" courtesy of Lloyd Baggs.
Lloyd’s black-and-white photography captures cloud-strewn skies, arid landscapes, and historic landmarks of Mono Lake and the Eastern Sierra. A self-proclaimed storm chaser, Lloyd offers a glance at the characteristic severe weather rolling over the Sierra’s crest. For a preview of his photographs, visit Lloyd’s website.
Please join us for the artist’s reception, Friday, September 2nd at 5:00pm in the Mono Lake Committee Theater & Gallery. Meet Lloyd and enjoy his spectacular photography of the Mono Basin! Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 by Rosanne, Office DirectorcloseAuthor: Rosanne, Office DirectorName: Rosanne Catron Title: Office Manager About: Originally from Bishop, Rose's easy-going, friendly personality make her perfectly suited for her role as Office Director. Rose creates the complicated bookstore schedule, oversees the intern and volunteer programs, and keeps office relations smooth and happy.See All Posts by Rosanne (34) Contact Rosanne
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.
Sunday, August 21st, 2011 by Julia, Mono Lake InterncloseAuthor: Julia, Mono Lake InternName: Julia Runcie Title: Mono Lake Intern About: As a native of the diminutive Green Mountains, Julia is completely in awe of the Sierra but has to admit she sometimes misses real maple syrup. After her 2010 summer internship she stayed through the winter as a Project Specialist, and is now a Mono Lake Intern for her second summer. In her free time, Julia loves to hike, cook, write, and uproot invasive weeds.See All Posts by Julia (42) Contact Julia
…then come to a lecture this Wednesday, August 24 at 4:00pm at the Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore! In the third installment of our summer lecture series, “Refreshments with Refreshing ‘Ologists,” biologist Sarah Dalrymple of UC Davis will give a presentation on her research in our local Jeffrey pine forest. Sarah studies how prescribed burns and ants cause clearings around Jeffrey pines that can reduce future damage from wildfires. This topic is extremely relevant as it’s now the height of the summer wildfire season. Following the talk there will be a chance for questions, comments, and … refreshments! Please join us on Wednesday at 4:00pm!
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