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SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.The canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.Please be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be cancelled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is cancelled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours/2022-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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SUMMARY:Lundy Canyon Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a leisurely walk up Lundy Canyon\, where the convergence of coniferous forest\, sagebrush scrub\, riparian woodlands\, and open water offers a diverse list of bird species. Meet in front of Lundy Lake Resort (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Lundy Lake Resort on Lundy Lake Road.From Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group. Tours are free\, but reservations are encouraged to secure your spot.Please bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nAre reservations required for the 8:00am Lundy Canyon Bird Walk? \nNo\, however\, reservations are recommended to secure a space for you\, your family\, or friends.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\nVisit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for Mono Lake Committee events or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Lundy Lake Resort?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, and plenty of drinking water. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\n Please call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or send us an email. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel my reservation? \nPlease reply to your confirmation email to cancel. If you’re having trouble finding your confirmation email\, you can also click here to send us an email or call (760) 647-6595.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-bird-walk/2022-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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SUMMARY:Trail Chic Fashion Show Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the latest in hiker\, climber\, skier\, and field biologist fashion! Think: socks-in-sandals meets sequins … on an astroturf runway. \n\n\n\nTrail Chic is a fashion show fundraiser for the Mono Lake Committee’s Outdoor Education Center Access Fund. The Access Fund supports students from Los Angeles get to Mono Lake for life-changing watershed education experiences.  \n\n\n\nEntrance to the event is free and our friends from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly will be pouring wine and bubbly (for a donation). \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to let us know you’re planning to attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, July 22\, 2022\, 7:30–9:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Lee Vining Community Center (296 Mattly Avenue) \n\n\n\nPrice: Free and open to the public \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFashion inspiration: See some photos from the 2019 Trail Chic Fashion Show \n\n\n\nMore information: Contact Communications Director Arya Harp or Education Director Rose Nelson at (760) 647-6595
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/trail-chic-fashion-show-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Geology of the Mono Basin: Land of Fire & Ice (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:2022 Geology Field Seminar Lottery\n\n\n\nDue to the overwhelming popularity of the Geology of the Mono Basin Field Seminar\, this year we will be offering a lottery system for this seminar only. First-time registrants for this seminar will get priority; however\, there will be a limited number of spots for past attendees as well. \n\n\n\nThe lottery application will ask the following: \n\n\n\nName (One lottery entry per person permitted\, and lottery entries are not transferable)EmailGroup size (up to 4)Have you\, or anyone in your group\, attended the Geology of the Mono Basin Field Seminar in the past?\n\n\n\nThe lottery will open on February 17\, 2022 at 9:00am PST at the same time as registration for all other Field Seminars and the lottery will close on February 22\, 2022 at 11:59pm PST. You can enter once at any time during this window. Everyone will be contacted on February 23\, 2022 by email with the results of the lottery. If your lottery entry is successful\, you will have until February 25\, 2022 to complete your registration. If your lottery entry is not successful\, you will be notified of your position on the waitlist (determined by random draw) and if you would like to accept that spot on the waitlist. \n\n\n\n\n From volcanic craters to glacial moraines\, earthquake faults to tufa towers\, the Mono Basin displays some of the most unique\, spectacular\, and accessible geology anywhere in the world. This seminar\, consisting of field visits to the premier sites\, will present in understandable fashion the geologic stories of the Mono Basin. Greg Stock is the first ever Yosemite National Park geologist. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 papers and abstracts on Sierra Nevada geology and is co-author of the book Geology Underfoot in Yosemite National Park.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nview itinerary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWAITLIST\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: July 22–24\, 2022 \n\n\n\nInstructor: Greg Stock \n\n\n\nPrice: $235 for members / $250 for the public  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Lottery opens February 17\, 2022 at 9:00am PST. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the field seminar team by email or phone at (760) 647-6595. \n\n\n\n\n\nActivity level: DIFFICULT \n\n\n\nThis seminar’s activity level: difficult. We will be walking up to three miles a day\, some of which will be over uneven terrain\, off trail\, and will include stepping up and over obstacles. This type of walking requires good balance\, some agility\, and stamina. Be prepared for short\, steep sections of trail. This seminar includes a short but challenging hike at altitude.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/geology-of-the-mono-basin-land-of-fire-ice/
CATEGORIES:Field Seminar
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SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.The canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.Please be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be cancelled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is cancelled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours/2022-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.The canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.Please be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be cancelled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is cancelled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours/2022-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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SUMMARY:Lundy Canyon Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a leisurely walk up Lundy Canyon\, where the convergence of coniferous forest\, sagebrush scrub\, riparian woodlands\, and open water offers a diverse list of bird species. Meet in front of Lundy Lake Resort (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Lundy Lake Resort on Lundy Lake Road.From Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group. Tours are free\, but reservations are encouraged to secure your spot.Please bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nAre reservations required for the 8:00am Lundy Canyon Bird Walk? \nNo\, however\, reservations are recommended to secure a space for you\, your family\, or friends.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\nVisit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for Mono Lake Committee events or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Lundy Lake Resort?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, and plenty of drinking water. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\n Please call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or send us an email. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel my reservation? \nPlease reply to your confirmation email to cancel. If you’re having trouble finding your confirmation email\, you can also click here to send us an email or call (760) 647-6595.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-bird-walk/2022-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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SUMMARY:Photo talk & book signing: Claude Fiddler's Inside the High Sierra
DESCRIPTION:Stop in at the Mono Lake Committee Theater & Gallery to meet prominent Sierra climber and renowned photographer Claude Fiddler\, and learn more about his experiences in the Sierra and his photography techniques. Claude’s newest book of photography Inside the High Sierra will be available to purchase in our bookstore\, and there will be an opportunity to get it signed. \n\n\n\nPrecipice Lake by Claude Fiddler\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, July 15\, 2022\, 4:30–6:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore in Lee Vining (51365 Highway 395) \n\n\n\nPrice: Free and open to the public \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore information: Contact Lily Pastel at (760) 647-6595 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop photo courtesy of Claude Fiddler.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/photo-talk-book-signing-claude-fiddlers-inside-the-high-sierra/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:En Plein Air at Mono Lake: Beginning Oil Painting
DESCRIPTION:Painting outdoors allows an instant connection with landscape\, and the textural possibilities and complete-coverage quality of oil paint allow students to portray their own unique feelings in their work. This field seminar is designed to be an introduction to the sometimes-intimidating subject of oil painting for students who want to learn oil painting outdoors. Photo courtesy of Penny Otwell. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nview itinerary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: July 15–17\, 2022 \n\n\n\nInstructor: Penny Otwell \n\n\n\nPrice: $265 for members / $280 for the public  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Begins February 17\, 2022 at 9:00am PST for Mono Lake Committee members. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the field seminar team by email or phone at (760) 647-6595. \n\n\n\n\n\nActivity level: EASY \n\n\n\nThis seminar’s activity level: easy. We will be walking from cars to painting sites in the field\, no more than half a mile from the cars. Participants will need to carry all their art supplies from the cars to field locations and back. Some of the painting locations may be in the sun.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/en-plein-air-at-mono-lake-beginning-oil-painting/
CATEGORIES:Field Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220710T120000
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SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.The canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.Please be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be cancelled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is cancelled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours/2022-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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UID:10001514-1657353600-1657368000@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.The canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.Please be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be cancelled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is cancelled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours/2022-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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SUMMARY:Lundy Canyon Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a leisurely walk up Lundy Canyon\, where the convergence of coniferous forest\, sagebrush scrub\, riparian woodlands\, and open water offers a diverse list of bird species. Meet in front of Lundy Lake Resort (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Lundy Lake Resort on Lundy Lake Road.From Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group. Tours are free\, but reservations are encouraged to secure your spot.Please bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nAre reservations required for the 8:00am Lundy Canyon Bird Walk? \nNo\, however\, reservations are recommended to secure a space for you\, your family\, or friends.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\nVisit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for Mono Lake Committee events or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Lundy Lake Resort?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, and plenty of drinking water. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\n Please call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or send us an email. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel my reservation? \nPlease reply to your confirmation email to cancel. If you’re having trouble finding your confirmation email\, you can also click here to send us an email or call (760) 647-6595.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-bird-walk/2022-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220710T153000
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SUMMARY:Mono Basin Natural History: Aquatic & Terrestrial Habitats (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:The Mono Basin is one of the most diverse ecosystems on the continent; this field seminar will be an overview of the varied habitats that are found here. We will enjoy the rich diversity of mammals\, butterflies\, wildflowers\, trees\, and other plants as we explore the Mono Basin\, and a major focus of this seminar will be the identification and ecology of birds that breed here. A guided canoeing exploration of Mono’s south shore is included in this class. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nview itinerary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: July 8–10\, 2022 \n\n\n\nInstructor: David Wimpfheimer \n\n\n\nPrice: $270 for members / $285 for the public  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Begins February 17\, 2022 at 9:00am PST for Mono Lake Committee members. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the field seminar team by email or phone at (760) 647-6595. \n\n\n\n\n\nActivity level: DIFFICULT \n\n\n\nThis seminar’s activity level: difficult. We will be walking up to three miles a day at a leisurely pace\, some of which will be over uneven terrain\, off trail\, and will include stepping up and over obstacles. This type of walking requires good balance\, some agility\, and stamina. Be prepared for short\, steep sections of trail. We will be standing for several hours at a time while out in the field; some of that time may be in the sun without much shade. Participants must be able to sit down in and get up out of a canoe.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-basin-natural-history-aquatic-terrestrial-habitats/
CATEGORIES:Field Seminar
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SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.The canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.Please be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be cancelled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is cancelled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours/2022-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.The canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.Please be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be cancelled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is cancelled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours/2022-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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SUMMARY:Lundy Canyon Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a leisurely walk up Lundy Canyon\, where the convergence of coniferous forest\, sagebrush scrub\, riparian woodlands\, and open water offers a diverse list of bird species. Meet in front of Lundy Lake Resort (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Lundy Lake Resort on Lundy Lake Road.From Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group. Tours are free\, but reservations are encouraged to secure your spot.Please bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nAre reservations required for the 8:00am Lundy Canyon Bird Walk? \nNo\, however\, reservations are recommended to secure a space for you\, your family\, or friends.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\nVisit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for Mono Lake Committee events or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Lundy Lake Resort?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, and plenty of drinking water. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\n Please call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or send us an email. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel my reservation? \nPlease reply to your confirmation email to cancel. If you’re having trouble finding your confirmation email\, you can also click here to send us an email or call (760) 647-6595.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-bird-walk/2022-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220626T120000
DTSTAMP:20220429T162150Z
CREATED:20210813T214506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T162150Z
UID:10001511-1656230400-1656244800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.The canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.Please be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be cancelled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is cancelled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours/2022-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220627T163000
DTSTAMP:20220514T001325Z
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SUMMARY:Mono Basin & Bodie Photography
DESCRIPTION:Join this field seminar to enhance your photo-taking abilities in the uniquely beautiful Mono Basin and at the world-renowned Bodie State Historic Park. Field trips and classroom sessions will combine to cover a multitude of photographic topics. Plus\, the group will visit Bodie for private after-hours evening access. Photo courtesy of David J. Gubernick. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nview itinerary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: June 25–27\, 2022 \n\n\n\nInstructor: David J. Gubernick \n\n\n\nPrice: $310 for members / $325 for the public  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Begins February 17\, 2022 at 9:00am PST for Mono Lake Committee members. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the field seminar team by email or phone at (760) 647-6595. \n\n\n\n\n\nActivity level: MODERATE \n\n\n\nThis seminar’s activity level: moderate. We will be walking up to two miles a day at a leisurely pace\, some of which will be over uneven terrain\, off trail\, and may include stepping up and over obstacles. Finding stable footing can be difficult at night. Participants will need to carry their camera equipment from the cars to field locations and back. We will be standing for several hours at a time while out in the field; some of that time may be in the sun without much shade.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-basin-bodie-photography/
CATEGORIES:Field Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T120000
DTSTAMP:20220429T162150Z
CREATED:20210813T214506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T162150Z
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SUMMARY:Mono Lake Canoe Tours
DESCRIPTION:Discover bubbling springs\, alkali flies\, brine shrimp\, underwater tufa towers\, migrating birds\, and crystalline waters\, all from the unique vantage point of a canoe. \n\n\n\nGuided canoe tours provide a unique look into the ecology and geology of this high desert lake. No canoe experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment. Our experienced canoe guides will share with you some of Mono Lake’s unusual natural history as well as the story about efforts to protect this nearly million-year-old lake. Advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 8:00am*\, 9:30am*\, and 11:00am* \n\n\n\n*These are tour departure times. You must park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your scheduled tour time. \n\n\n\nPrice: $35 each for ages 13 and older and $20 for kids under 13. Sorry\, no kids under age 4 allowed. No pets allowed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nPlan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. We cannot accommodate late-comers. Scroll down to view a map.The canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the trail.Please be prepared with sturdy water shoes. You may get wet up to the knee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, an approximately 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nHow do I get to South Tufa?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Highway 120 East (located five miles south of Lee Vining and 25 miles north of Mammoth Lakes). Follow the signs for South Tufa. Drive five miles on Highway 120 East and turn left at the sign for South Tufa. Continue straight onto a one-mile-long gravel road and park in the South Tufa parking lot. Plan to park at South Tufa 45 minutes before your tour launch time. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay for parking?\nParking is free for canoe tour participants. There will be a white and green hand-painted Canoe Tours sign on your immediate right as you enter the parking lot. You must collect your free canoe tour parking pass from the envelope on the back of the sign and display it on your dashboard to receive free parking. \n\n\n\n\nWhere do the canoe tours launch from?\nThe canoe tours launch from Navy Beach\, approximately a 15-minute walk from South Tufa. The sandy footpath to Navy Beach is located immediately to your right as you enter the South Tufa parking lot. There will be a hand-painted white sign indicating the unpaved trail. When you arrive at Navy Beach\, check in at the silver Mono Lake Committee Toyota truck. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nIn addition to sturdy water shoes (Chacos\, Tevas\, or other water sandals)\, please bring sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, plenty of drinking water\, and a plastic bag or dry bag to keep your camera or binoculars from getting wet. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the canoe tour cancellation policy?\nIf you’d like to cancel your reservation\, you must call (760) 647-6595 at least 24 hours in advance of your canoe tour launch time in order to receive a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours\, or arrive late and miss your tour\, you will be charged for the full amount. \n\n\n\n\nWhat if there is inclement weather?\nThere is a chance that your canoe tour will be cancelled due to unsafe wind conditions on the lake. The decision to cancel a tour is made at the time of the tour in response to conditions on the lake\, so unfortunately we cannot notify you in advance. If a canoe tour is cancelled due to wind\, you will receive a full refund and a free walking tour will be offered instead. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\nPlease call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or email the Canoe Coordinator.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-canoe-tours/2022-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Canoe Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T093000
DTSTAMP:20220607T235435Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T235435Z
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SUMMARY:Lundy Canyon Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a leisurely walk up Lundy Canyon\, where the convergence of coniferous forest\, sagebrush scrub\, riparian woodlands\, and open water offers a diverse list of bird species. Meet in front of Lundy Lake Resort (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Lundy Lake Resort on Lundy Lake Road.From Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group. Tours are free\, but reservations are encouraged to secure your spot.Please bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nAre reservations required for the 8:00am Lundy Canyon Bird Walk? \nNo\, however\, reservations are recommended to secure a space for you\, your family\, or friends.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\nVisit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for Mono Lake Committee events or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Lundy Lake Resort?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, and plenty of drinking water. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\n Please call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or send us an email. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel my reservation? \nPlease reply to your confirmation email to cancel. If you’re having trouble finding your confirmation email\, you can also click here to send us an email or call (760) 647-6595.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-bird-walk/2022-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T123000
DTSTAMP:20220219T003818Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T003818Z
UID:10001269-1655838000-1656073800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Natural History of Mono Basin Woodpeckers (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:Join this fascinating seminar for a dynamic overview of Mono Basin woodpeckers. One of the most specialized bird families in the world\, at least nine species of woodpeckers occur regularly in the Mono Basin\, making the forests around Mono Lake a perfect stage for observing these amazing forest carpenters. Black-backed Woodpecker photo courtesy of Sherry Taylor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nview itinerary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWAITLIST\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: June 21–24\, 2022 \n\n\n\nInstructor: Steve Shunk \n\n\n\nPrice: $265 for members / $280 for the public  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Begins February 17\, 2022 at 9:00am PST for Mono Lake Committee members. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the field seminar team by email or phone at (760) 647-6595. \n\n\n\n\n\nActivity level: DIFFICULT \n\n\n\nThis seminar’s activity level: difficult. We will be walking up to three miles a day at a leisurely pace\, most of which will be over uneven terrain\, off trail\, and will include stepping up and over obstacles. This type of walking requires good balance\, some agility\, and stamina. Be prepared for short\, steep sections of trail. We will be standing for several hours at a time while out in the field; some of that time may be in the sun without much shade.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/natural-history-of-mono-basin-woodpeckers/
CATEGORIES:Field Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220619T140000
DTSTAMP:20220429T162012Z
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UID:10001565-1655643600-1655647200@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a walk among strange tufa towers\, bubbling springs\, birds\, wildlife\, brine shrimp\, and the behind-the-scenes story of the most unusual lake in California. This guided\, one-hour walk includes hands-on activities\, and an overview of the human and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm \n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.Tours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.There is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-4/2022-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T140000
DTSTAMP:20220429T162012Z
CREATED:20220429T145921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T162012Z
UID:10001564-1655557200-1655560800@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a walk among strange tufa towers\, bubbling springs\, birds\, wildlife\, brine shrimp\, and the behind-the-scenes story of the most unusual lake in California. This guided\, one-hour walk includes hands-on activities\, and an overview of the human and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm \n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.Tours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.There is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-4/2022-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T093000
DTSTAMP:20220607T235435Z
CREATED:20220429T174316Z
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SUMMARY:Lundy Canyon Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a leisurely walk up Lundy Canyon\, where the convergence of coniferous forest\, sagebrush scrub\, riparian woodlands\, and open water offers a diverse list of bird species. Meet in front of Lundy Lake Resort (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Lundy Lake Resort on Lundy Lake Road.From Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group. Tours are free\, but reservations are encouraged to secure your spot.Please bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nAre reservations required for the 8:00am Lundy Canyon Bird Walk? \nNo\, however\, reservations are recommended to secure a space for you\, your family\, or friends.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\nVisit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for Mono Lake Committee events or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Lundy Lake Resort?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, and plenty of drinking water. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\n Please call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or send us an email. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel my reservation? \nPlease reply to your confirmation email to cancel. If you’re having trouble finding your confirmation email\, you can also click here to send us an email or call (760) 647-6595.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-bird-walk/2022-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220617T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220619T113000
DTSTAMP:20220611T005728Z
CREATED:20220611T005458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T005728Z
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SUMMARY:Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua
DESCRIPTION:The Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua brings birders together to enhance appreciation and understanding of the Mono Basin’s diverse and abundant bird life and to educate the public about this area’s value to birds and people. The Chautauqua offers over 90 field trips\, workshops\, and presentations with renowned bird guides\, naturalists\, and artists. Add live music and delicious food\, and you’ve got yourself a fantastic long weekend in nature with friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: June 17-19\, 2022 \n\n\n\nPrice: ranges from free for kids under age 12 to $175 for unlimited registration  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Open now. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the Chautauqua team by email or phone at (760) 647-6595. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganizing Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Partners
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-basin-bird-chautauqua/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220616T083000
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UID:10001309-1655368200-1655382600@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This free symposium will include a series of presentations about some of the cutting-edge geobiology research being conducted at Mono Lake by the International Geobiology Course. The International Geobiology Course is an intensive\, multidisciplinary course exploring the coevolution of the Earth and its biosphere\, with an emphasis on how microbial processes affect the environment. The Mono Lake Committee has provided research support in the form of the Mono Basin Field Station research boat and other logistical support to this program.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWelcome and Introductions: Alex Sessions\, California Institute of TechnologyMicrobes and C-N cycling in Salty Worlds\, Mono Lake and More: Samantha Joye\, University of GeorgiaMethane and Mixing in Mono Lake: Larry Miller\, United States Geological SurveyArsenic and Old Lakes: Tim Hollibaugh\, University of GeorgiaUnderstanding Climate\, Stories from Mono Lake: Susan Zimmerman\, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: June 16\, 2022\, 8:30am–12:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center \n\n\n\nPrice: Free and open to the public
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220615T163000
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SUMMARY:Capturing the Mono Basin in Pastel (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:The rich light and deep colors of the Mono Basin are a perfect subject for the brilliance of pastel chalks. The goal of this weekend is to work outside\, on location\, to make landscape studies in pastel. Each participant will go home with at least one small finished painting and several sketches\, color studies\, and value experiments that will fuel future artistic endeavors. Landscape painter and accomplished teacher Ane Carla Rovetta will help demystify the overwhelming hues of the summer. Photo courtesy of Ane Carla Rovetta.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nview itinerary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: June 13–15\, 2022 \n\n\n\nInstructor: Ane Carla Rovetta \n\n\n\nPrice: $265 for members / $280 for the public. $30 required materials fee; additional $55 materials fee to order a set of 72 chalks (optional). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Begins February 17\, 2022 at 9:00am PST for Mono Lake Committee members. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the field seminar team by email or phone at (760) 647-6595. \n\n\n\n\n\nActivity level: EASY \n\n\n\nThis seminar’s activity level: easy. We will be walking from cars to painting sites in the field\, no more than half a mile from the cars. Participants will need to carry all their art supplies from the cars to field locations and back. Some of the painting locations may be in the sun.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/capturing-the-mono-basin-in-pastel/
CATEGORIES:Field Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T140000
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SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a walk among strange tufa towers\, bubbling springs\, birds\, wildlife\, brine shrimp\, and the behind-the-scenes story of the most unusual lake in California. This guided\, one-hour walk includes hands-on activities\, and an overview of the human and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm \n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.Tours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.There is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-4/2022-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T130000
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UID:10001562-1654952400-1654956000@www.monolake.org
SUMMARY:Mono Lake South Tufa Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a walk among strange tufa towers\, bubbling springs\, birds\, wildlife\, brine shrimp\, and the behind-the-scenes story of the most unusual lake in California. This guided\, one-hour walk includes hands-on activities\, and an overview of the human and natural history of Mono Lake appropriate for all age levels. Advance reservations are recommended. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm \n\n\n\nPrice: Tours are free\, but there is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the kiosk at the South Tufa parking lot.Tours are free\, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.There is a $3 per person entrance fee to the South Tufa Area.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/mono-lake-south-tufa-tour-4/2022-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T093000
DTSTAMP:20220607T235435Z
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SUMMARY:Lundy Canyon Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-guide for a leisurely walk up Lundy Canyon\, where the convergence of coniferous forest\, sagebrush scrub\, riparian woodlands\, and open water offers a diverse list of bird species. Meet in front of Lundy Lake Resort (directions below). This guided\, 1.5–2 hour walk is appropriate for all experience levels and age groups. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: Saturdays at 8:00am \n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Lundy Lake Resort on Lundy Lake Road.From Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group. Tours are free\, but reservations are encouraged to secure your spot.Please bring binoculars if you have them. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nAre reservations required for the 8:00am Lundy Canyon Bird Walk? \nNo\, however\, reservations are recommended to secure a space for you\, your family\, or friends.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat else can I do on my visit to Mono Lake?\nVisit monolake.org to learn more about other tours and trips at Mono Lake. If you’re using a smartphone\, you can also visit monolakemobile.org to sign up for Mono Lake Committee events or take a self-guided tour of South Tufa. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get to Lundy Lake Resort?\nFrom Highway 395 turn onto Lundy Lake Road (located 6.5 miles north of Lee Vining). Continue straight for 5 miles to the Lundy Lake Resort to meet the group.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I bring for the tour?\nPlease bring binoculars if you have them\, sun protection (sun hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses)\, and plenty of drinking water. \n\n\n\n\nWho should I contact if I have additional questions?\n Please call the Mono Lake Committee at (760) 647-6595 or send us an email. \n\n\n\n\nHow can I cancel my reservation? \nPlease reply to your confirmation email to cancel. If you’re having trouble finding your confirmation email\, you can also click here to send us an email or call (760) 647-6595.
URL:https://www.monolake.org/event/lundy-canyon-bird-walk/2022-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Free Tours
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