Five people standing in a grassy field adjacent to Mono Lake looking out toward the lake with binoculars at birds flying in the sky and the Sierra Nevada in the distance.

Field seminar registration opens February 15

The list of 2026 Mono Basin Field Seminars and their itineraries will be posted online on Sunday, February 1. In addition to some familiar favorites, keep an eye out for new itineraries—you might find yourself tracking wildlife, wading through waterways, or keying plants this summer!

We will open registration at 8:00am on Sunday, February 15. Field seminar spots fill quickly, so be sure to register early to secure your place.

Note: The Geology of the Mono Basin field seminar spots will be decided via lottery. You can enroll in the lottery from February 15 through February 25, and winners will be notified on February 27.

If you have any questions, you can check the list of frequently asked questionsemail the Field Seminar team, or call (760) 647-6595. We look forward to seeing you here at Mono Lake this year for a seminar!

Top photo by AnnaLisa Mayer.