Inyo National Forest

Volunteering

Join us for rewarding work with great people in the tremendous landscape of the Eastern Sierra. The Inyo National Forest and its partners will teach you, challenge you, and give you a memorable experience.

"This is your day. Go forth. Do good. Tell the stories. And keep it wild."
- Ed Zahniser, primary author of the 1964 Wilderness Act

The Mammoth Basin Nordic Backcountry Patrol is a non-profit organization that helps provide a safe, quality experience to the wintering public in and around Mammoth Lakes California. As members of the National Ski Patrol, we take great pride in our commitment to public service and we place strong emphasis on safety awareness, as well as encouraging responsible environment usage. Our Patrollers are able to provide on-the-spot medical skills to those injured, lost or suffering from the winter environment. Nordic members are also available for search & rescue missions, as needed, in partnership with other agencies. For volunteering information, please visit the Mammoth Basin Patrol website.

Rush Creek Clean Up

Join us for the second annual Rush Creek Clean Up. For more information, download this flyer.

Mt. Whitney Trail Maintenance - June 22 - 28, 2008

The Mount Whitney Trail is a maintained route to the highest point in lower 48 states. The trail ascends the steep, narrow Lone Pine Creek drainage, and is framed by the granite peaks of the John Muir Wilderness. The trail to the summit, with expansive views over the Sierra and the Great Basin, provides a unique recreation opportunity. Base camp will be near Bighorn Park, at an elevation 10,500 feet. Primary work area will be near Mirror Lake, at elevations around 10,800 feet. For more information and to sign up, contact the American Hiking Society.

Cottonwood Lakes Basin Restoration and Maintenance - July 27 – August 2, 2008

Cottonwood Lakes Basin is nestled in the southern-most portion of the John Muir Wilderness. Mt. Langley dominates the northern skyline. At elevations around 11,000 feet, the Basin features numerous lakes, meadows, and forests of foxtail pine. There is an extensive trail network in the area, and with a new moon On August 1, the star gazing should be incredible. For more information and to sign up, contact the American Hiking Society.

Eastern Sierra Stewardship Corps

The Eastern Sierra Stewardship Corp calendar of events and trips includes a variety of service trips to protect and restore wilderness and front-country areas on the Inyo National Forest.

Golden Trout Project

Trout Unlimited (TU), California Trout (CalTrout) and the Federation of Flyfishers (FFF) are assisting the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in a collaborative effort to protect and restore the California Golden Trout in the Inyo National Forest.

American Hiking Society

American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacations 

Join other volunteers as they experience the joy and camaraderie of working on a trail and conserving a legacy in America 's most remote wild places.
The September Mount Whitney Trail trip still has openings.

Backcountry Horsemen of California

Visit the Backcountry Horsemen events calendar for information on 2006 service trips along the Pacific Crest Trail.

Roving Trailhead Host Program

Learn more about the Roving Trailhead Host Program and opportunities for the 2007 summer season.

Student Conservation Association

Wilderness Volunteers will offer a Leader Training Trip in the John Muir Wilderness during July 23-29.

Volunteer opportunities also exist at the national level with many federal agencies including National Parks, National Forests, USA Freedom Corps, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. For more information about these and other opportunities, please visit Volunteer.gov/gov and get involved in America's Communities of Service.

US Forest Service - Inyo National Forest
Last Modified: Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 10:24:08 EDT