Owens Lake Bird Festival - April 17-19, 2026

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$25.00
Explore the roads in Pasiata’s habitat/dust control locations and learn to access the lake on your own. We will drive, stop, observe, and discuss the massive return of inspirational feathered friends who have rediscovered Patsiata. Once again, they use her as a place to rest and forage, putting on more fat for their marathon journey. The lakebed is mostly owned by the State of California and, therefore, is open to the public.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
Join Master Naturalist Ali Sheehey on a tour of high-concentration bird areas on Owens Lake. This trip is suitable for people with all levels of birding experience. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
Martin will lead attendees on a trip out to Owens Lake to look for birds and photograph them in a relaxed manner. Attendees are encouraged to bring a camera with a lens of at least 400mm.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
We’ll take a walk through this unique landscape and talk about the forces that shaped it. There will also be an opportunity to view the diversity of native desert plants that survive and thrive in this landscape, including several species of wildflowers in bloom. Dave will also talk about the effects that decades of irresponsible recreation had on the hills and the restoration efforts that have been putting the 'scenic' back into our National Scenic Area.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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This trip is free, but your children must be registered. This tour is open to kids aged 6-12. No experience needed. Parents are welcome if you want to bird with your child. First, we'll learn how to use binoculars safely and effectively to observe birds. Then, we will learn how to identify common birds using field marks and behavior, using bird books (provided), along with take-home Common Birds posters and printed checklists to keep track of what you find. After introductions and learning how to use binoculars and our other tools, we will spend time finding and identifying birds in the park and nearby wild areas. Binoculars, Bird Books, Common Birds posters, checklists, and pencils provided.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
The Cartago Wildlife Area is a freshwater wetland area adjacent to Owens Lake managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It consists of 232 acres of freshwater wetland and springs, which provide habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, and shorebirds, including western snowy plover, white-faced ibis, sora, and Virginia rail. 144 documented species of birds have been recorded here. We'll look for riparian songbird species as well as waterbirds on a less than 1 mile walk around the wetland.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
Join Master Naturalist Ali Sheehey on a tour of high-concentration bird areas on Owens Lake. This is a trip for people with all levels of birding experience. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
With the Eastern Sierra as a backdrop and the whimsical rock formations of the Alabama Hills as a stage, learn about the area's ecology and plant species.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
Take a closer look at the lives of the birds around us on this guided drive around Owens Lake, with a focus on their natural history. From courtship and nesting to migration and survival strategies, we’ll explore the remarkable behaviors and adaptations that make each species unique. This trip invites participants to slow down, observe closely, and connect with the stories behind the birds we encounter, gaining a deeper appreciation for their roles in the natural world.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
Visit sites in the Owens valley where groundwater pumping has had an effect on the landscape. Understand how the LA-Inyo Long Term Water Agreement relates to current groundwater management.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$55.00
A fascinating look at early western mining history, with stunning views of Owens Lake, Saline Valley, the Panamint Mountains, and Death Valley along the way. High-clearance vehicles strongly recommended. Bring binoculars for this all-day tour. Yes, there are birds up there, away from Owens Lake. You never know what you may find up there. Also, in this old mining town, there is a stunning opportunity to glance down into Saline Valley, really just a few minutes walk from the town.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$50.00
Visit the beautiful Conglomerate Mesa before K2 Gold and its subsidiary Mojave Precious Metals' proposed gold mining exploration begins. While we wait for the Record of Decision on the proposal to be released, we will hike to see the area in its current condition. Caravan in your high-clearance vehicle (required but carpooling is an option) past extensive Joshua Tree groves leading to Conglomerate Mesa for a hike with stunning desert views, a look at mining threats to the area.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
Explore the roads in Pasiata’s habitat/dust control locations and learn to access the lake on your own. We will drive, stop, observe, and discuss the massive return of inspirational feathered friends who have rediscovered Patsiata. Once again, they use her as a place to rest and forage, putting on more fat for their marathon journey. The lakebed is mostly owned by the State of California and, therefore, is open to the public.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
$0
$25.00
Join Master Naturalist Ali Sheehey on a tour of high-concentration bird areas on Owens Lake. This is a trip for people with all levels of birding experience. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
94 years after water was diverted to the Los Angeles Aqueduct, the Owens River began flowing again as part of a settlement between stakeholders in the Owens Valley and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Lauren and Lynn will be taking participants on stops along the Owens River, discussing the history of the River and the LADWP project known as the LORP (the Lower Owens River Project).
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
This Sunday-morning plein air event is on a bluff overlooking the meandering Owens River, with great views of the Alabama Hills and the Sierra Nevada. There will be a brief introduction to setting up for a plein air session (more challenging than painting in a studio), followed by a couple of hours of painting. Participants may bring their own supplies (any medium is welcome) or purchase a basic watercolor kit for $15. This kit includes a small palette of colors, an 11” by 15” sheet of Arches cold press paper, and a couple of ok watercolor brushes. Participants will need to provide a camp chair, a water container, a ceramic or plastic plate for mixing colors, and a sturdy board for the watercolor paper. There are no restrooms or shade, so plan accordingly.
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$25.00
Brand new species to science are being discovered and described all the time, not just in distant rainforests but right here in Inyo County! Join an easy walk at the Mojave Desert/Great Basin ecotone to meet special local native desert wildflowers and learn about new plant species and exciting rediscoveries from the past few years. Accessible to beginners, learn how to identify flowers and how YOU can be the one to make the next big scientific discovery with community science. If we’re very lucky, we’ll get to meet some of the new species!
This trip is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Kayla at Kayla@friendsoftheinyo.org
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$23.00
Roasted Carrots and Sweet Potatoes with Tahini-Yogurt "butter", pistachios, and fresh herbs served with Greek-style rice pilaf, and seasonal Spring salad with local produce from Blue Heron Farm. Coachwhip Cafe is a local business priding itself on using fresh seasonal ingredients to make food from scratch and with love.
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Mediterranean Style Meat Balls - ground lamb/beef meatballs with tahini-yogurt sauce and fresh herbs, served with Greek-style rice pilaf and a seasonal Spring salad with local produce from Blue Heron Farm. Coachwhip Cafe is a local business priding itself on using fresh seasonal ingredients to make food from scratch and with love. Meat meal description to come.
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