Daily outside events designed to communicate, educate and act.
Detailed Schedule
Tuesday, August 5th
Morning Registration and check-in for all Participants
- Location: Mammoth Lakes Park and Ride Lot 101 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. If traveling on HWY 203 into Mammoth, make a left turn on Old Mammoth Road then a quick left onto Tavern Rd. The parking lot is located immediately on the right.
- Time: 8am-9am
Morning - Field Trip
Water Quality MonitoringWater from the Mammoth Lakes Basin is the summit source for the landscape, wildlife, and people living from Mammoth south to San Diego. This field trip is a short hike to the water source where you become a citizen scientist to understand the basic parameters of healthy water quality. Kids will become “scientists for a day” and will be led in games demonstrating the challenge of water conservation and quality.
- Age Group: Families (all ages)
- Location: Buses from Town Park and Ride Lot to Mammoth Lakes Basin
- Time: 9am-12pm
- Leader: Friends of the Inyo
- Difficulty: Advance trail and a Beginner trail option
- Cost: Free with all packages
Afternoon – Field Trip
Renewable Energy in a VolcanoGain insight into energy efficiencies and find out about Mammoth’s unique energy sources. Have the opportunity to experience geothermal heat on a short walk along Mammoth’s Hot Creek by seeing the heat come from the ground.
- Age Group: Families (all ages)
- Location: Buses from Town Park and Ride Lot to Mammoth Hot Creek
- Time: 2pm-4pm
- Leader: USGS/USFS/High Sierra Energy Foundation
- Difficulty: Beginner trail
- Cost: Free with all packages
Evening - Film
Grocery Store Wars and Energy Crossroads
A fun, short film geared for kids will be followed by a thought provoking film watched under the night sky and in the mountain air of The Village at Mammoth. Prior to the films, a brief presentation by the Mammoth High School Government class’ project to ban plastic bags in the community as well as the Town of Mammoth’s efforts to reduce the community’s carbon footprint.
- Age Group: Families (all ages)
- Location: Under the stars at the Village
- Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
- Leader: Committee
- Cost: Free with all packages
Wednesday, August 6th
Morning - Field Trip
Ambassadors of the EnvironmentThe family will have the opportunity to see the wonder of nature and develop knowledge of and respect for the environment. While showing how people depend on and impact the natural environment, the trip will inspire adults and youth alike to protect natural resources and to live in an environmentally responsible manner. The goal of this trip is to empower young people with the knowledge and resources to become Ambassadors of the Environment in their communities, advocating and promoting sustainable living. Children will be designated “Ambassadors of the Environment” (with certificate and everything) after completing 3 easy and fun tasks.
- Age Group: Families (all ages)
- Location: Buses from Town Park and Ride Lot to Snowcreek Meadow Preserve
- Time: 9am-11am
- Leader: Jean-Michel Cousteau
- Difficulty: Beginner trail
- Cost: Free with all packages
Afternoon – Field Trip
Sustainable living amongst regionsLearn the connection between nature’s resources and how the actions in Mammoth affect the ecosystem. The region’s local native people have understood the connection for thousands of years. Adventure into nature with them and learn how they lived sustainably in a mountain environment. Kids will enjoy games and get a treat learning about how the native’s lived without some things we take for granted!
- Age Group: Families (all ages)
- Location: Buses from Town Park and Ride Lot to Casa Diablo and Mammoth Creek
- Time: 1pm-3pm
- Leader: Native People
- Difficulty: Beginner trail
- Cost: Free with all packages
Evening - Cocktail Party
Spend some one-on-one time with Jean-Michel Cousteau,environmental leaders in Mammoth and other interested festival attendees discussing issues and solutions? Join us for cocktails, appetizers and the opportunity to expand your knowledge while raising funds for “Friends of the Inyo”.
- Age Group: Families (all ages)
- Location: Hayden Cabin
- Time: 5pm-6pm
- Leader: Committee
- Cost: Included in Mountain Package
Evening - Dinner
Enjoy an evening in the open air with food, conversation andkeynote speaker Jean-Michel Cousteau who shares his experience and knowledge of the world’s various ecosystems and the important role that Mammoth’s environment plays to sustain our planet. Kids will embark on a nighttime nature scavenger hunt complete with prizes!
- Age Group: Families (all ages)
- Location: Hayden Cabin
- Time: 6pm-8pm
- Leader: Committee
- Cost: Included in Lake and Mountain Packages
On going aspects that will be incorporated into each field trip
- Forest Etiquette & Responsibility – Guides will pass on local knowledge
- California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights – Credit will be given to children in accomplishing these Rights.
- Clean up of trails, lakes, and creeks – Trash bags on each field trip
Forest Package: Free!
- Includes all field trips for both Tuesday and Wednesday for the entire family
- Includes Tuesday night film and discussion
Lake Package: $50/adult and $20/children (5-16 years old)(Free for children under 5)
- Includes all field trips for both Tuesday and Wednesday for the entire family
- Includes Tuesday night film and discussion
- Includes Wednesday evening dinner (plus beer and wine) with key-note address
- from Jean-Michel Cousteau
Mountain Package: $150/adult and $25/children (5-16 years old)(Free for children under 5)
- Includes all field trips for both Tuesday and Wednesday for the entire family
- Includes Tuesday night film and discussion
- Includes Wednesday evening dinner (plus beer and wine) with key-note address from Jean-Michel Cousteau
- Includes invitation to an exclusive cocktail hour just prior to the Wednesday evening dinner with one-on-one discussions with Jean-Michel Cousteau and important members of the Mammoth community
Have fun with your family learning the lessons of nature.
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