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It’s the Mono Lake Committee’s 25th Anniversary and
we’re ready to celebrate. Please join in the following events over the
course of the Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua weekend June 20–21, 2003.
All events are free and do not require registration.
Join Committee members and staff as we exchange fun stories about the past and talk about where the Mono Lake Committee is headed in the future. Enjoy wine from the Barefoot Winery and appetizers as well as a fun short slideshow and presentation you won’t want to miss. Two local photographers will be on hand—Claude Fiddler will be signing his new book Yosemite Once Removed: Portraits of the Backcountry and John Dittli will be there to talk about his show "Wild Places" on display in the gallery. Saturday 5–7pm at the Mono Lake Committee Information Center and Bookstore.
Rehydration Ceremony & Blessing for Mono LakeGather on the shore of Mono Lake for a special presentation of songs
and stories by local KutzaDikaa Paiute Richard
Blaver. Then take part in a long-standing tradition (a twist on the
Bike-A-Thon tradition of returning Mono Lake water from Los Angeles back
up to the lake) as we take water from the lake and pour it where we hope
the lake will rise to in the next year.
Sunday 11–12noon at Old Marina.
Each year the Mono Lake Committee gives the
Defender of the Trust Award out to an individual or group that has shown
extraordinary commitment to protecting Mono Lake. This year we will be
honoring Mono Lake Committee Co-Founder Sally Gaines’ 25+ years of
dedication to protecting Mono Lake.
Sunday 12:15 at the Mono Lake County Park during the Chautauqua
Concert and Picnic.
What would an anniversary celebration be without cake? Make sure to get
a slice of the Mono Lake Committee’s 25th Anniversary cake to round our
your picnic while you sit back and enjoy the music, views, and the company
of friends.
Sunday 12-3 at the Mono Lake County Park during the Chautauqua
Concert and Picnic.
Wrens, warblers, woodpeckers and water birds can be seen in this rich variety of habitats. We’ll make our way from the sagebrush through the old cottonwoods, around the willow thickets and on to the boardwalk to the shoreline of Mono Lake. Led by a Mono Lake Committee naturalist.
Friday 8:00-10:00 a.m. No registration required.
Meet in the parking lot at Mono Lake County Park.
Discover the unique waters and wildlife of Mono Lake at our South Tufa site off Highway 120 east. It is an easy, 1 mile, 1 1/2 hour walk with a naturalist among the spectacular tufa towers on the lakeshore. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and binoculars. Entrance fee is $3.00 per person for a one-week pass. Visitors ages 18 and under are admitted free.
Saturday 1:00-2:30 p.m. No registration
required.
Sunday 1:00-2:30 p.m. No registration required.
Meet at the South Tufa site. From Lee Vining, drive approximately 5 miles south on Hwy 395. Turn left on Hwy 120 East and travel another 5 miles to the South Tufa / Navy Beach turn-off. Turn left following the signs to the left toward the South Tufa parking lot.
The Mono Basin Historical Society Museum, located in Lee Vining at Gus Hess Park, houses a fascinating collection of materials and photographs from the Mono Basin's past. See Native American artifacts, gold mining implements, and even the legendary upside-down house! The museum is open daily. Please call (760) 647-6461 for more information.
Sagebrush Ghosts of the North Mono Basin
Thursday, June 19, 2003, 9am-3pm
Join the Mono Basin Historical Society for a historic field trip in the northwest corner of the Mono Basin to visit with ghosts from the past.
We will meet at the Old Schoolhouse Museum in Lee Vining (next to Hess Park) at 9:00 am on Thursday, June 19. We will then journey by car caravan to the Filosena Ranch, the old Jordan Powerplant site, Conway Ranch, DeChambeau Ranch and more.
Bring water, a brown-bag lunch, and an appetite for some real field history. Presenters include descendants of Mono Basin pioneer families, including Lily Mathieu, Dan Paranick, and Norm DeChambeau.
We'll conclude our tour at approximately 3:00 pm at the historic Mono Inn to take in refreshments and a few good stories.
Suggested $10.00 donation
or become a new member of the Mono Basin Historical Society.
For more information and to make reservations call:
Don or Rita at (760) 647-6627 or Norm at (760) 647-6461
or email: mbhs@qnet.com
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