Sierra Forever and Eastern Sierra Land Trust are thrilled to bring the UC California Naturalist Program to the Eastern Sierra. In this program you will become part of a committed corps of volunteer naturalists and citizen scientists, equipped with the skills needed to take an active role in local natural resource conservation, restoration, and education. Our hybrid online/in-person course combines science instruction with guest speakers, field trips, and project-based learning to explore the unique ecology, geology and natural history of the Eastern Sierra.
Dates: September 2 - October 21, 2026
Fees:
Early Bird (before June 25th) – $450.00
Regular: $500.00
Supporter: $600
Scholarships are available, please contact us for more details.
Delivery Mode: Hybrid (Wednesday classes are held online via Zoom, field trips are in-person. Field trip locations will be in Inyo and Mono counties)
Contact: Michelle Kelly, michelle@sierraforever.org & Gena Wood, gena@eslt.org
Organization Description: Originally founded in 1970 as the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association, Sierra Forever is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with local, tribal, and federal governments and fellow nonprofits to provide interpretive education about the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin landscapes. We hope to translate the beauty and uniqueness of public lands for people to develop a deeper appreciation of these places, and in turn, become better stewards.
At Eastern Sierra Land Trust, we partner with local landowners, agencies, and conservation supporters like you to protect the Eastern Sierra for the future. Our aim is to preserve a healthy balance of land uses — from ranching to biking, wildlife habitats to favorite fishing spots — that can be sustained forever, ensuring a strong local economy and healthy environment for generations to come.
