Public Tours
Tours of Valentine Camp are offered in the summer, tours of SNARL are offered intermittently. They are thematic and offered on wildlife, history, geology, wildflowers, birds, bears and more. Each tour is limited to 10 people.
We look forward to hosting you! Please scroll down to register.
*A modest donation is suggested to help support our outreach program to teach science classes to the children of Inyo and Mono County.
Valentine Guided Walking Tours 2024
Forest Bathing II | Valentine Camp
Sunday, June 16
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Desiree, WoknNature
“Forest Bathing” is guided mindful walk to deepen our roots with nature and to ourselves. Connect with nature, reduce stress and enhance your health and wellbeing. Immerse in nature with your senses and experience a renewed sense of nature and self connectedness.
Forest Bathing I | Valentine Camp
Saturday, June 29
Time 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Desiree, WoknNature
“Forest Bathing” is guided mindful walk to deepen our roots with nature and to ourselves. Connect with nature, reduce stress and enhance your health and wellbeing. Immerse in nature with your senses and experience a renewed sense of nature and self connectedness.
Forest Bathing III | Valentine Camp
Saturday, July 6
Time 5:00pm to 7:00PM
Desiree, WoknNature
“Forest Bathing” is guided mindful walk to deepen our roots with nature and to ourselves. Connect with nature, reduce stress and enhance your health and wellbeing. Immerse in nature with your senses and experience a renewed sense of nature and self connectedness.
Black Bears I | Valentine Camp
Tuesday, July 9
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Carole Lester
While walking through Black Bear forest habitat you will see bear scratched trees, a bear den and occasionally bear tracks. Learn how bears survive in the forest, and how Mammoth Lakes is managing their bear population. Children welcome.
Wildflowers of Valentine Reserve I | Valentine Camp
Friday, July 12
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Sherryl Taylor & Sherry Taylor
Valentine Reserve changes color throughout the wildflower season. This hike will allow you to see what is blooming early in the season. Depending on the year, you can expect to see arrays of forget-me-nots, Mariposa lilies, and violets which will be in seed later in the summer. The hike is moderately strenuous, with a 500’ elevation gain. Bring water, hat and sunscreen.
The Geology of Valentine Reserve I | Valentine Camp
Wednesday, July 17
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tony Taylor
The geography of Valentine Reserve was shaped over the millennia by the geologic forces of time. Mammoth Mountain volcano, the glaciers of the Tioga glacial epic and the explosions of the Inyo Craters have all left their mark at Valentine. During this moderately strenuous hike, you will learn how the rocks of Valentine arrived at their destination. Bring water, hat and sunscreen.
Wildflowers of Valentine Reserve II | Valentine Camp
Friday, July 19
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Sherryl Taylor & Sherry Taylor
Valentine Reserve changes color throughout the wildflower season. This hike will allow you to see what is blooming early in the season. Depending on the year, you can expect to see arrays of forget-me-nots, Mariposa lilies, and violets which will be in seed later in the summer. The hike is moderately strenuous, with a 500’ elevation gain. Bring water, hat and sunscreen.
Forest Bathing IV | Valentine Camp
Saturday, July 20
Time 5:00pm to 7:00PM
Desiree, WoknNature
“Forest Bathing” is guided mindful walk to deepen our roots with nature and to ourselves. Connect with nature, reduce stress and enhance your health and wellbeing. Immerse in nature with your senses and experience a renewed sense of nature and self connectedness.
Fire in Our Landscape | Valentine Camp
Tuesday, July 23
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Whitebark Institute, Instructor TBA
Do you know how fire plays a key role in our landscape? Develop your curiosity and connection with nature while walking the trails of Valentine Reserve and learn about the effects and benefits of fire in our landscape and ways you can prevent human caused wildfires through responsible recreation practices. Bring water, hat, and sunscreen.
Geology of the Valentine Reserve II | Valentine Camp
Wednesday, July 24
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tony Taylor
The geography of Valentine Reserve was shaped over the millennia by the geologic forces of time. Mammoth Mountain volcano, the glaciers of the Tioga glacial epic and the explosions of the Inyo Craters have all left their mark at Valentine. During this moderately strenuous hike, you will learn how the rocks of Valentine arrived at their destination. Bring water, hat and sunscreen.
Sunset Tour of Valentine Reserve I | Valentine Camp
Saturday, July 27
6:30-8:30 PM
Carole Lester
Come out to Valentine and watch the sunset from the sage brush knoll in the center of Valentine. We will walk out to the grandmother tree and watch the sunset while learning about the special place called Valentine camp. The hike is easy but does go up hill to the knoll. Bring water, headlamp. Optional – a light weight camp chair.
Fuego en nuestro entorno I | Valentine Camp
Sunday, July 28
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Whitebark Institute, Instructor TBA
¿Sabes cuál es la importancia del fuego en nuestro entorno? Desarrolla tu curiosidad y conexión con la naturaleza mientras caminas por los senderos de Valentine Reserve. Conoce los efectos y beneficios del fuego en el entorno y las formas en que puedes prevenir incendios causados por humanos a través de prácticas recreativas responsables. Trae agua, gorra y bloqueador solar.
Black Bears of the Valentine Reserve II | Valentine Camp
Tuesday, July 30
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Carole Lester
While walking through Black Bear forest habitat you will see bear scratched trees, a bear den and occasionally bear tracks. Learn how bears survive in the forest, and how Mammoth Lakes is managing their bear population. Children welcome.
Sunset Tour of Valentine Reserve II | Valentine Camp
Friday, August 2
6:30-8:30 PM
Carole Lester
Come out to Valentine and watch the sunset from the sage brush knoll in the center of Valentine. We will walk out to the grandmother tree and watch the sunset while learning about the special place called Valentine camp. The hike is easy but does go up hill to the knoll. Bring water, headlamp. Optional – a light weight camp chair.
Fuego en nuestro entorno*SPANISH II | Valentine Camp
Sunday, August 4
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Whitebark Institute, Instructor TBA
¿Sabes cuál es la importancia del fuego en nuestro entorno? Desarrolla tu curiosidad y conexión con la naturaleza mientras caminas por los senderos de Valentine Reserve. Conoce los efectos y beneficios del fuego en el entorno y las formas en que puedes prevenir incendios causados por humanos a través de prácticas recreativas responsables. Trae agua, gorra y bloqueador solar.
Fire in Our Landscape II | Valentine Camp
Thursday, August 8
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Whitebark Institute, Instructor TBA
Do you know how fire plays a key role in our landscape? Develop your curiosity and connection with nature while walking the trails of Valentine Reserve and learn about the effects and benefits of fire in our landscape and ways you can prevent human caused wildfires through responsible recreation practices. Bring water, hat, and sunscreen.
Black Bears III | Valentine Camp
Friday, August 9
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Carole Lester
While walking through Black Bear forest habitat you will see bear scratched trees, a bear den and occasionally bear tracks. Learn how bears survive in the forest, and how Mammoth Lakes is managing their bear population. Children welcome.
Sunset Tour of Valentine Reserve III | Valentine Camp
Saturday, August 10
6:30-8:30 PM
Carole Lester
Come out to Valentine and watch the sunset from the sage brush knoll in the center of Valentine. We will walk out to the grandmother tree and watch the sunset while learning about the special place called Valentine camp. The hike is easy but does go up hill to the knoll. Bring water, headlamp. Optional – a light weight camp chair.
Sundays at the Valentine Reserve II | Valentine Camp
Sunday, August 11
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Carole Lester
Have you ever wondered about the mysterious Valentine Reserve. Where is it? What is it? Come with us on the general tour of the Reserve and learn a little bit about the history, flora, fauna and what makes the Reserve so special. This tour will be relaxed introduction to the best kept secret in Mammoth! The hike is moderately strenuous, with a 500’ elevation gain. Bring water, hat, and sunscreen.
Forest Bathing | Valentine Camp
Saturday, August 17th
Time 5:00pm to 7:00 pm
Desiree, WoknNature
“Forest Bathing” is guided mindful walk to deepen our roots with nature and to ourselves. Connect with nature, reduce stress and enhance your health and wellbeing. Immerse in nature with your senses and experience a renewed sense of nature and self connectedness.
Forest Bathing | Valentine Camp
Sunday, August 18th
Time 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Desiree, WoknNature
“Forest Bathing” is guided mindful walk to deepen our roots with nature and to ourselves. Connect with nature, reduce stress and enhance your health and wellbeing. Immerse in nature with your senses and experience a renewed sense of nature and self connectedness.
Herbal Workshop | Valentine Camp
Sunday, October 20
Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Dr. Rebecca Lyons
“This workshop will focus on local plants that can enhance our wellness, especially with the upcoming cold and flu season. Dr. Rebecca Lyons, a chemist and clinical herbalist, will be walking you through the preparation of a medicinal tea and salve.”