Event Details

321 Saline lake ecology

Join Janice and Bartshé along the shore of Mono Lake to learn about the fascinating natural history and importance of unique ecosystems like Mono Lake and Great Salt Lake in the context of the Great Basin, the Western Hemisphere, and saline lakes worldwide. Watch Eared Grebes chase alkali flies on the rising waters of Mono Lake, learn about the colonies of California Gulls at Mono Lake and Great Salt Lake, and, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of a late spring or early fall migrant Wilson’s Phalarope. There is also the possibility of catching a glimpse of a Sage Thrasher or Sagebrush Sparrow. Bring snacks, water, and sunscreen.

Guide/Speaker: Janice Gardner (she/her) | Bartshé Miller (he/him)

Details

Fee: $0.00

Trip Type: Field Trip

Transportation Type: Carpool/Personal Vehicle

Driving Distance: 22 miles round-trip

Day: Saturday

Start Time: 8:00 AM

End Time: 12:00 PM

Physical Activity

Easy walking, 1 mile (approximate)

Amenities Available