Nature conservation education in Bishop, California

Barcroft Field Station, located at 3000 E. Line St in Bishop, California, United States, is a research facility situated at an elevation of 3800m (12,470’). The station can accommodate up to 20 people in comfortable dorms and offers three labs for visiting research scientists and their students. With wireless internet access and power generated from rooftop solar panels, Barcroft Station is an off-grid facility. Constructed in 1951 in the White Mountains, Barcroft has been a hub for research on the physiological effects of high elevation. It was also utilized by Noble laureate George Smoot for research in cosmic background radiation. The station includes the Nello Pace Laboratory, a multipurpose classroom, living room area, and recreational facilities. Nearby are outbuildings housing research projects, an observatory dome, and a well and pond for water supply.

Friends of the Inyo is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural beauty and resources of the Inyo National Forest and surrounding areas in California. Located at 621 West Line Street in Bishop, their mission is to promote responsible outdoor recreation, conservation, and education. Through advocacy and community engagement, Friends of the Inyo works to ensure that these stunning landscapes are enjoyed by future generations. Join them in their efforts to protect this precious environment for all to enjoy.