- This Saturday, October 8, from 11 am to 3 pm, come to the Yosemite Lakes Park Volunteer Fire Department Open House And BBQ. Meet and support the firefighters, and enjoy tri-tip sandwiches, hot dogs, beans, salad and drink. Tickets are $10. Sierra News Online has more details. BBQ will be held at Madera County Fire Station 10.
- Don’t forget about the Oakhurst Fall Festival this weekend, too!
- If that’s not enough to keep you busy, the Yosemite Half Marathon is happening at Bass Lake on Saturday as well.
- New research brief: Prescribed Fire Can Ease Drought Induced Forest Mortality in Mixed Conifer
Forests in the Sierra Nevada - Helpful seasonal tips from CAL Fire.