Forest Service extends OHV comment deadline
Forest users now have until June 30 to express their views on the Motorized Travel Management Plan, which will designate a system of off-highway vehicle routes in the Sierra National Forest.
Since releasing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement last month, officials have held six public forums to present the 900-page document. An additional forum has been scheduled for May 29 in Merced at the UC Cooperative Extension.
In addition, drop-in workshops will be held at forest service offices Tuesday in North Fork, Wednesday in Prather and May 28 in Clovis. All run from 4 to 8 p.m.
Comments can be e-mailed to sierra.route@fs.fed.us (include "Travel Management Comments" in the subject line) or mailed to Sierra National Forest, Attn: Travel Management Project Leader, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA, 93611.
Events
Wildflowers of Nelder Grove
When: May 30
Join Sierra National Forest botanist Joanna Clines for a mellow stroll through a seldom-visited giant sequoia grove (elev. 5,600 feet) outside Oakhurst that's also filled with wildflowers, including the rare ladyslipper orchid.
Fees are $15 per person ($30 per family) and advanced registration is required. Details: www.sierrafoothill.org or (559) 855-3473.
News & notes
Hunters applying for premium deer, elk, antelope or bighorn sheep tags have less than two weeks to submit their applications. All big game applications must be received by 5 p.m. June 2 at the Department of Fish and Game License and Revenue Branch in Sacramento. Drawing results will be available by phone and on-line June 24.
Let REI help improve your orienteering skills. The Fresno outdoors store is offering a basic map and compass class at 6 p.m. tonight and an introductory map and compass outing at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Woodward Park. Register for either seminar at (559) 261-4168.
Yosemite Association naturalist Pete Devine will lead a view-filled, three-night backpacking trip along the Valley's north rim starting Wednesday and passing such landmarks as El Capitan, Eagle Peak and Yosemite Falls. Fees are $340 for nonmembers. Details: (209) 379-2321.
Take your time getting to the summit of 11,204-foot Alta Peak during a slow-paced backpacking trip June 18-21 with the Sequoia Field Institute. Fees are $184 for nonmembers. Details: (559) 565-3759.
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