Join the Yosemite Conservancy and spend two days learning about plant life and the meadow/wetland ecosystems they depend on in Hetch Hetchy and lesser-known Ackerson Meadow. Discover the botanical beauty of northwestern Yosemite during this two-day guided program. In this lesser-known and highly underrated corner of the park, you’ll explore wildflowers, wetlands, and the fascinating […]
Photo: Art by Steve Curl via Yosemite Conservancy Capture Yosemite’s splendid scenery and seasonal colors as you sharpen your watercolor techniques during this three-day art retreat. Join professional artist Steve Curl to welcome the fresh blooms and greenery of Yosemite Valley, while spending a long weekend capturing the park’s seasonal scenery in watercolor! Over the […]
Photo: Art by Grace Fond via Yosemite Conservancy Explore the joys of watercolor and let your creativity flow as you paint Yosemite’s beautiful springtime scenery. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned painter, a spring day spent watercoloring in Yosemite Valley offers a wonderful creative escape. Under the expert guidance of artist Grace Fong, […]
Spend your Friday afternoon exploring the science and stories shaping Yosemite today. The Yosemite Conservancy Stewardship Series offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts through short, topic-focused programs inspired by donor-funded projects. Each two-hour session highlights a different area of research, restoration, or stewardship — from meadow recovery and sequoia ecology to wildlife conservation and […]
Earn your UC California Naturalist certificate while immersed in Yosemite’s geology, wildlife, fire ecology, and cultural heritage during this two-session field-based certification. Have you ever wanted to become a certified naturalist — and do it in the heart of Yosemite National Park? This immersive UC California Naturalist Certification Course, offered by Yosemite Conservancy in partnership […]
Explore the remarkable comeback stories in Yosemite Valley like the California red-legged frogs and peregrine falcons. Yosemite National Park is a place of resilience and renewal. On this two-day program guided by park biologists and a Yosemite Conservancy naturalist, you’ll explore the remarkable comeback stories of the California red-legged frogs and peregrine falcons. Both species […]
Photo: Watercolor Art via Yosemite Conservancy Share the story of your Yosemite visit through playful words and splashes of watercolors in this fun, creative class! Join artists and poets Joa Suorez and Kelly Lee for a fun and creative day in Yosemite! You’ll turn your springtime adventure into both a watercolor painting and an original […]
Join the Yosemite Conservancy every Friday from May 1 through August 28 at the Yosemite Valley Lodge for a paint and sip class! Dip your toes into the world of watercolor in this playful, supportive class! You’ll learn the basics of watercolor and paint onto a pre-sketched Yosemite landscape, with the step-by-step guidance of a […]
Spend a weekend in Tuolumne Meadows and the surrounding area looking for birds. Spend a weekend in Tuolumne Meadows and the surrounding area looking for busy birds that might be building nests, feeding young, courting potential mates, fighting off rivals, finding meals, and more. While wandering through different spots in the area, we will spend […]
This trip offers an unforgettable Yosemite backpack along a classic wilderness route! Experience the magic of Yosemite’s high country on a three-day, two-night backpacking adventure with a seasoned naturalist guide. This classic wilderness route takes you from Tuolumne Meadows along the Tuolumne River to Glen Aulin, where you’ll set up a base camp for two […]
Dive into the art of printmaking, creating your own unique stamps and block prints inspired by the iconic features of Yosemite Valley! Join artist Daniel Villa for an inspiring introduction to printmaking in the heart of Yosemite Valley. Designed with beginners in mind, this hands-on class invites you to explore the basics of printmaking in […]