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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Printmaking with Daniel Villa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the art of printmaking\, creating your own unique stamps and block prints inspired by the iconic features of Yosemite Valley! \n\n\nJoin 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 a relaxed\, supportive environment surrounded by the natural beauty that has long inspired artists. You’ll learn how to carve your own unique linoleum stamps\, then dive into the joyful process of block printing\, using your custom designs to create one-of-a-kind prints. You’ll learn foundational techniques using simple tools and materials — perfect for first-time printmakers or those looking to reconnect with their creative side. Whether you’re a curious traveler\, a budding artist\, or simply seeking a new way to engage with nature\, this class offers a fun and memorable artistic experience in one of the most breathtaking locations on Earth.
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-printmaking-with-daniel-villa/
LOCATION:Happy Isles Art and Nature Center\, Shuttle Stop 16 Yosemite Valley\, Yosemite Valley\, CA\, 95389\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Yosemite Backpack: Glen Aulin
DESCRIPTION:This trip offers an unforgettable Yosemite backpack along a classic wilderness route! \n\n\nExperience 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 nights. \nAlong the way\, you’ll learn Leave No Trace principles\, gain insight into the park’s natural and cultural history\, and share in the camaraderie of fellow adventurers. A highlight of the trip is an optional day hike to the spectacular Waterwheel Falls\, where you’ll travel light with just a day pack through glacier-carved terrain while discovering the geologic forces that shaped the canyon. The program concludes with a relaxed morning at camp before hiking back to Tuolumne Meadows\, rounding out an unforgettable Yosemite adventure.
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-yosemite-backpack-glen-aulin/
LOCATION:Glen Aulin\, Yosemite National Park
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Day Hike: Tuolumne Birding
DESCRIPTION:Spend a weekend in Tuolumne Meadows and the surrounding area looking for birds. \n\n\nSpend 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. \nWhile wandering through different spots in the area\, we will spend a lot of our time stopping to look and listen to all that is happening around us. Hopefully\, by the end of the weekend\, you will have a better understanding of how these birds fit in with the ecosystem and also what they are doing during other times of the year and why.
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-day-hike-tuolumne-birding/
LOCATION:Tuolumne Meadows\, Yosemite National Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T140000
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy Paint & Sip
DESCRIPTION:Join the Yosemite Conservancy every Friday from May 1 through August 28 at the Yosemite Valley Lodge for a paint and sip class! \nDip 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 friendly local artist. No matter your skill level\, you’ll walk away with an understanding of simple painting techniques\, color mixing\, and a unique Yosemite masterpiece! Painting supplies\, instruction\, a charcuterie plate\, and a beverage (wine and non-alcoholic options) are included in your registration fee\, see details below. \n\nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-paint-sip/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Yosmeite Valley Lodge\, Address: Lodge\, 9006 Yosemite Lodge D\, Yosemite Valley\, CA\, 95389\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Painting & Poetry with Joa & Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Watercolor Art via Yosemite Conservancy\nShare the story of your Yosemite visit through playful words and splashes of watercolors in this fun\, creative class! \nJoin 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 poem. Learn the basics of plein air watercolor — like sketching\, mixing colors\, and framing your scene — while diving into poetry inspired by the Sierra Nevada. Then\, get ready to write your own poem! This workshop is all about celebrating your unique style\, encouraging playful experimentation\, and having a great time — whether you’re picking up a brush or pen for the first time or you’re a seasoned creative.
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-painting-poetry-with-joa-kelly/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Happy Isles Art and Nature Center\, Shuttle Stop 16 Yosemite Valley\, Yosemite Valley\, CA\, 95389\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Yosemite Field School: Recovering Species
DESCRIPTION:Explore the remarkable comeback stories in Yosemite Valley like the California red-legged frogs and peregrine falcons. \n\n\nYosemite 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 were absent from the park for decades and are now thriving with help from the Yosemite Conservancy\, park biologists\, climbers\, zoos\, and so many others.  Learn what led to the decline of these species and how they are reclaiming their places in the park. \nOn Friday\, after an indoor presentation learning about the amphibians of Yosemite and their decline and recovery story\, we hope to see tadpoles and adult frogs with the help of Rob Grasso\, Yosemite National Park’s aquatic ecologist\, and plan to release frogs into Yosemite Valley with staff from the San Francisco Zoo. On Saturday\, we’ll meet with the park’s raptor surveyor and look at peregrine eyries through spotting scopes. If we are lucky\, we’ll be able to see the peregrines on the cliffs as well. This program offers a rare opportunity to learn firsthand from experts about Yosemite’s recovering species and the hope they represent for our shared natural world.
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-yosemite-field-school-recovering-species/
LOCATION:Yosemite Valley
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Yosemite Field School: California Naturalist Certification Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nHave 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 with UC Environmental Stewards\, combines science\, stewardship\, and adventure in one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. \nOver two multi-day sessions in spring and summer\, you’ll build deep knowledge of Yosemite’s geology\, wildlife\, plant communities\, fire ecology\, and cultural heritage alongside expert naturalists\, scientists\, and park staff. Between sessions\, you’ll complete independent field work\, contribute to community science through iNaturalist\, and design your own stewardship capstone project. \nThis course follows in the tradition of Yosemite’s pioneering naturalist education programs dating back to the 1920s — and upon successful completion\, you’ll earn your official California Naturalist certificate through the University of California. \n\n\nSession 1 dates: Tuesday\, May 26 – Thursday\, May 28\, 2026; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm each day\, with a free day Friday\, May 29.\nSession 2 dates: Tuesday\, July 21 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026 (Friday is a half day ending at 12:30 pm)
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-yosemite-field-school-california-naturalist-certification-course/
LOCATION:Yosemite National Park
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Stewardship Series: Red-legged Frog Conservation
DESCRIPTION: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 beyond.  \nMeet one of Yosemite’s comeback stories — the California red-legged frog\, a federally threatened species\, and one of three endangered amphibians in the park. Once gone from Yosemite\, these remarkable frogs are now thriving thanks to years of innovative science and collaborative work done by the National Park Service\, funded by YosemiteConservancy donors and other park partners.    \nThe Yosemite National Park aquatic wildlife branch has developed successful reintroduction methods (in collaboration with UC Santa Barbara and the San Francisco Zoo)\, making Yosemite the first place where this species and other endangered amphibians have been restored. Donors at Yosemite Conservancy have been key\, funding research and hands-on restoration that continues to support these efforts.  \nJoin this program to see how science\, creativity\, and conservation are working together to give Yosemite’s amphibians a leap toward a brighter future.  \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-stewardship-series-red-legged-frog-conservation/
LOCATION:Yosemite Valley
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Watercolor with Grace Fong
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Art by Grace Fond via Yosemite Conservancy\nExplore the joys of watercolor and let your creativity flow as you paint Yosemite’s beautiful springtime scenery. \nWhether 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\, you’ll explore watercolor techniques and materials to craft a composition inspired by the park’s breathtaking beauty. From flowing streams and granite cliffs to vibrant leaves and historic bridges\, you’ll immerse yourself in the landscape — observing the subtle play of color\, light\, shape\, and texture — to capture a truly memorable Sierra moment. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register click the link below! \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-watercolor-with-grace-fong/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Happy Isles Art and Nature Center\, Shuttle Stop 16 Yosemite Valley\, Yosemite Valley\, CA\, 95389\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - ART RETREAT: Watercolor with Steve Curl
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Art by Steve Curl via Yosemite Conservancy\nCapture Yosemite’s splendid scenery and seasonal colors as you sharpen your watercolor techniques during this three-day art retreat. \n\n\nJoin 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 course of three days\, you’ll sharpen your artistic skills as you practice creating a balanced composition\, capturing shifting lights and shadows\, and using layers of color to build a scene. You’ll end the weekend with a fresh perspective on Yosemite\, original artwork to take home\, and a new suite of tips and techniques to draw on as you continue exploring the world of watercolor. \n\nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-art-retreat-watercolor-with-steve-curl/
LOCATION:Yosemite Valley
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Yosemite Field School: Hetch Hetchy Birds Blooms & Meadows
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nDiscover 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 science of meadow hydrology and ecology. \nWith a naturalist guide\, you’ll explore the spring blooms of Hetch Hetchy. Along the way\, sharpen your plant identification skills for trees\, wildflowers\, and shrubs\, and learn about their ecological and cultural significance. \nOne day of the program includes meeting National Park Service hydrologist Cat Fong\, along with your Yosemite Conservancy Naturalist Guide\, at Ackerson Meadow — the largest mid-elevation meadow in Yosemite and the site of the park’s largest wetland restoration project. They will share updates on research\, conservation efforts\, and progress in restoring this vital habitat. \n\n\nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-yosemite-field-school-hetch-hetchy-birds-blooms-meadows/
LOCATION:Ackerson Meadow\, Ackerson Meadow\, CA\, 95321\, United States
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