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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Field Sketching with Fran Calvert
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Art by Fran Calvert via Yosemite Conservancy\nJoin the Yosemite Conservancy exploring spring scenery and watercolor basics in Yosemite Valley in this painting class. \nCurious how to relay the dramatic 3-dimensionality of Yosemite Valley onto a piece of paper? Artist Fran Calvert can show you how! This class will demystify the process of watercolor field sketching and help beginning artists connect to the dynamic landscape of Yosemite. Each student will learn the basics of creating a quick\, efficient “plein air” composition using easy-to-learn tools and techniques. You’ll create a piece of art using simple and time-honored practices associated with watercolor and emerge from the class with a composition that is frame-worthy! \nAs you learn\, you’ll enjoy the serene surroundings of Happy Isles Art & Nature Center in Yosemite Valley\, where forests\, fens\, rivers\, and wildlife will inspire your art. By the time you leave\, you’ll have the skills to sketch and paint wherever your next adventure takes you! So bring your excitement and willingness to learn\, and take home inspiration for watercolor field sketching. \nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-field-sketching-with-fran-calvert/2026-04-07/
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: Yosemite Valley Geology
DESCRIPTION:Join the Yosemite Conservancy on a guided adventure through Yosemite Valley. \nYosemite Valley’s remarkable rock formations are among the park’s most recognizable features. On this guided adventure\, explore the ancient forces that created icons like Half Dome\, Glacier Point\, El Capitan\, and much more with National Park Service Geologist Dr. Greg Stock. He’ll give you the inside story of Yosemite’s peaks\, domes\, and cliffs — including how glaciation sculpted Yosemite Valley’s massive cliffs and how rockfalls continue to shape them. Bring your scientific curiosity and rock-related questions! \nWhat is included: \n\nOne full day of guided instruction by Yosemite National Park Geologist Dr. Greg Stock\nFree day Saturday\, April 18\, to explore the park on your own.\nPark entry pass (valid for program dates only)\nShared tent camping (camping dates cannot be altered)\nNo discount is available if you choose not to use the gate pass or campsite.\n\n\nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-yosemite-field-school-yosemite-valley-geology/
LOCATION:Yosemite Valley
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Printmaking with Silvia Chenault
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Art by Silvia Chenault via Yosemite Conservancy\nJoin the Yosemite Conservancy exploring print making. Carve\, print\, and capture the beauty of Yosemite in your own original artwork! \nReady 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-akind 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. \n\nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-printmaking-with-silvia-chenault/
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 Stewardship Series: Ackerson Meadow Restoration
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.  \nAckerson Meadow was purchased in 2016 and donated to Yosemite National Park with the help of Yosemite Conservancy donors.   \nBeginning in 2023\, Conservancy donors funded a major restoration effort to revive Ackerson’s natural wetlands and restore its ecological balance. During this program\, you’ll explore the meadow while learning about the restoration project highlights and how Yosemite Conservancy donors and volunteers played a key role through projects like seed collection and invasive plant removal.  \n\n\nFor more information and to register click the link below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-stewardship-series-ackerson-meadow-restoration/
LOCATION:Ackerson Meadow\, Ackerson Meadow\, CA\, 95321\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy Day Hike: Intro to Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join the Yosemite Conservancy enjoying a relaxing spring weekend in Yosemite Valley getting to know some of the park’s diverse bird species. \nSpend Saturday and Sunday morning looking and listening for the many birds that make their year-round or seasonal homes in the park — from swifts and woodpeckers to orioles and blackbirds. Your naturalist guide will lead your group on casual hikes in the Valley\, pointing out the telltale songs and signs of different bird species and the important roles they play in the Yosemite ecosystem. While you’re peeking at beautiful birds with your binoculars and listening for their spring songs\, you might also just enjoy a waterfall or two. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-day-hike-intro-to-birding/
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SUMMARY:Yosemite Conservancy - Watercolor Nature Journaling with Silvia Chenault
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Art by Silvia Chenault via Yosemite Conservancy\nJoin the Yosemite Conservancy in meditating on the beauty of Yosemite Valley\, using watercolor! \nSlow down and observe the small\, beautiful details in the world around you. In this creative workshop\, you’ll use watercolor to meditate on your surroundings\, filling your very own watercolor pages with landscapes and specimen studies. With guidance from your instructor\, you’ll explore how to mix paints\, create compositions\, simplify landscapes\, and more. \nThis workshop is perfect for beginning artists! Start with the basics\, and let nature inspire you as you join fellow artists for a fun day of painting outside. As you build skills and work toward creating your own pieces of art\, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the meditative nature of putting watercolor to paper. \nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-watercolor-nature-journaling-with-silvia-chenault/
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 - Watercolor with Jim Kingwell
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Art by Jim Kingwell via Yosemite Conservancy\nJoin the Yosemite Conservancy in meditating on the beauty of Yosemite\, using watercolor! \nSlow down\, breathe in\, and let Yosemite do the inspiring. In this relaxed four-hour watercolor class\, you’ll paint outside — surrounded by blooming wildflowers and rushing waterfalls. Artist Jim Kingwell will guide you through watercolor basics\, with step-by-step tips for beginners and creative nudges for seasoned painters. You can paint the big sweeping views or zoom in on a single bloom — whatever catches your eye. By the end\, you’ll have picked up some skills\, shared laughs with fellow creatives\, and made a little piece of Yosemite your own to take home. No stress\, just art\, nature\, and a good time. \n\nFor more information and to register click the link below!
URL:https://www.yosemite.com/event/yosemite-conservancy-watercolor-with-jim-kingwell/2026-05-04/
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 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/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Yosmeite Valley Lodge\, Address: Lodge\, 9006 Yosemite Lodge D\, Yosemite Valley\, CA\, 95389\, United States
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