Yosemite Conservancy, a nonprofit organization benefitting Yosemite National Park and its millions of visitors, was launched on Friday, June 4, with commendations by public officials, songs by local school children and cheers of people who love the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/yayfyc.htm
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Violinist Anjeli Macaranas recently graduated from University High School in Fresno and will be attending Harvard this fall, from home. She performed this spring on Valley Public Radio’s Young Artists Spotlight and as a guest on the Play On series early this summer. Valley Public Radio’s David Aus recently caught …
Read More »Extremely Dry Soil Connects Forest Die-Offs To Prolonged Drought, Says New UC Study
The U.S. Forest Service estimates 147 million trees in California died following the state’s prolonged drought. New research out of UC Merced suggests a culprit: Extremely dry soil. Not all California droughts have led to massive forest die-offs. The difference this time, according to an article published Monday in the …
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Hundreds of students and their families gathered for a career fair at Tenaya Middle School to meet with professionals in various career areas and officials from colleges and universities, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dream Big event empowers parents, connects them to resources
Parents and community members can still sign up for the Dream Big Conference happening later this month – an event geared toward empowering and inspiring parents and connecting them to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Nationally recognized ‘green’ program connects students with nature
When the last bell at Yosemite High School rings at 2:05 p.m., a handful of students stay on campus and shed the school day’s stresses as they work in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Legos exhibit connects with nature at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
The big bumblebee weighs 60 pounds. The dramatic dragonfly features a 3 1/2-feet wingspan. A regal red rose stands seven feet tall. … Click to Continue »
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