President George W. Bush has proclaimed April 19- 27, 2008 as National Park Week and encourages everyone to enjoy the natural wonders and inspirational history found in parks across the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/earthday08.htm
Read More »The Yosemite Fund to Raise $1 million for “Youth in Yosemite” Programs to Cultivate Future Park Stewards
The Yosemite Fund is seeking $ 1 million for youth programs to cultivate future park stewards through hands-on experience in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yf-yiy.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Special Programs and Activities (2010)
Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day beginning Saturday, April 17 through Sunday, April 25. Many special events and activities are being sponsored by the National Park Service (NPS) and DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (the park’s primary concessioner). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek10.htm
Read More »Yosemite Conservancy Seeks $1.3 Million To Fund Life Changing Youth Programs in Yosemite
To cultivate thousands of future environmental stewards, young people will learn about wildlife, experience their first wilderness overnight trip, or become accomplished in trail repair by participating in one of 11 Youth in Yosemite programs to be funded with $ 1.3 million by Yosemite Conservancy. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycyouth2011.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Special Programs and Activities
Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day beginning Saturday, April 16 through Sunday, April 24. Many special events and activities are being sponsored by the National Park Service (NPS) and DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (the park’s primary concessioner). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek11.htm
Read More »Art and Theater Programs in Yosemite National Park a Popular Draw
Yosemite has inspired artists and performers for generations. This movement continues today with programs in Yosemite Valley that teach visitors how to create their own masterpieces and learn about the park through theater shows that bring to life its history, people and landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycseminars.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Special Programs and Activities
Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day beginning Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29. Many special events and activities are being sponsored by the National Park Service (NPS), DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (the park’s primary concessioner), and the Ansel Adams Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek2012.htm
Read More »Yosemite Conservancy Unveils New Summer Art and Theater Programs For All Ages in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Conservancy has unveiled an exciting summer line up of new art and theater programs for all ages in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycsummerprograms12.htm
Read More »Yosemite Conservancy to Fund Youth Programs with $1.3 Million
An innovative program that inspires underserved children to care for the outdoors using photography as a teaching tool and another that encourages teenagers to seek careers as environmental stewards though hands-on internships are among nine new and established Youth in Yosemite programs that will benefit from $ 1.3 million provided …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Special Programs and Activities
Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day beginning on Saturday, April 20, through Sunday, April 28, 2013. Special events and activities are being sponsored and organized by the National Park Service (NPS), DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (the park’s primary concessioner), Yosemite Conservancy, and …
Read More »Life Changing Youth Programs in Yosemite Receive $1.8 Million
Yosemite Conservancy is contributing $ 1.8 million to 12 Youth in Yosemite programs so that young children learn about nature through the Junior Ranger program, underserved high school students experience the wilderness for the first time, and college interns work side-by-side with park staff to repair trails and preserve habitat. …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Special Programs and Activities
Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day from Saturday, April 19, through Sunday, April 27, 2014. Special events and activities are being sponsored and organized by the National Park Service (NPS), DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., Yosemite Conservancy, and the Ansel Adams Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-and-earth-day-with-special-programs-and-activities.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Youth Programs Inspire Next Generation of Park Stewards
A group of high school students from across California, who dubbed themselves “The Triumphant Turtles” for their slow and steady approach to achieving goals, credit the Adventure Risk Challenge program in Yosemite National Park for fueling a passion for conservation, improved leadership and literacy skills, and forging trails of opportunity …
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