Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the 2019 recipients of the park’s Volunteer of the Year awards. These prestigious awards are bestowed annually to outstanding volunteers in nine different categories for exemplary service to Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-the-10th-annual-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Honors the Recipients of the 2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards
Yosemite National Park proudly announces the recipients of the 2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards. These awards are bestowed annually to outstanding volunteers in several different categories, recognizing exemplary service to Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-honors-the-recipients-of-the-2020-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm
Read More »‘It Was Surreal’ – Volunteer Firefighter Describes Losing Home Near Cressman’s General Store
Joel Preheim grew up the oldest of eight kids in the tiny town of Big Creek. His 87-year-old mother still lives in his childhood home across the street from his sister. Fortunately, both of their houses survived the Creek Fire, which destroyed many of the area’s homes. But Preheim wasn’t …
Read More »Merced County volunteer nominations
The Merced County Board of Supervisors has extended its deadline for nominations for exemplary volunteers within the community. All nomination forms must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday April 5. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yosemite National Park Volunteers Recognized at Sixth Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony
Yosemite National Park celebrated its volunteers at the sixth annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 26, 2015. The ceremony was conducted to recognize outstanding volunteers who have donated their time, talent, and skills to protect and preserve park resources and provide excellent service to park …
Read More »Rescue gear stolen from volunteer fire department
A volunteer fire department has fallen victim to a thief. Someone broke into a truck that belongs to the Mountain Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Dunlap. The thief took close to 15-thousand dollars of equipment that’s supposed to help the mountain community. "It’s all locked up now but you can …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Volunteers Recognized at Fifth Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony
Yosemite National Park celebrated its fifth annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27, 2014. The Yosemite Volunteer Awards recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of individuals and work groups who have generously donated their time and energy towards the preservation and enjoyment of Yosemite National …
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