Providing for Yosemite's Future — Yosemite Conservancy
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Providing for Yosemite's Future — Yosemite Conservancy
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Yosemite
Explore and Conserve the park you love
Who We Are
Yosemite Conservancy is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Yosemite National Park’s resources and providing enriching visitor experiences in the park. Our philanthropic partnership with Yosemite goes back more than 100 years.
Learn More
What We Do
With support from people like you, we help visitors connect with Yosemite through adventures, volunteering and the arts, and we fund grants for high-priority projects, including restoration, educational programs and research.
Projects
Programs
Get Involved
Programs
Volunteer
Donate
Your gifts help fund critical work to protect Yosemite.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Our Impact
Thanks to supporters, we’ve provided over $172 million to Yosemite for more than 900 completed projects. Donor gifts help improve trails, restore habitat, protect wildlife, inspire the next generation of nature-lovers and more. Explore our funding areas to see current and past projects.
Trail Rehabilitation
& Access
Trail Rehabilitation
& Access
Wildlife
Management
Wildlife
Management
Habitat
Restoration
Habitat
Restoration
Scientific
Research
Scientific
Research
Cultural &
Historic Preservation
Cultural &
Historic Preservation
Visitor
Services & Education
Visitor
Services & Education
Youth in
Yosemite
Youth in
Yosemite
Past
Projects
Experience the park
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures
Explore Yosemite on guided day hikes, backpacking trips, birding walks, snowshoe treks, and more.
Custom Adventures
Custom Adventures
Design a personalized, guided Yosemite experience tailored to your schedule and interests.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Immerse in Yosemite as you pitch in on projects, teach art, or share your park knowledge to help visitors.
Art Classes
Art Classes
Create a timeless memento of your Yosemite trip at Happy Isles Art and Nature Center.
Wilderness Permits
Wilderness Permits
Find key information for your next overnight adventure in the Yosemite Wilderness.
Ostrander Ski Hut
Ostrander Ski Hut
Advanced adventurers: Embark on a challenging winter journey to stay at a historic lakeside hut.
Webcams
View More
Wallpaper
View More
Upcoming Programs
Stewardship Series: Ackerson Meadow Restoration
Ackerson Meadow
Location: Event takes place in Ackerson Meadow Spend your Friday afternoon exploring the science and stories shaping Yosemite today. The Yosemite
04/24/2026 2 - 4 PM
Learn More
Day Hike: Intro to Birding
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Believe it or not, spring in Yosemite Valley is more than just spectacular sights. During this relaxing weekend
04/25/2026 - 04/26/2026
Learn More
Watercolor Nature Journaling with Silvia Chenault
Yosemite Valley
Slow down and observe the small, beautiful details in the world around you. In this creative workshop, you’ll use watercolor
04/27/2026 - 04/30/2026
Learn More
View All
Featured Content
December 17, 2025
Know Before You Go: Yosemite in 2026
Read More
December 9, 2025
Inside Yosemite Wildlife: Q&A with Author Beth Pratt
Read More
November 26, 2025
Little Fires, Big Purpose
Read More
View All
Subscribe
to our Newsletter
Close
Cultural & Historic Preservation
People have lived in and traveled through Yosemite for millennia. That human history is woven into the land, both tangibly, in ancient artifacts, pioneer-era cabins and vintage photos, and intangibly, in stories passed down through generations or still waiting to be told. Your support can fund efforts to preserve, share, honor and learn from Yosemite’s cultural and historic legacies.
Learn More
2026
Cataloging for Conservation
Address the backlog of collected research specimens that...
2026
Connecting to Traditions: Cultural Demonstrator Program
Support Yosemite’s cultural demonstrator program that...
2026
Preserving the Ostrander Ski Hut
Safeguard and maintain critical systems at the Ostrander Ski...
2026
Preserving the Snow Creek Backcountry Cabin
Reinforce the Snow Creek Backcountry Cabin — with repairs...
2026
Yosemite Ancestral Stewards
Invest in Yosemite’s future through the Yosemite Ancestral...
2026
Yosemite Art and Traditions
Enhance visitor connections to Yosemite traditions and art...
2026
Yosemite Regional Museum Facility Planning & Design
Fund a project manager position to oversee the preliminary...
2026
Yosemite’s Horses and Mules
Ensure the continued success of Yosemite’s long-running...
Close
Habitat Restoration
Yosemite’s nearly 750,000 acres harbor diverse terrain, from low-elevation meadows and woodlands, to alpine lakes and talus slopes. Your support can fund projects to restore habitats, so natural processes and native species can thrive in healthy ecosystems.
Learn More
2026
Biodiversity Benefits of Ackerson Meadow Restoration
Implement rare species monitoring of bird and bat...
2026
Keep It Wild
Support youth crews in minimizing modern human impacts on...
2026
Kerrick Meadow Restoration
Completely reroute a 900-foot section of trail bisecting...
2026
Riparian Resilience in Tuolumne Meadows
Combat nearly a century of sediment deprivation and water...
Close
Scientific Research
Yosemite is an ideal place to study the natural world. Scientists working in this “living laboratory” explore biodiversity, geology, climate change and more. Your support can fund research that informs efforts to understand and protect the park’s resources today and prepare for the future.
Learn More
2026
Alpine Groundwater
Address critical knowledge gaps on groundwater resilience in...
2026
Protecting Bears: Technology & Engagement
Build upon the long-term success of Yosemite’s...
2026
Understanding Bears: Habitat and Foraging Behaviors
Support park scientists in establishing a new, cutting-edge...
Close
Trail Rehabilitation & Access
Yosemite’s vast trail network covers hundreds of miles and leads up mountain slopes and along rivers, through forests and to waterfall spray zones. Your support can fund projects to keep trails throughout the park in top shape, including by repairing damage and preventing erosion.
Learn More
2026
California Conservation Corps
Improve 60+ miles of trails in the Merced River watershed...
2026
Cathedral Lakes Trailhead Improvements
Restore nearly 3,000 feet of closed and informal trails at...
2026
Legendary Valley Trails
Repair seasonal damage from rockfalls, storms, and downed...
2026
Pacific Crest Trail: Lower Kerrick Canyon to Burro Pass
Protect natural resources and visitor safety by performing...
Close
Visitor Services & Education
Every year, Yosemite’s world-famous landscape and recreational opportunities draw millions of people from around the globe. Your support can fund education, safety and stewardship programs, and other efforts focused on ensuring all visitors have access to safe, enjoyable and environmentally sustainable experiences.
Learn More
2026
Ask a Climber
Share the story of vertical wilderness through ranger-led...
2026
Clean Campgrounds
Ease the emotional burden facing many park employees — job...
2026
Climbing Stewardship Program
Promote the preservation of Yosemite’s vertical wilderness...
2026
Deepening Exploration
Create six hands-on mini exhibits in the Exploration...
2026
Exploring Vehicle Management Systems
Improve visitor access and operational efficiency by...
2026
Glacier Point Signage Refresh
Refresh the outdated, 28-year-old education and orientation...
2026
Hill’s Studio Visitor Center ADA Accessibility Upgrade
Improve building stability and visitor accessibility at the...
2026
Meadow Ranger Walks
Foster a sense of connection between visitors and...
2026
One Day in Yosemite Winter Video
Produce a short video that provides visitors with an...
2026
Preventive Search and Rescue
Help reduce the annual number of search and rescue incidents...
2026
Re-Establish the Valley Childcare Center
Construct and reopen a childcare center in Yosemite Valley...
2026
Replace Damaged Exploration Center Exhibits
Design new exhibits for the Exploration Center — in...
2026
Revitalize Valley Picnic Areas
Improve accessibility and infrastructure at three of the...
2026
Search and Rescue Team Retainer
Sustain essential visitor safety operations by providing a...
2026
Sharing Sequoias: Stewardship Among the Giants
Introduce visitors to the world of sequoias — from their...
2026
Sustainable Behavioral Health Access for Yosemite’s Workforce
Combat mental health challenges among employees and families...
2026
Visitor Experience Monitoring
Contribute critical monitoring and evaluation data — based...
2026
Volunteer Operations for an Efficient NPS
Fund a Community Volunteer Ambassador internship to manage...
2026
Yosemite Bike Share
Offer free bike rentals as a clean transportation...
2026
Yosemite Conservancy Art Programs
Coordinate 30 weeks of plein air art classes to connect...
2026
Yosemite Conservancy Outdoor Adventures and Yosemite Field School
Implement robust learning experiences about the natural and...
2026
Yosemite Conservancy Volunteer Programs
Implement enriching programs in Yosemite that enable...
2026
Yosemite Health and Wellness
Ease the emotional burden facing many park employees — job...
2026
Yosemite Valley Theater Operations
Hire a contract employee to operate and maintain the...
Close
Wildlife Management
The park’s protected landscape supports an astounding array of wildlife, including more than 400 kinds of mammals, birds, amphibians, fish and reptiles, and provides a haven for threatened and endangered species. Your support can fund projects to study and protect animals that make their seasonal or year-round homes in Yosemite.
Learn More
2026
Amphibians and Aquatic Wildlife Restoration
Recover Yosemite’s imperiled aquatic wildlife by...
2026
Bat Habitat and White-Nose Syndrome
Assess the unprecedented threat of invasive disease and...
2026
Bighorn Sheep: Saving a Species
Propel the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep toward...
2026
Imperiled Fishers Habitat Study
Uncover the impact of human activity, disease, and landscape...
2026
Peregrine Falcon Protection
Monitor peregrine falcon nests, implement targeted climbing...
2026
River Otter Inventory and Monitoring Project
Uncover the unique role that otters play in Yosemite’s...
2026
Sierra Nevada Red Fox Research
Employ remote cameras, genetic analysis, and scientific...
2026
Songbird Science
Study Yosemite’s migratory and resident birds to guide...
2026
Spotted Owl & Changing Fire Landscape
Survey the distribution and abundance of California spotted...
Close
Youth in Yosemite
Yosemite’s future depends on its future champions. Your support can fund programs that inspire the next generation of park-lovers and public-lands leaders by helping kids, teens and young adults get outside, explore and learn about the natural world, and participate in stewardship projects.
Learn More
2026
Expanding Horizons
Connect 200+ fourth grade students from Yosemite’s gateway...
2026
Junior Rangers
Engage with Yosemite’s youngest visitors through...
2026
Teaching Yosemite: A Toolkit for Educators
Inspire the future stewards of Yosemite by supporting the...
2026
WildLink
Expand access and opportunity on public lands for local,...
2026
Yosemite Leadership Program
Educate and inspire new environmental leaders through UC...
Event Date Detail
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Donate
Yosemite
Explore and Conserve the park you love
Who We Are
Yosemite Conservancy is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Yosemite National Park’s resources and providing enriching visitor experiences in the park. Our philanthropic partnership with Yosemite goes back more than 100 years.
Learn More
What We Do
With support from people like you, we help visitors connect with Yosemite through adventures, volunteering and the arts, and we fund grants for high-priority projects, including restoration, educational programs and research.
Projects
Programs
Get Involved
Programs
Volunteer
Donate
Your gifts help fund critical work to protect Yosemite.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Our Impact
Thanks to supporters, we’ve provided over $172 million to Yosemite for more than 900 completed projects. Donor gifts help improve trails, restore habitat, protect wildlife, inspire the next generation of nature-lovers and more. Explore our funding areas to see current and past projects.
Trail Rehabilitation
& Access
Trail Rehabilitation
& Access
Wildlife
Management
Wildlife
Management
Habitat
Restoration
Habitat
Restoration
Scientific
Research
Scientific
Research
Cultural &
Historic Preservation
Cultural &
Historic Preservation
Visitor
Services & Education
Visitor
Services & Education
Youth in
Yosemite
Youth in
Yosemite
Past
Projects
Experience the park
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures
Explore Yosemite on guided day hikes, backpacking trips, birding walks, snowshoe treks, and more.
Custom Adventures
Custom Adventures
Design a personalized, guided Yosemite experience tailored to your schedule and interests.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Immerse in Yosemite as you pitch in on projects, teach art, or share your park knowledge to help visitors.
Art Classes
Art Classes
Create a timeless memento of your Yosemite trip at Happy Isles Art and Nature Center.
Wilderness Permits
Wilderness Permits
Find key information for your next overnight adventure in the Yosemite Wilderness.
Ostrander Ski Hut
Ostrander Ski Hut
Advanced adventurers: Embark on a challenging winter journey to stay at a historic lakeside hut.
Webcams
View More
Wallpaper
View More
Upcoming Programs
Stewardship Series: Ackerson Meadow Restoration
Ackerson Meadow
Location: Event takes place in Ackerson Meadow Spend your Friday afternoon exploring the science and stories shaping Yosemite today. The Yosemite
04/24/2026 2 - 4 PM
Learn More
Day Hike: Intro to Birding
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Believe it or not, spring in Yosemite Valley is more than just spectacular sights. During this relaxing weekend
04/25/2026 - 04/26/2026
Learn More
Watercolor Nature Journaling with Silvia Chenault
Yosemite Valley
Slow down and observe the small, beautiful details in the world around you. In this creative workshop, you’ll use watercolor
04/27/2026 - 04/30/2026
Learn More
View All
Featured Content
December 17, 2025
Know Before You Go: Yosemite in 2026
Read More
December 9, 2025
Inside Yosemite Wildlife: Q&A with Author Beth Pratt
Read More
November 26, 2025
Little Fires, Big Purpose
Read More
View All
Subscribe
to our Newsletter
Close
Cultural & Historic Preservation
People have lived in and traveled through Yosemite for millennia. That human history is woven into the land, both tangibly, in ancient artifacts, pioneer-era cabins and vintage photos, and intangibly, in stories passed down through generations or still waiting to be told. Your support can fund efforts to preserve, share, honor and learn from Yosemite’s cultural and historic legacies.
Learn More
2026
Cataloging for Conservation
Address the backlog of collected research specimens that...
2026
Connecting to Traditions: Cultural Demonstrator Program
Support Yosemite’s cultural demonstrator program that...
2026
Preserving the Ostrander Ski Hut
Safeguard and maintain critical systems at the Ostrander Ski...
2026
Preserving the Snow Creek Backcountry Cabin
Reinforce the Snow Creek Backcountry Cabin — with repairs...
2026
Yosemite Ancestral Stewards
Invest in Yosemite’s future through the Yosemite Ancestral...
2026
Yosemite Art and Traditions
Enhance visitor connections to Yosemite traditions and art...
2026
Yosemite Regional Museum Facility Planning & Design
Fund a project manager position to oversee the preliminary...
2026
Yosemite’s Horses and Mules
Ensure the continued success of Yosemite’s long-running...
Close
Habitat Restoration
Yosemite’s nearly 750,000 acres harbor diverse terrain, from low-elevation meadows and woodlands, to alpine lakes and talus slopes. Your support can fund projects to restore habitats, so natural processes and native species can thrive in healthy ecosystems.
Learn More
2026
Biodiversity Benefits of Ackerson Meadow Restoration
Implement rare species monitoring of bird and bat...
2026
Keep It Wild
Support youth crews in minimizing modern human impacts on...
2026
Kerrick Meadow Restoration
Completely reroute a 900-foot section of trail bisecting...
2026
Riparian Resilience in Tuolumne Meadows
Combat nearly a century of sediment deprivation and water...
Close
Scientific Research
Yosemite is an ideal place to study the natural world. Scientists working in this “living laboratory” explore biodiversity, geology, climate change and more. Your support can fund research that informs efforts to understand and protect the park’s resources today and prepare for the future.
Learn More
2026
Alpine Groundwater
Address critical knowledge gaps on groundwater resilience in...
2026
Protecting Bears: Technology & Engagement
Build upon the long-term success of Yosemite’s...
2026
Understanding Bears: Habitat and Foraging Behaviors
Support park scientists in establishing a new, cutting-edge...
Close
Trail Rehabilitation & Access
Yosemite’s vast trail network covers hundreds of miles and leads up mountain slopes and along rivers, through forests and to waterfall spray zones. Your support can fund projects to keep trails throughout the park in top shape, including by repairing damage and preventing erosion.
Learn More
2026
California Conservation Corps
Improve 60+ miles of trails in the Merced River watershed...
2026
Cathedral Lakes Trailhead Improvements
Restore nearly 3,000 feet of closed and informal trails at...
2026
Legendary Valley Trails
Repair seasonal damage from rockfalls, storms, and downed...
2026
Pacific Crest Trail: Lower Kerrick Canyon to Burro Pass
Protect natural resources and visitor safety by performing...
Close
Visitor Services & Education
Every year, Yosemite’s world-famous landscape and recreational opportunities draw millions of people from around the globe. Your support can fund education, safety and stewardship programs, and other efforts focused on ensuring all visitors have access to safe, enjoyable and environmentally sustainable experiences.
Learn More
2026
Ask a Climber
Share the story of vertical wilderness through ranger-led...
2026
Clean Campgrounds
Ease the emotional burden facing many park employees — job...
2026
Climbing Stewardship Program
Promote the preservation of Yosemite’s vertical wilderness...
2026
Deepening Exploration
Create six hands-on mini exhibits in the Exploration...
2026
Exploring Vehicle Management Systems
Improve visitor access and operational efficiency by...
2026
Glacier Point Signage Refresh
Refresh the outdated, 28-year-old education and orientation...
2026
Hill’s Studio Visitor Center ADA Accessibility Upgrade
Improve building stability and visitor accessibility at the...
2026
Meadow Ranger Walks
Foster a sense of connection between visitors and...
2026
One Day in Yosemite Winter Video
Produce a short video that provides visitors with an...
2026
Preventive Search and Rescue
Help reduce the annual number of search and rescue incidents...
2026
Re-Establish the Valley Childcare Center
Construct and reopen a childcare center in Yosemite Valley...
2026
Replace Damaged Exploration Center Exhibits
Design new exhibits for the Exploration Center — in...
2026
Revitalize Valley Picnic Areas
Improve accessibility and infrastructure at three of the...
2026
Search and Rescue Team Retainer
Sustain essential visitor safety operations by providing a...
2026
Sharing Sequoias: Stewardship Among the Giants
Introduce visitors to the world of sequoias — from their...
2026
Sustainable Behavioral Health Access for Yosemite’s Workforce
Combat mental health challenges among employees and families...
2026
Visitor Experience Monitoring
Contribute critical monitoring and evaluation data — based...
2026
Volunteer Operations for an Efficient NPS
Fund a Community Volunteer Ambassador internship to manage...
2026
Yosemite Bike Share
Offer free bike rentals as a clean transportation...
2026
Yosemite Conservancy Art Programs
Coordinate 30 weeks of plein air art classes to connect...
2026
Yosemite Conservancy Outdoor Adventures and Yosemite Field School
Implement robust learning experiences about the natural and...
2026
Yosemite Conservancy Volunteer Programs
Implement enriching programs in Yosemite that enable...
2026
Yosemite Health and Wellness
Ease the emotional burden facing many park employees — job...
2026
Yosemite Valley Theater Operations
Hire a contract employee to operate and maintain the...
Close
Wildlife Management
The park’s protected landscape supports an astounding array of wildlife, including more than 400 kinds of mammals, birds, amphibians, fish and reptiles, and provides a haven for threatened and endangered species. Your support can fund projects to study and protect animals that make their seasonal or year-round homes in Yosemite.
Learn More
2026
Amphibians and Aquatic Wildlife Restoration
Recover Yosemite’s imperiled aquatic wildlife by...
2026
Bat Habitat and White-Nose Syndrome
Assess the unprecedented threat of invasive disease and...
2026
Bighorn Sheep: Saving a Species
Propel the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep toward...
2026
Imperiled Fishers Habitat Study
Uncover the impact of human activity, disease, and landscape...
2026
Peregrine Falcon Protection
Monitor peregrine falcon nests, implement targeted climbing...
2026
River Otter Inventory and Monitoring Project
Uncover the unique role that otters play in Yosemite’s...
2026
Sierra Nevada Red Fox Research
Employ remote cameras, genetic analysis, and scientific...
2026
Songbird Science
Study Yosemite’s migratory and resident birds to guide...
2026
Spotted Owl & Changing Fire Landscape
Survey the distribution and abundance of California spotted...
Close
Youth in Yosemite
Yosemite’s future depends on its future champions. Your support can fund programs that inspire the next generation of park-lovers and public-lands leaders by helping kids, teens and young adults get outside, explore and learn about the natural world, and participate in stewardship projects.
Learn More
2026
Expanding Horizons
Connect 200+ fourth grade students from Yosemite’s gateway...
2026
Junior Rangers
Engage with Yosemite’s youngest visitors through...
2026
Teaching Yosemite: A Toolkit for Educators
Inspire the future stewards of Yosemite by supporting the...
2026
WildLink
Expand access and opportunity on public lands for local,...
2026
Yosemite Leadership Program
Educate and inspire new environmental leaders through UC...
Event Date Detail
Thank you!!
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque sapien velit, aliquet eget commodo nec, auctor a sapien. Nam eu neque vulputate diam rhoncus faucibus. Curabitur quis varius libero. Lorem.