Who We Are
We’re a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Yosemite’s resources and providing enriching visitor experiences in the park. Our philanthropic partnership with Yosemite goes back more than 95 years.
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.
COVID-19 Updates
For information regarding our response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including adjustments to our programs in the park, please read our COVID-19 update page.
Our Impact
Thanks to supporters, we’ve provided over $140 million to Yosemite for more than 700 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
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Habitat
Restoration
Habitat
Restoration -
Scientific
Research
Scientific
Research
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Cultural &
Historic Preservation
Cultural &
Historic Preservation -
Visitor
Services & Education
Visitor
Services & Education
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Youth in
Yosemite
Youth in
Yosemite -
Past
Projects
Experience the park
Upcoming Programs
Winter Hike: Mariposa Grove (CANCELED)
Mariposa Grove
Please note: This program has been canceled. We’ve canceled early 2021 programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward
03/06/2021
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Yosemite Field School: Wawona Meadow & Park History (CANCELED)
Wawona
Please note: This program has been canceled. We’ve canceled early 2021 programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward
03/13/2021 - 03/14/2021
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Day Hike: Spring Equinox in Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Celebrate the spring equinox in Yosemite! Depending on snow levels, your group will either hike or snowshoe along
03/20/2021
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