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
Workshop: Yosemite Miwok-Paiute Basketry
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Julia Parker spent more than 60 years working as a cultural demonstrator in Yosemite National Park, educating visitors
09/24/2021 - 09/26/2021
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Watercolor with Casey Cheuvront: Class 2
Yosemite Valley
In our fast-paced lives, we often forget to stop and really look at the beauty that surrounds us. Take some
09/27/2021 - 10/01/2021
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Day Hikes: Big Walls and Boulders
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Curious about the park’s granite walls? Want to spend a beautiful autumn day in Yosemite Valley? This adventure
10/02/2021 - 10/03/2021
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