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.
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.
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
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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
Gouache with Lori Harris
Yosemite Valley
Join adventure artist Lori Harris for a beginner-friendly gouache painting class set amid the breathtaking landscapes of Yosemite. In this
09/28/2026 - 10/02/2026
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ART RETREAT: Painting & Poetry with Joa & Kelly
Yosemite Valley
Bring along a fresh sketchbook and join artists Joa Suorez and Kelly Lee for three days of progressive nature journaling
10/02/2026 - 10/04/2026
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Watercolor with Zach Polic
Yosemite Valley
Join your local instructor, Zach, as he guides you through the fundamentals of watercolor, building your confidence with key concepts
10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026
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