Program Overview: Spend a weekend in Tuolumne Meadows and the surrounding area looking for busy birds that might be building nests, feeding young, courting potential mates, fighting off rivals, finding meals, and more.
While wandering through different spots in the area, we will spend a lot of our time stopping to look and listen to all that is happening around us. Hopefully, by the end of the weekend, you will have a better understanding of how these birds fit in with the ecosystem and also what they are doing during other times of the year and why.
Know Before You Go:
- Program date: Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28; 8 am– 2 pm
- Program location: Tuolumne Meadows and surrounding area
- Location subject to change due to seasonal conditions
- What’s Included
- Guided instruction with a Yosemite Conservancy Naturalist Guide
- Park entry pass (valid for program dates only)
- Shared tent camping (camping dates cannot be altered)
- No discount is available if you choose not to use the gate pass or campsite.
- Camping Information: Arrive Friday, June 26, after 12 pm. Depart Monday, June 29, by 11 am. Two campsites are shared between all participants, each with space for 4–5 tents and equipped with a picnic table, bear locker, and fire pit.
- Camping Location: Tuolumne Meadows Campground
- Important Notes: Due to the shared nature of the campsites, we cannot accommodate RVs, campers, or car camping. If you would like a private campsite, have an RV/camper, or plan to sleep in your car, you’ll need to make your own reservation. Please note that camping is reserved for program participants only.
- Lodging Upgrade: Upgrade to Tuolumne Meadows Lodge for an additional fee. A block of rooms is reserved for program dates only. Lodging blocks expire 30 days prior to the program. Booking details, including the Group Code, will be emailed after registration.
What’s Not Included
- Gear or meals during your program
- Camping gear or meals in the shared campsites
- Transportation
Experience Level: All levels welcome!
