This program has been cancelled.
Springtime in Yosemite means songbirds and spectacular wildflowers. Kick off this weekend of birding and botany by enjoying evening hors d’oeuvres al fresco in Foresta while learning from a Yosemite wildlife expert. Spend the next two days enjoying gentle day hikes in Yosemite Valley and Foresta with an expert naturalist guide. You’ll discover a variety of late-season blooms, observe resident and migratory bird species, and explore the science of fire ecology. As you look for “fire-following” flowers in recently burned areas, you’ll learn about the role of wildfire as a natural, and often beneficial, part of the Yosemite landscape.
Included with your registration:
- An evening program Friday night, May 3, with refreshments, starting at 5 pm. Two full-day programs, Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, approximately six- to eight-hour guided hikes in Yosemite Valley, starting at 8 am each day. Ending around 3 pm on Sunday.
- Park entry (as needed).
- Camping included, if needed; limited sites are shared among all the participants (reservations arriving May 3 and departing May 6) at Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley. We cannot adjust these dates.
Note: There is no discount if you choose not to use our gate pass or campsites. Information about upgrading your accommodations to stay at Yosemite Valley Lodge will be emailed to you after you sign up. The option to upgrade expires 45 days before the program.
