Location: Event takes place in Ackerson Meadow
Spend your Friday afternoon exploring the science and stories shaping Yosemite today. The Yosemite Conservancy Stewardship Series offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts through short, topic-focused programs inspired by donor-funded projects. Each two-hour session highlights a different area of research, restoration, or stewardship — from meadow recovery and sequoia ecology to wildlife conservation and beyond.
Ackerson Meadow was purchased in 2016 and donated to Yosemite National Park with the help of Yosemite Conservancy donors.
Beginning in 2023, Conservancy donors funded a major restoration effort to revive Ackerson’s natural wetlands and restore its ecological balance. During this program, you’ll explore the meadow while learning about the restoration project highlights and how Yosemite Conservancy donors and volunteers played a key role through projects like seed collection and invasive plant removal.
Note: Stay happy on the trail — bring plenty of water, snacks, and protection from the sun and bugs. No bathrooms at Ackerson Meadow.
