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
Watercolor Nature Journaling with Silvia Chenault
Yosemite Valley
Slow down and observe the small, beautiful details in the world around you. In this creative workshop, you’ll use watercolor
04/27/2026 - 04/30/2026
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Certificate of Interpretive Guiding (CIG) Course
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Yosemite Conservancy, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) and Yosemite Hospitality, offers a training course
05/04/2026 - 05/07/2026
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Watercolor with Jim Kingwell
Yosemite Valley
Slow down, breathe in, and let Yosemite do the inspiring. In this relaxed four-hour watercolor class, you’ll paint outside —
05/04/2026 - 05/08/2026
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