Special Programs
Yosemite Forum An interactive lecture series designed to bring evolving knowledge of the Sierra Nevada to the public and the park. Sponsored by the Yosemite National Park Division of Resources Management and Science.
10th Annual Yosemite Facelift: September 2013
Volunteer to help clean up Yosemite! Join the National Park Service and the Yosemite Climbing Association for this official National Public Lands Day event, picking up litter and performing special projects to clean up Yosemite after a busy summer. All volunteers must register on site to participate (no advance registration), and should wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and be prepared for the weather. For more information contact 209/379-1850 or email us. 
Through Labor Day 2012 at 9 am. Activities last up to 3 hrs. Meet at the Yosemite Valley Visitor. Learn more... 
National Junior Ranger Day - April Join in the fun and become a Junior Ranger on National Junior Ranger Day, typically held in late April. 2012 Junior Ranger Activities [133 kb PDF] |
Did You Know?
Giant sequoias are a fire adapted species. Their bark is fire resistant and fire helps open the sequoia cone and scatter the tiny seeds. Fire also clears forest debris from the mineral soil and provides a nutrient rich seed bed as well as clearing competing species.