Evening Programs at the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center
Drop-in only.
Special Presentations by guest speakers, hosted by the Sierra Club. Programs are free; no registration required.
Events:
Friday, May 8 | Yosemite Landmarks: Origins and History of Yosemite’s Places and Names
Presented By: Jeremy Evans, Nature Photographer/Filmmaker/Sierra Club Outings Leader
Did you wonder who explored and named Yosemite’s iconic landmarks? Join Jeremy on this evening of historic discovery.
Saturday, May 9 | Yosemite Landmarks: Origins and History of Yosemite’s Places and Names
Presented By: Jeremy Evans, Nature Photographer/Filmmaker/Sierra Club Outings Leader
This program covers light pollution and prevention followed by a night sky tour using basic photography equipment and deep sky telescope imaging. Showcasing images and videos from Yosemite, Death Valley, Yellowstone, Sequoia, and more, see the Milky Way, lunar rainbows, meteor showers, distant galaxies, comets, nebulas, and eclipses. Come learn more about light pollution & prevention, night photography, and astronomy, or simply enjoy the slideshow. Notice: this is an indoor Keynote presentation.
Saturday, June 6 | Smokejumping in the West
Presented By: Deanne Shulman, First Female Smokejumper
Hear about the life of a smokejumper responding to wildfires throughout the Western US.
Friday, June 12 | Smokejumping in the West
Presented By: Deanne Shulman, First Female Smokejumper
Hear about the life of a smokejumper responding to wildfires throughout the Western US.
Fees
Programs are free.
Location
The YCHC is located in Yosemite Valley, near Housekeeping Camp and shuttle stop 12. Parking is very limited; shuttles are recommended.
Latitude and Longitude 37.739886, -119.579523
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Contact Information
Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center (Sierra Club)
209/372-4542
Event Type
- Campfire/Evening Program
- Partner Program