Yosemite National Park

Lamorinda Weekly | The Yosemite Institute

Posted Date : Mar 9, 2010

Campolindo became affiliated with the Yosemite Institute in 1998, when Geology teacher Jane Kelson discovered the program and coordinated the first trip. "I wanted to give students the opportunity to take what they were learning in the classroom and apply it in a real setting," explains Kelson. Her enthusiasm for the extended field trip has not waned over the years and she continues to oversee and chaperone the program along with five other teachers. Kelson notes, "The students get very excited about science on this trip."

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Mercury News | What a Trip: Campolindo Students Rock in Yosemite

Posted by Marya Carr

Posted Date : Feb 28, 2010

"The Yosemite Institute opened my eyes to the beauty of one of the most majestic natural wonders in the United States, while celebrating the geological and ecological richness of the area," noted Lafayette's Kiera Peacock.

Since 1998, biology, ecology and geology students, along with teachers such as Jane Kelson, have been able to experience the grandeur of one of California's national treasures, while carrying out "hands on" experiments in Yosemite.

Turlock Journal | High school students get up close with nature

Posted by Marya Carr

Posted Date : Feb 24, 2010

The WildLink Club at Turlock High, and now at Pitman High, offers club members the opportunity to explore nature surrounding the Valley area, especially for those who have never had the opportunity before. “It opens up a new world to them,” said Ryan Hollister, WildLink adviser for Turlock High. “They didn’t have the knowledge of what exists out of the bubble of the Central Valley and now they get to see what is out there.”

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Long-term climate research at Yosemite Institute

By Adam Burns

Posted Date : Feb 18, 2010

Students at Yosemite Institute are contributing to a long term database of snow depth measurements in Crane Flat Meadow. As well as learning survey techniques and data analysis, they play a direct role in monitoring climate change in Yosemite.

Shelton Johnson changing the world, one National Park visitor at a time

By Leigh Westerlund

Posted Date : Feb 4, 2010

In Shelton's words, "I learned the wilderness has an edge, and that things might not always turn out okay out there. It made me listen, smell, and hear like I never thought possible." The life transformation Shelton experienced on his journey...

New Superintendent Announced for Yosemite National Park

By Leigh Westerlund

Posted Date : Feb 4, 2010

Director of the National Park Service, Jon Jarvis, announced Tuesday that Yosemite National Park will be getting a new superintendent. Don Neubacher, currently Superintendent of Point Reyes National Seashore, will be moving to the Yosemite superintendent post in the next few months

nps.gov | Neubacher Named Superintendent of Yosemite National Park

Posted by Yosemite Institute

Posted Date : Feb 2, 2010

WASHINGTON – Don Neubacher has been selected as the new superintendent of Yosemite National Park in California. Neubacher takes over from David Uberuaga who has been acting superintendent since Mike Tollefson retired last year.

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Merced Sun Star | Public Review for New Yosemite Study

Posted by Yosemite Institute

Posted Date : Jan 26, 2010

The public is invited to review the environmental study that favors building a new Yosemite Environmental Education Center at Henness Ridge near Yosemite West.

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Central Valley Business Times | Yosemite Unveils Plan for New Education Center

Posted by Yosemite Institute

Posted Date : Jan 25, 2010

The Yosemite Institute’s environmental education campus at Crane Flat would be torn down and the site returned to nature under a plan that would see the educational center moved to a new facility at Henness Ridge in Yosemite National Park.

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nps.gov | Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement

Posted by Yosemite Institute

Posted Date : Jan 21, 2010

January 21, 2010

Yosemite National Park announces the availability of the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for public review. The Yosemite Institute (YI), a nonprofit partner organization, has provided environmental education programs for children in Yosemite National Park since 1971. YI provides multi-day experiential programs in the park under a cooperative agreement.

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