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Lamorinda Weekly | The Yosemite Institute

Posted by 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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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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