Outdoor Adventures in Yosemite

Miwok-Paiute Basketry

September 23, 2011 - September 25, 2011

Learn this ancient and exquisite art from experts who have have specialized in it for generations.

Yosemite basket traditions and history will be discussed throughout the class. All materials are provided to participants. This course provides a very special connection to an important element of the park’s story.

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Miwok-Paiute Basketry

Watercolors in the Wild

October 7-9 2011

Wawona in the autumn is a delight of changing leaves, moderate temperatures and rich subject matter for the artist.

Award-winning artist Andie Thrams will instruct beginning to advanced painters in this three-day session covering a variety of techniques.

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Watercolors in the Wild

Autumn Light Photography

October 16, 2011 - October 19, 2011

Dave Wyman and Ken Rockwell are renowned Yosemite photographers who know the best places with the best light, and want to share their knowledge with you!

This course is designed for novice through advanced photographers, who are invited to bring cameras of any format.

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Autumn Light Photography

Focusing on Nature: Autumn Photography in Yosemite

November 3, 2011 - November 6, 2011

Learn from the best as renown Yosemite photographers and authors of First Light, Keith Walklet and Mike Osborne demystify nature photography for beginner to intermediate artists.

Great tips, techniques, and company on this autumn photography tour of Yosemite.

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Focusing on Nature: Autumn Photography in Yosemite

The Day of the Woodpecker

December 3, 2011

Everything you ever wanted to know about woodpeckers.

Watch this extraordinary species in their natural environment.

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The Day of the Woodpecker

Yosemite Conservancy Tram Tours

Tours Weekly: May 30-September 5
Tour the valley in an open air tram with Yosemite Conservancy's Resident Naturalist as your guide!

Tour the valley in an open air tram with a naturalist guide. Tour includes multiple stops along the way for short strolls to locations of interest. Tours depart from Yosemite Lodge and run 10:00am-12:00 pm, Monday and Thursday from May 30-September 5. Tickets can be purchased at any tour desk for $25 per person. 

Naturalist subjects vary by day. Click here for description.

Explore China's Sister Parks

September 14, 2011 - September 26, 2011
Explore China with Yosemite Conservancy naturalist Pete Devine and WildChina tours.

Check out the pandas at Bifengxia Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center and enjoy the stunning turquoise blue waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou Park- plus so much more!

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Wild China Tours

Advanced Backpack

July 31, 2011 - August 6, 2011
Six day backpacking trip for the experienced hiker.

Go with expert guide Dick Ewart on a challenging adventure!

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Advanced Backpack

Half Dome: The Easy Way

August 11, 2011 - August 14, 2011

Here’s a gently paced way to take on the Half Dome challenge.

Go with us and you will have more time for more photography, enjoying the scenery and getting to know your fellow adventurers – all with the guidance of an experienced Yosemite expert.

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Half Dome: The Easy Way

Tuolumne Meadows en Plein Air

August 11, 2011 - August 14, 2011

Tuolumne Meadows is your studio in this open air painting course with expert Chuck Waldman.

This class is for novice to experienced painters.

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Tuolumne Meadows en Plein Air
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