Supporter Spotlight
John Muir Heritage Society

"Moving from New York to California in 1953 we traveled through Yosemite along old Tioga road–little did we know that the park would become such a big part of our lives. 

Much of our passion for the park was nurtured by our dear friend Shirley Sargent.  As a historian and writer who lived in Yosemite she had very deep roots here, and it was Shirley who first introduced us to the Mariposa County Community of Foresta—a community located inside the park.

In 1974 she told us of a cabin that had become available and we were fortunate enough to purchase it as our vacation house.  Today Yosemite is our second home. We see ourselves as both neighbors and caretakers of the park.  

We support the Conservancy because it protects this extraordinary place.   We owe the park a debt of gratitude for all the enjoyment and beauty it has given us over the years.  This is our way to give back”

Claire & Eugene Kopp, John Muir Heritage Society

John Muir Heritage Society

Donors who generously make annual gifts of $1,000 or more are included in the John Muir Heritage Society.

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Exclusive John Muir Society Events

When was the last time you visited Yosemite? Mark your calendars and join us in the park.  It is a great opportunity to meet and enjoy the park with people who share your passion.

2012 Upcoming Events

John Muir Heritage Society Events

Spring in Yosemite Valley, March 30-April 1 and April 1-4, 2012 at The Ahwahnee Hotel
Tuolumne Meadows, August 16-18, 2012 for donors $2,500 +
Fall Colors in Yosemite, September 28-30, 2012 in Wawona & September 30-October 2, 2012 at The Ahwahnee Hotel

Supporting Yosemite with major annual gifts of $1,000 or more:

Protectors $1,000
Guardians $2,500
Sentinels $5,000
Benefactors $10,000

Seeing Your Support Put to Work in the Park

The most valuable benefit of the John Muir Heritage Society is the opportunity to learn first hand how your gifts are benefiting Yosemite.  At Society events donors visit park projects to see their gifts put to work in Yosemite, including meeting with park officials to discuss projects and exchange ideas.

Protector ($1,000) benefits include:

  • Invitations to Society events at the Ahwahnee Hotel and other special events throughout the year
  • Name listing on the Honor Wall at the Valley Visitor Center and in the Conservancy’s annual report
  • A twelve-month Yosemite Park Pass 

Guardian ($2,500) benefits include all of the above Protector benefits plus:

  • Twelve-month National Parks Entrance Pass
  • Invitation to summer high country outing

Sentinel ($5,000) benefits include all of the above Guardian Benefits plus:

  • Ansel Adams Special Edition photograph
  • Invitation to additional Yosemite-related event

Benefactor ($10,000) benefits include all of the above Sentinel benefits plus:

  • Invitation to intimate Sierra Nevada trip
  • Choice of premier Yosemite photograph

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