YOSEMITE
C O N S E R VA N C Y
S P R I N G . S U M M E R 2 01 4 : : VO LU ME 0 5. I SSUE 01
Commemorating
150 Years
of Preservation INSIDE
An Enduring Legacy of Preservation
Expert Insights from Ken Burns & Dayton Duncan
Restoration at Tenaya Lake’s Sunrise Trail
Q&A with Yosemite’s Iconic Stage Coach Driver
Providing for Yosemite’s future is our passion. We inspire people to
support projects and programs that preserve and protect Yosemite
National Park’s resources and enrich the visitor experience.
PRESIDENT’S NOTE
YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CHAIR
PRESIDENT & CEO
Philip L. Pillsbury, Jr.*
Mike Tollefson*
VICE CHAIR
VICE PRESIDENT,
CFO & COO
Bob Bennitt*
Jerry Edelbrock
COUNCIL
Hollis & Matt Adams
Jeanne & Michael Adams
Lynda & Scott Adelson
Gretchen Augustyn
Susan & Bill Baribault
Meg & Bob Beck
Suzy & Bob Bennitt*
David Bowman & Gloria Miller
Tori & Bob Brant
Marilyn & Allan Brown
Steve & Diane Ciesinski*
Sandy & Bob Comstock
Marilyn & Don R. Conlan
Hal Cranston* &
Joan Francis
Leslie* & John Dorman*
Dave & Dana Dornsife*
Lisa & Craig Elliott
Kathy Fairbanks*
Sandra &
Bernard Fischbach
Cynthia & Bill Floyd*
Jim Freedman
Susan & Don Fuhrer*
Bonnie & Rusty Gregory*
Karen & Steve Hanson
Christy &
Chuck Holloway
Suzanne & Dan Jensen*
Jennifer &
Gregory Johnson*
Jean Lane
Walt Lemmermann*
Melody & Bob Lind*
Sam & Cindy Livermore
Anahita & Jim Lovelace
Lillian Lovelace
Carolyn & Bill Lowman
Sheila Grether-Marion & Mark Marion
Kirsten & Dan Miks
Robyn & Joe Miller
Dick Otter
Sharon & Phil Pillsbury*
Bill Reller
Frankie & Skip Rhodes*
Liz & Royal Robbins
Lennie & Mike Roberts
Dave Rossetti &
Jan Avent*
Linda & Steve Sanchez
Lisa & Greg Stanger*
Jennifer &
Russ Stanton*
Ann & George Sundby
Susan & Bill Urick
Clifford J. Walker*
Wally Wallner &
Jill Appenzeller
Jack Walston & Sue Estes
Phyllis Weber* &
Art Baggett
Ward & Polly Wolff
Yosemite’s
150th Anniversary
hroughout the years, I have been
privileged to hear countless stories of
Yosemite’s life-changing power. For
some, Yosemite provides the backdrop
for generations of family memories. For
others, that first glimpse of Tunnel View
inspired a career devoted to protecting wild
places. This year’s celebration of the 150th
anniversary of the signing of the Yosemite
Grant Act provides an opportunity to reflect
on how Yosemite inspires all of us — and how we can protect it for the future.
On June 30, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a law to forever preserve
Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Throughout this
issue, we share the significance of that historic act and honor your role as a
Conservancy supporter in carrying on this legacy of preservation. For example,
your gifts are making it possible to restore the Sunrise Trailhead at Tenaya Lake
and to stage a museum exhibit commemorating our 150th anniversary.
In this issue, renowned documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton
Duncan reflect on the significance of the anniversary as our Expert Insiders.
And you can read about how park scientists are mapping the movement of
Yosemite’s bears.
Your gifts today are paving the way for the next 150 years of preserving and
protecting Yosemite. Thank you for your commitment to the national park
idea and to the larger conservation movement it inspires..
See you in the park,
COVER PHOTO Galen Clark, the first Guardian
of Yosemite Valley, stands at the Grizzly
Giant, circa 1865.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Superintendent Don Neubacher
Mike Tollefson, President
*Indicates Board of Trustees
PHOTO: © Carleton Watkins | Section of the Grizzly Giant with
Galen Clark, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite, 1865/66 | Albumen print
51.5 x 38.4 cm | Restricted gift of Edward Byron Smith 1985.208
The Art Institute of Chicago.
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PHOTO: (RIGHT) © ROBERT PEARCE.
MISSION
CONTENTS
SPRING. SUMMER 2014
VOLUME 05. ISSUE 01
ABOVE Spring in Yosemite as observed from Valley View.
IN THIS ISSUE
DEPARTMENTS
09 EXPERT INSIGHTS
04 AN ENDURING LEGACY
OF PRESERVATION
Honoring the significance of the Yosemite
Grant Act and the legacy of preservation
that continues to inspire people today.
Renowned filmmakers Ken Burns and
Dayton Duncan tell the story of Yosemite
and the birth of the national park idea.
12 Q&A WITH A YOSEMITE INSIDER
Stage–coach driver and park ranger
Burrel “Buckshot” Maier answers
questions about his role in helping visitors
experience Yosemite’s cultural history.
06 RESTORING A TRAIL &
BUILDING A BOARDWALK
Tenaya Lake’s Sunrise Trailhead is undergoing
a restoration to provide better habitat and
improve your visitor experience.
14 PROJECT UPDATES
Ask a Climber, Historic Preservation,
Mariposa Grove Trailhead, Strengthening
Youth Stewardship, Mapping Movements
of Bears, and Preserving the Thomas
Hill Studio.
08 150TH ANNIVERSARY
19 PROGRAM UPDATES
MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Plan your own Yosemite explorations
with Custom Adventures, and attend
an anniversary show at the revitalized
Yosemite Valley Theater.
Connect to Yosemite’s history through
this innovative new exhibit featuring rarely
seen artifacts from the park’s early days.
30 R EADER PHOTOS
Yosemite Conservancy supporters share
their special Yosemite memories.
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Yosemite’s
150
TH
Anniversary
AN ENDURING LEGACY
OF PRESERVATION
ABOVE In 2008, Yosemite Conservancy restored Tunnel View, preserving one of the most iconic vistas in Yosemite, as well as surrounding habitat.
or many families, annual road trips to America’s national
parks are a rite of passage, where memories of a lifetime
are woven into the fabric of each generation. The idea
of national parks is so entrenched in American culture
that it’s difficult to envision a time when our nation’s
most magnificent and sacred natural places were in
danger of being lost. But that was the essence of the
battle being waged 150 years ago. This year, we proudly reflect on,
and celebrate the moment when, a group of visionaries fought to
protect Yosemite for the American people.
ABOVE The Conservancy was founded in 1923 to
support the construction of the Yosemite Museum,
the first museum in the national park system.
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The seed of the national park idea was planted on June 30, 1864,
when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act,
setting aside Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant
Sequoias “upon the express conditions that the premises shall be
held for public use, resort and recreation.” This historic moment
marked the first time a government protected land for the public’s
use and enjoyment. From President Lincoln’s bold action, the
national park movement grew nationally and internationally and,
even today, helps define who we are as Americans.
PHOTOS: (OPPOSITE PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM) © SCOT MILLER. © CATHER. (BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT) © JULIE MILLER. © YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY. © MARC DE LA TORRE.
Yosemite’s unparalleled grandeur has influenced historic figures
ever since. After camping in Yosemite, President Theodore
Roosevelt said, “It was like lying in a great solemn cathedral, far
vaster and more beautiful than any built by the hand of man.”
John Muir wrote, “Yosemite Park is a place of rest, a refuge from
the roar and dust and weary, nervous, wasting work of the lowlands,
in which one gains the advantages of both solitude and society.”
Yosemite Conservancy donors are carrying on the legacy of these
visionaries by supporting iconic projects and helping to ensure
these precious natural resources continue to thrive. Support from
generous donors makes a lasting difference in improving people’s
experiences and protecting the park for future generations.
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher
describes the essential role of donors: “Many areas in the park
have been touched by Yosemite Conservancy. Throughout
Yosemite, from Tunnel View to Tenaya Lake, there are projects
Yosemite Conservancy donors have funded, providing the
margin of excellence in perserving the park and enhancing
the visitor experience.”
Conservancy donors were behind the successful completion of
the campaign to restore Lower Yosemite Fall. “The area was
being loved to death,” remembers Lou Summerfield, chief of
roads and trails for Yosemite National Park. “Because of the
generosity of Conservancy supporters, we were able to protect the
area from being degraded, while allowing for visitor enjoyment.”
Today, visitors can walk to the base of the fall on a handicappedaccessible path, while observing vibrant natural habitats.
“It was like lying in a
great solemn cathedral,
far vaster and more
beautiful than any built
by the hand of man.”
— THEODORE ROOSEVELT
26th President of the United States
the park’s wildlife. The peregrine falcon was removed from the
endangered species list, and the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep
has been reintroduced back into its native high country habitat.
“Without Conservancy support, we would not be able to protect
these animals,” says Sarah Stock, a wildlife biologist for Yosemite
National Park. “Donors are making a long-term difference —
not only for these species, but for national parks in general.”
The 150th anniversary provides a welcome opportunity to reflect
on the role of Conservancy donors as stewards of Yosemite and
the larger national park idea. Your continued support embodies
the spirit of the conservation movement initiated by President
Lincoln’s bold action 150 years ago. Thank you for playing a
central role in one of America’s greatest stories: the protection
of public lands for everyone and for all time.
Your gifts continue to make a difference in Yosemite today.
Read this issue to see how the legacy of preservation lives
Private philanthropy has also led to major successes in protecting
on through your support.
ABOVE LEFT The peregrine falcon is on the road to a successful recovery, thanks to Conservancy grants. ABOVE MIDDLE Yosemite Conservancy donors,
staff and park rangers gather at a dedication ceremony to celebrate the successful restoration of Glacier Point. ABOVE RIGHT The beauty of the Mariposa
Grove of Giant Sequoias and Yosemite Valley inspired President Lincoln to sign the Yosemite Grant Act on June 30, 1864.
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TENAYA’S
SUNRISE TRAIL
RESTORING A
TRAIL & BUILDING
A BOARDWALK
ABOVE Conservancy donors are vital to preserving and protecting Tenaya Lake as the “jewel of the high country.”
ach year, thousands of visitors are drawn to Tenaya
Lake in Yosemite’s high country to bask on the
glittering lakeshore or embark into the park’s vast
wilderness. The Sunrise Trailhead at the western
edge of the lake is a perennial favorite for hikers
and backpackers, but decades of visitor–use have
severely degraded the area’s fragile wetland habitat.
This year, Conservancy funding is providing for much-needed
habitat restoration, along with other upgrades, to improve the
visitor experience at the “jewel of the high country.”
Thanks to donors, visitors arriving at the Sunrise Trailhead
area will soon find a more direct and ecologically sensitive
trail that spans over the wetland area at the lake’s west end.
A causeway blocking the natural water flow through the
wetlands will be removed and replaced with a sustainably
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constructed, raised boardwalk. Visitors of all ages and
abilities will be able to access the lakeshore along a
handicapped-accessible trail that originates near the
trailhead. Conservancy funding is also providing for new,
rustic, steel way-finding and mileage signs, so hikers can
easily orient themselves. New vegetation will be planted to
cover the confusing patchwork of informal paths, unifying
the area’s ecology and establishing a clearly delineated trail.
“By walking on a boardwalk, you’re not damaging the
vegetation or trampling the sensitive habitat,” says Sue
Beatty, a restoration ecologist for Yosemite National Park.
“You’re able to see a real, healthy, functioning ecosystem.”
When work is complete, visitors will observe a thriving
community of plants and animals along the lakeshore, while
“My favorite memories —
not only of Yosemite, but of
my entire life — are right here
at Tenaya Lake.”
— DAVID BOWMAN
Yosemite Conservancy Donor
PHOTO: (LEFT TO RIGHT) © MITHUN. © DAVID BOWMAN.
RIGHT As a child, David Bowman, (pictured here with his father), enjoyed summers at Tenaya Lake with his family.
admiring the high country scenery on a safe trail around the lake.
This project marks the third consecutive year of restoration
work at Tenaya Lake. In 2012, the East Beach area underwent
extensive habitat and trail restoration. Fragile wetlands are
recovering, while visitors enjoy the new sustainable trail to
the beach. In 2013, restoration work continued, as trail crews
repaired failing infrastructure on the lakeshore’s southern trail.
“With Conservancy donations, we can preserve wetlands
and sensitive habitats throughout the park,” Beatty says. “It’s
incredible how successful these projects have been and how
important they’ve been to preserving Yosemite’s habitat for
future generations.”
This year’s work at Sunrise Trailhead marks the next phase
of a broad plan to restore wetland habitat and improve
the visitor experience around the entire Tenaya Lake loop.
Tenaya Lake would not be the exceptional visitor destination
it is today without the support of Conservancy donors such
as David Bowman.
“My favorite memories — not only of Yosemite, but of my
entire life — are right here at Tenaya Lake,” Bowman reflects.
“Our family made a major commitment to supporting this
place because of the impact it has and the deep joy it creates
for families such as ours.”
Your support makes it possible for us to provide funding
to safeguard Tenaya Lake’s precious natural resources,
so future generations can create lasting memories of
Yosemite’s beauty.
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150th
Anniversary
Museum
Exhibit
COSMOPOLITAN
REGISTER
The “Grand Register
of Yo-semite Valley,”
also known as the
“Cosmopolitan
Register,” contains
more than 800 pages
of guest entries from
1873 to 1884.
A PREVIEW OF SPECIAL ITEMS
he story of Yosemite’s preservation
is no less remarkable than its worldfamous natural wonders such as El
Capitan and Half Dome. This year,
the Conservancy is bringing this story
to life by funding a new museum exhibit
1878 YOSEMITE LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Indian Life at Mirror Lake, painted by
Constance Gordon-Cumming in 1878,
brought the Yosemite landscape to life
for the American public.
to commemorate the 150th anniversary
of the launch of the national park idea.
Through historic writings, photographs,
paintings and multimedia presentations,
visitors can connect with the history of the
land and the conservation ethic of early
JOHN MUIR’S
TIN CUP
This tin cup was once
used by legendary
environmentalist John Muir.
It provides a tangible link
to the park’s past.
park visionaries who worked tirelessly
to preserve Yosemite. The exhibit will be
featured in the Yosemite Museum from
June to October 2014.
To learn more about this summer’s
Yosemite Museum exhibit, visit
yosemiteconservancy.org/150-museum-exhibit
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STEREOGRAPH OF YOSEMITE FALLS
Early tourists enjoyed the view of
Yosemite Falls from horseback.
E XPE RT INSIGHTS
THE STORY
OF YOSEMITE
THE BIRTH OF THE NATIONAL PARK IDEA
BY KEN BURNS AND DAYTON DUNCAN
n June 30, 1864, when Abraham Lincoln
signed the law setting aside Yosemite Valley
and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
for “public use, resort and recreation … for all
time,” he altered the arc of human progress.
The United States, a relatively young nation
that had sprung from an idea that, itself,
would alter world history — of the equality of every citizen,
with rights that included not just life and liberty, but the
“pursuit of happiness” — had come up with its own equally
revolutionary and ultimately world-changing idea: that a
country’s most magnificent and sacred places should not
be the private preserve of nobility or the rich, but preserved
for everyone forever.
The national park idea — what historian Wallace Stegner
called “America’s best idea” — essentially began in that
moment. And as we discovered in making our 12-hour
documentary series for PBS and our more recent short
film, Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit, much of what has
happened to that idea during the past 150 years can be
traced to Yosemite’s DNA.
Yellowstone became the world’s first national park eight
years later, in 1872, but Congress was simply following
the precedent it had set in Yosemite. The exception was
that Yosemite had been initially entrusted to the state
LEFT Thomas Hill’s oil painting on wood, “Wawona Tunnel Tree.”
PHOTO: © COURTESY THE YOSEMITE MUSEUM, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.
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E XPER T I N SI G HTS
PHOTOS: (ABOVE MIDDLE) © KEITH WALKLET. (ABOVE FAR RIGHT) © AL GOLUB.
As history shows,
it was a seed
that required —
and still needs
— people from
every walk of life
to nurture it.
The Story of Yosemite
continued
of California for safe keeping; Wyoming was not yet a state, so they simply
assigned this new park to federal jurisdiction. Eventually, the wisdom of that
arrangement would migrate back to the Sierra Nevada, and in 1890, Yosemite
would become a national park, too.
That vibrant DNA also exhibits itself in other ways. All the issues that faced the
incipient park idea — from who should be in charge to what should be allowed
and prohibited in the tug of war between preservation and use — were not only
evident in Yosemite from the start, but evident in stark relief. And all the archetypes
of people who would be essential to the evolution of the national park idea
throughout its history were set first in Yosemite, with people such as Galen Clark,
James Mason Hutchings, Frederick Law Olmsted and, of course, John Muir, who
would become the nation’s most eloquent and effective voice for conservation.
All of them — and many who followed — found a certain sort of redemption in
Yosemite’s exquisite valley, its high country air, its monumental trees. And all of
them returned that favor by devoting themselves to Yosemite’s redemption.
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E XPE RT INSIGHTS
All of them —
and many who
followed — found
a certain sort
of redemption
in Yosemite’s
exquisite valley.
LEFT On June 30, 1864, President Abraham
Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act, enacting
the preservation and protection of Yosemite
Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
MIDDLE Yosemite Falls in springtime.
RIGHT Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir
at Glacier Point in Yosemite, 1903.
That tradition of individual citizens devoting themselves to a special place’s
preservation is an integral thread in the park idea’s DNA. We take them for
granted now, but our national parks are more the result of individual people’s
passions and dedication than of a distant government’s action. The same is
true for their continued protection, as Yosemite again has proved with the
likes of Ansel Adams, George Melendez Wright, Stephen Mather, Chiura
Obata, Mary Curry Tresidder and so many others. The lineage of Yosemite
Conservancy flows directly through such giants.
The 150th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant Act provides the nation with a
chance to celebrate and contemplate what a significant moment it was when
Lincoln took time from the greatest crisis in our history, the Civil War, to
plant the seed of an idea that would ultimately grow into a forest of national
parks, not only in the nation he was trying to preserve, but now in nations
around the globe. It was a seed of hope, a seed of the future. As history shows,
it was a seed that required — and still needs — people from every walk of life
to nurture it.
KEN BURNS is the director and producer of
many acclaimed television documentaries
and miniseries, including Baseball, Jazz, The
National Parks: America’s Best Idea and The
Civil War. He has garnered 12 Emmy Awards
and two Oscar nominations, and received
a Lifetime Achievement Award from the
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
DAYTON DUNCAN is the award-winning
writer and co-producer of The National Parks:
America’s Best Idea, and many other Ken
Burns documentaries for PBS. He is the author
of 12 books, including, most recently, Seed
of the Future: Yosemite and the Evolution
of the National Park Idea. He also has been
involved with other series directed by Ken
Burns, including The Civil War, Horatio’s Drive:
America’s First Road Trip, Baseball and Jazz.
YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY partnered with
Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan to produce
Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit, a landmark
documentary commemorating the Yosemite
Grant Act.
Learn about public screenings
of the documentary at
yosemiteconservancy.org/
film-screenings
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“For a visitor, the experience
begins when they see the
stage coach coming through
the covered bridge.”
— BURREL “BUCKSHOT” MAIER
Park Ranger / Stage Coach Driver
Q&A
WITH A
YOSEMITE
INSIDER
ABOVE Burrel “Buckshot” Maier is Yosemite’s only stage-coach driver/park ranger.
the only stage-coach driver/park
Q :: You have a unique job among park rangers.
ranger employed by the National
What do you like best about it?
Park Service, Burrel “Buckshot”
A :: Kids like to pet the horses and ask questions about the
stage coach. I get my picture taken with people from all over
the world, which is a very special experience. Buckshot is
like Smokey the Bear — it’s a persona I live up to. I get to
live my dreams by being a real-life historic figure.
Maier transports thousands of park visitors
back in time to discover what life was like
for the early pioneers of Yosemite National
Park. His career began at the age of 15, when
he first starting driving the stage coach for
Q :: At the Pioneer Yosemite History Center,
Yosemite-area legends such as Wawona
you interact with visitors on a daily basis. Why
do you think it’s important for visitors to learn
about the lives of early pioneers? What do
you hope they remember about their visit?
Washburn, a descendant of painter Thomas
Hill, as well as the Washburn family, which
purchased the Wawona Hotel from Galen
Clark in 1874. Maier is passionate about
working with visitors and sharing with them
the sights, smells and thrills of Yosemite’s
cultural history, while driving the authentic
Yosemite stage coach.
Q :: How did you start working as a stage–
coach driver for Yosemite National Park?
A :: I was raised in Wawona and on my father’s ranch, where
we lived a cowboy lifestyle. I first came by my nickname
“Buckshot” while performing in a Wild West show, so
working with horses in Wawona was a natural fit.
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A :: For a visitor, the experience begins when they see the
stage coach coming through the covered bridge, hear the
rhythm of the horse’s hooves, and smell the dirt, sawdust and
leather. It’s a total experience of being in another time — it’s
as exciting as it gets! Here at the Pioneer History Center,
visitors get to relive history by learning about the park’s
history and then decide for themselves how important it is to
preserve Yosemite for the future.
Q :: What role did the Wawona area play in
the history of Yosemite?
A :: So much of Yosemite’s greatest historic events were
centered here. Countless visitors have been transported through
Wawona on their way into Yosemite Valley. Teddy Roosevelt
YOSE M ITE INSIDER
PHOTOS: © KEITH WALKLET.
began his famous visit to Yosemite here in Wawona, and Galen
Clark made his home here to be close to the big trees.
Q :: Yosemite Conservancy is supporting the
replacement of the historic Yosemite stage
coach in 2014. Why is this important?
A :: The current stage coach is 27 years old and is used every day.
The old wagon is starting to show its age, especially with signs of
dry rot. The new stage coach will be built as a totally authentic
replica — except with an upgraded braking system for visitor safety.
Q :: How important is the Conservancy’s role in
supporting your work?
A :: If it weren’t for the Conservancy, we would not be able
to replace the stage coach, but we also wouldn’t have the
money to reroof the historic buildings, provide new harnesses
and stock, and more. The Pioneer Yosemite History Center
simply would not be in shape to welcome visitors. To have
this resource, you have to maintain it, and we are so grateful
the Conservancy helps us do that.
ABOVE Since its construction, the stage coach has become a
cornerstone of historic interpretation within the park. The sound and
sight of the stage rumbling through the Pioneer Yosemite History
Center has become an iconic symbol of Yosemite’s past.
“I get to live my dreams
by being a real-life
historic figure.”
Celebrate
150 Years.
In 2014, Yosemite will mark 150 years of
preservation. Celebrate by purchasing
an anniversary logo item or special
publication.
Purchases made at any Conservancy
store support our work in Yosemite and
help ensure the park is preserved for
generations to come.
Receive a 15% discount with
code SPRING2014.
Shop now at
yosemiteconservancy.org
Code valid through July. 1, 2014;
online purchases only.
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P ROJECT UP DAT E S
PHOTO: © CATHERINE CONNOLLY.
New Projects for 2014*
CULTURAL & HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
Preserve Thomas Hill’s Studio
Replace the Historic Wawona Stage Coach
$21,542
$43,500
HABITAT RESTORATION
Remove Invasive Plants from Yosemite
$83,292
Restore Mariposa Grove
$1,965,226
Restore Tenaya Lake’s Sunrise Trail &
Build Boardwalk
$560,000
Restore Wilderness with SCA Crews
$182,970
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Monitor Yosemite’s Snowpack &
Water Resources
Protect Songbirds & Inspire Visitors
Protect the American Pika
$83,917
$40,540
$38,000
ASK A
CLIMBER
ROCK-CLIMBING QUESTIONS ANSWERED
TRAIL REHABILITATION & ACCESS
Improve John Muir Trail & Habitat
in Lyell Canyon
$224,950
Restore Legendary Valley Trails
$393,104
$84,390
Restore Popular Climbing Trails
Trail Rehabilitation by CCC Crews:
$558,404
Echo Valley & Kerrick Canyon
VISITOR SERVICES & EDUCATION
Ask A Climber
$38,000
Engage the Class of 2016 in Park
$37,331
Stewardship
Erase Eco-Graffiti in the Valley
$15,000
Improve Access to Yosemite’s Iconic
Scenic Vistas: Tuolumne Meadows
$82,419
Improve Tuolumne Grove Trailhead
$317,520
& Access Area
$152,735
Junior Ranger Program
Leadership through Adventure:
$95,000
Youth Development with ARC
Parks in Focus:
$18,000
Youth Photography Program
Parsons Memorial Lodge Summer Series $35,000
Range of Light Film Festival
$15,000
Rehabilitate Swinging Bridge Picnic Area $138,068
Revitalize Yosemite Valley Theater
$189,749
SCA Interns Digitize Museum Archives $22,132
Teens Connect to Yosemite
through WildLink
$30,000
Wilderness Education Center at
UC Merced
$34,500
WildLink Alumni Explore Yosemite Careers $15,484
Yosemite Grant 150th Anniversary
Museum Exhibit
$75,000
Yosemite Leadership Program
Summer Internship
$119,204
Yosemite Nature Notes Videos
$52,500
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Protect Yosemite’s Great Gray Owls
Restore Endangered-Frog Habitat
Track Movements of Bears in Yosemite
TOTAL
$67,300
$30,000
$69,000
$5,928,777
*Color represents 2014 Youth in Yosemite Programs.
ABOVE Visitors gather at the base of El Capitan to observe climbers and hear real-time
commentary from climbing experts.
he sport of rock-climbing remains a mystery to many visitors, despite
Yosemite’s reputation as an international climbing mecca. Thanks to
Conservancy donors, the Ask a Climber program will continue this
summer near the base of El Capitan, where visitors can participate in
an interactive Q&A with climbing experts and use telescopes to watch
climbers scale the Valley’s massive granite walls.
For many visitors, this is their first introduction to the sport of rock-climbing
and to the park’s rich climbing history. Through firsthand exposure, visitors come
away with a deeper connection to the role of climbing in Yosemite. This year, for
the first time, interns are educating climbers about Leave No Trace practices and
collecting data about climber use patterns.
Climbing interpreters and telescopes are located at El Capitan Bridge every day
between 10 am and 2 pm, beginning in May. Join us to learn more about one of
Yosemite’s most fascinating sports!
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PROJECT UP DATES
PHOTOS: (RIGHT) © YOSEMITE RESEARCH LIBRARY. (BOTTOM) © COURTESY OF NPS.
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
PROTECTING THE LEGACY OF THE THOMAS HILL STUDIO
TOP Renowned Yosemite artist and
park protector Thomas Hill built his
studio in Wawona, seen here circa 1893.
BOTTOM The historic Douglas fir wood
floors at the Thomas Hill Studio are
relics of Yosemite’s pioneer past.
hile many visitors are drawn to the southern portion of
Yosemite to see the iconic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias,
this area also contains some of the park’s most culturally
significant resources. The Thomas Hill Studio, located
within the Wawona Hotel complex, is a designated historic
landmark that acquaints visitors with the contributions of
landscape artist Thomas Hill in protecting Yosemite and the
giant sequoias. The studio also houses a visitor center, which
experiences high foot traffic every day.
The studio’s interior Douglas fir wood floors have become thoroughly worn in
many places and are in need of refinishing to preserve the site’s historic character
and ensure visitor safety. A Conservancy grant is preserving this cultural resource
by providing funds to sand and refinish the floors.
Your gifts are not only improving the visitor experience in Wawona, but are
helping to preserve historically significant park structures.
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A WELCOMING EXPERIENCE AT TUOLUMNE GROVE
Your dedication to Yosemite
means all who visit can better
appreciate and more deeply
care for this beautiful grove.
he Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias is
the park’s second-largest sequoia grove.
Due to its location off popular Tioga
Road, it sees a large influx of visitors
drawn by the allure of the big trees.
The trailhead infrastructure has been in
dire need of upgrades to provide a more
welcoming and accessible entrance to the Grove.
This year, Conservancy donors are funding
several improvements to the trailhead, including
renovating the picnic area, replanting vegetation in
highly trafficked areas, and updating way-finding
and interpretive signage. Sustainable designs and
materials are being used to ensure all visitors can
experience the giant sequoias in an environmentally
responsible setting.
Your dedication to Yosemite means all who visit
can better appreciate and more deeply care for this
beautiful Grove.
PHOTO: © SAM FEINSILVER.
ABOVE A giant sequoia in Tuolumne Grove.
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PHOTO:S (TOP) © COURTESY OF NPS. (BOTTOM) © KEITH WALKLET.
TRAILHEAD
RENOVATION
PROJECT UP DATES
ADVENTURE
TO LEADERSHIP
YOSEMITE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM STRENGTHENS
YOUTH STEWARDSHIP IN YOSEMITE
ABOVE YLP intern Shaqeal Alkebu-Ian meets Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher.
he celebration of the park’s 150th anniversary provides an important
opportunity to look to the future of national parks, especially for the next
generation that will be responsible for protecting them. As a Conservancy
donor, your support provides for a range of vital youth-stewardship
programs, including the Yosemite Leadership Program (YLP).
Through this program, undergraduate college students have the
opportunity to spend 12 weeks working alongside park rangers and other park
professionals, receiving an insider’s perspective into career opportunities in
national parks. Participants learn about environmental leadership both in the
classroom and the field, while completing an intensive stewardship project that
benefits the park. The experience culminates in a symposium where students
present their projects to park leaders and the visiting public.
ABOVE YLP wilderness intern Aricia Martinez
helps a hiker identify a tree species on the
trail to Cathedral Lakes.
Young people from all walks of life are experiencing firsthand the tangible
benefits of environmental stewardship, ensuring Yosemite’s precious resources
will be cared for by the next generation.
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GPS TECHNOLOGY MAPS BEARS IN THE WILDERNESS
TOP GPS technology allows park
scientists to track black bears
throughout Yosemite.
BOTTOM Conservancy grants
make it possible to tag and
track black bears in Yosemite,
ensuring this iconic species
remains protected.
he excitement of seeing a black bear in the wild is a memorable moment
for any park visitor. Although Yosemite’s black bears are iconic park
symbols, wildlife managers have not been able to track bear movements
when an animal enters the park’s vast wilderness. A Conservancy grant
is making it possible to use GPS technology to monitor bears beyond
developed areas throughout the park.
Using this technology, scientists are creating detailed maps of bear locations, which
can be shared with park visitors. With proper education and outreach tools, more
is being done to ensure black bears stay wild, while visitors stay safe.
This project builds on work funded by the Conservancy in 2012 that
expanded the bear-monitoring system using radio telemetry in campgrounds and
parking lots. Thanks to your dedicated support, we are continuing to protect
Yosemite’s bears.
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PHOTO:S (TOP) © KEITH WALKLET. (BOTTOM) © BOB RONEY.
TRACKING
YOSEMITE’S
BEARS
PRO GRAM UP DATES
REVITALIZING THE
YOSEMITE THEATER
ENHANCING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE
PHOTOS: (TOP) © KEITH WALKLET. (LEFT) © MATTHEW CROWLEY PHOTOGRAPHY.
TOP This summer, visitors can
enjoy films and live performances at
the renovated Yosemite Theater.
BOTTOM A new film by Ken Burns and
Dayton Duncan will be shown at the
newly renovated Yosemite Theater to
honor the park’s 150th anniversary.
Join us this summer for an
unforgettable live performance.
Learn more at
yosemiteconservancy.org/
yosemite-theater
s the park celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Yosemite Theater in
Yosemite Valley provides a central gathering place where visitors can
watch films and live theater that commemorate this historic milestone.
This year, Conservancy donors are funding upgrades to aging
equipment and renovations to the theater entrance to complement
the high quality of the performances and films.
Once again, this summer’s exciting theater lineup will include a
portrayal of John Muir by veteran Yosemite actor Lee Stetson. Shining a spotlight
on the sesquicentennial anniversary are a new live show featuring actors portraying
Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir, and Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit, a special
documentary by renowned filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan.
This summer, come visit Yosemite Theater, and watch as the park’s cultural and
natural history comes to life before your eyes, seven nights a week from April to
early November.
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PROGRAM UP DAT ES
YOUR YOSEMITE,
YOUR WAY
AN INSIDER’S VIEW OF YOSEMITE
ABOVE Plan a custom day hike, and create memories of a lifetime with
your friends and family.
“We learned so
much more than
if we had done the
hikes on our own.”
— PAUL WAHRMAN
Outdoor Adventures Participant
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t is, by far, the grandest of all the special temples of Nature
I was ever permitted to enter,” John Muir said about
Yosemite. The park holds a special allure for visitors who
come to find inspiration from the granite walls, towering
peaks and flowing waterfalls. Yosemite Conservancy helps
you explore your passion in your own special way. This
summer, create one-of-a-kind memories with Yosemite
Conservancy’s Custom Adventures, where you will
experience the park as a true insider.
The Conservancy’s expert leaders include naturalists, biologists,
artists and photographers — all of whom have been in Yosemite
for decades and love sharing their knowledge.
PRO GRAM UP DATES
OUTDOOR
ADVENTURES
Explore the best of
Yosemite with a park
insider on one of this
year’s popular Outdoor
Adventures.
2014 OUTDOOR
ADVENTURES HIGHLIGHTS
JUNE 14–15
Exploring the Rim Fire
with Michael Ross
JUNE 20–21
Solstice Backpack to Devil’s
Dancefloor with Heather Sullivan &
Pete Devine
JUNE 27–29
Beginner Backpack Trek to
May Lake with Allison Baggett
JULY 11–13
Mountain Wildflowers for the
Relaxed Botanist with Michael Ross
JULY 18–20
Sierra Nevada Natural History
with David Lukas
JULY 19–20
PHOTOS: © NANCY ROBBINS.
LEFT Our expert leaders have been in the park for decades and will give your group an
Casual Birding at White Wolf
with Michael Ross
JULY 24–27
insider’s perspective on Yosemite.
Family Camping Jamboree No. 2
with Dave Wyman
“For more than 30 years, I’ve led hundreds of groups in Yosemite, and I love taking
people to the park’s lesser-known locations, where they can enjoy a more peaceful
experience,” says expert naturalist Michael Ross. From snowshoe walks to private
art workshops and multiday backpacking trips, our experts will help you create
your best Yosemite adventure. Proceeds from these programs fund essential trail
repair and access, habitat restoration, and wildlife protection in Yosemite.
JULY 26–27
Yosemite Conservancy also invites you to explore our unique selection of yearround Outdoor Adventures with our knowledgeable leaders. Register early to
ensure space for this summer’s popular excursions.
Tuolumne Alpine Insider:
Life at the Top with Michael Ross
AUGUST 7–10
Hike Half Dome: The Easy Way
with Suzanne Swedo
AUGUST 16–17
Yosemite Photography: High Country
Workshop with Peter Hemming
AUGUST 24
Go Climb a Peak: Summit Mt.
Hoffmann with Michael Ross
SEPTEMBER 4–7
See our full listing of Outdoor Adventures at
yosemiteconservancy.org/calendar
Vogelsang Backpack
with Suzanne Swedo
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THANK YOU
YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY SUPPORTERS Yosemite Conservancy is extremely grateful to acknowledge
the John Muir Heritage Society and Joseph Le Conte Legacy Society donors, foundations, businesses and
volunteers that supported our work from Jan. 1, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2013, below. Donors of $25 or more are
listed in the Honor Registry at the Valley Visitor Center at Yosemite National Park. Thanks to our generous
donors, we are able to fulfill our mission to preserve and protect Yosemite National Park and enrich the visitor
experience — today and for future generations.
JOHN MUIR
HERITAGE SOCIETY
BENEFACTORS
Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999
SENTINELS
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
The John Muir Heritage Society
is comprised of individuals with a
strong commitment to preserving and
protecting Yosemite for the future by
giving $1,000 or more each year.
Anonymous (5)
Robert & Angela Amarante
William Anderson
Nancy & Joachim Bechtle
Sharon Bischofshausen
Lucy Blake & Steven Nightingale
Margaret Blankley
Ann S. & Paul R. Brenner
David Bulfer & Kelly Pope
Donald M. Campbell
Stephen J. & Diane Ciesinski
Timothy J. Cleere
Bobbi A. Collins
Harold D. Cranston
John & Meredith Cranston
Dominic & Margaret DeCristofaro
Lisa & Craig Elliott
Sandra & Bernard Fischbach
Sam & Ann Ginn
James H. Greene Jr. Family
Joanne & Arthur E. Hall
Ben C. & Ruth Hammett
Vernon R. &
MaryJane M. Johnson
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The Landreth Family
Linda Lee Lester
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Don & Dorothy Lewis
Samuel M. & Cynthia Livermore
Lillian Lovelace
Muriel G. & William C. McGee
John & Nadine Mills
Tashia & John Morgridge
Peter L. & Rozell Overmire
Jamie Patten & Andrew Cross
Pease Family Fund
Sharon & Philip L. Pillsbury
Mrs. John D. Relfe
Elizabeth Ross
Charles & Helen Schwab
The George Sundby Family
Walter R. Wallner Jr. &
Jill Appenzeller
Kirby & Amy Wilcox
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Anonymous (4)
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Linda Caldwell
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Leonard & Brenda Cipriano
Bob & Sandy Comstock
and Family
Robert & Kim Corrao
Barbara Coulter
Marilyn & Michael Crane
John Crew
William M. Denty
The Diaz Family
Kati & George Diskant
William G. & Nancy C. Doolittle
Tom & Sally Edsall
Kathy Fairbanks
Bob & Randi Fisher
James R. & Andy Forster
James B. Freedman
Carol C. Frick &
Richard F. Yonash
Donald M. & Susan Fuhrer
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Ted Goldstein & Jessica Bernhardt
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Janet W. & D. Wylie Greig
Ginnie & Peter Haas Jr.
Steve, Karen, Melanie &
Dylan Hanson
Geraldine L. Hodson
Joseph C. Howard
Cecelia Hurwich & Don Ross
Gregory & Roberta Isaeff
Katharine Hotchkis Johnson
William F. Johnson
RANGERS
Gifts of $100,000 or more
Gretchen Augustyn
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Leslie & John Dorman
Dana & David Dornsife
Cynthia & Bill Floyd
James A. Frank
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PIONEERS
Gifts of $50,000 to $99,999
Steve & Beth Bangert
Mr. & Mrs. John Goldman
Gregory D. &
Jennifer W. Johnson
The Mark Pigott Family
William E. Reller
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Clifford James Walker
PATRONS
Gifts of $25,000 to $49,000
Susan & William H. Baribault
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Ralph Britton Jr.
Sue & James J. Femino
Walli Finch
Lucille Glassman
Bonnie & Rusty Gregory
Christy & Charles Holloway
Mrs. Edmund W. Littlefield
Morgan Family Foundation
Skip & Frankie Rhodes
Peter & Virginia Van Kuran
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The Dirk and Charlene
Kabcenell Foundation
John & Diana Keith
Joyce Klein & Gerald Breslauer
Claire & Eugene Kopp
William A. Kumpf
Walt Lemmermann
Carol C. Luckhardt
The Mackenzie Family
Diane Mahony
The Matthew Margolis Family
Tom L. & Barbara Mazzetti
Mrs. James McClatchy
Kathryn K. McNeil
Gary J. & Jasna Miller
Kari L. Nakama
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John Clark
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Joseph Orr
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Sandra Price & Paul Otellini
Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Randall
Lawson A. & Gisele L. Rankin
Marjorie Rossi
Stephen & Linda Sanchez
Kozo Sato
Donald A. Shepherd
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Malcolm Swift
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GUARDIANS
Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
Anonymous
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Mark Biersack
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Mr. & Mrs. William R. Cahill
Bruce & Teresa Caldwell
Tim & Sylvia Carter
William B. & Linda Cornell
Heather A. Crane
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Theresa Daly
Lynden F. Davis
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Daniel M. Donahue
Sterling & Chester Dorman
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Chris Mengarelli
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Fenton Family
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Michelle Petrofes
David M. Hoffman
Barbara L. Holloway
E. Alan Holroyde
John W. Houghton, Jr.
PHOTO: © ALICIA MARTINEZ.
HONORING OUR DONORS
GUARDIANS CONT.
Mark L. Hudak
Daniel R. & Suzanne Jensen
AJ & Diane Kallet
Bruce, Candis & Matthew Kerns
Genevieve P. H. & Kevin P. Kerr
Rick Kingsland
Margie & Ralph Koldinger
Sarah Korda
Sherill Ladwig &
Charlene Kramer
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Marcus B. Linden &
Saskia K. Subramanian
Bill & Carolyn Lowman
Mr. David P. Mans &
Patricia Spector
William Marcus
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Sheila Grether-Marion
Tim & Patsy Marshall
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Mary Ann Matthews
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Karen & Russell Merritt
Kirsten & Dan Miks
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The Nikolai Family
Barbara Nissen
Mary W. Novak
Stephen & Elizabeth O’Brien
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Erwin J. Ordeman
Darryl D. Ott
Joan B. Pauloo
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April Ramos
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Patricia Megason
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Janet Sassoon
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Witbeck Charitable Lead
Annuity Trust
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PROTECTORS
Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499
Anonymous (18)
Julian Abbey
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Shirley & David Allen Foundation
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Paul Baribault
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Richard A. Baumgartner & Elizabeth Salzer
Kathy & Frank Baxter
George & Randy Beckwith
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George M. Badger III
Darlene Bellucci &
Tonino Drovandi
Luke J. Bergstrom
Sylvia Berke
Leslie & Phil Bernstein
Bonnie & Fred Bertetta Jr.
Jack R. & Jo Ann Bertges
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bessieres
The Bingham Kearns
Charitable Fund
Tom R. Bissell
Shawn & Tonyja Blakeslee
The Bland Family Foundation
Robert & Patricia Boesch
Melissa Boilon
Thomas V. Borys
Daniel F. & Jane A. Bosch
Elisabeth T. Bottler
Betty Botzbach
Tom Bouck & Cheryl Lucanegro
Barbara Boucke
Sandra L. & Michael S. Bovee
Diane & Lee Brandenburg
Ronald J. & Judith M. Brandley
Verne L. Brandt
Nick Brighton
Anne McGovney Brown
Joan L. Brown
Jonathan & Ayse Brown
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Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Brush
Nathaniel J. & Gloryanne H. Bryant
Mary A. Bullen
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Victor W. & Meredith M. Burns
Alan & Kami Cabral
Kathleen D. Caldwell
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Grant & Margaret Cambridge
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Kathleen Campos
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Barbara Howard Wilson
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Dal & Candy Hunter
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Kathryn Ischinger
James D. & Jeanine L. Isham
Robert L. & Kathleen M. Jansen
Alice F. Jenkins
Mark L. & Mary L. Jewell
Shirley Joe
Patti Johns Eisenberg
Stanley W. & Karen Johnsen
Clay & Cheryl Johnson
Judith C. & Robert A. Johnson
Robert A. Johnson
Ross & Maria Johnson
William & Lynne Johnstone
Bernadine C. Jones
Thorro P. & Joan Jones
Linda & Kent Kaiser
David & Alecia Kampff
Alla Kapralova
Beth & Brett Kaufman
James & Iris Keene
Dennis G. & Joanne G. Keith
Mike Kenig
John E. Kennedy III
Elizabeth L. Kilb
Marvin & Mary Kilgo
David & Joyce Kim
Eugene Kim
Sungsook Kim
Theodore C. & Li H. King
John R. Kinsel
Sibyl Kirby
David P. & Lauren E. Kissinger
Charles J. & Anne U. Kittrell
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HONORING OUR DONORS
PROTECTORS CONT.
Janet & Monte Klein
Robert L. Klein
Daniel S. Kline
Elizabeth, Richard, Bellamy & Mahlon Kline
Michael M. & Melissa Kline
Gerald & Suzanne Knecht
Charles E. Knight
Charles T. Knight
Mervyn S. & Shirley S. Knobloch
Richard Koenig
Betsy F. Koester
Caroline Koo
Jeanne & Doug H. Korns
Mrs. Marcus A. Krupp
Terease E. Kwiatkowski &
George Grogan
Thomas A. & Janet Lacey
Melvin & Janey Lack
Jeffrey T. & Erin Lager
Maureen Lahiff
Bette Wallace Landis
Jean Lane
Sharon Lane
Eugena M. Lang
Ronald R. & Jane H. Larson
George & Cheryl D. Lauterstein
William K. & Holly E. Lazzerini
Janet Leavitt
Ernest R. & Susan LeBlanc
Sunhee Lee & Robert Wilhelm
The John & Sandra Leland Foundation
Hollis G. Lenderking
Bruce Leonhardt
Gerry & Esther Levandoski
Patricia F. & Steven Levenberg
Bernard S. & Barbara Lewinsky
Kenneth J. & Kathleen Leytem
Yun Lien
Laurel B. Linton
Ray & Nancy S. Livesay
Alex & Kristen Livingston
Robert Livingston
Jim & Pam Lloyd
Park L. Loughlin
Albert & Margaret Low
John & Meleda Lowry
Gorretti Lui
Eric A. Lutkin
Ken & Janine Lyons
Jean & Harold R. Mackenzie
Caroline & Thomas Maddock
Christine Madsen & Steve Perry
Alexandre B. Makler &
Anna L. Brock
Jay & Susan Mandell
Michael & Maxine Mantell
Gary B. & Lois Marcus
William C. & Diana L. Markham II
Carol Mayer Marshall & Robert
B. Williams
Robert C. & Shirley Marshall
Bob R. & Karen A. Martin
Monica Martin & Burk Delventhal
Robert T. Martin
Dennis P. Martino
Rajesh Mashruwala &
Matra Majmundar
Terrance E. Mast &
Claudette Crosslen-Mast
Steven Matros
Donna M. Matson
Mark J. Maves & Mary Lou Soller
Rosalie F. Maxeiner
Audrey S. Mayes
Marvin L. & Evelyn M. McCauley
Mary McClelland
Judy McConnell
The McElwee Family
Mark & Laura McGeever
Bruce McIntyre
Patrick J. McMenamin
Mr. & Mrs. Denman K. McNear
Michele F. & J. Michael McNeill, Jr.
Margaret A. Medcalf
Joan L. Medhurst
William G. & Mimi Meffert
Suzanne & Robert Mellor
Thomas Page Mericle
Laura A. Merry
Jon W. & Janine Miller
David & Lynn Mitchell
Sandra T. Mitchell
Jim & Fan Moberg
Samuel L. Molinari
Steven A. & Linda A. W. Monosson
Celso C. Morrison &
Julie V. Chrzanowski
Marla Morrissey
Andrew T. & Kristin T. Mortl
Bruce L. & Marcia Morton
John & Linda L. Muckel
Tim & Nancy Muller
Mark & Elinor Mumm
Lloyd & Susanna Murray
Terri Murru
Philip A. & Nancy P. Naecker
Fariba Neese
Deborah J. Neff
Don L. & Patricia Neubacher
Patricia R. Newton
Beth Nickel
Sharon K. Niedringhaus
Lisa Northup
Beverly M. Oaks
The O’Brien Family
Timothy Q. Offensend
Shanna O’Hare & John Davis
Kenneth L. & Jo Ann Olivier
Charles E. & Anne S. Olsen
Christopher & Nora Olsen
Steve Olsen
Vance O’Neill
Nancy Orear
Larry & Marcia Osterink
Jeanette Ourada
John K. & Rita Hanson Ousterhout
F. Ward & Mary P. Paine
Elizabeth Palacios
Harvey F. Palitz
Curtis Palm
Marilyn Park
Greg & Sheri Parker
Elizabeth & Walter Parks
Richard A. Partridge
Christopher J. & Judy Patin
Larry Patten & Jean Behrend
Jonathan & Amanda Paul
George A. & Joan M. Paulikas
Jack Paxton
Lisa Pearson
Rowena A. Pecchenino
Fernando Peñalosa
Pesenti Foundation
Curtis Peterson
E. Scott Peterson &
Judith M. Desenis
Kathleen M. B. Peterson
Marianne Peterson
Charles M. Pettis
John B. Piane
Steve & Marilyn Pifer
Don & Jane M. Pinkerton
Ronald L. & Rosemary C. Plue
Thomas Plumb & Maria E. Reyes
Matthew J. & Julie A. Pollman
Richard & Jeanne L. Pon
Xavier Pond & Pia Burrough-Pond
James Puckett
Barbara Pugliese
Lee A. & Nancy W. Qualls
David R. & Holly Racker
James V. & Elizabeth W. Ralston
Robert W. Rankin
Diane E. Reilly
James & Lys Reiskytl
Rodney P. & Pamela R. Rempt
Eric & Lana Remsen
Leroy M. Rey
Marsha J. Rhodes
John Ricca & Chris Codding
Albert & Roxanne Richards
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HONORING OUR DONORS
PROTECTORS CONT.
Stephen C. Richards
Eliza Linley & David Richardson
Ellen Richey
David J. Richman
Joanne T. Rife
Angie Rios & Samuel Norman
John & Marianne Rittenhouse
Steven & Kim Rizzuto
Dick & Susan Robbins
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Robeck
George O. & Edyth B. Roberts
James M. & Kathy Robinson
Nicholas & Shelley M. Robinson
Teri L. Robinson
Joshua Robison
Robert H. & Katherine Roemmele
Mary J. Rogers-Jones
Steven Rose &
Deborah Thacker Rose
Marc & Michelle Rose
Howard N. & Carol L. Rosen
William S. Rosenthal &
Carol A. Murphy
Jennifer A. Rousseve
Allen Rozelle & Pamela Lowry
Peter C. Ruenitz
David L. & Gayle Runyan
Joseph F. & Susan Ruvolo
Mary Ann D. &
Klaus A. Saegebarth
Robert K. & Susan C. Sall
Lloyd Santy
Mary L. Sassé
Kevin & Carol Sawchuk
Brooke & Barbara Sawyer
Mike & Jodi Schechter
David Scheihagen
Jim & Emily Scheinman
William K. & Linda Schmidt
Theodore W. Schriefer Jr.
Eliana C. Schultz
Peter T. & Lisa Schuyler
Beth-Ann Schwabacher-Wenger & Marvin Wenger
Michael C. Scicolone
John H. & Judith S. Sears
Olivia Sears
Pearl Anne & Edwin A. Seipp Jr.
Michael Seto
Patricia F. & J. Merrill Shanks
The Family Trust of Suda Shaul
Mary Ann & James A. Sheaman
James C. & Jacqueline Shelburne
Irene & Thomas Shephard Sr.
James P. & Claudine Sheridan
Jeffrey O. & Rosemary H. Sherman
Josephine Shuman
Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Siebecker
David & Kathy D. Siegel
Rich & Jan Sjoberg
Virginia Sloan
The Smallwood Family Trust
Scott R. & Carol Ann Smallwood
Brian Smith
Cris Smith
Jean M. & Herbert A. Smith
Jeffrey & Patty Smith and Family
Peggy Songster & Terry Oden
Brian Spady
Jonathan Spaulding & Dana Gaffery
Richard Spear & Susan Poor
John A. Spencer
Roy T. Stake
Helen Thoele Family Foundation
Ruth L. Stearns
Steve Steinhauser
Thomas W. & Virginia M. Steuber
Keith Stevenson
Christopher M. & Michelle Stewart
Shirlee Stites
Leslie Strayer
Gary & Judy Strong
Samuel O. & Helga M. Strong
Mary Ellen & Patrick Stuart
Desiree E. Stuart-Alexander
Balaji & Suganthi Subramanian
Tianjia Sun
Ted Surber
Tom & Diana Sutter
Christopher L. & Cathy Swanson
Phyllis Swanson
Julia Sze Fund
Stan & Tenaya Tabler
Elizabeth D. Taft
Todd L. Tamberg
J. F. & Susan S. Taylor
Gregory J. Terry
James A. & Connie S. Terry
Linda Tesa & Jonathan Olken
Marthe & Colin Theodore
Adele M. Thomas Charitable
Foundation
Thatcher & Jill Thompson
Carl & Kay Thoresen
Conrad & Helen Timpe
Judy & Menandro Tolentino
Sylvia G. Toth & Zsolt Takacs
Stephanie & Andrew Towell
John A. & Catherine A. Townsley
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Traum
Tim & Shandra Tremain
Roy & Nancy S. Trillo
Jack Troup
Joyce H. & Craig Turner
Su-Fang Ueng
Holly Ulfers
Sloan & Priscilla B. Upton
Kathryn P. Usiak
Margaret H. Velure
G.A. & Marsha von der Lieth
Kim Vorrath
Ira Wagner
Leslie Wagner
Edward S. & Gwendolyn E. Walsh
Robert & Barbara Walter
Todd A. Walter
Peter S. Wantuch
Leonard & Jeannie Ware
Joy M. Warfield
William & Karen Warren
James L. Washburn II
John D. Weeden
Norman E. Weeks
Tony Wei
Jo Anna & Dale Wendel
Jay & Sallie Whaley
Benton & Denise Wheeler
Todd & Lisa H. White
Billie Jean & Richard Wiebe
Dustyn T. & Debra W. Wiggins
Paula Wiiken & Howard McEwan
Ryan Wiley
Jack & Jan Willey
Caroline Williams
Aileen Wendy & Mason Willrich
Mrs. Milton Wilson Jr.
Sherry & Scott Winkleblack
Jaime Winkler
John M. Winslow
Bruce Winter
Melinda K. Winter
Gabrielle Wirth & Luke Torres
Scott Witter
Suzanne Wittrig & Alfonso Banuelos
Steven C. Wong MD
Robert Woolley & Tehan Carey
Mary R. Wright
Wayne & Louise Wright
Alain S. Wu
Eric K. Yamasaki
David A. & Julia S. York
Thomas Young
Stephen & Danielle Zapotoczny
Linda P. Zazzara
Nancy & Mel Ziontz
JOSEPH LE CONTE
LEGACY SOCIETY
Yosemite Conservancy thanks
members of the Joseph Le Conte
Legacy Society who have provided for
Yosemite’s future in their estate plans.
Anonymous (21)
Denis J. Adair
Carol Allen
Douglas J. & Carole T. Allen
Andy & Carole Amstutz
Irene & Eilif Andersen
Roy A. & Betty B. Anderson
Mona Anderson
Tony Angellotti
Michael & Heidi Ausman
Joan C. Bacci
Jo Bacon
Patrick & Elaine Baird
Glenn D. Baker
Thomas Banahan
Marie Schoppe Bartee
Laura Bartlett-Armstrong
Burnett & Florence Barto
Linda & Peter Baumhefner
Daryl & Jill Bauza
Robert & Margaret Beck
Darlene Bellucci
Jack R. Benjamin
Edward & Mildred Bennett
Sylvia Berke
Steve Biddle
The Bingham Kearns
Charitable Fund
Judith Bingman
Margaret Blankley
Elizabeth L. Boineau
John Boles
Thomas & Diane Bopp
Charles E. Bradbury III
Robert H. & Victoria Brant
Ed & Mindy Breslin
Korki Brett
Richard A. & Demi Briscoe
Stephanie Brito
Ralph Britton
Robert & Prudence Broadwell
Beverly Boekel Broughton
Charles Brousse
Marilyn & Allan Brown
Robert C. Brown
Steve & Gayle Brugler
Faith M. Burgard
Ellen Burmester
Audrey Steele Burnand
William A. Burt
Donald W. & Candace L. Butwill
Melanie & Daniel Callaway
Patricia J. Campbell
Mimi M. Carroll
John W. Carson
Michael & Kathleen Casey
Eunice M. Childs
Lan Chin
Donald & Lucye Christiansen
Mary E.F. Rachel Church
Leonard & Brenda Cipriano
Tobin D. Clarke & Linda M. Turkatte
Vahl P. Clemensen
Bette Jean Clute
Mary Cody-Limacher
Sue Coffman
Larry W. & Eleanor Cohen
Sam & Carol Cohen
Richard D. & Rosita Conness
Matthew & Elneda Connors
Laurie Cooper
Robert Coronado
Kim & Tom Coull
Barbara Coulter
Carolyn W. Cox
Robert & Marguerite Cranford
Harold D. Cranston
Erica Crawford
Mary Beth Crittendon
Alan Croft & Colleen B. Kent
Russell B. & Lynne Crosby
Kenneth G. & Josephine M. Crowley
Linda G. Crowthers
Judith N. d’Albert
Theresa Daly
Peter J. Davis
Scott Randolph Davis
George Henry De Backer
Don De Fever
Joe & Sally DeAngelo
Dominic & Margaret DeCristofaro
Catharine B. Deely
John W. & Taihee Dewes
Charles T. DeWoody
Leslie & John Dorman
Jacqueline & Raymond Doumanian
Frances Edson
Michael T. Ellerby
Dale N. Elliott & Chris Mengarelli
Lisa & Craig Elliott
Norma L. Embree
Albert W. Emery
Greg Erwin
Judy S. Esteban
Tony Everts
Lola A. Felix
Dottie I. Fern
Sherri L. Ferris
Father Larry Finegan
Gary M. Flashner
John & Joann Flynn
John P. Ford
Paula Jean Friedrich-Lucchesi
Donald M. & Susan Fuhrer
Thomas Gamlen
Michael J. Gannon
Douglas C. Giancoli
Marston Girard, Ed.D &
Judith Girard
George A. Gissendaner
Henry & Jane Goichman
Seth Goldsmith
Ted Goldstein & Jessica Bernhardt
Dorothy P. Gosden
James Goss
Richard Wayne & Barbara K. Grant
E. Howard Green
Nancy Grover
Charles F. & Ginger Guthrie
George Gutierrez &
Laura S. Thompson
Peter & Harriet Hanauer
David C. Hanna
Bob & Betsy Hansen
Karen & Steve Hanson
Nancy Hargiss
Roger J. Harmon
Harold S. & Esther M. Hayman
Daniel A. Heald
Susan Lynne Heeley & Jill
Sherry Heider
Bernard F. Heimos
E. Kenneth & Marjorie Heist
Susan K. Henderson
Skip & Carol Herbert
David E. Hernandez
Douglas & Debra Highsmith
Stephen & Linda Hinkle
Paul E. Hoag
John D. Hoddy
Debra Holcomb & Dale Ashlock
Christy Holloway
Peter T. Hoss
John W. Houghton Jr.
Carolee Grace Houser
David & Linda Hughes
Mark & Mary Ann Hutcherson
Charlotte Irons
James R. & Elizabeth C. Isenman
James R. & Mina Jenner
Jagdish & Rosalyn Jirge
Janet & Glenn Johnson
Jean Johnson & Jim Bennight
Katharine Hotchkis Johnson
William H. Johnston
David & Susan Jonas
Jack W. Jonas
Cynthia Jones
Stanley R. Kamin
Sandra E. Kane
Mike & Jane Katyryniuk
Margo Kaufman
Matthias E. Kayhoe
Bill & Lisa Kelly
John & Lynne Kennedy
Brig. Gen. Keith H. Kerr
Mohammad Yasin & Vernita Khosti
Mary Ann Kiely
David & Barbara King
Linda Kingsley & Sharon Liberatore
Roland A. Knapp & Sally E. Miller
Elizabeth P. Knowles
Claire & Eugene Kopp
Laurence G. & Martha M. Kopp
Dianne & Ron Kurtz
Sherill Ladwig
Claire E. LaFleur
Maureen Lahiff
F. William Lampton
John & Carolyn Landgrebe
Jean Lane
Jim Laser
Janice Irene Levet Le Pouvoir
Janie G. & W. D. Bill Leifhelm
Walt Lemmermann
Don & Dorothy Lewis
Mary L. Lingo
Christopher Lirely
Gordon & Frances Lockett
Herlinda Lopez
Carol C. Luckhardt
Karl & Sue Luft
Michael Lussier
Thomas S. & Caroline S. Maddock
James Maller
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HONORING OUR DONORS
LE CONTE CONT.
Stuart & Wendy Malmid
Bill & Angeli Maney
William & Leslie Marcus
Victor Martino
Eleanor Masar
Steven Matros
Edgar McCanless
Richard R. McCausland
Judy McConnell
Hugh W. & Deborah L. McDevitt
Mary Tinley McKinnon
Michael McLane
Kate McMichael & Theresa Hausser
Stephen Meier
Kathryn Meiklejohn
Marsha & John A. Mekisich
Herb & Juanita Mercer
Thomas Page &
Louise Watson Mericle
Carla Mertins
Tony Miller
John & Nadine Mills
Lillian Musso Molzan
James R. Moon
H. Thomas Moore
William Murray
Paul M. & Candace L. Nauman
Lynn Nebus
Dennis & Darlene Neeley
Jennifer A. Nelson
Claudia Kellam Newbold
Nikki Nichols
John & Leslie Niemand
David & Debra Niemira
Patricia Nugent
William J. & Juanita W. Oakes
Kathleen J. O’Hara
Shanna O’Hare & John Davis
Christine Orians & James Emery
Richard C. Otter
Lorraine Y. Parmer
Gail D. Paulin
David J. & Linda Perry
Bonnie Peterson
Blair & Jan Phillips
Sharon & Philip L. Pillsbury
Nicola Place & Christopher Beeson
Roger & Deborah Potash
David L. & Katherine L. Poteet
Paul & Karen Povey
Bernadette Powell
Michael J. & Rosemarie Pozzi
Franklin M. & Barbara J. Propst
Kathie Ramazzotti
Dwain & Barbara Raney
Roy Rausch
Shelby D. Rector
Marion Reid
Skip Rhodes
Jan J. Richardson
Beverly J. Riddle
Jane J. Robinson
Judith K. Robinson
Susan L. Robinson
Mary Rogers-Jones
Cheryl Rollings
Carole Rosenkoetter
James W. Ross
Dave Rossetti & Jan Avent
Maynard & Olga J. Rotermund
Brent Rowett
Peter C. Ruenitz
Robert Ryon
Geoffrey W. Scammell
Diane B. Scarritt
Laverne Schnare
Stephen & Sharon Schroeder
Terrence D. & Deborah J. Schuhrke
David Sears
Pearl Anne Seipp
Thomas Shannon
Robert & Judy M. Sheets
Irene & Thomas Shephard Sr.
Linda Sheppard
Susan Silvestri
Don Simmons
Jean & Brian Slavin
Ellen Smith
Mollie Smith
Carol Snell & Mindy Rauch
Margo Sonderleiter
Thomas M. & Lillian G. Souers
Peter & Joan Stafford
Terrell & Carol Stanley
Susan R. Stehn
Cynthia Stephenson
Glenn Stocki
Linda Stokely
Samuel O. & Helga M. Strong
Karen & Don Sudnikoff
George & Ann Sundby
Christopher L. & Cathy Swanson
Robert & Anne Thull
Sandra P. Tichenor
Henry O. Timnick
Michael J. Tollefson &
Patricia Megason
Elena V. Torre
Gerald Tucker
Wendy Turkatte
Joyce H. & Craig Turner
Mari Tustin
Peter & Virginia Van Kuran
Laurie Van Ruiten
Jacqueline Vaughn & Bob Easton
Larry & Karen S. Veysada
Diane Vincent
Jim L. Vironda
Sylvia M. Volkman
Sue Volpe
David Hart Wagner
John & Bella Wagner
Judy L. Walker
Gary C. & Deborah Wallace
Lorraine L. Walsh
Jeanne A. Walt
James L. Washburn II
Lynne Wasserman The Wasserman Foundation
Chelly & George Wathen
Robin & Kathryn Weber
Toni K. Weingarten
Barbara Weitz
Patricia F. Welch
Herb & Jan West
Julie & Dave West
Janet Gerhart Westbrook
Dick & Michelle Westrum
Marilyn P. & Howard Whelan
Billie Jean & Richard Wiebe
Lynn & John Wiese
Jack & Jan Willey
Paul Williams
Stefan Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Milton Wilson Jr.
Kathleen E. Winkelman
Patricia F. Winter
Witbeck Charitable Lead
Annuity Trust
Barry Wolf
David & Holly Wolff
Fern J. Wollrich
Kenton Wong
Weyman W. & Yvonne M. Wong
Larry N. & Diane Wren
Mary R. Wright
Kenneth & Suzanne Wurtemberg
Laurence Wydro
Susan D. & Don Yap
F. Chandler & Ann Young
Gary & Christine Younger
Debra Zaleschuk
Linda P. Zazzara
Kristine Zeigler
Joan Zimmerman
Laura & Aaron Zoerner
Linda Zukowski
ESTATE GIFTS
Yosemite Conservancy gratefully
remembers these thoughtful donors
whose legacy gifts ensure Yosemite
will be preserved and protected for
future generations.
J. Marvin & Shirley E. Blair
Bernice A. Brownson
Gerald & Joyce Carter
Lois & David DeMille
Dorothy M. Engle
Jack R. Goddard
John C. Hamby
Dolorous & Kenneth Knight
J. Stephen Meredith
Patricia Mincks
Katherine Plummer
Edward J. Polainer
Haruko H. Quirk
Velda Schuh
Hazel Simon
Thelma M. Warren
Nancy P. Weston
GIFTS IN MEMORY
Memorial gifts of $1,000 or more
are listed below and included
on the Honor Wall in Yosemite.
Additonal memorial gifts are listed
in Yosemite in the Honor Registry.
Rosasco F. Araya
Joseph P. Augustyn
Lennon Baldwin
Hugh P. Barton
Jim Benedict
Betty Kay Bissell
Ray G. Borean
Alvin Edmund Brown
Karen Louise Chin
Julia Cifersky
Leonard Cipriano
Dianne H. Davino
Beverly Perl Davis
Robert C. Davis Jr.
Sherman & Patricia Davis
Brian Dessin Day
Thomas Edward Eggers
Abigail Ann Fahrner
Michael Fluetsch
Robert & Florence Frates
Waldo C. Friedland
Robert L. Fry
Sheila Gadsden
Rita Gardiner
George M. & Shirley M. Gardner
William I. Garren
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Michael D. Goldman
Kanji Hamamura
Edward & Julia Hansen
Thomas Harper
John L. Harris
Ron Hedman
John Hilton
Garry Lee Hodson
Frederick R. Hook III
Susan Stull Houghton
Topsy Jackson-Araya
James Jernigan
Richard H. Johns
Marian Leva Johnson
Ruth & John Kamena
Bob Krauthamer
John W. Lang
Scott Allan Lehmann
Marjorie Leonhardt
Matthew Margolis
Jack Medcalf
Lynn Medhurst
Matthew Moody
Neoh Soon Kee
Victoria M. Newton
John & Virginia O’Connell
Ralph Kendall Park
Fess Parker
John & Elrose Pearson
Edward W. Rife
David D. Roybal
Sam Samaniego
Helen Schauster
Charlotte I. Schriefer
Robert C. Schwalbe
Edwin A. Seipp Jr.
John Robert Shuman
Steven Robert Simons
Lorraine Lilas Soares
Virginia Springer
Ernest M. Stanton
Donald K. Stites
Robert Wiiken
Bernadette Wilson
Jenny Chiang Woo
Pauline Yu
CORPORATIONS,
FOUNDATIONS
& OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS
Yosemite Conservancy is grateful
to have the support of corporations
and foundations through grants
and matching gifts. Additional gifts
are listed in the Honor Registry in
Yosemite Valley.
CORPORATION &
FOUNDATION RANGER
Gifts of $100,000 or more
DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite
Flora L. Thornton Foundation
Floyd Family Foundation
JL Foundation
National Park Foundation
Overall Family Foundation
Raintree Foundation
CORPORATION &
FOUNDATION PIONEER
Gifts of $50,000 to $99,999
Bank of America Foundation
Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation
PACCAR, Inc.
Sterling Foundation
CORPORATION &
FOUNDATION PATRONS
Gifts of $25,000 to $49,999
Anonymous
City National Bank
James J. &
Sue Femino Foundation
Mammoth Mountain
Morgan Family Foundation
Wilderness Society
CORPORATION
& FOUNDATION
BENEFACTORS
Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999
Anonymous
Bingham, Osborn &
Scarborough Foundation
Chevron
CPC International, Inc.
CSAA Insurance
Ginn Family Foundation
The Heller Foundation
of San Diego
Morningstar Foundation
Olander Family Foundation
Tauck, Inc.
The Wollenberg Foundation
CORPORATION
& FOUNDATION
SENTINELS
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Anonymous
Allison Sierra, Inc.
Arkay Foundation
Brayton Wilbur Foundation
Dorfman-Pacific Co.
GE Foundation
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.
Kenneth Glenn Family Foundation
Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
Lakeside Foundation
The MBK Foundation
Mithun
Music, Peeler & Garrett
National Parks Revealed
Planet Granite
The Redwoods in Yosemite
Ira D. Roschelle MD
Family Foundation
Rossi Family Foundation
Saxton Family Foundation
Student Conservation Association
Walt Disney Company Foundation
Youth Development Foundation
VOLUNTEERS
Yosemite Conservancy relies on
corporate teams and individual
volunteers who assist with visitor
services, habitat restoration, office
administration, event support and
many other areas to help us further
our mission.
CORPORATE TEAMS
Capital Group of Companies
Wells Fargo Bank
HONORING OUR DONORS
INDIVIDUALS
Thank you to these donors who also
gave their time as month-long, workweek and fee-free day volunteers.
Carol Allen
George Artemoff
Denice Azevedo
Randy Bales
Jane Berg
Arlene Bernholtz
Stephen Bicknese
Jessica Bray
Madeline Bryant
Dianna Butcher
Tom & Kris Byde
Melanie Callaway
Wes & Joan Carter
Kevin Caudill
Cyndi Cavanagh
Gary & Elese Childs
Geoff Chin
Ann Chmielewski
Don Christiansen
Cheryl Cleeves
Mike & Debbie Clifford
Michael Cocco
Bev & Bob Combs
Clarence Cook
John Corpos
Barbara Coulter
Judy Craig
Tony DeMaio
Kenneth Dendulk
Samuel Devore
David Dohren
Toni Dolan
Corey Doolin
Paul Doyle
Wendy Drey
Pat Dusterhoft
Gordon Ehmann
Anne Ehret
Chris & Candy Elder
Thomas Elder
Carolyn Elkins
Donald Endicott
Donna Engleman
Alice Ensley
Susan Evans
Susan Feist
Marshall & Judy Fisher
Margreet Fledderus
Jill Foley
Sandy Follett
Jeri Fontaine
Elizabeth Foster
Betty Francis
Pamela Francis
Nick Frey
Eileen Frolli
Frank & Clare Gallardo
Walt & Laurie Gammill
Paul Gan
Paul & Karen Gierlach
Joe & Kathy Giraud
Kean Goh
Anne Gomes
Claire Gorfinkel
John Gowans
Joel Griffin
Lincoln Hansen
Ann Hardeman
Caroline Harris
Gabrielle Hartzler
Laura Haworth
Marita Hills
Philip Holt
Katherine Hopkins
James Horstman
Peter Howkinson
Brynn Ion
Ken Izzo
John Jackson
Charles Janiel
Robert Jansen
Rosalyn Jirge
Judy Johnson
Vern & MaryJane Johnson
Kendra Jones
Randy Kahn
Adrienne Kalmick
Kathleen Keefe
Kathleen Keller
Allan Keown
Mona Knight
Ann Krabach
Ferdinand Krall
Susan Kujawa
Brajesh & Nalini Kumar
Ilona Kupecz
Tom Laraia
Jeff & Chris Lashmet
Amber Lawrence
Chilton Lee
Janie Leifhelm
Roger Lewis
Jim & Betty Mae Locke
Dave & Maggie Lohse
Maurine MacHugh
Jerry Mahoney
Peter Mand
Joanne Mandel
Jackie Marcus
Steven Matros
Paula Maurano
James May
John McClary
Bob McConnell
Jillian Metz
Colleen Milani
Joanne Miles
Marcie Miller
William Milliken
Russell Mills
Mark Moore
Russ Morimoto
John Mullen
Richard Navarro
Christina Nelson
Ron Nichols
Thomas Nocera
Ralph Occhipinti
Janis O’Connor
Robert O’Connor
Susanna Odry
Kenneth Olivier
Johanna Olson
Marsha Ostrom
Craig Oulton
Ken & Jackie Oyer
Terre Passeau
Thomas Patterson
Venus Paxton
Donna Peoples
Dan & Susan Phillips
Blair & Jan Phillips
Jeremy Pivnick
Kenneth Rands
Jim Raveret
Sharon Resendez
Glen Rimbey
Steve & Jeryl Rizzuto
William Rockefeller
George Sakelarios
Suzanne Schroeder
Bruce Shank
Dawn Sherertz
Daniel Shondeff
Andrea Silberman
Jeannette Skaff
Patrick & Filomena Snyder
Julie Sornberger
Stephanie Sproul
Donald Standridge
Susan Steach
Gwen Stephens
Jo Anne Stone
Lloyd Strong
Patti Summers
Michael & Nancy Svehla
Yukiko Takagi
Lynn Taylor
Robert Trimble
Diana Valle
Pete Van Kuran
Archer Walters
Kathryn Wasden
Verle Waters
Sharon Weber
John West
Yvonne Williams
Traci Wilson
Julice Winter
Jack Wong
Janice Zeppa
Scott Ziegler
PHOTO: © YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY.
Yosemite:
Your Park,
Our Experts.
Explore Yosemite with Yosemite
Conservancy’s Outdoor Adventures
experts. Our naturalists will lead you to the
breathtaking summit of Half Dome or on an
unforgettable family camping trip.
Experience the thrill of the outdoors and
help provide for the future of Yosemite.
Our full lineup of Outdoor
Adventures can be found online at
yosemiteconservancy.org/adventures
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WH Y I G I V E
From Boy Scout
to Park Guardian:
Giving Back to
Yosemite
shish Mehta first fell in love with the outdoors while
backpacking in the Sierra Nevada as a Boy Scout.
The beauty of Yosemite captivated him from an
early age, and his commitment to protecting wild
places continues to grow.
“Yosemite’s grandeur makes you realize there’s something
bigger than you,” he says. “I think it’s very important to
preserve that for future generations.”
While attending medical school in San Francisco, Ashish
and his wife, Asha, would visit Yosemite whenever they
could. They shared their love of the outdoors with their
daughters, Karina and Shaina, and throughout the years,
they’ve built wonderful family memories of hiking to
Yosemite Falls and riding bikes around the Valley. They’ve
even seen a bear!
A donor since the 1990s, Ashish realizes the importance
of giving what you can. “It’s better to give a minute of
your time or a dollar of your money,” he says. “It’s just as
important as those million-dollar gifts.”
Ashish and Asha recently decided to join the John Muir
Heritage Society after learning more about the projects and
programs the Conservancy supports. “[The Conservancy]
is something I want to be a part of and support in any
fashion I can,” Ashish says. “I’m happy I can give back a
little bit.”
PHOTOS: © ASHISH MEHTA.
ABOVE Ashish shows off
the separated soles of his
hiking boots. He used duct
tape to make it back to the
trailhead — 15 miles away.
LEFT Ashish, Asha and
Karina on the hike to Upper
Yosemite Fall in 2004.
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During this 150th anniversary year, we celebrate individual
donors, such as Ashish, who make it possible to preserve
and protect Yosemite. “There are just some places you just
have to leave untouched and protected,” he says. “I feel
very strongly that we all have a role to play.”
W HY I GIVE
PHOTO: © CAPITAL GROUP.
ABOVE Capital Group volunteers pitch in to restore lakeshore habitat at Tenaya Lake’s East Beach.
Corporate Volunteers Take
Pride in Restoring Yosemite
apital Group, an investment-management organization
based in Los Angeles, is one of Yosemite
Conservancy’s dedicated corporate volunteers.
For 22 years, Capital Group’s employees have
spent weekends restoring habitat and building stronger
ties to Yosemite — and each other. We interviewed Liz
Kernion, Capital Group’s senior contributions associate,
to find out why this group gives back to Yosemite through
volunteering.
WHAT INSPIRED CAPITAL GROUP TO BECOME A
CONSERVANCY CORPORATE VOLUNTEER?
Longtime Chairman Jon Lovelace was a dedicated
environmentalist whose interest in Yosemite spurred others
to get involved. When given the opportunity to introduce
Capital associates to the park through weekend restoration
projects, we jumped at the chance.
WHAT COMPELS YOUR EMPLOYEES TO RETURN EACH YEAR?
The weekends provide a unique opportunity to see firsthand
the beauty we wish to preserve through supporting the
Conservancy. Capital Group associates are very eager to
volunteer — every year we hold a lottery, because so many
people sign up!
WHAT DO YOUR EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT VOLUNTEERING?
Associate Holly Bower says, “I’ve worked on all types of
projects throughout the years, and each time it’s a privilege
to do my small part in helping protect something so grand
and yet so precious.”
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL ANOTHER ORGANIZATION THAT
IS INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING IN YOSEMITE?
Go for it! These volunteer weekends are a time to both
restore the park and get to know your colleagues. Nothing
brings a group closer together than camping and working
together for a great cause!
Thank you to Capital Group and all the dedicated Yosemite
Conservancy corporate volunteers who give their time to care
for Yosemite National Park.
Learn more about volunteering with Yosemite Conservancy
at our website: yosemiteconservancy.org/volunteer
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READ ER P H OTOS
YOSEMITE THROUGH
YOUR LENS
YOSEMITE’S MAJESTY AS CAPTURED BY OUR SUPPORTERS
02
01
04
03
01 Yosemite Falls Moonbow
PHOTO BY © JEREMY EVANS.
02 Pink Dogwoods
PHOTO BY © DOUGLAS CROFT.
03 American Pika
PHOTO BY © SANDY FOLLETT.
04 High Country Pack Train
PHOTO BY © JENNIFER MILLER.
Do you have a special memory you
would like to share?
Visit Yosemite Conservancy on Facebook, Flickr or Pinterest, and
share any photos of a special place you like in Yosemite, or email
your photo submission to [email protected]
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We love to see photos from your first
or 100th visit to Yosemite. Our staff
will select a few for printing in each
issue of Yosemite Conservancy.
D O NOR GUIDE
YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY
Ways to Give
Magazine of Yosemite Conservancy,
published twice a year.
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
THERE ARE MANY WAYS you and your organization
Jennifer Miller
can support the meaningful work of Yosemite
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Conservancy. We look forward to exploring these
Noel Morrison
philanthropic opportunities with you.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ken Burns
Dayton Duncan
Burrel Maier
Michelle Slocombe
Mike Tollefson
DESIGN
PRINT PRODUCTION
Eric Ball Design
TradeMark Graphics, Inc.
STAFF :: San Francisco
Mike Tollefson, President & CEO
Jerry Edelbrock, Vice President, CFO & COO
Darlene Bellucci, Associate Director of Major
& Planned Gifts
Sarah Campbell, Events Manager
Kim Coull, Development Director
Edin Draper-Beard, Executive Affairs Manager
Patrick Heryford, Institutional Giving Officer
Debra Holcomb, Associate Director of Annual Giving & Development Operations
Sara Jones, Data Entry Assistant
Holly Kuehn, Development & Donor Services Assistant
Isabelle Luebbers, Campaign & Development Projects Manager
Jennifer Miller, Marketing & Communications Director
Michelle Slocombe, Communications &
Social Media Manager
Claudia Spain, Annual Giving & Stewardship Manager
Kit Thomas, Controller
Christina Yu, Donor & Data Services Assistant
STAFF :: Yosemite
Adonia Ripple, General Manager Yosemite Operations
Aline Allen, Art Center Coordinator
Nicole Brocchini, Museum Store Supervisor
Kylie Chappell, Outdoor Adventures Coordinator
Pete Devine, Resident Naturalist
Teresa Ellis, Sales Information Assistant
Rachel Gibbons, Retail Operations Manager
Schuyler Greenleaf, Projects Director
Suzy Hasty, Volunteer Program Manager
Cory Jacobs, Warehouse Assistant
Michelle Kuchta, Accounting Assistant
Olotumi Laizer, Sales Information Assistant
Belinda Lantz, Retail & Publishing Director
Denise Ludington, Accounting Supervisor
Katie Manion, Valley Complex Supervisor
Noel Morrison, Communications Manager & Webmaster
Michael Ross, Naturalist
John Samples,Warehouse Coordinator
Angie Sberna, Accounting Director
Shelly Stephens, Inventory Manager
Laurie Stowe, Wilderness Programs Manager
Melinda Thomas, Sales Information Assistant
STAFF :: Southern California
Patti Johns Eisenberg, Major Gifts Officer
Spring.Summer 2014 :: Volume 05 Issue 01 ©2014
CONTACT US
Visit
Mail
yosemiteconservancy.org
Yosemite Conservancy
101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA 94104
Email
[email protected]
Fax
Phone
800-469-7275 or 415-434-0745
415-434-0745
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
HONOR & MEMORIAL GIFTS
Development Director
Debra Holcomb
[email protected]
800-469-7275 x319
Kim Coull
[email protected]
800-469-7275 x324
Annual Giving
Debra Holcomb
[email protected]
800-469-7275 x319
Major Gifts – Northern California
Darlene Bellucci
[email protected]
800-469-7275 x318
Major Gifts – Southern California
Patti Johns Eisenberg
[email protected]
626-792-9626
GIFTS OF STOCK
Isabelle Luebbers
[email protected]
800-469-7275 x313
FOUNDATIONS &
CORPORATIONS
Patrick Heryford
[email protected]
800-469-7275 x328
PLANNED GIVING &
BEQUESTS
Darlene Bellucci
[email protected]
800-469-7275 x318
MATCHING GIFTS
Debra Holcomb
[email protected]
800-469-7275 x319
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
SEQUOIA SOCIETY
MONTHLY GIVING
Debra Holcomb
[email protected]
800-469-7275 x319
Suzy Hasty
[email protected]
209-379-2317
yosemiteconservancy.org/volunteer
Federal Tax Identification No. 94-3058041
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Yosemite Conservancy
101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA 94104
PHOTO: © JOSH HELLING.
Honor Yosemite
with Your Legacy.
Abraham Lincoln, John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt
understood the wonders of the American wilderness
are not only our inheritance, but our responsibility.
Leave a legacy gift to Yosemite Conservancy and join
this visionary group of conservationists in ensuring
Yosemite National Park is preserved and protected
for generations to come.
To find out how to make your legacy gift,
please contact Darlene Bellucci at
[email protected]
or 415-434-8446 x318.
Find planned–giving resources online at
yosemiteconservancy.org/planned-giving

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