Earth Day April 22
Scott Gediman 209-372-0248
David Miyako 209-471-9699
Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day from Saturday, April 19, through Sunday, April 27, 2014. Special events and activities are being sponsored and organized by the National Park Service (NPS), DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., Yosemite Conservancy, and the Ansel Adams Gallery. Park entrance fees will be waived for Yosemite National Park from Saturday, April 19, through Sunday, April 20, 2013. Camping fees and all other fees will still be applicable.
This year, the focus of National Park Week is “Go Wild!”, which provides a fun way to discover the wonders of America’s national parks. From diverse wildlife and iconic landscapes to vibrant culture and rich history, our National Park System has something for everyone. The “Go Wild!” focus inspires visitors to go wild for different aspects of the National Park Service such as "Go Wild for history," or "Go Wild for nature." It also helps encourage the public to visit a nearby national park to camp, hike, watch wildlife, and enjoy being in nature.
This year’s annual celebration will include events and activities throughout the whole week. Events and activities include:
- Saturday, April 19 (National Junior Ranger Day)
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Junior Ranger Exploration Fair
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Junior Ranger Walk
- 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Wee Wild Ones
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Junior Ranger Day Trash Pick Up
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Junior Ranger Walk
- 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Earth Day Bike Ride
- 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Earth Day Family Night
- Sunday, April 20
- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit
- Monday, April 21
- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Visiting Yosemite: A Journey Through Time
- Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day)
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Photo Walk: Ansel Adams and the Yosemite Landscape
- 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Earth-Friendly Product Faire
- 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Children’s Yoga
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Sustainable Salad Bar Tasting
- 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Wee Wild Ones
- 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Universal Waste Collection
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Live Earth Music for Kids
- 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Earth Day Cupcakes and Lemonade
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Earth Day Trash Pick Up
- 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Photography Class: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams
- 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Children’s Storytelling
- 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Yosemite Journal Reflections
- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: A glimpse into Yosemite’s Early Chinese History
- Wednesday, April 23
- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: American Indians and National Parks
- Thursday, April 24
- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Wild Wanderings
- Friday, April 25
- 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Fate of Heaven: A Discussion About the Future of National Parks
- Saturday, April 26
- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Yosemite Sesquicentennial: 150 Years of Stories
- Sunday, April 27
- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit
For more information and a description of all events, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/guide.htm and click on the current “Yosemite Guide” link, or call 209-372-0200.
