Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center
Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center
The Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center was built by the Sierra Club in 1903-04. For over 100 years, a curator and Sierra Club volunteers have provided information to park visitors about Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, and the national parks.
Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center Evening Programs in 2024
Evening Programs Schedule for September 2024
Come join us for free evening programs throughout the summer! Learn about Yosemite, the natural world, and the Sierra Club from incredible presenters. Evening programs are on Friday and Saturday evenings, from 7:30 - 9:00 pm and are always held at the YCHC, shuttle bus stop #12 in Yosemite Valley. We do not take reservations for our programs, and seating is limited to 50 people. People are seated on a first come, first served basis with doors opening at 7:15 pm. If you have any questions, please call 209 - 372 - 4542. We look forward to seeing you!
Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center Volunteer Team 2024
If you are interested in joining the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center volunteers please contact Connor McIntosh at 209-230 -9943 (EDT) or connor.mcintosh@sierraclub.org. Open to all Sierra Club members, each volunteer week begins on a Saturday by 5:30 pm and ends the following Saturday at 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm. Shared campsites are available, however, no RVs, trailers, or pop-ups are permitted. Due to NPS regulations volunteers are not able to include family members, friends or pets.
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Next time you visit Yosemite, stop by the beautiful granite-walled Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center.
Photo courtesy I-Ting Chiang
About the Lodge
The Sierra Club has operated the iconic Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center as a public education and visitor center since 1904. We promote the conservation ethic through public programs, educational displays, a library, and programs for kids and families.
Read MoreWHERE TO FIND US:
We are located at Bus Stop #12, across from the Housekeeping Camp, in Yosemite Valley. Bicycle parking available.
GPS Coordinates: N 37° 44.400 W 119° 34.76
Street Address: 9006 South Side Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 755, Yosemite, CA 95389
The Center is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 4 pm from May through September.
Connor McIntosh
Our Curator: Connor McIntosh
The current curator of the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center is Connor McIntosh.
In 2023, Connor joined the Sierra Club as the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center Curator with over a decade's worth of work in environmental and outdoor education within nonprofit and government sectors.
Learn moreSince its dedication in 1904, this building has served as a focal point for Sierra Club members and all visitors to Yosemite National Park who advocate for conservation and the national park idea.
Our History
The Sierra Club has had a long and close history with Yosemite National Park, of which this center is an important part. As our previous curator Bonnie Gisel said, "This is where the Sierra Club began its journey to the influential environmental organization it has become through the efforts of thousands of dedicated individuals and families."
Read moreWe gratefully acknowledge the Higman Endowment of the Sierra Club Foundation, which provides financial support to the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center.