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Help keep Yosemite beautiful!
Become a volunteer!
Join the Habitat Protectors of Yosemite (HaPY) at our weekly drop-in program! Volunteers help protect and restore endangered plant and wildlife habitat in Yosemite Valley and other high value habitat areas in Yosemite National Park. Visit some of the most scenic areas in the park and help eradicate invasive plant species encroaching upon native habitat. Learn about invasive plant ecology and the flora and fauna of Yosemite National Park. Plan to get dirty while manually removing the non-native Himalayan blackberry, bull thistle, mullein, and other invasive species. Get involved and meet new people. Take an active role in managing your national park.
Group Type:
- Individuals and groups welcome. No pre-registration required for individuals. Drop-ins welcome. Groups larger than 10 are required to pre-register by calling 209/379-1850. Groups can also schedule additional weekend or weekday dates (see calendar [98 kb PDF] for available dates).
Minimum Age:
- All ages are welcome! Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent. All participants under 18 years of age are required to have a volunteer agreement [392 kb PDF] signed by their parent or legal guardian. Forms are also available from the work leader at the start of the work session.
Skills required:
- No experience necessary. Training will be provided. Adults, families, and youth welcome. Fulfills community service requirements.
When & Where:
- Habitat Protectors of Yosemite meet every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9 am to noon. Meet in front of the Valley Visitor Center and walk with the work leader to the work site.
Currently scheduled work sessions include:
- Friday, May 29, 2009
- Friday, June 5, 2009
- Friday, June 12, 2009
- Friday, June 19, 2009
- Friday, June 26, 2009
- Friday, July 3, 2009
- Friday, July 10, 2009
- Friday, July 17, 2009
- Friday, July 24, 2009
- Friday, July 31, 2009
- Friday, August 7, 2009
- Friday, August 14, 2009
- Friday, August 21, 2009
- Friday, August 28, 2009
- Friday, September 4, 2009
What to Bring:
- Each volunteer must have long pants and closed-toe shoes. Please wear clothes that can get dirty. Wearing a hat, long-sleeves, and sunscreen are also recommended. Wear layers for changing weather and bring rain gear, if necessary. Bring water and snacks. Gloves and tools are provided.
- Bring the appropriate waiver forms (see below). Forms are also available from the work leader at the start of the work session.
Accommodations:
- Housing and camping/RV sites are not available for the drop-in program.
Forms:
- Please bring the completed forms to the project.
- Youth/Adult/Groups: Complete the volunteer agreement [392 kb PDF] and bring it with you to the event. Every volunteer under the age of 18 must have a Volunteer Agreement with the parent/guardian approval section signed and dated by their parent or legal guardian.
- Groups: Complete the volunteer agreement [392 kb PDF] and fill out the group volunteer list [10 kb PDF].
- Position Description: For a general description of the volunteer work, download the position description [31 kb PDF].
Form Downloads:
Contact Information
- Please contact the volunteer office at 209/379-1850 or by email to confirm workdays and for more information or to schedule a work session for your group.
Visit our volunteer web page for more information about additional volunteer opportunities.
For more information about the plants and animals living in Yosemite National Park, visit the Nature & Science section of our website.
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