Conservation at Home

How You Can Help

  • Person looking at night sky at Glacier Point
    Protect Night Skies

    You, your neighbors, and your community can make a difference in conserving our heritage of starry skies.

  • A black bear with an ear tag eating berries near a log in vegetation
    Coexist with Bears

    People, neighborhoods, and communities can prevent problems with bears.

  • an acorn woodpecker perchs on a branch
    Help Birds

    Explore this list of the seven simple actions to help birds.

  • monarch butterfly hovers over showy milkweed flower
    Help Pollinators

    Even small changes in our own backyards can help pollinators survive and thrive.

  • a Pallid bat clings to a tree in Yosemite
    Help Bats

    We need bats if we want healthy and diverse ecosystems. Find out how you can help bats at home.

  • a water bottle filling station is used to refill a water bottle
    Conserve Water

    Use a reusable bottle, avoid fertilizer, and take other actions to conserve water.

  • employee holding large armful of Himalayan blackberry after removal
    Remove Invasive Species

    We can all work together to help defend our national parks and other public lands from invasive species.

  • bicyclists on bike path in Yosemite Valley.
    Live Green

    Take a positive step toward developing a more efficient home and a healthier community.

  • a Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog pops its head above shallow water
    Help Amphibians

    Amphibians are extremely sensitive to changes in their environments. Find out what you can do to help them in your own backyard

  • scenic view of Tuolumne Meadows with a cloudy and blue sky
    Protect & Appreciate Scenic Views

    Scenic views inspire and connect us to nature and our culture. Find out how you can appreciate & protect scenic views in your community.

  • A dog on a leash on a boardwalk with Yosemite Falls in background
    Be a Conservation-Minded Pet Parent

    Our “fur-babies” are important members of our families, but they can also take a toll on local environments. See what you can do to help.

  • kids and adults in safety vest help on apple picking day
    Volunteer

    You can make our great places even better!

  • a person backpacking along a trail with a peak in the background
    Recreate Responsibly

    Practice Leave No Trace principles to reduce your impact.

  • Visitors boarding a Yosemite shuttle at a shuttle stop
    Visit Green

    With a little advance planning, you can make your visit to parks and special places green.

Last updated: July 31, 2023

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