Conservation Groups
Audubon Society
Protect birds, and work to conserve and restore natural ecosystems they live.
California Wilderness Coalition
Dedicated to protecting and restoring California's wild places and native biodiversity on a statewide level.
Earthjustice
Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth.
Foothill Conservancy
Works to protect, restore, & sustain the natural and human environment in Amador and Calaveras counties.
Fund for Wild Nature
Provides small grants to small groups who get things done.
Mariposa Trails
Believe that individuals, communities and the planet can all thrive together, and that this health is attained through relationships of reciprocity.
Sierra Club
Founded by John Muir, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself since 1892.
Tuolumne Group of the Sierra Club
The local chapter of the Sierra Club.
The Wilderness Society
Since 1935, The Wilderness Society has led the conservation movement in wilderness protection, they wrote and passed the landmark Wilderness Act.
CNPS (California Native Plant Society)
Works to protect California's native plant heritage and preserve it for future generations.
Central Sierra Audubon
The local chapter of the Audubon Society.
Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch
Promotes responsible, sustainable timber harvest practices through public education, legal action, and coordination with conservation groups.
Friends of the River
Invests in cutting-edge grassroots organizations and innovative conservation efforts for protecting biodiversity and wilderness.
High Sierra Hikers Association
Dedicated to educating its members and the general public about issues affecting hikers in the High Sierra.
My Valley Springs
Promoting responsible growth and development through public participation in community planning in order to preserve the quality of rural life in the greater Valley Springs area.
Sierra Forest Legacy
Works to engage citizens, communities, and coalition members in the healthy management of Sierra Nevada forest ecosystems to protect and restore the region.
Tuolumne River Trust
Promotes stewardship of the Tuolumne through education, collaboration, restoration, and advocacy.
Local Recreation Locations, Outfitters, and Guides
Arnold Rim Trail
The Arnold Rim Trail is a non-motorized trail system designed for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.
Mountain Sage
A unique combination of retail store, photo gallery, coffeehouse, and plant nursery located in Groveland, California. Be sure to check out their summer lineup of concerts!
Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (SNAC)
Working to provide customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products. With store locations in Arnold, Murphys, and Sonora.
Y-Explore Yosemite
Custom hiking tours, photography workshops, and family activities are available to individuals and groups of all ages and experience levels.
Zephyr Rafting
California whitewater trips on the Kings, Tuolumne, Merced, and American rivers.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Giant sequoia grove with miles of hiking trails, located in Calaveras County.
Sierra Mac Rafting Trips
Specializing in Class IV whitewater rafting trips in California on the Tuolumne River.
Stanislaus National Forest
Where to find various recreational opportunities within the Stanislaus Forest, including the Emigrant and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite recreation suggestions provided by the Park Service.
Environmental Education Opportunities and Activities
Backpack the Sierra
Backpackthesierra.com is a free non-commercial site that provides both the information and inspiration you need to get out into the Sierra Nevada!
Great Valley Museum
Non-for-profit dedicated to providing science and natural history information to adults and children of all ages through classes, programs, and exhibits.
Saving the Sierra
An independent, regional media project that features the stories and voices of Californians from the Sierra Nevada.
Sierra Outdoor School
Provides in an outdoor setting, a science-based educational experience in which one learns to respect one's self, others, and the environment.
Sierra Film Fest
Find out the dates and locations (hosted by Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch).
California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC)
Link educators to Environmental Education activities and resources throughout California.
The John Muir Geotourism Center
Inspiring people to explore, learn, share, and preserve the values of the John Muir legacy through innovative and creative programs. Based in Mariposa county.
Foothill Horizons Outdoor School
An exceptional setting for outdoor education.
High Sierra Institute
Provides a unique opportunity for California and out-of-state students to study at a location with both natural beauty and ecological diversity.
Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians
A link to the Me-Wuk tribe's website. Includes information on history, culture, and events.
Local Links for Sustainable Resources
Tuolumne County Master Gardeners
Trained Master Gardeners answer your gardening questions, host the annual Garden Tour, and provide free garden classes.
Outer Aisle Foods
Quality, local produce and products from producers committed to ecologically sustainable practices and go beyond the “Organic” requirements.
Farms of Tuolumne County
Your source for locally grown and produced food. Includes information on local Farmers Market locations and schedules.
Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability (Focus)
A non-profit organization that educates groups and individuals about sustainable living and community self-reliance.
Climate Change Resources
Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University
"No matter how much time and money you have, you can help stave off the effects of climate change." Dr. Peter LaPuma and Sabrina McCormick of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University explain ways to help the planet by making small and simple lifestyle changes.