Wawona Station (Yosemite Field Station)

Field station name: Wawona Station (Yosemite Field Station)

URL: snrs.ucmerced.edu

Year founded: 2003

Mission statement: To contribute to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth and its natural systems by supporting university-level teaching, research, and public service at protected natural areas throughout California.

Annual visitors: 8000

Land: 750000 acres (303514 hectares)

Location:

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Outreach Goals

[✓ = applies to this field station, ✗ = does not apply to this field station]

    ✗ Build community

    ✓ Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills

    ✓ Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship

    ✗ Inspire curiosity

    ✗ Make field station resources available to the public

    ✗ Promote STEM careers

    ✗ Raise awareness of the field station's work

    ✗ Raise money

    ✗ Reach a particular audience

    ✓ Teach about the environment generally

    ✓ Teach researchers how to communicate with the public

Outreach Programs