UC Merced Wilderness Center

Hey Bobcats! The WEC Desk may not be leading any trips to Yosemite this semester, but that doesn't mean that you can't still get out to the park! Due to COVID, Yosemite currently has a reservation system to get into the National Park! For more information on how COVID will impact your visit to Yosemite, or how to get a reservation, head to https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/covid19.htm

While college life may look a bit different this semester, the Yosemite Leadership Program (YLP) is still continuing! If you are interested in applying or learning more about the program, the Yosemite Leadership Program launch / info session is this Wednesday September 2nd from 6pm - 7:30pm. For more information, and to register for the info session, head to ylp.ucmerced.edu

The 2020 National Wilderness Workshop is focusing on Yosemite National Park this year! This year's theme is Wilderness in a time of Change, and the workshop will have sessions built around Ecological Change, Wilderness Culture, Wilderness Science and Wilderness Management. Sessions are being held on October 9th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2020! Students register for free! http://www.wildernessstewardship.org/node/359

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Hi Ladies, Womxn in Wilderness applications are now open!!! Make sure to visit our table located in front of the leadership center this week if you have any questions or want to learn more about the program and what it has to offer! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdupSQSoEKmSR45aI/viewform

Hi Ladies! Womxn in Wilderness applications Open today!!! Womxn in Wilderness gives the space to learn, grow and reinforce the leadership and well-being of womxn. Through a continuous examination of power, privilege and the intersections of identity, Womxn’s Programs establishes a network of support and advocates for the positive educational and co-curricular experiences for all members of the UC Merced community while maintaining a specific focus on gender and women. To check out more information and apply to please check out the link below.