Spotlight on Sierra Foothills Conservancy

Living close to Yosemite National Park gives you an appreciation for untouched lands...lands that past generations preserved and protected, so we can enjoy their natural beauty today.

The Sierra foothills offer a unique mix of oaks, grasslands, decomposed granite outcroppings, wildflowers and foliage...amazing beauty that is slowly being developed into strip malls and housing. That's why we're tremendously encouraged by the Sierra Foothill Conservancy...a nonprofit based in nearby Prather, California. Their efforts have resulted in protecting thousands of acres of the Sierra Foothills. Their goals are four-fold:

- To protect wildlife & preserve native flora
- To provide educational and recreational opportunities for the community
- To promote the scientific study of foothill ecosystems
- To maintain open spaces and beautiful vistas

SFC offers many ways to volunteer and donate. Their gift memberships provide an excellent holiday gift idea for your friends and family members who cherish wild spaces. For each $25 donation, your friend or family member will receive newsletters, invitations to special events and hikes, and the knowledge that they are preserving beautiful places for future generations. Check out their website today.