Who We Are
The Sequoia Natural History Association (SNHA) is
one of 65 non-profit educational organizations partnering with the National Park
Service. SNHA provides vital services to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
and Devils Postpile National Monument, which are not otherwise available through
federal funding.
SNHA partners with the Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Kaweah to provide
environmental education and book sales. Lake Kaweah is located just
outside Sequoia National Park.
SNHA is a membership organization open to the
public. When you support SNHA you are helping to preserve Sequoia and Kings
Canyon National Parks, Devils Postpile National Monument and Lake Kaweah for the
future.
On May 30, 2001, President George Bush became the first American President to
visit Sequoia National Park while in office. During a speech to park
staff the President showed support for non-profit park partners. "I, too,
want to thank the board members of the Sequoia Fund, and the board members of
the Sequoia Natural History Association. Thank you for working with
these fine public stewards to make sure this park offers this beauty for every
citizen who wants to come here." The President went on to say, "Working
with the local community and the Sequoia Natural History Association, we
will offer the young and old alike an opportunity to learn more about the
wonders of nature."
What We Do
- Operate visitor center bookstores
- Conduct Crystal Cave tours
- Offer Field Seminar Courses
- Provide free and low-cost programs for schools
- Publish the parks visitor newspaper
- Purchase supplies for ranger programs
- Operate the Beetle Rock Education Center
- Fund park exhibits and research projects
- Manage the Pear Lake backcountry ski hut
- Provide visitor information and nature center
staff
- Rent bear-resistant food canisters
- Publish park books and maps
- Support the protection of black bears
Administrative Staff:
Mark Tilchen, Executive Director
Email: mark_tilchen@sequoiahistory.org
|
Jon Bowles, Warehouse Clerk
Email: jon_bowles@sequoiahistory.org |
Bookstore/Crystal Cave Managers:
Kim Kauling, Foothills, Min. King, Lake Kaweah Bookstores Mgr.
Email:
kim_kauling@sequoiahistory.org
Pat Lovett, Giant Forest Museum & Lodgepole Bookstores Manager
Email:
pat_lovett@sequoiahistory.org
Donna Christiensen, Grant Grove Bookstore Manager
Email:
donna_christiensen@sequoiahistory.org
Crystal Cave questions? Email: sfi@sequoiahistory.org |
Christopher Miles, Pear Lake Ski Hut Caretaker |
SNHA Board
of Directors:
William Tweed,
Chairman
Art Zschau, 1st Vice Chairman
Gerald Hayton, 2nd Vice Chairman
David Camenson
Delora Buckman-Merritt
Tom McFadden
Don Mattias
Ray Murry
Steve Stocking
Jim Gonsalves
Lynn Knudson
Elizabeth Palmer
Jane Thomas
