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
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Jon Bowles, Warehouse Clerk |
Bookstore/Crystal Cave Managers:
Kim Kauling, Foothills, Min. King, Lake Kaweah Bookstores
Mgr.
Carol Franco, Giant Forest Museum & Lodgepole Bookstores Manager
Donna Christiensen, Grant Grove Bookstore Manager
Carey Goldstein, Crystal Cave Manager
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
Tom McFadden
Don Mattias
Ray Murry
Steve Stocking
Jim Gonsalves
Lee Terkelsen
Retta Niday, Administrative Services Director
Debby Crain, Operations Director
Dayna Higgins, Development Director
Monica
Rinne, Marketing Assistant
Heidi Crouch, Administrative Assistant, WebMaster
Savannah
Boiano, SFI Education Director