John Muir Association

 

Our Mission

The mission of the John Muir Association is to support the National Park Service in making the John Muir National Historic Site a center for education, inspiration, and advocacy of the legacy of John Muir.

Our Goals

• To provide programs and activities that build understanding of the important legacy given us by John Muir;

• To support renovation and improvement projects at the national historic site;

• To conduct a capital campaign to build an Education and Visitor Center that expands and enhances use of the site.

Our Programs

In partnership with the National Park Service, member-supported educational activities include:

            • Ranch Days – living history of the Victorian era when Muir was a successful fruit  rancher

            • John Muir’s Victorian Christmas – a holiday tradition in the Muir home

            • John Muir’s Birthday / Earth Day – a celebration of Muir’s life and environmental legacy

            • John Muir’s Mountain Day Camp – a “Muir immersion” that emphasizes history, ecology, writing, arts, and crafts as children explore the principles of Muir’s life

            • John Muir Conservation Award – since 1978 the annual award acknowledges individuals, groups, or organizations for their restoration, protection, or  conservation efforts

 

Our History