Dedication...
(by Georgia Stigall; Director, Native
Habitats)
This web site is dedicated to the memory of my parents, Thomas J. (1920-1978)
and Margaret Evans (1920-1976) Stigall. By introducing me to Nature (including
the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, the central & north coast of
California, Yosemite & Lassen National Parks and many other special places)
as a very young child, and continuing throughout my upbringing, they more
than anyone set the course for my life & work... for which I am very
grateful. Margaret Stigall
Thomas Stigall Tom Stgall
...And...
...to the memory of Carl W. Sharsmith (1903-1994). Carl was
a dear friend, brilliant botanist & naturalist, dedicated professor,
lover of Nature and appreciator of Life.
He was also the oldest and longest serving ranger in the history of the National
Park Service, and served 62 summers as a Ranger-Naturalist in the Tuolumne
Meadows of Yosemite National Park. Thousands of people benefitted from
Carl's enthusiasm and passion about Yosemite while joining him on hikes or
for campfire programs. He contributed not only to visitors' and employees
experiences while in Yosemite, but inspired many people to appreciate and
care for Nature in and well beyond Yosemite.
Many have asked over the years about where donations can be made in his memory.
The following are suggested based on his own wishes:
Carl
W. Sharsmith Herbarium Endowment Fund |
...OR... |
Yosemite Association |
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