“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while care will drop off like autumn leaves."

John Muir, Our National Parks, 1901

The Sierra Nevada is a tapestry rich in history and natural diversity. From the beginning, the Sierra Nevada has inspired and awed. Whether an individual’s initial discovery was at the dawn of time or just a moment ago, the breathtaking majesty of the range has always stirred the soul and captivated the imagination.

Through public programs and activities, The Sierra College Center for Sierra Nevada Studies seeks to capture and characterize this remarkable land bathed in beauty and wonderment -- this province of eternal sunrise and constant fascination called the Sierra Nevada.

The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies

Founded in 2002, The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies:

utilizes the resources of Sierra Community College to examine and celebrate the unique character of the Sierra Nevada and its region
facilitates the exchange of information and ideas about the Sierra Nevada, with special emphasis on the Central Sierra and the counties within the Sierra Community College District
unites the insights of the arts, the humanities, the sciences, and historical scholarship to study the traditions, culture and environment of the Sierra Nevada region
informs the community about public policy and events to assist in understanding the past, in educating about the present and in helping to shape the future.

Center for Sierra Nevada Studies
Programs and Activities

The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies develops and sponsors:

Publications
Lectures and Conferences
Traveling Historic and Artistic Exhibits
Permanent Historic and Artistic Exhibits
Video Programming
Research Projects
Information Clearinghouse
Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum

With the assistance of Sierra College faculty, staff, students, and community volunteers, a part-time director administers and coordinates program planning and exhibits. The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies receives some funding from the college, but without additional funds the Center will have difficulty providing quality programs in the future. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, please contact The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies.

Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum

Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum is a multimedia, interactive online museum presenting the rich history, culture and natural history of the Sierra Nevada. Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum is a project of Sierra College students, faculty, and staff; The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies; and the Sierra Nevada regional community. Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum is a nonprofit, educational website maintained for the education and enlightenment of the public.

www.sierranevadavirtualmuseum.com

The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies

Mission Statement

Founded in 2002, The Center for Sierra Nevada Studies utilizes the resources of Sierra Community College to examine and celebrate the unique character of the Sierra Nevada and its region; facilitates the exchange of information and ideas about the Sierra Nevada, with special emphasis on the Central Sierra and the counties within the Sierra Community College District; unites the insights of the arts, the humanities, the sciences, and historical scholarship to study the traditions, culture and environment of the Sierra Nevada region; and informs the community about public policy and events to assist in understanding the past, in educating about the present and in helping to shape the future.