Parks supporters merge to create Sequoia Parks Conservancy

The Sequoia Natural History Association and Sequoia Parks Foundation are combining to become a unified nonprofit group.

The new group will be known as the Sequoia Parks Conservancy.

The organization will work to enhance park visitor experience, protect natural resources and provide quality programs.

Sequoia Natural History Association’s Executive Director, Mark Tilchen, will serve as executive director of the Sequoia Parks Conservancy.

This story was originally published October 18, 2015 at 8:16 PM with the headline "Parks supporters merge to create Sequoia Parks Conservancy."