Wilsonia Village

10/08/2026

This Saturday, October 10 in Wilsonia: NPS Native Plant Giveaway from 11am-1pm. Oktoberfest Wilsonia beginning at 1pm.

10/06/2026

Starting next week: Grant Grove prescribed burn.

Update: The Grant Grove prescribed burn has been postponed due to weather. The new ignition start date is projected for Friday, Oct. 16. Ignitions are expected to continue for 3-4 days.

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The National Park Service and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service staff will begin prescribed burning in the Grant Grove area on October 13, weather permitting. The operation will cover 521 acres west of Highway 180, including areas near the General Grant Tree.

During ignitions, access to the General Grant Tree Trail, North Grove Loop, Grant Grove Day Ride Trail, and a segment of the North Boundary Trail will be temporarily closed. Firefighters will limit the duration of these closures as much as possible.

Prescribed burns reduce hazardous fuel and help maintain the natural fire cycle in the giant sequoia ecosystem. Much of the area surrounding Grant Grove burned severely during the 2015 Rough Fire and the 2021 KNP Complex Fire. The Grant Grove area was largely protected from the worst impacts due to the park’s long history of prescribed burning.

Weather and air quality will be considered before ignitions begin. Dates may change if conditions are not suitable.

10/04/2026

Explore Wilsonia “Puzzle Masters’ Tour” Sunday, October 11, 1-3pm. Did you begin but get stuck, curious… but never started, wondering what the heck this thing is? Join Puzzle Master/Creators Neal and Leighanna as we guide you through the 10 episodes of Season 3. Meet at the Bulletin Board (Lilac and President’s) at 1pm. You can walk, or drive to the locations around the village.

Season 3 will remain available until the end of October… unless we get some early winter snow!

10/03/2026

Next Saturday, October 10 in Wilsonia: NPS Native Plant Giveaway from 11am-1pm. Oktoberfest Wilsonia beginning at 1pm.

09/26/2026

Mama bear and 2 cubs spotted checking out the neighborhood on South Park Rd. Make sure to put away all food temptations and dispose of your garbage in the dumpsters. Photos by Uschi.

09/11/2026

This weekend is the Dark Sky Festival! Tonight from 8-10pm, meet at Big Stump for a Star Party. Local astronomy enthusiasts will be there with telescopes to show you around the night sky.

We are fortunate to have some of the darkest skies in California right here in Wilsonia. If you're at your cabin this weekend, we encourage you to turn off your outdoor lights in the evening to help reduce light pollution. And be sure to go outside after dark and take a moment to admire the stars. 🌌

08/30/2026

Two fun and tasty events next weekend:
Taco Salad Night and Pancake Breakfast. Suggested donations for each: $10 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under.

08/28/2026

Thanks to Mark Bodine for these periodic updates!

08/28 The Occasional Wilsonia Morning Report

The current weather conditions are:
62° - Cloudy - Wind 2 mph- AQI 19 Good

Good morning, Yesterday was cloudy & cool with some light sprinkles in the afternoon. The precipitation in the last 24 hours was not measurable.

The forecast for today is slight (30%) chance of rain, with a chance of thunderstorms after 11am. A daytime high near 71º. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. The overnight low will be around 59º. The weekend should be sunny with high temps near 70º and overnight lows in the mid 50s.

Beautiful Weekend
Warm and tranquil, cool and crisp
Recharge your spirit

08/25/2026

PG&E has been completing power pole installation projects throughout Wilsonia over the last few summers. If you have had recent experience with them, please share the PG&E contact names and phone numbers with this page.

If you see PG&E survey stakes in your yard on your Wilsonia property, please take a close look to determine if the marked location will be problematic for you.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Stephanie McNulty and Sara Vasquez on being elected to the WVI Board, and to Katie Wilson Padrick who was re-elected after serving 9 years (three 3-year terms). The 2026-2027 WVI Board is:
Katie Wilson Padrick, Debbie Faszholz, Valerie Collin Wong, Rosamond Thorp Herling, Sara LoBue, Stephanie McNulty and Sara Vasquez.