Backcountry Volunteer Day: Plant Watering - Wind Wolves Preserve

Thu May 07 2026 at 08:30 am to 11:30 am UTC-07:00

Wind Wolves Preserve | Bakersfield

The Wildlands Conservancy  |  Wind Wolves Preserve
Publisher/HostThe Wildlands Conservancy | Wind Wolves Preserve
Backcountry Volunteer Day: Plant Watering -  Wind Wolves Preserve Join Wind Wolves staff as we provide water to our newly planted shrubs at one of our backcountry plots!
About this Event

About this event
  • Event lasts 3 hours


Join Wind Wolves Staff as we provide water to newly planted shrubs at one of our westside backcountry plots!

Reservations required.

Check in at the Administrative Center at 8:15 am. NO LATE ARRIVALS OR EARLY DEPARTURES. The project area is located approximately 30 minutes from the Administrative Center, beyond several locked gates and will require a staff escort to access. No restroom facilities will be available on-site.

Reservations required. Space is limited.

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Minors must have a legal parent/guardian present to attend.

All participants will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival.

Please note this event is subject to cancellation due to excessive heat warnings or other hazardous conditions.


These programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services.


Suggested Items to Bring

  • weather appropriate clothing (check the weather)
  • long pants (protect yourself from ticks)
  • close-toe shoes (ankle length hiking boots recommended)
  • Gaiters (protect yourself from foxtails & other dry grasses)
  • sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
  • gardening gloves (limited supply available)
  • water/electrolytes
  • snacks


SAFETY

• Remember to bring enough water and snacks for each person and pet in your group (it is recommended you bring 1 liter for every 2 hours of hiking/ person).

• Water bottle refill stations are located at The Crossing and The Willows restroom (depending on your program, you may encounter 1 or both of these restrooms).

• Access to shade will be available (depending on trail/ program) and short breaks will be provided.

• Recognize the symptoms of heat illness in yourself and others.


Free camping is available by reservation! Call Wind Wolves Preserve at (661) 858-1115 or email [email protected] for questions and more information.


Follow our social media ( and ) @windwolvespreserve to learn about other upcoming programs!


SUPPORT OUR MISSION

This event is free, but please consider a donation to support The Wildlands Conservancy's mission! Donations can be made . All donations go directly to The Wildlands Conservancy and help support free public access, youth education, interpretative programs, and habitat restoration projects! You can select where you would like your donation to be allocated in the drop-down menu.


ABOUT US

Wind Wolves Preserve is a 93,000-acre nature preserve located approximately 30 miles south of Bakersfield, and is owned and operated by The Wildlands Conservancy. The Preserve is open to the public daily and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, or attend a staff led program, all free of charge.

The Wildlands Conservancy is a private, non-profit organization that owns and stewards more than 25 preserves along the west coast. Our mission is "To preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and to provide programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature." To learn about the Conservancy's guiding principles, ways to get involved, upcoming events at various preserves, and inspire others to protect nature's beauty, visit our website at wildlandsconservancy.org.


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Wind Wolves Preserve, 16019 Hwy 166, Bakersfield, United States

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