Family Camp Night at Wind Wolves Preserve

Schedule

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am

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Location

Wind Wolves Preserve | Bakersfield, CA

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FREE! Experience the Preserve under the stars and learn about local wildlife through a guided evening walk and live animal encounter!
About this Event

EVENT DETAILS

Stay at Wind Wolves Preserve's San Emigdio Campground on a special Family Night! All ages and experience levels welcome! This program is funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services.


Saturday, April 25th

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Check In and Camp Set Up (at San Emigdio Campground)

7:00 pm | Preserve closes (entrance gates are locked - no late admittance)

7:15 pm | Welcome and Orientation

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Guided Hike (Mesquite Grove Trail)

Sunday, April 26th

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Reptile Presentation

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Clean Up and Check Out

Event is subject to cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions.


Need to borrow camping gear? Wind Wolves Preserve will be checking out tents (up to 2 per family), sleeping bags, and lanterns (1 per family).


RESERVATIONS

Space is limited - reservations are required! Each family can book ONE campsite (each site accommodates up to 6 people). Participants are expected to stay for the duration of the event. Preserve staff will send additional program details to the email provided during registration. Call Wind Wolves Preserve at (661) 858-1115 or email [email protected] with questions.


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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! (If you want to directly support the education team, you can click "Outdoor Education at Wind Wolves Preserve" under the "Where it's needed most" button.)


ABOUT US

Wind Wolves Preserve is a 93,000-acre nature preserve located approximately 30 minutes south of Bakersfield. We are open to the public daily. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and camping - or attend a staff led program, all free of charge. Wind Wolves Preserve is owned and operated by The Wildlands Conservancy, a private, non-profit organization that oversees 24 preserves in the western United States. 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, conservation projects, ways to get involved, and upcoming events, visit our website at wildlandsconservancy.org.


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

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

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