Volunteer Day: Bakersfield Cactus Monitoring - Wind Wolves Preserve

Schedule

Sun Jun 07 2026 at 08:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

Wind Wolves Preserve | Bakersfield, CA

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Join Wind Wolves staff as we monitor the growth and health of our growing Bakersfield cactus populations!
About this Event

EVENT DETAILS

Join Wind Wolves Staff as we collect data and monitor the growth and health of our growing endangered Bakersfield cactus populations at the Preserve.


Reservations required. Space is limited.

Check in at the Administrative Center at 8am.

Recommended for ages 15 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.


Suggested Items to Bring

  • weather appropriate clothing (check the weather)
  • long pants (protect yourself from ticks)
  • close-toed shoes
  • sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
  • water/electrolytes
  • snacks


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.

Free camping is available by reservation! Call Wind Wolves Preserve at (661) 858-1115 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! (If you want to directly support the Wind Wolves Preserve team, you can click "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 miles south of Bakersfield, and is owned and operated by The Wildlands Conservancy (TWC). 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.

TWC is a private, non-profit organization that operates 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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