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If getting out and enjoying nature is part of your New Year's resolution, you will see some positive changes at Wind Wolves Preserve.
The Wildlands Conservancy was awarded a grant through the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services to provide programming and transportation to Wind Wolves Preserve.
With support from the Program, free transportation is available for a habitat enhancement volunteer day along the Redtail Trail on Sunday, January 7th, 2024. Catch the charter bus from 801 Niles Street in Bakersfield (the Boys and Girls Club) at 8:00 am and return after the volunteer day around 1:00 pm. Reservations are required.
“The Redtail Trail is a one-mile loop, it’s a very family friendly trail. It’s very flat, very easy if you have strollers. If you have kiddos, I definitely recommend this trail,” says Brittany Hernandez, preserve ranger at Wind Wolves Preserve.
Brittany Hernandez says members at Wind Wolves started restoring their newest trail about a month ago and they're already seeing improvements with wildlife in the habitat, with more birds, badgers, and even kit foxes showing up.
Hernandez says with the help of volunteers, the preserve is planning to plant more shrubs and trees, adding to the natural native habitat.
“The animals out here love the shrubs to eat, and they also love it for their homes. Sometimes when deer or squirrels have their babies they like to hide them under the shrub, so we like to have that habitat for them so they can protect their young,” continues Hernandez.
The transportation can help low-income individuals and families, even for those who want to volunteer or visit, but don't want to make the long drive.
Hernandez emphasized how healthy it is to be outdoors, with the fresher air, and to be active and planting out on the trails.
“It's very important to come out and help because this is their community, we want to restore our community and the San Joaquin Valley, and this is just one of many steps that people can take to preserve Bakersfield,” says Hernandez.
If you are interested in their volunteer day, this Sunday, January 7th, from 9 am to noon, you can head to their website at https://wildlandsconservancy.org
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