Wind Wolves Preserve
About
93,000-Acre Nature Preserve Southwest of Bakersfield
Wind Wolves Preserve is the largest nature preserve owned by The Wildlands Conservancy - 93,000 acres of habitat spanning desert scrub, oak woodlands, riparian corridors, and wetlands, with elevations from 640 to 6,005 feet. The preserve has welcomed more than 200,000 students through its Outdoor Discovery Program since 1998.
Outdoor Discovery Program
Free, year-round school programs cover ecology and Native American lifeways. Programs include:
- K-12 school field trips (free)
- Wetland ecology programs
- Native American lifeways curriculum
- Geology field studies
- Family weekend hikes and events
- Junior ranger-style activities
- Public open hours (Thursday-Sunday)
What's Included
- All program staffing free for school groups
- Educational materials and trail guides
- Naturalist-led hikes
Experience
Largest free outdoor education program in Kern County - real conservation work at landscape scale. Strong fit for Title-I school groups and families looking for free, high-quality nature programming. Education contact: Ann Wempe.