The endangered Bakersfield cactus
Out of the more than 1,800 known cactus species, about 1/3 of them are considered endangered. One of those species is named for the city it’s found in: the Bakersfield cactus.
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Out of the more than 1,800 known cactus species, about 1/3 of them are considered endangered. One of those species is named for the city it’s found in: the Bakersfield cactus.
If you go up to Wind Wolves and you’re coming up the road and you see a little crawly thing going across the road, those are tarantulas. Right now you can catch a glimpse of these creepy crawlies and other spooky creatures out on the preserve.
Both days will be full of kite flying, music, games, and prizes. Weather and wind permitting. Get ready to bring the family as colorful kites fill the sky on the beach at Jenks. Bring your own kites to take flight and be wowed by Wind Wolves. Wind Wolves is a traveling group of kite enthusiasts who enjoy spreading their love of kites. They put on a full show with colorful banners and amazing kite performances. Don't have a kite? Not a problem. They will be selling very special kites for any age just for this special event. In fact, Wind Wolves invites everyone to become an honorary member of ...
Print The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop 1 billion of us from streaming into the country’s national parks in 2020. In fact, it increased our desire to take refuge in the outdoors, leading to complaints about overrun trails and picnic spots in some of California’s most popular places. One alternative to the big-park experience: nature preserves, which provide an intimate way to experience nature without the crowds. Preserves throughout the West are often run by private conservancies. They can be large or small but share a common goal of protecting particular landscapes. “Often they’...
My suggestion for Earth Day: Go outdoors and seek new places that expand your understanding of what it is to be a good steward of the Earth. Put nature preserves in California on your list. When you visit, pay close attention to the landscape and think of it the way you would when considering remodeling a room. What would you do to restore the site to the way it once looked? That’s why preserves exist: to manage lands thoughtfully and purposefully with endangered species and/or cultural treasures in mind. A few weeks ago, I explored a handful of nature preserves in Southern California. Many...