Local Opportunities to Connect, Volunteer or Become Informed
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General Opportunities to Explore and/or Volunteer
Maturango Museum
Education events, natural history and art exhibits, native garden, observatory
Eastern Kern County Resources Conservation District
Order native seeds, fall plant sale, education projects and local conservation resources
Bureau of Land Management - Ridgecrest Office
Involved in regional management of a variety of conservation and recreation on BLM lands.
Local Conservation Information Resources
IWV Water District
IWV Water District
Information and ideas on conserving water and xeric plants compatible with our valley.
IWV Groundwater Authority
IWV Groundwater Authority
The IWV Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) to address the critical overdraft of our IWV basin's aquifer. Historic water data reports.
NAWS China Lake
NAWS China Lake
Our local Naval Base has many environmental programs, and is a vital partner to conservation in our valley.
Organizations Involved in Animal Conservation
Aquabonita Flyfishers
To improve the sport of fly fishing and advocate for the conservation of fishes, waters, and watershed.
Kerncrest Audubon Society
Dedicated to helping people learn about local wildlife, especially birds, and our natural surroundings.
Quail Forever
Quail Forever's mission is to conserve quail, pheasants, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy.
D&J Reptile Rescue
We rescue reptiles that need new homes or the wild ones that are found unwanted in homes and relocate.
760-608-1287
Ridgecrest Tortoise Club
Promoting and facilitating the care and adoption of native and nonnative turtle species.
Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area
DTRNA is 39.5 square miles of prime natural habitat set aside for the local wild population of desert tortoise, boasting a rich flora and fauna of the Mojave.
Native Plants and/or Gardening Groups
Ridgecrest Community Garden
The purpose of the Ridgecrest Community Garden is to encourage positive community engagement, restore
Oasis Garden Club of IWV
To create, promote and further interest in horticulture, gardening, floral and landscape design, plant and birdlife.
Outdoor Wellness and Enrichment Opportunities
High Desert Hikers
This group is intended to bring people together who enjoy hiking and want to meet new people.
Ridgecrest Parks and Recreation
Shady parks, birds, picnic areas, playgrounds, dog park.
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Three seasons hiking, camping and exploring. Events (click on picture above), other info: LINK
Trail of 100 Giants
Technically in the Sierras, not in IWV, about 2 hours from Ridgecrest. Travel by Lake Isabella through Kernville and into the Giant Sequoia forest.
Conservation in the Community Focus Series
Episode 1: Wildlife Guzzler Maintenance with Quail Forever - April 2023
Have more suggestions to connect or have an interesting way to conserve or be sustainable in the IWV? Please share, and send an email to the IWV Conservancy!
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