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.

Information and ideas on conserving water and xeric plants compatible with our valley.

Our local Naval Base has many environmental programs, and is a vital partner to conservation in our valley. 

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.

Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation Council

The Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation Council is a nonprofit organization functioning to assure the perpetual survival of viable populations of Mohave Ground Squirrels throughout their historical range and any future expansion areas. 

Southern Sierra Research Station

Our mission at the Southern Sierra Research Station is to conduct, promote, facilitate, and disseminate biological research. We want our research to inform conservation decisions and environmental policy, and contribute towards understanding, sustaining and conserving natural resources and environmentally challenged species. 

Ridgecrest Community Garden

The purpose of the Ridgecrest Community Garden is to encourage positive community engagement, restore

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.

Episode 1: Wildlife Guzzler Maintenance with Quail Forever - April 2023