Kern River Preserve's Redtailed Hawk Trail looks great with blooming bush lupine, poppies and Fay Creek is running. Come to the work party this Saturday April 12. Preserve Manager Reed will lead a hike to Fay Creek after lunch. Spring is going to be short in the Kern Valley due to the dry conditions so get out while it lasts.

When: Saturday, April 12, 8:00 am

Where: The Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mi. north of Hwy 178 in Weldon.

What: We will be planting native shrubs, grasses and trees on 24 acres of formerly cultivated floodplain along the South Fork Kern River. Our goal is to enhance habitat for a variety of wildlife species including San Emigdio Blue butterfly, Loggerhead Shrike, Summer Tanager and Southwestern Pond Turtle.

What to bring: Bring food, water, gloves; wear long sleeves & pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools.

Contact the Kern River Preserve Land Steward, Sean Rowe at srowe@audubon.org or (760) 378-2531 to RSVP.