Restore this land with us

Our vision

We will build a sustainable community outdoor recreation space around the magic of the Kern River. By rehabilitating the land, rebuilding the infrastructure, and supporting native species, we can create a riverfront oasis for generations to come.

Ways you can get involved:

Help us by donating, sharing our story and getting involved. For your tax deduction purposes, our tax ID # is 831516230

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We work hard to make our programs accessible to all people. We appreciate and need your support to continue to provide high-quality yoga, breath work and meditation instruction.

Donate to our Yoga and Meditation Programs

Your donations go towards securing and restoring the property so we can open it up to public use, care for the animals and match grants!

Current projects we are raising money for:

$20,000 improving the camping area and building shade structures

$15,000 PVC pipe, sprinklers and restoring the water pump to irrigate the landscape.

$10,500 extending power line for more lights and additional hookup.

$20,000 a septic system for the caretaker bathroom

$15,000 planting native and fruit trees

Other ways to help:

Gift cards to Lowes, Tractor Supply, Round Up, or any local nurseries for plants and trees!

Contact us : 661-314-7575

There are many ways to donate. Volunteering time and skills is always appreciated. Sign up for the newsletter to stay in touch.

Thank you to our large contributors!

$50,000 from the Kern River Parkway Foundation to help secure the property with fencing.

$60,000 from the Virginia & Alfred Harrell Foundation to help pay for research and staff support.

$100,000 from Supervisor Phillip Peters for securing property with a fence and other infrastructure.

$18,000 From Downtown Rotary towards bathrooms

$12,000 from Moneywise Financial for getting Electrical Power reconnected

$10,000 from the Bakersfield Rotary Clubs for building trails

Over $1,000 Contributors

Bakersfield, Breakfast Lions Club, Melissa Fourtune, Sylvia Cattani, Delis Farms, Angela Hupp, Sherod and Emily Waite, Katie and Chad Cattani DeRose, Juanna and Dan Church, McCormick Tractors,

In-Kind Contributors

Our volunteers and board members have dedicated time and resources to clean up and complete projects.

Hey Salty, Inc., Rotary Clubs and Rotaract, Tom Schroder, Bill Cooper, Panorama Vista Park Preserve, Andy and Sasha Hoing, Mike Harvick, Craig, Laura Cattani, Leftare Delis, Moneywise