Volunteer Big Kern

• January 10, 2025

• 7 AM Kick-off at Yokuts Park (Breakfast and T-shirt provided)- then drive to project site at

  Okihi 13227 Round Mountain Rd, 93308

• Project name: Invasive Reed Removal

• Project description: Help make the river a healthy ecosystem once again! We need your help to remove an invasive reed that threatens the local native plants and trees that support Kern County wildlife. We will also focus on replanting wildflowers and a few other native plants. No experience required. All ages welcome.

• Number of volunteers needed: 25-35

• Start time: 8:30am-11:30

• End time: 11:30am

• We encourage all ages to work together. This project has multiple strength and skill sets. From using clippers, pulling weeds, digging in the soil, and lifting. 

Tools, gloves, drinks and snacks will be provided.

At the end of the project volunteers are invited to join us on a short gentle walk with the sheep and goats around the property.