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ABOUT US


The Panorama Vista Preserve is  private land held in trust for the public by the The Kern River Corridor Endowment and Holding Co., located in Bakersfield, California. 


The primary purpose of this non-profit 501 (3) c organization is to encourage and promote the preservation, scientific understanding, educational benefits, and appropriate recreational uses of the Kern River Corridor and the Kern River.


"The Kern River Corridor Endowment and Holding Co. holds title to 1044.17 acres.  Of that, 947.66 acres are within the Panorama Vista Preserve, consisting of  riparian habitat on both sides of the Kern River, from east of Manor St. to the historic site of Gordon’s Ferry.  This land is some of the most scenic along the Kern River, with the bluffs and the Carrier Canal on the south, the River, Beardsley Canal and open land on the north. 

It contains some of the most beautiful wooded land on the river, with numerous species of  plants and animals, and is woven with established horseback riding, hiking, and bicycling  paths.  Panorama Vista is the largest private property component of the Kern River Parkway with three miles of the Parkway's bike path running through the Preserve.

At no time will the property be developed or otherwise altered, other than in the most minimal way consistent with the maintenance of the property as a scenic and natural asset of the community.

Currently projects are underway to revegetate some of the land with native trees and shrubs.

We recently acquired 65 acres of adjoining land, which will further protect the Preserve  from development.

Special appreciation for support of the Preserve goes to

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Chevron
Kern County Wildlife Commission
Kern Audubon Society
Kern California Native Plant Society
Kern River Parkway Foundation
East Bakersfield Rotary



RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF THE PRESERVE


THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME, BUT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED

    * Only pedestrian, equestrian and other non-motorized use is permitted;  no motorcycles, quads, ATVs etc. are allowed.  Exceptions will be made  only with the explicit permission of the Kern River  Corridor Endowment.  Any unauthorized motorized vehicles will be towed.

                                        WELCOME                   NOT WELCOME
                                 Welcome     Not Welcome                                 

    * Hunting, firearms, including air guns and paintball guns,  and fires are prohibited.

    * Please do not smoke while on the property;  the fire danger is very high.

    * No overnight use is allowed without the explicit permission of the Kern River Corridor Endowment.

    * The Panorama Vista Preserve is a natural preserve and no activities harmful to wildlife  and native vegetation are allowed.

     *No dumping.

Any use is at the risk of the user.  The Panorama Vista Preserve is not maintained and may be dangerous for any use.

PLANTS AND ANIMALS ON THE PRESERVE

Bird

BIRDS
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Coyote

MAMMALS








Tree

PLANTS
General List
Trees and Shrubs

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Updated December 7, 2009