How to Reach the Preserve
History
Working to Revegetate the Preserve
How to Support the Preserve
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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
* 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.
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PLANTS AND ANIMALS ON THE PRESERVE
BIRDS
Lists
Photos
MAMMALS
PLANTS
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