Across the country, we celebrated NPLD's 30 Years of Care and Community for our public lands. From humble beginnings with one federal agency, two sites, and 700 volunteers, NPLD has grown into the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. This year, we will travel to some popular water recreation destinations to cleanup trash and enjoy natures beautiful water slides and waterfalls.

All equipment will be issued to volunteers and lunch is provided. Please dress according to the days weather and wear shoes for outdoor terrain. A hat, sunscreen and backpack is always recommended. Please click the link to register.

The Great Kern River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of the Mighty Kern throughout Sequoia National Forest. This cleanup is an annual event coordinated by the Sierra Nevada Alliance in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day**—serves to promote good stewardship on all of our waterways, from **the source at 14,000 ft., to the sea, the Pacific Ocean.

Join us for a post holiday weekend river cleanup. We will meet at the Riverkern Beach parking lot in Kernville. All equipment will be issued to volunteers and lunch is provided. Please dress according to the days weather and wear shoes for outdoor terrain. A hat, sunscreen and backpack is always recommended. Please click the link to register.

Join us and our guide, Bob Barnes for a day hike in the Canebrake Ecological Reserve. We will hike the upper end of the South Fork Kern River Valley. Surrounded by exquisite scenery including 292,431 acres of Congressionally designated wilderness areas (Domeland, Kiavah, Owens Peak) This approximately 7,200-acre property includes the following units: Bloomfield Ranch, Canebrake Creek, Cap Canyon, and Scodie Ranch. Habitat types include valley foothill riparian, valley foothill hardwood-conifer/blue oak-digger pine, sagebrush, Joshua tree, riverine, lacustrine, fresh emergent wetland, wet meadow, pasture, and cropland. Hundreds of bird species occur on the property, as well as numerous mammal, reptile, and butterfly species. Fish species include western suckers, hardhead, and Sacramento squawfish.
Please dress according to the days forecasted weather, comfortable shoes and a backpack with water and snacks. Binoculars and cameras are recommended for viewing wildlife.
This is a family friendly event with a very flat trail.
We will meet at 10:00am at the trailhead.

Join us for a post holiday weekend river cleanup. We will meet at the Riverkern Beach parking lot in Kernville. All equipment will be issued to volunteers and lunch is provided. Please dress according to the days weather and wear shoes for outdoor terrain. A hat, sunscreen and backpack is always recommended. Please click the link to register.

The Great Kern River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of the Mighty Kern throughout Sequoia National Forest. This cleanup is an annual event coordinated by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and this statewide effort—coordinated by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day**—serves to promote good stewardship on all of our waterways, from **the source at 14,000 ft., to the sea, the Pacific Ocean.

The Great Kern River Cleanup is about much more than picking up trash. It’s a day for local communities – and those from all over California – to demonstrate their desire for clean water and healthy rivers.

It’s an opportunity to learn about California’s water source and it’s a time to come together with your families, your neighbors, your community, and your friends to accomplish something vital and worthy on behalf of our great Sierra Rivers.

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Overview

Annual fundraising event for the Non-Profit:  Kern River Conservancy.  All proceeds are donated to the Conservancy so they may continue their outstanding work to improve the Kern River Corridor.

The trip runs the two-mile, Class III, Lickety Split stretch of the Upper Kern River immediately upstream of Kernville twice for a total of four river miles.

A tasty Taco Feast lunch will be served between the two launches.  Don't miss it!  

Lunch will be served from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

Highlights

The Lickety split is a fun, easy stretch of river suitable for kids as young as 9 years of age.  Kids must weigh at least 50lbs to participate.

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Observed on the first Tuesday in May, Give Big Kern is a dynamic and fun day of giving hosted by Kern Community Foundation to foster local philanthropy in support of 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Kern County. The effort allows participating agencies to gain visibility as they engage the entire community in "One day to celebrate the giving spirit of Kern County!"

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The Great Kern River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of the Mighty Kern throughout Sequoia National Forest. This cleanup is an annual event coordinated by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and this statewide effort—coordinated by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day**—serves to promote good stewardship on all of our waterways, from **the source at 14,000 ft., to the sea, the Pacific Ocean.

Join the California Chapter of BHA for a public land packout followed by a pint night along the Kern River in Central California. 

The Kern River is a popular destination for fishing, camping, rafting and gets heavy use around Labor Day weekend when the weather is warm. If there is still enough water flowing we will be rafting down the river while picking up trash along the way. If not, we will head to some heavily impacted areas near waterfalls and popular swimming holes to clean up after holiday weekend crowds.

After the cleanup, we will head to the Kern River Brewery for a pint night presented by OnX. We will be giving away 10 memberships to Onx at the pint night!

Celebrate our incredible 193-million-acre National Forest System and all the benefits it provides to the public. Here are a few ways to get involved and join the celebration.

Enjoy some river yoga in the morning followed by free clinics on bouldering, fly fishing and stand up paddling. All clinics are free and open to all ages.

As we explore our incredible National Forest System throughout the year, know that these special places rely on you. Be sure you recreate responsibly so that all users and future generations can continue to enjoy our National Forests