Wind Wolves Preserve invites you to its beloved Spring Nature Festival. Join us for family-friendly booths and activities amid the beautiful hills of San Emigdio Canyon! Wind Wolves Preserve and our Spring Nature Festival are free of charge!

Festival Activities

Programs will be offered at various locations throughout the event. Some activities are ongoing, while others will start at specified times. No reservations are required. All ages welcome!

Restoration Station

Redtail Trail

Ongoing Activity

Get your hands dirty as a land steward volunteer! We will be planting along the trail as well as potting seeds that will grow to enhance the habitat for wildlife. All ages welcome.

Pond Discovery

Discovery Pond at The Crossing

Ongoing Activity

Explore aquatic habitats and learn about the plants and animals that live in and around our pond.

Reptile Presentation

Administrative Center

11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm (each day)

Learn about California reptiles at our live animal presentation. You’ll meet a desert tortoise and snake. Bilingual (English/Spanish) speakers will be available for all presentations!

Guided Hike: Red-Tailed Trail

Administrative Center

1 pm (each day)

Join us for a leisurely, educational stroll along the Red-Tailed Trail. Hike will last approximately 45 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Meet at the trailhead at 12:45 pm to sign up - space is limited. Bilingual (English/Spanish) guides will be available.

Face Painting

Administrative Center

Choose your favorite natural object for your face or hand. All designs are free!

Exhibitors

Join us at the Administrative Center to learn about local wildlife, history, culture, conservation, outdoor recreation opportunities, and more from our many exhibitors! Booths will run from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Photo Contest

Enter your favorite Wind Wolves Preserve picture into our Photo Contest. Choose your Division (Professional, Amateur, or Junior) and Category (Flora, Wildlife, Landscape, Furry Friends, or A Day at Wind Wolves). Winners will be featured on our social media and displayed at the event.