Eastern Kern County Resource Conservation District

03/11/2026

Conservation in the IWV at the Maturango Museum - map and schedule of speakers! Saturday, March 14, 11am-2pm.

01/10/2026

Thanks for everyone who attended the Traditional Cultural Landscape and Maintenance of Natural Habitats talk today at the Maturango Museum with Sean Scruggs, the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer from the Fort Independence Reservation. This was our kick-off day for the EKCRCD Habitat Program! For more information about this program, see https://sites.google.com/view/iwvconservancy/certified-habitat-program.

01/10/2026

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January 31st - Seed Swap
Get ready for a great growing season!
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10/20/2025

Yes!!!! This is why we love our native California plants! ❤️

10/19/2025

Looking for a good playlist of low water and native gardens quick tips and tricks for the high desert of California? Here you are, courtesy of many talented and knowledgeable organizations and gardeners:

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09/30/2025

For those of you who missed it or would like to review it, our Plant Presentation brief from Sep 20 is now available on the website:

Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Rd. Ridgecrest. Enter south (livestock) entrance, Gate D.

09/28/2025

Don’t forget! Plant Orders due Oct 1st for natives or xeriscape suitable for high desert gardens, via Google Form (link at bottom) or digital form emailed or paper form mailed. See the link for more info and form access: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEmped3lWwPiIrWkPTAlpZn28R6dfAD0OWPQb9OQDMg6Gsog/viewform