Kern County is located in the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley in California, United States. It is one of the largest counties in the state by land area and is known for its diverse geography, including mountain ranges, deserts, and agricultural regions. As of 2019, the population was 900,202. Its county seat is Bakersfield.

Audubon Kern River Preserve is one of California's spectacular outdoor treasures. It protects the finest example of native riparian forest left in the state. Please come visit this non-profit wildlife sanctuary to experience a piece of rare California habitat. This free non-government affiliated preserve is a pack-in/pack-out facility.