In partnership with The Wildlife Conservation Board and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service, Wind Wolves Preserve has been restoring 6.7 acres of riparian (stream-side) habitat along Santiago Creek, a seasonal creek on the western edge of the Preserve.

This summer, Wind Wolves Preserve partnered with the Sacramento-based Bird of Prey Health Group (formerly known as the California Foundation for Birds of Prey) to release a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) on the Preserve. The team at the Bird of Prey Health Group had been rehabilitating this raptor for about 3.5 years, treating her for West Nile Virus, which she had contracted as a juvenile, and then teaching her how to hunt.

As wildfires devastate natural areas and communities across our state, Wind Wolves Preserve strives to minimize the possibility of a blaze on our 93,000 acres and mitigate damage should flames ignite.

The Wind Wolves Preserve ranger team is driven by the desire to encourage others, both young and old, to share in their appreciation for nature and its beauty. Whether listening to the peaceful sound of a spring-fed creek, spotting wildlife prints, or observing a condor soaring in the skies, experiences such as these build a tremendous foundation for one who seeks connectivity and appreciation for the simple things in life.

When hiking at Wind Wolves Preserve, you will likely come across some animal scat, which is the scientific term for poop. Coyotes and bobcats, especially, tend to use our trails as their toilet. What happens to all this scat?