Kiwanis Learns About Tejon Ranch

Scott Pitkin, the public access coordinator for Tejon Ranch, spoke to the Tehachapi Kiwanis CLUB about the Tejon Conservancy Agreement, which was established in 2008 and signed by then Governor Schwarzenegger. The Ranch encompasses 2,700,000 acres and the Conservancy has easement protection over 240,000 acres. This enables protection of native species, research, and access to the public.

Pitkin urged people to go online to tejonconservancy.org and sign up for guided trips, docent training, or to become a volunteer. There are community hikes and van tours. The docent training uses curriculum developed by the University of California.

Plans being developed include constructing an alternate path for the Pacific Crest Trail; monitoring wild pigs; managing grasslands; and developing ways to get people more involved in the outdoors.

Kiwanis meets each Wednesday at noon at Pacino's Italian Restaurant at the corner of Tucker Rd. and Tehachapi Blvd.

Guests and prospective members are always welcome.