By Elke Heitmeyer, Frazier Park

On April 20, Tejon Ranch Conservancy hosted its first Spring Celebration with live music by Jon Ranger, a silent auction and a buffet lunch at the historic Beale Clubhouse on Tejon Ranch.

Supporters had an opportunity to meet board members and learn more about the work on the Ranch.

At the event, attended by almost 80 guests, several people were honored who had been instrumental in funding and maintaining the Conservancy. Prior to the luncheon, guests were treated to a wildflower viewing tour.

In 2008, five environmental organizations—Natural Resources Defense Council, National Audubon Society, Sierra Club, Planning and Conservation League, and Endangered Habitats League—signed a contract with Tejon Ranch Company to…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

Photo captions:

Above: Tejon Ranch Conservancy Chairman Joel Reynolds (left) and Executive Director Jaron Cramer (right)

Above: Joel Reynolds (left) listens to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on May 8, 2008, as the historic conservation deal is announced at Tejon Ranch headquarters in Lebec.

To see full stories with photos, please purchase a copy of the newspaper at many locations (click this link for a list) throughout the Mountain Communities.

Or, have your newspaper delivered via mail and include internet access. Just call 661-245-3794. Classified ads are FREE to paid subscribers! See front page at www.mountainenterprise.com for details.

The e-Edition is available now with full photos and stories at The Mountain Enterprise e-Edition. Select the 2024-0517 edition.

(subscriber login required)

This is part of the May 17, 2024 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

Have an opinion on this matter? We'd like to hear from you.