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Landmark News is a quarterly e-newsletter dedicated to information about the 50,000 acres of wildlands
and parks on the historic Irvine Ranch. Each edition showcases conservation, stewardship, recreation,
and the people and organizations responsible for the land. We hope this newsletter inspires you to
enjoy this magnificent landscape and get involved in preserving it.
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In the heart of urban Orange County, within minutes of millions of residents, lies a superb
50,000-acre network of permanently preserved wildlands and parks. On April 22, 2008, much of the
land nearly 40,000 acres-was designated the first California Natural Landmark,
under a new state program that officially recognizes extraordinary examples of natural resources.
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OC PARKS: RECREATION...EDUCATION...INSPIRATION
OC Parks, formerly the County of Orange Department of Harbors, Beaches & Parks,
is a key partner and owner of the second-largest acreage of wildlands and parks on the historic Irvine Ranch. OC Parks' core function
is to operate regional recreational facilities and manage historical and natural resources. The department, which is a local public
agency, oversees approximately 37,000 acres of parkland and open space county-wide, which include regional and wilderness parks;
nature preserves and recreational trails; historic sites; and harbors and beaches.
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The 2008 Heritage Art Paint-off was a big success for the second straight year. Nearly 200
people attended the outdoor event, which grossed nearly $35,000 in art sales. The money raised
will benefit the stewardship work of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) and the Capistrano Valley
Conservancy (CVC). Read More
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WILDFLOWERS
ON THE WILDLANDS
The wildlands of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmark literally exploded into bloom this spring. The spectacular
display was due in large part to the recent gentle rains at the end of a long drought.
Read More
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