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Celebrate National Public Lands Day from Home

9/24/2020

Agua Chinon, part of OC Parks' Limestone Canyon

National Public Lands Day looks a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate the natural beauty of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks and beyond from home!

Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort, celebrating the connection between people and green space in their community. This year, National Public Lands Day falls on Saturday, September 26. Even though stewardship events on the Landmarks are currently on hold, we can still appreciate the open spaces virtually.

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Orange County Fire Watch Enhances Capabilities with Virtual Monitoring

9/17/2020

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With fire season upon us and COVID-19 regulations in place, Fire Watch volunteers are still able to successfully monitor fire danger virtually and protect the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks from potential wildfire threats from their homes.

Under normal circumstances, Fire Watch volunteers would report in-person to specific locations around Orange County and to the Fire Watch Operations Center during Red Flag Days to monitor for potential fire danger.

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Landmarks Focus: Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

9/9/2020

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OC Parks’ Weir Canyon Nature Preserve, located in North Orange County, contains one of the largest and healthiest oak woodlands in Orange County, along with an abundance of rare habitats and wildlife. These beautiful oak woodlands can be experienced on a variety of shaded trails that lead through the canyon.

Weir Canyon is the perfect place for beginning to advanced hikers, as the area offers a variety of flat trails and steeper, more remote trails. Due to the area’s sensitive habitat, Weir Canyon is typically only accessible through guided activities.

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Discover Seven-Day Access Trails This Labor Day Weekend

8/27/2020

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For many Orange County residents, Labor Day weekend symbolizes the unofficial end to the summer season and the perfect opportunity for an outdoor adventure.

Nature lovers looking for an outdoor adventure this Labor Day can explore the Irvine Ranch Open Space Preserve through a variety of seven-day access trails for all levels. Located in the City of Irvine, the Open Space Preserve provides countless ways to connect with nature and enjoy time outdoors. Experience native plants and animals, as well as the ancient oak and sycamore groves of Bommer Canyon, or take an easy 2-mile hike on the Quail Hill Loop Trail.

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Landmarks Focus: Agua Chinon Canyon

8/27/2020

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Agua Chinon Canyon, located in OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, is a 1,200-acre canyon in the San Diego Creek Watershed. It is the popular starting point for a beautiful hike to The Sinks. This unique area provides a diverse experience as hikers start in an oak riparian habitat and travel up through coastal sage scrub.

In 2013, Irvine Ranch Conservancy, in partnership with OC Waste & Recycling and OC Transportation Authority, launched a restoration project in Agua Chinon. The restoration project was created in response to the excessive amount of invasive plant species, which invaded the area after numerous fires and years of cattle grazing.

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day from Home

Orange County Fire Watch Enhances Capabilities with Virtual Monitoring

Landmarks Focus: Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

Discover Seven-Day Access Trails This Labor Day Weekend

Landmarks Focus: Agua Chinon Canyon

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