Activities Resume at the Native Seed Farm Starting October 14

Volunteers at IRC's Native Seed Farm.

Dust off your gardening gear because activities at Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Native Seed Farm will return on October 14! After the area was impacted by the 2020 Silverado Fire, the IRC team halted public activities in order to repair the Farm’s damaged irrigation system and replant perennial native plants used for seed harvesting. 

Beginning October 14, nature enthusiasts can help support Orange County’s native wildlands by helping IRC staff behind the scenes at the one-of-a-kind Native Seed Farm in Irvine. Depending on the needs of the Farm, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of tasks such as harvesting seeds from beautiful native plants, tending to younger seedlings in the nursery, or working in the native plant demonstration garden – a new feature on the Farm. The demonstration garden will educate visitors about native plants found in Orange County, as well as how these plants can be used in a variety of ways. 

IRC staff and volunteers have worked diligently to restore the 14-acre Native Seed Farm, with the support of donations from the community to help replace damaged infrastructure. No experience is required to participate in activities at the Native Seed Farm and it’s a great way to grow your community and cultivate knowledge about local plant and wildlife. IRC’s Native Seed Farm is closed to the public except during scheduled activities.

We can’t wait to see you at the Farm soon! For more information about the Native Seed Farm and public activities, visit LetsGoOutside.org or follow the Landmarks on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.