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Groundhog Day on the Landmarks: Activities Visitors can Enjoy Time and Time Again

1/26/2018

The Landmarks may not have groundhogs, but we're always excited to see a weasel pop up for fresh air and sunshine!

Celebrated by North America and Germany, February 2 is Groundhog Day. While we don’t have groundhogs in Orange County, we still wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil casts a shadow to predict if we’ll experience 6 more weeks of winter. Some people commemorate the day with a yearly viewing of the movie Groundhog Day, where the main character experiences the same day over and over again. There are several great programs offered on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks that reoccur, giving visitors the opportunity to easily incorporate them in their weekly and monthly schedules.

Even if the groundhog predicts 6 more weeks of winter, Orange County experiences favorable weather all year long! Irvine Ranch Conservancy encourages visitors to get outside and experience some of the reoccurring programs offered on LetsGoOutside.org

Explore the Irvine Open Space Preserve this Winter

1/18/2018

Planting stewardship at Bommer Pass

Explore the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks and learn more about the Bommer Canyon restoration project set to break ground this winter

Designated a Natural Landmark by the State of California and the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks consist of over 40,000 acres of open space stretching from the mountainous terrain in inland Orange County to the coastal community of the sea.

The City of Irvine is home to many open spaces, and welcomes nature lovers to enjoy Orchard Hills, Quail Hill, and Bommer Canyon. These expansive preserves provide the community with countless opportunities for wilderness exploration and educational outdoor adventure through public programs, with Bommer Canyon set for new planting and restoration in 2018.

Enjoy Nature at Your Own Pace with Self-Guided Access Trails

1/12/2018

Visit the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks and start the New Year Outdoors

January represents a fresh start as a new year arrives, and can be a time to re-set and focus on goals to achieve in the New Year. While half the country is greeted with cold temperatures and snow in the winter months, Southern California residents have an opportunity to get outside in the sunshine and start the New Year off on the right foot. Grab a pair of hiking boots and enjoy favorable temperatures and fresh air on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. Hikers and bikers can take advantage of the warm weather and hit the trails daily for self-guided access on several of Orange County’s vast open spaces and preserves.

Experience the Natural Habitat of the City of Irvine

1/5/2018

Hikers enjoy Bommer Canyon in the City of Irvine.

Explore the open spaces in the City of Irvine during programs on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Located in central Orange County, the City of Irvine is a thriving metropolis where thousands of people work, study, and live. However, just miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life are expansive open spaces and protected nature preserves. From Bommer Canyon to the riparian community of Agua Chinon to paved Hicks Haul Road, the City of Irvine offers the community an array of parks, preserves, and programs on Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

Groundhog Day on the Landmarks: Activities Visitors can Enjoy Time and Time Again

Explore the Irvine Open Space Preserve this Winter

Enjoy Nature at Your Own Pace with Self-Guided Access Trails

Experience the Natural Habitat of the City of Irvine

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