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The Science of Seeding

11/27/2013

 
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How habitat restoration managers use science to spread native seed, and how you can help.

While hiking or out on a trail ride, have you seen colored wooden stakes and wondered what they were or how they got there? Tips of stakes can be blue, red, yellow or white, and are evidence of one of the many restoration projects being managed by the Irvine Ranch Conservancy.

The stakes represent planting done by Conservancy staff and volunteers in areas singled out for habitat restoration. In one such site, Bee Flat Canyon, the Conservancy is restoring over 80 acres of diverse habitat:  grassland, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and oak woodland. Bee Flat Canyon is located in OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve. 


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Volunteers Needed for Trail Work in Irvine

11/14/2013

 
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Trail work activities benefit land and visitors across the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

Volunteers are needed to work with Irvine Ranch Conservancy Field Operations staff to reroute trails in the City of Irvine’s Open Space Preserve. The trail work will close unsustainable sections of trails and replace them with more sustainable paths that will better withstand weather and recreational use.

On November 17 and December 7, Irvine Ranch Conservancy staff and trail volunteers will work on sections of Shady Canyon trails in the City of Irvine Open Space Preserve, improving user experience and drainage. About 400 feet of both the Cattle Crest and Rabbit Run trails will be re-routed during these two activities. Members of the public will be trained in the use of hand tools to help shape the trail and complete path-clearing already done by heavy machinery.


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Equestrian Ride Travels through the Fall Colors of Limestone Canyon

11/8/2013

 
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Equestrians are invited to enjoy the cooler temperatures and fall colors on a guided trail ride through beautiful Limestone Canyon. OC Park’s Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve is a spectacular and lush canyon with a rich diversity of plants and animals. It is a true favorite among hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, and naturalists of all types -- especially The Sinks, a limestone canyon known as the “mini Grand Canyon.” 

During the “Ride the Fall Colors of Limestone Canyon” event, equestrians will have the chance to see hawks, deer and other critters while enjoying spectacular scenery. Not only are the sycamore leaves turning a warm yellow, but the route itself climbs to Loma Ridge, offering vistas of Irvine Lake, Orange County and beyond.


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