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Fire Watch Hosts Symposium to Educate the Local Community About Wildfire Prevention

5/11/2018

Participants at the Fire Watch Symposium

National Weather Service, Orange County Fire Authority, OC Parks, and Irvine Ranch Conservancy unite for informational public event

Strategically hosted on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, May 5, Irvine Ranch Conservancy and the Orange County Fire Watch program hosted the 2018 Fire Watch Symposium. During the program, symposium partners including the Orange County Fire Authority, National Weather Service, and OC Parks came together to share presentations with Fire Watch volunteers and the local community to raise awareness for wildfires and wildfire prevention.

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Kick off the Summer Season this Memorial Day Weekend on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

5/8/2018

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Trail running on the Landmarks

Celebrate the warmer weather by joining an activity on the Landmarks

Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching which means Orange County residents can look forward to clear skies and warmer weather in Southern California. Signaling the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day weekend invites nature lovers of all ages to tie up their hiking boots for a trip to the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. Whether visitors choose to roll up their sleeves for a stewardship program, get their heart pumping during a hiking adventure, or enjoy self-guided access during Wilderness Access Day, there are several options for outdoor enthusiasts to get outside and celebrate the warmer weather!

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Explore Biodiversity Hotspots on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

5/8/2018

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Buck Gully, Newport Beach

Discover the rare and celebrated natural resources of Orange County by registering for a program on the Landmarks this summer

The Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks are home to biological treasures and unique landscapes that stretch from the mountains to the sea. Nearly 40,000 acres of preserved and protected lands comprise the Landmarks, and include expansive open spaces known as “biodiversity hotspots.” Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages can register for a program on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks to connect with the great outdoors while enjoying some of nature’s rarest habitats.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mother Nature

5/3/2018

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Families go for a hike in Round Canyon

Enjoy a variety of activities on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks next week in celebration of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, so consider trading the typical brunch and expensive flowers for an adventure with mom on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. Visitors can celebrate Mother’s Day with the sweet smells and sights of nature while making lasting memories with the whole family. Whether registering for a hiking, interpretive, or stewardship program, there are several opportunities to celebrate mom and Mother Nature all week long.

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Boys & Girls Club Explore the Landmarks during Earth Day Field Trip

4/26/2018

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Members of the Boys and Girls Club on a hike near Black Star Canyon

Learn about the field trip and kid-friendly activities the whole family can enjoy

From OC Parks’ geologic wonder, Limestone Canyon, to the City of Irvine’s expansive Bommer Canyon, the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks are home to diverse trail systems and natural habitat waiting to be explored by the community. The Landmarks provide outdoor enthusiasts of all ages a variety of opportunities to experience and connect with the lands. Children as young as 8 have the chance to build a lifelong love and greater appreciation for nature through several different hiking, stewardship, and interpretive programs.

In honor of Earth Day, the Boys and Girls Club had the chance to explore nature in their backyard with a field trip to the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. Sponsored by the Irvine Company and the Donald Bren Foundation, Irvine Ranch Conservancy hosted the field trip to give local 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to learn about habitat, native plants, and wildlife.

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Fire Watch Hosts Symposium to Educate the Local Community About Wildfire Prevention

Kick off the Summer Season this Memorial Day Weekend on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Explore Biodiversity Hotspots on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mother Nature

Boys & Girls Club Explore the Landmarks during Earth Day Field Trip

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