Category: Native Plant Nursery

New Restoration Project Will Help Maintain Oak Woodlands in Limestone Canyon

2/6/2020

Oaks in Limestone Canyon

Since 2005, Irvine Ranch Conservancy has made it their mission to preserve and restore natural habitats found throughout the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. With their newest restoration project, Irvine Ranch Conservancy staff and volunteers will plant 500 acorn seedlings at the Augustine Staging Area Nursery in Limestone Canyon that will be used to maintain vital oak woodland habitats.

The acorns collected by the Conservancy are sourced locally from oak trees throughout the area, giving them a greater chance of success due to acclimation to local climate and soil. After the acorns are collected, they will then be planted at the Augustine Nursery, where staff and volunteers will assist in tending and growing the acorns to seedlings until they are ready for planting. Restoration projects such as this allow Irvine Ranch Conservancy to expand its work of restoring habitats that support local wildlife and plant species.

Kick-start 2018 on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

12/28/2017

Explore the great outdoors for fresh air & exercise in the New Year.

The New Year inspires people across the county and beyond to set goals to improve their quality of life. Every January people are often inspired to get healthy, spend more quality time with family and friends, and give back to the community. If there’s a resolution on your list that involves more time spent outdoors, there are many opportunities to get outside and enhance your lifestyle on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. Visit www.LetsGoOutside.org or read below to browse an array of programs and activities to jump start New Year’s resolutions for a brighter 2018.

Give the Gift of Restoration this Holiday Season

12/14/2017

Register for a stewardship program on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks to get outside and give back to nature.

With the holiday season in full swing, shoppers continue to look for the perfect gift for their loved ones. During the season’s festivities, the company of family and friends can be the best gift, and nature enthusiasts can spend quality time in the great outdoors while lending a helping hand to the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. Give the gift of restoration this year and help preserve the Landmarks for future generations to enjoy by registering for a stewardship program.

Join a Stewardship Program on the Landmarks in Honor of National Planting Day

9/8/2017

Volunteers assist planting native species at the Native Seed Farm.

Roll up your sleeves and help native plant life thrive by planting seedlings and weeding out invasive species.

Want to chip in during National Planting Day? Nature lovers can help care for Orange County’s opens spaces by joining a stewardship program on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. Native plants are important to the natural habitat and provide food and shelter for other native species including mule deer, scrub jays, squirrels, bob cats, and a variety of insects among many others. Celebrate National Planting Day this Saturday and throughout the month by registering for a stewardship program on the Landmarks!

The first Saturday after Labor Day each September is dedicated to National Planting Day, which celebrates the critical importance of native plants and trees. This national call to action is designed to mobilize outdoor enthusiasts across the country and enhance biodiversity by rebuilding ecosystems and planting native species. There are several opportunities to volunteer on the Landmarks through stewardship programs, which welcome the community to enjoy fresh air while giving back to the lands.

Join the Stewards of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

5/26/2017

Give back to the land by volunteering for a stewardship opportunity!

Experience rewarding volunteer opportunities by registering for a stewardship program on the open spaces.

The Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks stretch across more than 40,000 acres from Weir Canyon to south Irvine, and are filled with native plants and wildlife. Preserving the natural habitat on the Landmarks is a big job, and the community is invited to help care for the open spaces by joining a stewardship program. Volunteer independently or coordinate a group for a variety of stewardship activities during daily and long-term programs, and give back to nature by becoming an ambassador of the lands!

“Volunteering as a steward is a rewarding opportunity to spend time outdoors and build a relationship with the lands,” Matilde De Santiago-Barrows, Community Stewardship Coordinator, said. “The time people spend here makes an impact and helps preserve the open spaces.”

Not Too Late for New Year’s Resolutions

1/22/2016

Limestone Canyon photo courtesy of Irvine Ranch Conservancy volunteer Alex Gurrola.

Whether it’s staying fit, giving back to community or spending time with the family, give your New Year’s resolution a second wind at the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

Already slipping on your New Year’s resolutions? You may find the solution out on the trails.

A study by Franklin Covey showed that 35 percent of people will have already broken those commendable promises by the end of January. If you’re at risk for joining that group, let the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks give your New Year’s resolution a second wind. Year after year, the most popular resolutions include getting healthy, trying something new, giving back to the community, and spending more time with the family; whichever of these resonate with you most, there’s an activity outdoors that can help you still make 2016 your best year yet.

New Restoration Project Will Help Maintain Oak Woodlands in Limestone Canyon

Kick-start 2018 on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Give the Gift of Restoration this Holiday Season

Join a Stewardship Program on the Landmarks in Honor of National Planting Day

Join the Stewards of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Not Too Late for New Year’s Resolutions

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