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Participants Hiking In OC Parks’ Gypsum Canyon Wilderness During An Irvine Ranch Conservancy Wilderness Access Day.

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day (November 17) with IRC!

Hiking

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by exploring the scenic trails, oak woodlands and outdoor adventures of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks while discovering tips to make the most of your next hike. 🥾🌿 #NationalTakeAHikeDay #7Days7WaystoExplore

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City Of Irvine’s Bommer Canyon Preserve.

Best Fall Hikes in Orange County

Hiking

Discover the best fall hikes in Orange County, from Red Rock Canyon and Limestone Canyon to Buck Gully Reserve, and enjoy cooler temperatures, scenic views, and seasonal outdoor adventures in Southern California. #OrangeCountyHikes #FallAdventures 🍂🥾

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Irvine Ranch Conservancy Staff Members Yi-Chin Fang, GIS And Data Manager, And Jesse Potter, Project Manager Of Plant Materials Development At The Native Seed Farm, Take Part In A Staff Seeding Day.

Dormant or Dead? Understanding Seasonal Plant Dormancy

Plant Species

Discover the secretive gray fox, one of Orange County's most elusive wildlife species, and learn how this tree-climbing canid thrives throughout the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. 🦊🌙 #WildlifeSpotlight #IrvineRanchConservancy

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Wildlife Spotlight: Gray Fox

Wildlife

Discover the secretive gray fox, one of Orange County's most elusive wildlife species, and learn how this tree-climbing canid thrives throughout the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. 🦊🌙 #WildlifeSpotlight #IrvineRanchConservancy

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Orange County Fire Watch Volunteers Phil Sallaway (left) And Noma Bates (right) With IRC Program Coordinator, Fire Prevention & Management, Renalynn Funtanilla (middle).

Volunteer Spotlight: Orange County Fire Watch

Volunteerism

Meet the dedicated Orange County Fire Watch volunteers helping protect local wildlands through wildfire prevention, early reporting and community education, making a lasting impact on public safety across Orange County. #OrangeCountyFireWatch #VolunteerSpotlight 🚒🔥

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Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Native Seed Farm.

Core Principles: Innovation

Community Engagement and Education

Innovation drives Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s forward‑thinking stewardship, from AI‑powered monitoring to large‑scale restoration that protects Orange County’s wildlands for generations. #ConservationInnovation #IrvineRanch 🌎🌱

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The Quail Hill Loop Is One Of The Most Beginner‑friendly Hikes In Orange County.

Landmark Spotlight: Quail Hill

Landmarks

Discover Quail Hill, a scenic Irvine preserve where coastal sage scrub, beginner‑friendly trails, and ongoing restoration work come together to create one of Southern California’s most accessible natural escapes. #QuailHill #IrvineOpenSpace 🌿🌄

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AB 2513 Modernizes California’s Wildfire Policy By Recognizing Southern California’s Chaparral And Shrubland Ecosystems, Accelerating Resilience Projects Statewide ✏️ #WildfireResilience #CaliforniaPolicy

IRC-Sponsored AB 2513 Signed Into Law After Unanimous Bipartisan Approval

Wildfire Prevention

AB 2513 modernizes California’s wildfire policy by recognizing Southern California’s chaparral and shrubland ecosystems, accelerating resilience projects statewide ✏️📄 #WildfireResilience #CaliforniaPolicy

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Inside Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Internship Program

Stewardship

Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s internship program prepares future conservation leaders through hands‑on stewardship training, real project experience, and exposure to diverse environmental career paths across Orange County’s urban wildlands. #ConservationCareers #EnvironmentalEducation 🎓📘

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Cactus Planting Stewardship at Laguna Niguel’s Salt Creek Trail

Habitat Restoration and Enhancement

Hands‑on habitat restoration days return September 23 and 28—help rebuild vital cactus wren habitat in Laguna Niguel 🌵🐦 #LagunaNiguel #HabitatRestoration

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