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Landmarks Focus: Native Pollinators

Wildlife

A bee visits a native Cobweb Thistle. What do food, wildflowers, and modern medicine have in common? They all rely,…

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Wildlife Spotlight: Gopher Snake

Wildlife

Gopher snake. Photo courtesy of Mark Friedman. Gopher snakes (Pituophis catenifer) are found in many different parts of North America,…

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Wildlife Spotlight: Encelia californica

Plant Species

Bush Sunflower This winter’s rainfall is bringing some beautiful benefits to Orange County: a budding and colorful show of wildflowers.…

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Helping Wildflowers Flourish on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Plant Materials

Bush sunflower in Limestone Canyon ​Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Native Seed Farm helps wildflowers bloom across the Landmarks Spring hasn’t sprung just…

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The Secret Life of Animals, Captured on Camera

Monitoring and Research

Mountain lions on camera ​Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s wildlife monitoring cameras help experts study local animals and habitats on the Landmarks Whether…

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Explore Quail Hill

Biking

Young Quail Hill hikers F​amilies, fitness enthusiasts, and dog lovers can all experience this unique trail daily, from dawn to…

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Landmark Focus: Following the Fall Migration

Wildlife

Fox Sparrow In the fall, birds really do "fly south for the winter." Luckily the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks are…

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Landmarks Focus: Protected for all to enjoy.

Landmarks

Fremont Canyon ​After a rigorous review of the biological and geological significance of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks in 2006,…

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Wildlife Spotlight: California Buckwheat

Wildlife

California Buckwheat Of all the native plants on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, Eriogonum fasciculatum is one of the most…

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