5/31/2013The Key to Effective Habitat Restoration? Think Big.Habitat Restoration and EnhancementBy linking intact habitats through restoration projects, native habitats become bigger and stronger. Bee Flat Canyon is a nearly 300-acre… Read More →
5/10/2013Honoring Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks VolunteersVolunteer ManagementIrvine Ranch Conservancy celebrates contributions of the volunteers serving on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. The Irvine Ranch Conservancy helps manage… Read More →
5/2/2013What a Red Flag Warning Means to YouVolunteerismYou can help prevent wildfires by being vigilant, careful and ready during Red Flag weather.The National Weather Service has issued… Read More →
1/25/2013Habitat Restoration in Irvine Supports Threatened SpeciesHabitat Restoration and EnhancementThe coastal cactus wren builds its nests in patches of old-growth prickly pear cactus, providing itself protection from predators. However,… Read More →
10/25/2012Preventing Fires Instead of Fighting ThemVolunteerismThree things you can do to help prevent wildfires: be vigilant, be ready and be careful. Smokey Bear is right:… Read More →
10/5/2012From Cattle to Conservation in Bee Flat CanyonHabitat Restoration and EnhancementUnique restoration project will help revitalize habitat on former ranching property. In the early 1800s, not long after Spanish explorer… Read More →
5/25/2012Restoration Project Yields Flowers Not Seen in OC in 50 YearsHabitat Restoration and EnhancementOCTA recently approved grant funding for expansion of successful project on West Loma Ridge.The last time the Great Valley phacelia… Read More →
5/18/2012When ‘Going to Seed’ Is a Good ThingPlant MaterialsNative plant seeds are ready for harvest, and Irvine Ranch Conservancy seeks volunteers to help.California poppies are beautiful, but what… Read More →
4/27/2012Helicopter Places Bridges In Buck Gully Preserve Planning and InfrastructureBridges are part of trail improvements and restoration in Upper Buck Gully.Today the City of Newport Beach took an exciting… Read More →
4/20/2012Rare Wildflower Spotted in West Loma Habitat Restoration AreaHabitat Restoration and EnhancementPlant’s growth indicates success of innovative restoration project.The small-flowered morning glory is a rare native flower, hard to find due… Read More →
