6/28/2018WILDLIFE SPOTLIGHT: The Coast Live OakPlant SpeciesCoast Live Oak Generally found in well-developed canyons with a consistent water supply, these evergreen Oak trees are the cornerstone… Read More →
7/3/2015Grasslands Make a Comeback in Limestone CanyonHabitat Restoration and EnhancementAn ongoing native grassland restoration project aims to rehabilitate this endangered habitat and reduce wildfire risk. As summer months turn… Read More →
2/27/2015Life as a Seed: Harvest, Plant, Grow, RepeatPlant MaterialsSeeds used in habitat restoration on much of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks are set up for success by using… Read More →
10/3/2014Smelly to Humans, Tasty to Coyotes — How a Local Plant Got its NameInterpretiveDon’t be fooled by this member of the cucumber family, they are strictly for the animals.The Cucurbita foetidissima plant’s Latin name translates… Read More →
9/5/2014Nature’s Workhorses, the PollinatorsInterpretiveBees, birds and butterflies take care of the heavy lifting of pollinating local plants.There is always activity on the Irvine… Read More →
4/11/2014How Native Plants and Animals Deal with DroughtInterpretiveEven drought-tolerant plants and animals stuggle with record temperatures and lack of rainfall. Over the past 100 years, Southern California has… 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 →
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 →
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 →
