Family Hike at Red Rock Wilderness
Enjoy an afternoon family hike in Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will hike along a flat trail and cross a dry creek as we watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer…
Morning Yoga Hike in Baker Canyon
Enjoy a 3+ mile hike and gentle yoga practice in nature. The hike through Baker Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, includes an elevation gain of approximately 500′ and will be a nice…
Growing Together at the Native Seed Farm
Looking for a way to give back to Nature this Summer? Come help us behind the scenes at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s one-of-a-kind Native Seed Farm in Irvine! Every day at the farm is different;…
Nature Journaling during the Perseids Meteor Shower
Nature journaling is a wonderful tool for nature observations, creating lasting memories, and making deeper connections with nature. Enjoy the transition from sunset to hopefully catching a glimpse…
Thursday Morning Trek Limestone Canyon and Dripping Springs
This week in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in Limestone Canyon to Dripping Springs. The hike is a 7-mile loop hike which includes some hills and descents. In addition to the springs,…
Seasonal Science Series Intro to iNaturalist at the Butterfly Enhancement Project
Be part of a hiking series inspired by current IRC projects in research, monitoring, and conservation. This rotating series highlights different areas of the landscape depending on the season and…
Limestone and Red Rock Night Ride
Join us for an evening/night mountain bike ride through Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve and Red Rock Wilderness, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will ride approximately 12 miles, with…
After Work Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road
Join us every Wednesday night in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the spring, summer and fall, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset…
Night Sky Exploration Hike in Red Rock Wilderness
Come take a tour of the night sky, while hiking along the red rocks in Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will explore the importance of dark skies and the use of…
Whats Buzzing at the Native Seed Farm Native Plants and their Pollinators
Join us as we explore the native seed farm while learning about plants, pollination, and pollinators. We’ll focus on the native plants grown at the farm as we talk about, and identify, the…