Perseids Meteor Hike at Saddleback Wilderness
Come take a tour of the night sky under the year’s most spectacular meteor shower of the year (the Perseids Meteor Shower) while hiking in the Saddleback Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch…
Open Space Invaders Invasive Plant Removal at Silverado
Non-native and invasive plant species are invading our native habitat and open spaces. They aggressively compete with our native plants for resources and rapidly spread once established. Monitoring,…
Beginner Fitness Hike in Weir Canyon
Enjoy the tranquil, oak-studded canyons of Weir Canyon, nestled within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This beginner-level fitness hike includes a 250-foot elevation gain across 3.5 miles.…
OC Public Library and IRC Nature Storytime Series Native Plants and Animals on the Irvine Ranch Landmarks
Nature Storytime Experience for Kids and FamiliesThis collaboration between OC Public Libraries and Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an exciting nature experience for the community to learn more about the…
Early Morning Hike Fremont Canyon
Come enjoy an early morning hike in Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Our hike climbs steeply from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past an abandoned coal mine up…
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,…
Early Morning Hike Gypsum Canyon Wilderness
Come explore the newly-opened Gypsum Canyon Wilderness, the northernmost portion of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic hike involves steep climbs and descents on several single track…
After Work Cardio Hike Airfield Loop in Red Rock Wilderness
Leave the weekday chaos behind and dive into the peaceful beauty of Irvine Natural Landmarks with our energizing after-work cardio hike. Forget about the day’s worries as we trek through stunning…
Nighttime Bugs Augustine Staging Area in Limestone Canyon
Join us for this evening program as we explore biodiversity at the local level with that most diverse group of organisms: insects! Taking advantage of the fact that UV light is highly visible to most…
Demonstration Garden Maintenance Native Seed Farm
Visitors to Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Native Seed Farm are first greeted by our Demonstration Garden, providing inspiration for regionally suitable plant gardens. Our garden hosts a variety of…