Jun 1, 2023
3 ways to enjoy local parks and open space
FREEKS Ride Join this challenging docent-led mountain-bike ride on June 10. Climb State Spur to Cathedral Rock, then descend into Fremont Canyon while passing some…
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Jun 1, 2023
Irvine parks again named best in California
The Trust for Public Land ranked Irvine’s parks No. 1 in California and No. 4 in the U.S. in its 2023 report.
May 4, 2023
Nature garden opens at Bommer Canyon
The city of Irvine and Irvine Ranch Conservancy have opened the new Bommer Canyon Nature Garden, where you can learn about native habitats, local plant life and Orange County’s ranching history.
May 3, 2023
Saddle up and ride The Irvine Ranch
Irvine’s ranching tradition thrives on hundreds of miles of accessible trails in and around Irvine.
Apr 4, 2023
Top hiking picks from OC conservationist
There has never been a better time to experience the vast open space preserves in and around Irvine.
Apr 3, 2023
White pelicans take flight after recovery
Two American white pelicans recently were released at Mason Regional Park after being grounded for a year due to injuries.
Apr 3, 2023
New Irvine Ranch trails offer expansive views
A newly created 3.3-mile trail system opened March 27 near Irvine Lake, offering sweeping mountain-to-ocean views.
Mar 6, 2023
How to be a wildflower expert on your next hike
In the spring, nature treats us to a dazzling display of wildflowers. Poppies, lupines and other blossoms paint Orange County’s hills with splashes of orange, purple and yellow.
Feb 2, 2023
Outdoor Adventure Guide Get lost at Quail Hill
The prominent, rocky crown of Quail Hill rises roughly 200 feet above its grasslands. The outcropping stands as a sentinel of the Irvine Southern Open…
Nov 30, 2022
A native-seed nursery reopens to restore OC wildlands
The Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is a natural treasure: 7,000 acres of preserved wilderness featuring coastal canyons and Orange County’s only natural lake. However, this oasis does face risks.
