Oct 1, 2020
Irvine has more parks and open space
CALIFORNIA’S NO. 1 PARK SYSTEM might not have been. In the late 1950s, L.A. County’s unbridled growth was headed for The Irvine Ranch. Instead of…
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Oct 1, 2020
Native Plant of the month
Scarlet monkeyflower
Oct 1, 2020
A splash of color for your garden this fall
Consider these tips when planning your garden palette
Sep 2, 2020
Native plant of the month
Sep 2, 2020
So many paths to explore
Irvine is regarded as one of the most bike-friendly cities in Southern California, offering 301 miles of on-street bike lanes and 63 miles of off-street bikeways.
Sep 1, 2020
Exploring Bommer Canyon
It’s a great time to observe wildlife in Bommer Canyon, from the acorn woodpecker to the cactus wren.
Aug 2, 2020
Native plant of the month: Chaparral currant
Chaparral currant, (Ribes malvaceum), is a deciduous native shrub with fragrant, nectar-rich pink tube flowers that dangle like chandelier clusters. Peeling red-brown bark adds to…
Aug 2, 2020
Aromatic native plants bring sensory dimension
We all know that a flower’s colorful blooms are designed to entice bees, butterflies and other pollinators that play a role in a plant’s reproduction.…
Aug 2, 2020
The largest land gift in OC history
The 2010 gift of 20,000 acres resulted in the preservation of 60% of The Irvine Ranch.
Aug 2, 2020
Family fishing at Irvine Lake
Never tried fishing? Join Peggy Cheng as she takes her whole family fishing for the first time at Irvine Lake, a favorite of local anglers since 1941.
