Sep 2, 2019
The ultimate outdoor classroom
More than half of The Irvine Ranch – 57,500 acres of open space – has been set aside for preservation and education.
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Jul 30, 2019
Find a local trail that is right for you
Irvine offers an abundance of beautiful and scenic trails. Here are three of our top picks.
Jul 30, 2019
Hicks Canyon: Two trails in one
Whether you are a fan of jogging, bicycling, riding a horse or pushing a stroller, you might want to check out the Hicks Canyon Trail, a pleasant 2-miler with bucolic scenery and a birdsong soundtrack.
Jul 30, 2019
A stroke of genius
The Irvine Ranch collection of Tom Fazio golf courses is one of the best anywhere.
Jun 30, 2019
A great California adventure
Among Irvine’s 268 parks and expansive open space preserves, the Jeffrey Open Space Trail is a special place that almost defies classification.
Jun 29, 2019
Bike, run or hike from Irvine to the beach
Journey through the open space preserve between Irvine and Crystal Cove State Park during a special Wilderness Access Day event hosted by the city of Irvine and Irvine Ranch Conservancy on July 20.
May 30, 2019
Irvine is one of America’s top 5 green cities
The city’s Master Plan has made it a pioneer in sustainability.
May 29, 2019
How to see your next hike in a new light
Matilde De Santiago, naturalist with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, introduces the California sage scrub community of plants, found in just a few regions of the world with a Mediterranean climate.
May 28, 2019
Experience the habitat and wildlife of the Irvine Ranch
Few places on Earth offer the diversity of nature seen on the Irvine Ranch. For Irvine residents, it’s like having a national park in your backyard.
May 1, 2019
Irvine Ranch Open Space and Trails
America’s Largest Urban Open Space Network The city of Irvine is surrounded by 57,500 acres of open space that offers residents the freedom to walk…