May 5, 2022
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT OF THE MONTH
Red buckwheat
IRVINE
Outdoors
May 4, 2022
A million photos offer insight into the secretive lives of local wildlife
Artificial intelligence helps to study wildlife movement within Irvine open space.
May 4, 2022
A hike into the backcountry
Hawks soared overhead and bright, bushy California sunflowers dotted the trail in Weir Canyon during a recent 9-mile hike into The Irvine Ranch backcountry.
Apr 4, 2022
On the trail with gold medalist Nathan Chen
We recently caught up with Olympic gold medal figure skater Nathan Chen while hiking at Quail Hill.
Apr 4, 2022
Discovering the hidden values of Irvine’s open space
Unlike what your parents may have told you, money really does grow on trees. Metaphorically, at least.
Apr 4, 2022
A GUIDE TO IRVINE’S OPEN SPACE
Our top 20 hikes for 2022 start with these 11 in Irvine’s Southern Open Space Preserve.
Apr 3, 2022
THE CREATION of the IRVINE RANCH CONSERVANCY
When Irvine Company made the historic decision to transfer 57,500 acres, or nearly 60%, of its Irvine Ranch property into permanent public ownership, it also decided it would do more than simply hand over the property.
Apr 3, 2022
Five questions with Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Michael O’Connell
Michael O’Connell oversees all aspects of stewardship, public programs and business operations for the Irvine Ranch Conservancy.
Apr 3, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Orange County’s ‘mini-Grand Canyon’ reopens
The 20-million-year-old, red-sandstone cliffs of Limestone Canyon are often called the mini-Grand Canyon.
