Jan 31, 2021
Your adventure guide to Irvine open space
Irvine offers a surprising find: 300 acres of freshwater marsh and 12 miles of trails in the heart of the city.
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Jan 30, 2021
3 DESTINATION HIKES
Located in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Barbara’s Lake is the only natural lake in Orange County. Round-trip from Nix Nature Center on Laguna Canyon Road is about 1.5 miles along Mary’s Trail into Little Sycamore Canyon.
Jan 30, 2021
Try this Portola Springs hike at sunset
Tomato Springs Trail, in the Village of Portola Springs, is an easy hike, and it’s a perfect spot to watch the sun set.
Nov 29, 2020
Must-see phenomenon
It’s a December phenomenon all of us should experience – watching up to 35,000 birds gather at Upper Newport Bay. The bay is one of…
Nov 29, 2020
Community effort to restore Irvine’s burned open space
The nonprofit Irvine Ranch Conservancy is seeking donations to help restore land damaged by the recent Silverado fire. Donations will repair damaged facilities like IRC’s…
Nov 29, 2020
Family farm is a ‘labor of love’
The Manasseros, whose Irvine farm dates back to 1976, are part of an agricultural tradition that dates back to the 1800’s.
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…
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
