Dripping Springs Trail Restoration
Spend the morning watering and mulching Coast Live Oak seedlings within a beautiful oak woodland and then hike to Dripping Springs, a natural water source dripping out of an earthquake fault and down…
Evening Family Beginner Mountain Bike Ride Limestone Canyon to The Sinks
For families and children ages 12 and up who would like to join IRC-certified volunteers in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on a longer, slow-paced, family-oriented ride through sycamores, oaks,…
Early Morning Hike Fremont Canyon
Come enjoy an early morning hike in Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Our hike climbs steeply from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past an abandoned coal mine up…
Demonstration Garden Maintenance Native Seed Farm
Visitors to IRC’s Native Seed Farm are first greeted by our demonstration garden, providing inspiration for regionally suitable plant gardens. Our garden hosts a variety of native plant species which…
Early Morning Hike Gypsum Canyon Wilderness
Come explore the newly opened Gypsum Canyon Wilderness, the northernmost portion of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic hike involves steep climbs and descents on several single-track…
Bats Heroes of the Night
As the day starts to settle into the night in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, bats awaken, stir and streak into the evening sky. Come hear fascinating tales of our flying mammal. We will head out…
Limestone Canyon Weekend Hike to Both Sides of the Sinks
Join us on this moderate-paced hike over the ridge and the through beautiful Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will enjoy short breaks at the East and…
Sunset Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road Both Sides of Loma Ridge
You will enjoy a gorgeous sunset with panoramic views of Orange County while hiking in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on the paved Hicks Haul Road. This hike travels 6 miles, out and back crossing…
Limestone Canyon Night Ride
Join us for a night mountain bike ride through Limestone Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This should not be your first night ride. Bring adequate lights, a jacket, plenty of water,…
Takedown Tuesdays Weeding at the Native Seed Farm
Looking for a way to give back to nature this summer? Come help us behind the scenes at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s one-of-a-kind Native Seed Farm! In this evening activity, attendees will learn…