OC Parks staff members help preserve Orange County's parks in perpetuity for the recreation, education and inspiration of all visitors. Any ongoing recruitments are posted on the County of Orange…

This hike in Limestone Canyon is 7 miles and includes some hills on the trek to Dripping Springs – a fern-covered rock face dripping with life-giving water creating an essential watering hole for…

South American Palm WeevilRhynchophorus palmarum Linneaus Pest BiologyThe South American palm weevil (SAPW) is an invasive beetle that infests and kills palm trees. Adult weevils are…

Join us every Wednesday night in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. During the spring, summer and fall, hikers will enjoy wonderful sunset…

This week in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, we’ll hike in the remote Fremont Canyon. The hike is just under 6 miles and includes a steep hill. We will hike from the mouth of Fremont Canyon, past…

Spend your morning helping to remove weeds and rebuild berms within the butterfly habitat islands in Limestone. With your help we will be able to maintain “islands” of host and nectar plants for…

Shelter Animals Count: National Database Project Shelter Animals Count Overall Statistics 2016 (Click to Enlarge…

Shelter Animals Count: National Database ProjectOC Animal Care has joined Shelter Animals Count: The National Database, a nationwide effort, comprised of animal welfare professionals from across the…

Nature Storytime Experience for Kids and FamiliesThis collaboration between OC Public Libraries and Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an exciting nature experience for the community to learn more about the…

All cats and dogs adopted from OC Animal Care have been spayed or neutered before leaving for their new homes. Although these are routine surgeries, they are still considered major surgery. Because…