Activity Cards

Come search for evidence that animals leave behind in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Mule deer, bobcats, coyotes and even mountain lions call this hidden canyon home. Gain the basic tracking techniques as we search for evidence such as tracks, fur, bones, homes, and even scat. You never know what you may find! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you do not mind getting a little dusty. This program is focused on older children and adults.

Irvine Ranch Conservancy Volunteer supported Bird Point Count Limestone Loop #2

Counted all the birds from the Spur gate to the first point (traveling count).
– Do stationary 5-minute counts at each of the point count locations (stationary count).
– Put in only the additional birds that you see on the way between point count locations (incidental count).
– Count all the birds from the last point count location (#33) back to the Spur Gate (traveling count).

Between point count locations count as incidentals.

Adhere to inclement weather (including rain, trail conditions, and Red Flag Warning) policies.

IRC will contact you if your patrol is cancelled for Fire Watch weather.

IRC volunteers must be in IRC uniform (with proper landowner identification/patch), including your badge(s).

Before leaving your home to report for the activity, fill your water bottle, bring everything you need to be healthy, and conduct a self-assessment.

Trails to be on count:

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 butterflies in decline in Limestone Canyon. You will be transported from via a safari style truck from butterfly island to butterfly island through a beautiful oak woodland.

This is a private stewardship for the Villa Park Women’s League.