Activity Cards

Discover unique historical tales about the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks as we celebrate different cultures together! Each month, a different culture and celebration will be highlighted, usually with the program presented in multiple languages which will allow for everyone to fully enjoy the beauty of the land. This month we will focus on the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival. During this celebration, families reunite and eat tasty moon cakes, while they enjoy the bounty of the full moon! Come enjoy the full moon as we travel along the trails in Orchard Hills.

Since last winter, with help from volunteers, Irvine Ranch Conservancy has seeded and planted over 60 acres of native habitat in Bee Flat Canyon. Most seed used in Bee Flat was grown right here on the IRC native seed farm! Seeds and plants are beginning to grow but aggressive weeds like black mustard threaten to overtake the plantings. Volunteers are needed to help pull weeds so that our young native plants have room to survive. All tools and training, including plant identification, will be provided. There is a lot of area to cover so your assistance is greatly appreciated. Hope you can join us!

Please join us in activities such as harvesting, processing seeds, and maintaining our native plant seed farm at Orchard Hills. The seeds and plants you will be working with were grown on the farm last year, and these new plants will be used to restore habitat within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks in 2014. Work will be easy to moderate, some simple weeding maybe included.
We look forward to your support in helping Irvine Ranch Conservancy restore our beautiful California wilderness. We recommend 12 years and older please.