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A brand new restoration project is under way! Please come join us as we convert an old ranch road into a single track trail for visitors and wildlife to enjoy! For this event we will be planting and watering native grass plugs and container plants along the new trail sides, providing a beautiful clear path for people as well as important habitat for wildlife. Spend the day working through grassland, coastal sage scrub, and woodland habitats and visit beautiful “Dripping Springs”, a natural water source dripping out of an earthquake fault and then down a gorgeous fern-covered rock face. This unique feature supports many rare plants and animals in the area. Just under 2 miles of trail needs to be restored in the next few months, so your assistance is greatly appreciated! No previous experience is needed for this event.

Please join us in harvesting and maintaining our native plant seed farm and nursery 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 IRC conserve our beautiful California wilderness. We recommend 12 years and older please.