Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Come see what amazing Orange County native wildflowers will be in bloom at the Wildflower Showcase, held at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Native Seed Farm in Irvine.

You are invited to stroll the Native Seed Farm grounds at your own pace, or join a guided walking tour and hear about the plants right at your feet. There will be a wildflower themed craft station, hand-on games and touch-stations.

Hosted by the O.C. Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, this informal open-house is a great chance to see some blooms and learn more about how the OC California Native Plant Society (OC-CNPS) and the Conservancy are conserving, protecting, and restoring native wildflowers in Orange County.

You’ll also hear how you can join in! We will advertise various local engagement opportunities, including information about field trips and upcoming special events.

What is the Seed Farm? It is an 8-acre site growing almost 50 local plant species, each providing seed used to support ecological restoration projects in Orange County.  Wednesday and Saturdays year round, volunteers come out to help us plant, protect and harvest seed from these beautiful and powerful native plants.

If you just love wildflowers, or if you’ve been curious about native gardening but don’t know where to start, this event is for you.

Schedule:

10:00    Meet your hosts! Informational booths, crafts and touch-stations open

10:25     Welcome & Introduction

Select your tours:  Running at 10:45  &  11:15

               Tour A: Urban Wildscaping,

               Tour B: Restoration Wildscaping

               Self-guided walking

11:45     Mingling & open booths

Noon    Site closes.

 

Please bring items to keep you healthy and safe in an outdoor setting.

-Sun protection is recommended.

-Parking is limited. Carpooling is strongly encouraged

-Feel free to bring snacks for yourself. There is limited seating and  food is not available on site.