Did you know that Bommer Canyon’s Cattle Camp once served as the center of the Irvine Company’s cattle operations? Cattle were branded and disinfected here in the late 1800s and some of the equipment and infrastructure used remains today. This recently renovated and reopened area of Bommer Canyon includes a small nature garden that is maintained and stewarded by Conservancy volunteers. It has been planted with native flora and interpretive signs have been installed that tell the story of the history of the relics and the historic Irvine Ranch.
Join us as we take a walk around the garden and visit the historic relics in preparation for capturing them in our art. You will have time to reflect and focus on drawing or painting the area of your choice. Please bring a portable chair, sketch pad, easel, paints, pens, pencils or pastels, and other art supplies as they are not included. We’ll provide the location and inspiration! Instruction is not included.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.
Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following measures in order to participate:
- Be registered in advance, no walk-up registration is permitted.
- Arrive with all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, and closed-toe footwear, first aid, health needs etc.
- Restrooms will be available, but facilities will not be sanitized for each individual.
- All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the staging area and before beginning the activity. The waiver can be previewed here: IRC Liability Waiver
- You may be prevented from participating if you do not adhere to the above protocols.
Additionally, in an effort to respect and protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not sign up or attend if you are not feeling well, exhibiting any symptoms of illness or have been in recent contact with someone who was ill.
To learn more about the staging areas and activity locations, please visit our Staging Areas Playlist page.
Activity Details
- Date:
- Wednesday, November 29, 2023
- Time:
- 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Duration (hours:minutes):
- 3:30
- Type:
- Interpretive
- Organization:
- City of Irvine
- Area:
- Irvine Open Space Preserve
- Staging Area:
- Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp
- Difficulty:
- 2
- Distance:
- 0.5 miles
- Elevation Change:
- 100 feet
- Minimum Age:
- 18
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Registration is closed for this activity..
