Join outdoor enthusiasts all of the country and participate in a National Trails Day event on June 1st 2019. At Upper Newport Bay we will recognize this annual event coordinated by the American Hiking Society with a variety of service opportunities. Projects will include clearing trails, habitat restoration, pulling invasive weeds, and picking up trash. Whether you need volunteer service hours or just love the Bay, join us to give back and help protect and preserve one of Orange County’s greatest natural resources.

Children must be 8 years old or older to participate in this event.

Minors aged 16 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.

Walk-ins are welcome, however space is limited, so registration is suggested.

For more information call (949) 923-2250 or email unbic@ocparks.com

Invading weeds degrade habitat for birds and other wildlife. Help us keep wildlife healthy by weeding artichoke thistle from the Quail Hill loop in Irvine. This activity takes place on uneven terrain and sturdy hiking boots are highly recommended. All training, tools, and gloves will be provided to ensure your safety and comfort. Rattlesnakes are occasionally seen here and generally avoid people, but protective gear will be provided.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-4 activity on the land.

May 27th and 30th, 2019 Quail Hill: Artichoke Thistle Control

Invading weeds degrade habitat for birds and other wildlife. Help us keep wildlife healthy by weeding artichoke thistle from the Quail Hill loop in Irvine. This activity takes place on uneven terrain and sturdy hiking boots are highly recommended. All training, tools, and gloves will be provided to ensure your safety and comfort. Rattlesnakes are occasionally seen here and generally avoid people, but protective gear will be provided.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-4 activity on the land.

Invasive Perennial Invasive-Artichoke Thistle

Invasive control on Artichoke Thistle in Quail Hill

Invasive Perennial Invasive-Artichoke Thistle

Invasive control on Artichoke Thistle in Quail Hill

Connect with nature and give back to the land as we assist native plants and wildlife flourish in an extremely sensitive area of Limestone Canyon Preserve. You will give existing native plants room to thrive as we weed out invasive plants. Your work along this trail will not only benefit the plants and animals, but you will be supporting its continued beautification and protection.

Reviewing the 1-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this Level 3 activity. The hike is a Level 2 Difficulty Rating.

Invasive Perennial Invasive-Artichoke Thistle

Invasive control on Artichoke Thistle in Quail Hill

Invasive Perennial Invasive-Artichoke Thistle, Tree Tobacco and Castor Bean (Manual Removal)

From July 5th-7th 2019 Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve will host their first annual Bioblitz. This guided hike will train you how to use the inaturalist app and give everyone a chance to contribute!

This year our goal is to establish a baseline of biodiversity to track the impacts of invasive species, climate change, and the positive effects of our habitat restoration projects over time. Join us, become citizen scientists, and make a real contribution to our restoration and preservation programs at Upper Newport Bay!

What is a BioBlitz?

A BioBlitz is a citizen science event that focuses on observing and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. The event helps to provide a “snapshot” of species diversity, providing researchers and the local community with baseline data which may be used to observe change over time.

How do I participate?

You will need a smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed. iNaturalist is a crowdsourced species identification system that allows you to record what you see in nature. It also serves as a way to connect with other nature enthusiasts and to learn more about the natural world. The free app may be
downloaded for Android or iOS. Once downloaded and logged on, join the Upper Newport Bay 2019 BioBlitz Project!

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/upper-newport-bay-2019-bioblitz

You don’t need to know what the organisms are either! Just post photos of your unknown observations and other citizen scientists and park staff will help you identify them.

So bring your field guides, binoculars, smartphone, friends, and your curiosity, and join us we we explore this place through the lens of science! For any questions, please contact Nathan Taxel at Nathan.taxel@ocparks.com

From July 5th-7th 2019 Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve will host their first annual Bioblitz. This guided hike will train you how to use the inaturalist app and give everyone a chance to contribute!

This year our goal is to establish a baseline of biodiversity to track the impacts of invasive species, climate change, and the positive effects of our habitat restoration projects over time. Join us, become citizen scientists, and make a real contribution to our restoration and preservation programs at Upper Newport Bay!

What is a BioBlitz?

A BioBlitz is a citizen science event that focuses on observing and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. The event helps to provide a “snapshot” of species diversity, providing researchers and the local community with baseline data which may be used to observe change over time.

How do I participate?

You will need a smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed. iNaturalist is a crowdsourced species identification system that allows you to record what you see in nature. It also serves as a way to connect with other nature enthusiasts and to learn more about the natural world. The free app may be.
downloaded for Android or iOS. Once downloaded and logged on, join the Upper Newport Bay 2019 BioBlitz Project on iNaturalist!

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/upper-newport-bay-2019-bioblitz

So bring your field guides, your binoculars, your smartphone, and your curiosity, and join us we we explore this place through the lens of science! For any questions, please contact Nathan Taxel at Nathan.taxel@ocparks.com

From July 5th-7th 2019 Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve will host their first annual Bioblitz. This guided hike will train you how to use the inaturalist app and give everyone a chance to contribute!

This year our goal is to establish a baseline of biodiversity to track the impacts of invasive species, climate change, and the positive effects of our habitat restoration projects over time. Join us, become citizen scientists, and make a real contribution to our restoration and preservation programs at Upper Newport Bay!

What is a BioBlitz?

A BioBlitz is a citizen science event that focuses on observing and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. The event helps to provide a “snapshot” of species diversity, providing researchers and the local community with baseline data which may be used to observe change over time.

How do I participate?

You will need a smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed. iNaturalist is a crowdsourced species identification system that allows you to record what you see in nature. It also serves as a way to connect with other nature enthusiasts and to learn more about the natural world. The free app may be.
downloaded for Android or iOS. Once downloaded and logged on, join the Upper Newport Bay 2019 BioBlitz Project on iNaturalist!

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/upper-newport-bay-2019-bioblitz

So bring your field guides, your binoculars, your smartphone, and your curiosity, and join us we we explore this place through the lens of science! For any questions, please contact Nathan Taxel at Nathan.taxel@ocparks.com

Invasive Perennial Invasive-Artichoke Thistle

Invasive control on Artichoke Thistle in Quail Hill

Limestone: pull the puncture vine

Limestone: Pull Puncture Vine

Limestone: Pull Puncture Vine

Limestone Canyon, Bolero and Mustard Road/roadsides

Limestone: Pull Puncture Vine

Puncture Vine – Weir Canyon

Join OC Parks staff and other volunteers in enhancing habitat at Peters Canyon Regional Park! Activities may include watering, removing invasive plants, planting native plants, mulching, or weeding.

Invasive Removals Adopting Quail Trail/Bommer

Land owner: COI

Tree Tobacco

Manual removal

No Herbicide was used

Tools used: Mattocks, Lopers, Clippers, Shovel