The activities below are offered by a variety of organizations and their dedicated volunteers. All programs are FREE unless noted below. Programs led by IRC-Certified Volunteers require pre-registration, which closes at 4 p.m. on the day prior to the event. No walk-up registrations will be permitted for these events. For policies of other organizations, please use the sign-up information provided. For mobility device policies click here.
Note: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for these events. For programs requiring online registration, each adult and child must be registered. |
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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Science Summary: GIS Volunteer
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Sasha Cheechov: 6 hours
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Pulling Together at Quail Hill
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.
Give Back and Enjoy the Beauty: Dripping Springs
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 ride through the canyon in a safari-type vehicle to the Dripping Springs Trail where you may water or add native plants. In addition we will give existing native plants room to thrive as we weed out invasive plants. As a bonus we will hike approximately 2 miles round-trip to Dripping Springs; a fern-covered rock face dripping with life-giving water creating an essential watering hole for wildlife in the canyon. 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.
Native Plant Nursery at Quail Hill (Waterworks Trail Project)
Please join us at the Community Stewardship Native Plant Nursery located at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine. Help us to prepare native plants for future planting on the land alongside the new Waterworks Trail in Fremont Canyon. This stewardship activity may involve planting seeds, watering and weeding or potentially working with cacti. Your work at the nursery will help to enhance the native habitat and directly benefit the local wildlife!
Monday, August 20, 2018
Science Summary: GIS Volunteer
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Sasha Cheechov: 6 hours
CANCELLED due to Trail Conditions: Waterworks Trail Restoration: Fremont Canyon
Please join IRC staff and volunteers as we work to restore and maintain the land along the new Waterworks Trail in Fremont Canyon! This is a stewardship activity and duties may include removing invasive plants, watering, weeding around existing native plants that were planted earlier in the year or other similar duties. Spend the morning working under an oak woodland and/or coastal sage habitat. Any tools and equipment needed will be provided by Irvine Ranch Conservancy for the duration of the activity. Your work on the trail will help establish important habitat in Fremont for local wildlife.
If time permits, we will take an optional hike along the Waterworks Trail. The hike is a 2-mile round trip smooth and flat trail that will be taken at an easy pace.
Participants must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and preferably wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Participants must also bring their own water as well as wear sunscreen and hats.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Science Summary: GIS Volunteer
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Sasha Cheechov: 6. hours
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Science Summary: Camera Trapping Data Entry
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Waterworks Trail Restoration Fremont Canyon
Please join the Conservancy as we work to restore and maintain the land along the new Waterworks Trail in Fremont Canyon! This is a stewardship activity and duties may include removing invasive plants, watering, weeding around existing native plants that were planted earlier in the year or other similar duties. Spend the morning working under an oak woodland and/or coastal sage habitat. No special tools or skills needed. We will provide instruction and tools for this event. Your work on the trail will help the native habitat along the trail.
If time permits, we will take an optional hike along the Waterworks Trail. The hike is a 2-mile round trip smooth and flat trail that will be taken at an easy pace.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Science Summary: GIS Volunteer
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Sasha Cheechov: 6.0 hours
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Science Summary: Camera Trapping Data Entry
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Citizen Science: Insect Identification
Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Rich Schilk
COI/ Bommer Canyon – Invasive Removal
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Waterworks Trail Restoration: Fremont Canyon
Please join IRC staff and volunteers as we work to restore and maintain the land along the new Waterworks Trail in Fremont Canyon! This is a stewardship activity and duties may include removing invasive plants, watering, weeding around existing native plants that were planted earlier in the year or other similar duties. Spend the morning working under an oak woodland and/or coastal sage habitat. Any tools and equipment needed will be provided by Irvine Ranch Conservancy for the duration of the activity. Your work on the trail will help establish important habitat in Fremont for local wildlife.
If time permits, we will take an optional hike along the Waterworks Trail. The hike is a 2-mile round trip smooth and flat trail that will be taken at an easy pace.
Participants must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and preferably wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Participants must also bring their own water as well as wear sunscreen and hats.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
COI/ Bommer Canyon – Invasive Removal
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Irvine Youth Action Team: Bommer Community Stewardship
Be a part of the effort to return the Bommer Nature Garden to its original beauty by weeding and cleaning up around the existing native shrubs.
Meet at Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp 15 minutes before the start time.
All participants must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bring water for themselves. Participants are also advised to wear sunblock and a hat.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Science Summary: GIS Volunteer
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Sasha Cheechov: 6.0 hours
Friday, September 7, 2018
Science Summary: GIS Volunteer
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.
Sasha Cheechov: 5.0 hours
CANCELLED: First Friday Habitat Restoration in Buck Gully
Birds and other wildlife need healthy habitat to thrive. Simple things like planting native plants can greatly improve habitat for wildlife. You can be part of that positive impact while enjoying the beauty of Buck Gully near Newport Beach. This activity takes place on sloped 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-3 activity on the land.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
COI/ Bommer Canyon – Invasive Removal
Summary of Volunteer Only Hours for stewardship work performed.