Want to have fun while giving back to nature? Then come help out at the Native Seed Farm in Irvine!   There you can help the Irvine Ranch Conservancy grow and harvest native seeds which will be used to repair wildland right here in Orange County.

This winter we will be working together to add new little plants at the Farm. Once they are all planted, we will use creative tools and techniques to defend them from weeds! No experience required.  All gloves and tools are provided.

Please note our Minors Policy as shown on the letsgooutside.org website:  Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each adult and child must be registered.

You will need to bring and wear the right things, so read the Stewardship Tips  in your confirmation email. If you are under-prepared you may be turned away.

Want to have fun while giving back to nature? Then come help out at the Native Seed Farm in Irvine!   There you can help the Irvine Ranch Conservancy grow and harvest native seeds which will be used to repair wildland right here in Orange County.

This winter we will be working together to add new little plants at the Farm. Once they are all planted, we will use creative tools and techniques to defend them from weeds! No experience required.  All gloves and tools are provided.

Please note our Minors Policy as shown on the letsgooutside.org website:  Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each adult and child must be registered.

You will need to bring and wear the right things, so read the Stewardship Tips  in your confirmation email. If you are under-prepared you may be turned away.

Want to have fun while giving back to nature? Then come help out at the Native Seed Farm in Irvine!   There you can help the Irvine Ranch Conservancy grow and harvest native seeds which will be used to repair wildland right here in Orange County.

This winter we will be working together to add new little plants at the Farm. Once they are all planted, we will use creative tools and techniques to defend them from weeds! No experience required.  All gloves and tools are provided.

Please note our Minors Policy as shown on the letsgooutside.org website:  Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each adult and child must be registered.

You will need to bring and wear the right things, so read the Stewardship Tips  in your confirmation email. If you are under-prepared you may be turned away.

The Youth Action Team, an after school community-service based program throughout the City of Irvine regularly volunteers their time to steward the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. This week, middle school students will spend their afternoon helping to enhance Limestone Canyon! Stewardship activities can include planting native species and weeding at the Augustine Staging Area, nursery work, watering and more. Please help lead this group and provide a wonderful experience they will never forget!

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land.

Come get your hands dirty and learn about the restoration process. Please join IRC staff and volunteers in helping restore degraded habitat to pristine habitat in Bommer Canyon, once home to a working cattle ranch. Habitat restoration is important for returning native wildlife and plant species to an area as well as improving ecosystem processes. Just think of the pride you will enjoy when you see the thriving natives over the coming years…. that you directly helped!

No previous experience is needed. 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. Thank you for your continued support of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks!

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.

Want to have fun while giving back to nature? Then come help out at the Native Seed Farm in Irvine!   There you can help the Irvine Ranch Conservancy grow and harvest native seeds which will be used to repair wildland right here in Orange County.

This winter we will be working together to add new little plants at the Farm. Once they are all planted, we will use creative tools and techniques to defend them from weeds! No experience required.  All gloves and tools are provided.

Please note our Minors Policy as shown on the letsgooutside.org website:  Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each adult and child must be registered.

You will need to bring and wear the right things, so read the Stewardship Tips  in your confirmation email. If you are under-prepared you may be turned away.

Please join us at the Augustine native plant nursery to plant native shrubs, and enhance native habitat at the staging area.  We will be working in close proximity to the parking area at the Augustine staging area in Limestone Canyon. 

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

Want to have fun while giving back to nature? Then please join the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at our Native Seed Farm! These weekly stewardship activities take place on most Wednesdays and Saturdays year-round. The plants you help grow on the Farm are selected by our ecologists to support natural diversity and ecosystem resilience. Many provide food and shelter for rare, native species like the Coastal Cactus Wren and the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly. The seeds and plants we work with will be used to restore habitats within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

You will participate in a variety of activities that change with the seasons. These may include soil preparation, planting, harvesting, weed removal, and much more. Work is on relatively level ground but may require some bending, stooping, kneeling or crouching, and use of fine motor skills. Tools, gloves, and training are provided. No experience is needed!

Reviewing the 1-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this Level-2 activity.

Registration will open again at a later date dependent on State and County regulations and to minimize the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). Please check back for updates. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Come help us as we work alongside Crystal Cove State Park and UC Irvine on a habitat restoration project during Stewardship Saturday. Participants will aid in activities to help restore our project site. The activity for the day (seeding, planting, or weeding) will be dependent on the site need at the time.

RSVPs required – please register by using the following link: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/A1gATBjN3G7PAqWq-ur_jQ

This event is recommended for ages 8 and up. All participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Want to have fun while giving back to nature? Then please join the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at our Native Seed Farm! These weekly stewardship activities take place on most Wednesdays and Saturdays year-round. The plants you help grow on the Farm are selected by our ecologists to support natural diversity and ecosystem resilience. Many provide food and shelter for rare, native species like the Coastal Cactus Wren and the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly. The seeds and plants we work with will be used to restore habitats within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

You will participate in a variety of activities that change with the seasons. These may include soil preparation, planting, harvesting, weed removal, and much more. Work is on relatively level ground but may require some bending, stooping, kneeling or crouching, and use of fine motor skills. Tools, gloves, and training are provided. No experience is needed!

Reviewing the 1-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this Level-2 activity.

The activity as originally created does not meet current Covid-19 guidelines for phase 2 reopening and will not take place. We are in the process of evaluating our activities and guidelines, and creating activities that will keep our volunteers and participants safe and healthy. Please monitor LetsGoOutside.org for updated future activities.

Want to have fun while giving back to nature? Then please join the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at our Native Seed Farm! These weekly stewardship activities take place on most Wednesdays and Saturdays year-round. The plants you help grow on the Farm are selected by our ecologists to support natural diversity and ecosystem resilience. Many provide food and shelter for rare, native species like the Coastal Cactus Wren and the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly. The seeds and plants we work with will be used to restore habitats within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

You will participate in a variety of activities that change with the seasons. These may include soil preparation, planting, harvesting, weed removal, and much more. Work is on relatively level ground but may require some bending, stooping, kneeling or crouching, and use of fine motor skills. Tools, gloves, and training are provided. No experience is needed!

Reviewing the 1-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this Level-2 activity.

The activity as originally created does not meet current Covid-19 guidelines for phase 2 reopening and will not take place. We are in the process of evaluating our activities and guidelines, and creating activities that will keep our volunteers and participants safe and healthy. Please monitor LetsGoOutside.org for updated future activities.

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.

The activity as originally created does not meet current Covid-19 guidelines for phase 2 reopening and will not take place. We are in the process of evaluating our activities and guidelines, and creating activities that will keep our volunteers and participants safe and healthy. Please monitor LetsGoOutside.org for updated future activities.

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.

The activity as originally created does not meet current Covid-19 guidelines for phase 2 reopening and will not take place. We are in the process of evaluating our activities and guidelines, and creating activities that will keep our volunteers and participants safe and healthy. Please monitor LetsGoOutside.org for updated future activities.

Want to have fun while giving back to nature? Then please join the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at our Native Seed Farm! These weekly stewardship activities take place on most Wednesdays and Saturdays year-round. The plants you help grow on the Farm are selected by our ecologists to support natural diversity and ecosystem resilience. Many provide food and shelter for rare, native species like the Coastal Cactus Wren and the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly. The seeds and plants we work with will be used to restore habitats within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

You will participate in a variety of activities that change with the seasons. These may include soil preparation, planting, harvesting, weed removal, and much more. Work is on relatively level ground but may require some bending, stooping, kneeling or crouching, and use of fine motor skills. Tools, gloves, and training are provided. No experience is needed!

Reviewing the 1-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this Level-2 activity.

The activity as originally created does not meet current Covid-19 guidelines for phase 2 reopening and will not take place. We are in the process of evaluating our activities and guidelines, and creating activities that will keep our volunteers and participants safe and healthy. Please monitor LetsGoOutside.org for updated future activities.

Please join us at the Quail Hill native plant nursery to water newly planted shrubs, and to plant native plant seeds in small pots.  We will be working in close proximity to the parking area at the Quail Hill Trail head. 

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land.

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of our habitat restoration stewardship events in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship events, including removal of non-native plants, seed collection, and/or planting of native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, close toed shoes and sun protection and bring water. Come out and join the team to help restore the wild lands we all enjoy! Big Bend Staging Area (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 1 miles south of El Toro Rd.). Age Requirements: Ages 5 – 15 are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent. Students 16 – 17 years old are welcome with a waiver signed by a parent/guardian that is collected at the start of the event. The waiver will be sent to you after the online registration form is completed. For questions, call 949-497-8324 Mon-Fri or 949-923-2235 Sat/Sun. Parking: Free for Keep It Wild volunteers!

Online reservations required: lagunacanyon.org/events

Card pickup and battery replacement for the Irvine Ranch Open Space including Limestone.

Human Access camera card pick up and battery replacement. This volunteer only hiking patrol is to service Human Access cameras.

Route: Limestone Canyon Trails

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

• Before leaving your home to report for volunteer work, conduct a self-assessment by
  responding to the following questions (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC).
  1. Are you experiencing any of the following?
  a. Fever or chills
  b. Cough
  c. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  d. Fatigue
  e. Muscle or body aches
  f. Headache
  g. New loss of taste or smell
  h. Sore throat
  i. Congestion or runny nose
  j. Nausea or vomiting
  k. Diarrhea
  2. Have you had contact with anyone within the last 14 days who has been
  sick?
  If you answered YES to any item above, stay HOME. And stay HOME if you are
  not feeling well, even if your symptoms are not on the list above. Please contact
  the volunteer management team at activityoperations@irconservancy.org or (714)
  508-4760 (call, do not text). Seek medical attention by contacting your doctor or
  medical provider.
• Seek emergency medical care immediately if you are experiencing any of the
• following (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC):
• Trouble breathing, Persistent pain or pressure in the chest, New confusion, Inability to wake or stay awake, Bluish lips or face.

● Pre-fill your personal water containers at home and bring them with you. If you need
to eat during your work shift, bring that with you. IRC is not providing food or beverages.
Do not bring food or beverages to share with others.
● Wear your approved IRC volunteer uniform while on duty, including your IRC
volunteer ID badge. Carry your provided CPR/first aid kit in case you are injured.

If tools or other equipment or supplies are required, you must make arrangements in
advance.

• Employees will provide sanitized tools and equipment for you to use and will maintain
  an inventory of the items provided to you.
  ● Ideally, you will keep the items in your possession for future use to avoid the need for
  sanitizing after each use.
  ● If you are not able to keep the items in your possession, then you must sanitize all items
  upon returning to the IRC bin or a storage site. Your employee contact will arrange
  sanitation supplies at IRC or the storage site for your use.
  You are not to share any tools, equipment, or other items with any other person, including
  other volunteers.

While Working in the Field
● Face coverings may be required. Please follow CDC  and County Health guidelines.
● Tools and equipment are not to be shared. Volunteers who are working in small
groups should use only the tools and equipment they brought with them. Under no
circumstances should any tools or equipment be shared.
● There will be a limited supply of hand sanitizer. If available, please use it to clean your
hands after touching commonly handled surfaces and fixtures like gates, locks, portable
restrooms, etc. If hand sanitizer is not available, a cleaning solution and paper towels
should be used.
● Wash hands frequently, including before eating. Some field sites may have running
water; if liquid soap and paper towels are available, please use them. If not, completely
cover your hands with hand sanitizer and rub vigorously for a minimum of 20 seconds.
● Transportation. All volunteers must be able to drive or otherwise transport themselves
to a staging area, trailhead, or entry point. Transportation of other people is prohibited.
All worksites must be reachable on foot or bike, as there are no IRC vehicles available
for volunteers.
● Do not share food or beverages.
● Maintain six-foot physical distancing at all times.

After Working in the Field
● Wash your hands. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for a minimum
of 20 seconds. If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer.
● Clean all tools. If returning tools to the IRC bin or a storage area, wearing disposable
gloves, and using spray or wipes, clean tools and equipment. See the instructions above.

Bring  sun protection, wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, and a hat for sun protection. Bring water and nourishment snacks.

Bring your day pack and everything you need to keep you healthy on the trail in a wilderness setting.  To cancel please contact staff. This volunteer activity is subject to cancellation due to adverse weather conditions. You will be contacted via email or phone call in the case of cancellation. For questions, regarding this activity please contact your staff lead listed on this activity. kfancher@irconservancy.org

IRC Farm Stewards are invited to help at this all-purpose Farm workday!

Our tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be tackling whatever jobs are top priority. Harvesting, weeding, cutting back branches- whatever it takes! Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.

We will be divided into two groups of 3 ( Group A & Group B) and spread out on the Farm in order to distance.

Group A & B will work in different zones. The groups will take alternating breaks, and will need to adhere to the standards outlined in your COVID-19 stewardship guidelines below:

These guidelines and procedures are for volunteers who will be working individually or on a small team (three or less) in the field with no public interaction who can implement volunteer work while maintaining the mandatory physical distancing and other protocols. Until further notice and to minimize exposure and transmission of the COVID-19 virus, please review and strictly follow the procedures below.

You must be able to drive or otherwise transport yourself to a staging area, trailhead, or entry point. Transportation of other people is prohibited.

Before leaving your home to report for volunteer work, conduct a self-assessment by 

responding to the following questions (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC). 

1. Are you experiencing any of the following?

• a. Fever or chills
• b. Cough
• c. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• d. Fatigue
• e. Muscle or body aches
• f. Headache
• g. New loss of taste or smell
• h. Sore throat
• i. Congestion or runny nose
• j. Nausea or vomiting
• k. Diarrhea

2. Have you had contact with anyone within the last 14 days who has been sick?

If you answered YES to any item above, stay HOME. And stay HOME if you are 

not feeling well, even if your symptoms are not on the list above. Please contact 

the volunteer management team at activityoperations@irconservancy.org or (714) 

508-4760 (call, do not text). Seek medical attention by contacting your doctor or 

medical provider.

Seek emergency medical care immediately if you are experiencing any of the following (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC):

• Trouble breathing,
• Persistent  pain or pressure in the chest,
• New confusion,
• Inability to wake or stay awake,
• Bluish lips or face.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.

IRC Farm Stewards are invited to help at this all-purpose Farm workday!

Our tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be tackling whatever jobs are top priority. Harvesting, weeding, cutting back branches- whatever it takes! Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.

We will be divided into two groups of 3 ( Group A & Group B) and spread out on the Farm in order to distance.

Group A & B will work in different zones. The groups will take alternating breaks, and will need to adhere to the standards outlined in your COVID-19 stewardship guidelines below:

These guidelines and procedures are for volunteers who will be working individually or on a small team (three or less) in the field with no public interaction who can implement volunteer work while maintaining the mandatory physical distancing and other protocols. Until further notice and to minimize exposure and transmission of the COVID-19 virus, please review and strictly follow the procedures below.

You must be able to drive or otherwise transport yourself to a staging area, trailhead, or entry point. Transportation of other people is prohibited.

Before leaving your home to report for volunteer work, conduct a self-assessment by 

responding to the following questions (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC). 

1. Are you experiencing any of the following?

• a. Fever or chills
• b. Cough
• c. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• d. Fatigue
• e. Muscle or body aches
• f. Headache
• g. New loss of taste or smell
• h. Sore throat
• i. Congestion or runny nose
• j. Nausea or vomiting
• k. Diarrhea

2. Have you had contact with anyone within the last 14 days who has been sick?

If you answered YES to any item above, stay HOME. And stay HOME if you are 

not feeling well, even if your symptoms are not on the list above. Please contact 

the volunteer management team at activityoperations@irconservancy.org or (714) 

508-4760 (call, do not text). Seek medical attention by contacting your doctor or 

medical provider.

Seek emergency medical care immediately if you are experiencing any of the following (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC):

• Trouble breathing,
• Persistent  pain or pressure in the chest,
• New confusion,
• Inability to wake or stay awake,
• Bluish lips or face.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.

IRC Farm Stewards are invited to help at this all-purpose Farm workday!

Our tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be tackling whatever jobs are top priority. Harvesting, weeding, cutting back branches- whatever it takes! Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.

We will be divided into two groups of 3 ( Group A & Group B) and spread out on the Farm in order to distance.

Group A & B will work in different zones. The groups will take alternating breaks, and will need to adhere to the standards outlined in your COVID-19 stewardship guidelines below:

These guidelines and procedures are for volunteers who will be working individually or on a small team (three or less) in the field with no public interaction who can implement volunteer work while maintaining the mandatory physical distancing and other protocols. Until further notice and to minimize exposure and transmission of the COVID-19 virus, please review and strictly follow the procedures below.

You must be able to drive or otherwise transport yourself to a staging area, trailhead, or entry point. Transportation of other people is prohibited.

Before leaving your home to report for volunteer work, conduct a self-assessment by 

responding to the following questions (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC). 

1. Are you experiencing any of the following?

• a. Fever or chills
• b. Cough
• c. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• d. Fatigue
• e. Muscle or body aches
• f. Headache
• g. New loss of taste or smell
• h. Sore throat
• i. Congestion or runny nose
• j. Nausea or vomiting
• k. Diarrhea

2. Have you had contact with anyone within the last 14 days who has been sick?

If you answered YES to any item above, stay HOME. And stay HOME if you are 

not feeling well, even if your symptoms are not on the list above. Please contact 

the volunteer management team at activityoperations@irconservancy.org or (714) 

508-4760 (call, do not text). Seek medical attention by contacting your doctor or 

medical provider.

Seek emergency medical care immediately if you are experiencing any of the following (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC):

• Trouble breathing,
• Persistent  pain or pressure in the chest,
• New confusion,
• Inability to wake or stay awake,
• Bluish lips or face.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.