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. |
Need help? For the fastest answers, look for organization-specific contact information in each event listing (click More Information for full listing). If no contact information is listed, email info@irconservancy.org for assistance.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Quail Hill Native Plant Nursery Stewardship
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. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Keep It Wild – Restoration at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
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 activities, including removal of non-native plants, seed collection, seeding and/or planting of native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and sun protection, and bring water. Come out and join the team to help restore the wild lands we all enjoy! Registration required at: https://lagunacanyon.org/event/fitness-hike-ridge-park-2/2022-10-20/
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Seed Processing Workday: Native Seed Farm
IRC Volunteer & Farm Stewards are invited to help process seed at this farm workday! Our specific tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be working on cleaning, prepping, and bagging seeds for IRC’s restoration work.
Processing the seed that we collect out in the wild or grow out at the farm is a necessary part of the Native Seed Farm’s goal to provide a reliable source of quality seeds for restoration project. Seed collected in the farm and field often is not pure – with a variety of excess plant material, dirt, and other substances that are not desirable. By processing the seed using a variety of different methods – hand sorting, sifting, crushing, etc. – we are able to ensure that our restoration team has pure seed for their projects!
Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, as well as long periods of sitting, standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.
Friday, November 4, 2022
Corporate Stewardship at the Native Seed Farm
“Looking for a way to give back to Nature this Fall? Come help us behind the scenes at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s one-of-a-kind Native Seed Farm in Irvine! Our tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be tackling whatever jobs are a top priority. This morning please help IRC staff and volunteers from ACER Company by harvesting, clearing, cutting, digging, watering, – whatever it takes! Absolutely no experience or special equipment required! Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.
The plants grown at the Native Seed Farm provide seed used for habitat restoration within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. These plants were specially selected to support local wildlife and promote resilience in the ecosystem.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Corporate Stewardship at the Native Seed Farm
AASCSC Corporate at the Native Seed Farm
Looking for a way to give back to Nature this summer? Come help us behind the scenes at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s one-of-a-kind Native Seed Farm in Irvine! Our tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be tackling whatever jobs are a top priority. This morning please help IRC staff and Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center (AASCSC) by harvesting, clearing, cutting, digging, watering,– whatever it takes! Absolutely no experience or special equipment required! Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.
The plants grown at the Native Seed Farm provide seed used for habitat restoration within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. These plants were specially selected to support local wildlife and promote resilience in the ecosystem.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.
Quail Hill Native Plant Nursery Stewardship
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. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.
Friday, November 18, 2022
Demo Garden Maintenance: Native Seed Farm
Visitors to IRC’s Native Seed Farm are first greeted by our Demo Garden, providing inspiration for regionally suitable plant gardens. Our Demo Garden hosts a variety of native plant species which support a healthy local ecosystem!
IRC Farm Stewards are invited to help at our monthly Demo Garden Maintenance Day! Our tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be tackling whatever jobs are a top priority to keep our Demo Garden teeming with native plantlife. Weeding, clearing, cutting, digging, watering,– whatever it takes!
Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Keep It Wild – Restoration at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
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 activities, including removal of non-native plants, seed collection, seeding and/or planting of native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and sun protection, and bring water. Come out and join the team to help restore the wild lands we all enjoy! Registration required at: https://lagunacanyon.org/event/keep-it-wild-laguna-coast-2022-11-19/
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Trail Stewardship – Sunflower Trail
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation in maintaining the Sunflower Trail in the James Dilley Greenbelt Preserve portion of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Trail work is a challenging yet FUN experience! Tools, training, and gloves are provided.
For more information and to sign up, CLICK HERE.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Augustine Nursery Stewardship
Please join us at the Augustine native plant nursery to plant seeds that will be planted as seedlings in various habitat restoration and enhancement projects. We will be 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. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Corporate Stewardship at the Native Seed Farm
Contact: RAINE NGO
Looking for a way to give back to Nature this summer? Come help us behind the scenes at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s one-of-a-kind Native Seed Farm in Irvine! Our tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be tackling whatever jobs are a top priority. This morning please help IRC staff and Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center (AASCSC) by harvesting, clearing, cutting, digging, watering,– whatever it takes! Absolutely no experience or special equipment required! Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.
The plants grown at the Native Seed Farm provide seed used for habitat restoration within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. These plants were specially selected to support local wildlife and promote resilience in the ecosystem.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Seed Processing Workday: Native Seed Farm
IRC Volunteer & Farm Stewards are invited to help process seed at this farm workday! Our specific tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be working on cleaning, prepping, and bagging seeds for IRC’s restoration work.
Processing the seed that we collect out in the wild or grow out at the farm is a necessary part of the Native Seed Farm’s goal to provide a reliable source of quality seeds for restoration project. Seed collected in the farm and field often is not pure – with a variety of excess plant material, dirt, and other substances that are not desirable. By processing the seed using a variety of different methods – hand sorting, sifting, crushing, etc. – we are able to ensure that our restoration team has pure seed for their projects!
Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, as well as long periods of sitting, standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.
Augustine Staging Area Stewardship
Please join us at Augustine Staging Area in Limestone Canyon to water native shrubs, weed, mulch 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-2 activity on the land. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
IRC Volunteer Steward Workday: Native Seed Farm
IRC Volunteer 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 a top priority. Weeding, clearing, cutting, digging, watering,– whatever it takes!
Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Seed Processing Workday: Native Seed Farm
IRC Volunteer & Farm Stewards are invited to help process seed at this farm workday! Our specific tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be working on cleaning, prepping, and bagging seeds for IRC’s restoration work.
Processing the seed that we collect out in the wild or grow out at the farm is a necessary part of the Native Seed Farm’s goal to provide a reliable source of quality seeds for restoration project. Seed collected in the farm and field often is not pure – with a variety of excess plant material, dirt, and other substances that are not desirable. By processing the seed using a variety of different methods – hand sorting, sifting, crushing, etc. – we are able to ensure that our restoration team has pure seed for their projects!
Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, as well as long periods of sitting, standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.
Quail Hill Native Plant Nursery Stewardship
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. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Limestone Butterfly Islands Stewardship
Spend your morning helping IRC staff tamp seed into the ground using seed tampers. You will be working within the new Butterfly Islands in Limestone. With your help we will be able to create “islands” of host and nectar plants for butterflies in decline in Limestone Canyon.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Augustine Nursery Stewardship
Please join us at the Augustine native plant nursery to plant seeds that will be planted as seedlings in various habitat restoration and enhancement projects. We will be 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. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Limestone Butterfly Islands Stewardship
Spend your morning helping IRC staff tamp seed into the ground using seed tampers. You will be working within the new Butterfly Islands in Limestone. With your help we will be able to create “islands” of host and nectar plants for butterflies in decline in Limestone Canyon.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-2 activity on the land.
Friday, December 16, 2022
Demo Garden Maintenance: Native Seed Farm
Visitors to IRC’s Native Seed Farm are first greeted by our Demo Garden, providing inspiration for regionally suitable plant gardens. Our Demo Garden hosts a variety of native plant species which support a healthy local ecosystem!
IRC Farm Stewards are invited to help at our monthly Demo Garden Maintenance Day! Our tasks each day are to be determined, but we’ll be tackling whatever jobs are a top priority to keep our Demo Garden teeming with native plantlife. Weeding, clearing, cutting, digging, watering,– whatever it takes!
Activities may include bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, reaching, pulling, grabbing, and pushing.