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Back to Natives Springtime Nature Events
in Orange County, Southern California
SPRING 2008: Southern California has an amazing richness of nature -- from mountains to wetlands to valleys and of course, the Pacific ocean with sandy beaches and rocky tidal zone habitats. Come enjoy our native wonders!
Wildflower Walk (Adults only)
March, 30,2008 9AM – 12PM
Join Back to Natives at Caspers Wilderness Park on a hike to search for
wildflowers! We are likely to see fiddleneck, lupine, phacelia, wild
hyacinth, popcorn flower, and much more! Bring your field guides, cameras,
binoculars, water and a snack. It will be a strenuous hike to get up to
East Ridge. Park in the old corral area at the back of the park. Parking is
$5 for day use. For more information or to RSVP call 949-509-4787 or
info@backtonatives.org
Bolsa Chica Hike: Salty air in the Spring! (all ages)
April 5, 9:00AM
Join Back to Natives at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve for a relaxing
and fascinating hike led by Bolsa Chica Stewards Executive Director Kim
Kolpin. Kim will tell us all about the tidal inlet restoration, which
allows the ocean to flow directly into the historic wetlands at Bolsa Chica
for the first time in 100 years! With 95% of California's coastal wetlands
lost to development, the establishment of these restored wetlands will
provide significant habitat for the more than 200 bird species, including
the six endangered or threatened species, at Bolsa Chica. Bring your
binoculars for a close up look at our feathered friends. The Bolsa Chica
hike is hike #6 of our “Around the County in 18 Hikes” program in 2008.
We’ll be keeping track of the number of times you join us, because at the
end of the year those who have attended THE MOST hikes will be entered to
win a fabulous prize! Visit www.backtonatives.org/specialevents.html for
details on all 18 hikes and events. Meet at the lot near the corner of PCH
and Warner. RSVP to info@backtonatives.org
Weed-a-Thon at Mason Regional Park
(all ages, under 14 must be with an adult)
April 6, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Come assist Back to Natives in restoring Coastal Sage Scrub to 3.5 acres of
habitat in Mason Regional Park in Irvine! Before we do any planting, we
need to remove the non-native, invasive weeds that have infested the area
after the wonderful rains we’ve enjoyed this Winter. Everyone is invited –
children below high school should be accompanied by a parent. We will be
weeding. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks, hat, and closed toe shoes.
Where to Park: Park in the easternmost parking lot in Mason Regional Park,
at 18712 University Drive in Irvine. Cross Culver using the crosswalk,
enter the park’s “natural” area and follow the signs to the restoration
site. For more information or to RSVP: 949-509-4787 or
restoration@backtonatives.org
Volunteer Restoration Training Program (16 & up)
Saturday, April 12, 8AM – 12PM
The United States Forest Service & Back to NativesRESTORATION presents a
Volunteer Restoration Training Program. Participants must attend 7 of 9
classes offered throughout the year, including an orientation. For more
information visit http://www.backtonatives.org/usfs.htm or to RSVP call
949-509-4787 or restoration@backtonatives.org This training is free.
Earth Day Weed-a-Thon at Mason Park
(all ages, under 14 must be with an adult)
April 13, 2-5:00PM
Come assist Back to Natives in restoring Coastal Sage Scrub to 3.5 acres of
habitat in Mason Regional Park in Irvine! Before we do any planting, we
need to remove the non-native, invasive weeds that have infested the area
after the wonderful rains we’ve enjoyed this Winter. Everyone is invited –
children below high school should be accompanied by a parent. We will be
weeding. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks, hat, and closed toe shoes.
Where to Park: Park in the easternmost parking lot in Mason Regional Park,
at 18712 University Drive in Irvine. Cross Culver using the crosswalk,
enter the park’s “natural” area and follow the signs to the restoration
site. For more information or to RSVP: 949-509-4787 or
restoration@backtonatives.org
Butterfly Habitat Garden Workshop (adults)
At the Road Less Traveled Store
Sunday, April 27, 2-5PM
Learn all about creating a butterfly habitat in your yard using locally
native plants. Landscaping with natives attracts birds and butterflies and
saves water. Native plants need less maintenance and no chemical
pesticides. We will show participants examples of landscape quality
butterfly host and nectar plants, along with pictures of the butterfly
larvae and adults that will be drawn to them. Afterwards, participants can
watch a planting demo, and then assist as we plant a butterfly habitat
garden right behind the Road Less Traveled Store! Native plant seed will be
available for sale. For more information or to RSVP: 714.836.8727. Cost:
Your $5 donation goes to Back to Natives!
Here are some events we will be attending, which should be good fun:
Earth Day at the El Dorado Nature Center
April 19, 10AM -3PM
Celebrate Earth Day at the El Dorado Nature Center. Saturday will be full
of walks and talks, displays and games. Take a walk at the Nature Center
and learn about plants, insects, pond dwellers and birds from volunteers on
the trail. Back to Natives will have a booth at the Fair, and will sell
native plant seed, and give participants the opportunity to plant some
native seed to take home for free! The El Dorado Nature Center is located
at 7550 E. Spring St., in Long Beach. Call 562-570-1745 for info.
Earth Day at the Camp
April 20, 1-5PM
Join both The LAB & The CAMP for their 15th annual celebration of the planet
and its natural resources. This event is free and open to all. Enjoy live
music, food samplings, giveaways and more. Back to Natives will have a
booth at the Fair, and will sell native plant seed, and give participants
the opportunity to plant some native seed to take home for free! The Camp
is located at 2937 Bristol St., in Costa Mesa. Visit their attractive
website at www.thecampsite.com for more info!
Spring Festival at Shipley Nature Center
Saturday, April 26, 9AM to 2PM
The Friends of Shipley Nature Center will host the Third Annual Spring
Festival at the Shipley Nature Center on Saturday, April 26 from 9 am to 2
pm. Admission is free. The Center is located at 17829 Goldenwest Street in
Huntington Beach’s Central Park. The day’s activities will begin at 9 am
with a Continental Breakfast, a California Native Plant Sale and the opening
of the nature friendly Information Fair. Back to Natives will have a booth
at the Fair, and will sell native plant seed, and give participants the
opportunity to plant some native seed to take home for free! For further
information please contact the Friends at 714-842-4772 or by email at
info@shipleynature.org
Santiago Creek Week
May 12-18, 2008
While the urban environment in Orange County continues to change, hidden in
its maze of neighborhoods, businesses, and roads are cascading waterfalls,
ancient canyons of weathered sandstone, hillsides covered with wildflowers,
shady oak woodlands, and the constant circulation of our drinking water.
This fascinating urban oasis is known as the Santiago Creek Watershed.
Santiago Creek flows from the Cleveland National Forest, through the canyon
communities and on through Villa Park, Orange and Santa Ana, where it joins
the Santa Ana River. Santiago Creek Week 2008 is a collaboratively
sponsored series of events designed to draw attention to the Santiago Creek
Watershed and its many important features and resources. With community
organizations, local government agencies, and other stakeholders involved,
this year's Creek Week is sure to be the best yet. Check out the schedule
of events at http://www.santiagocreek.org/creekweek.htm. Please email
jrobinson@santiagocreek.org for reservations.
Wish we could go to this, but YOU could!...
Family Nature Workshops at Audubon California's Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Saturday May 3, 9AM to 1PM
The staff at Starr Ranch Sanctuary, a 4000-acre nature preserve east of Dove
Canyon and Coto de Caza, invites our neighbors to join us on Saturday, May 3
from 9 am to 1 pm for our biannual "Family Nature Workshops." We invite you
and your family to experience first-hand the beauty of wilderness in our
rapidly urbanizing county and to learn together during workshops and walks
offered by our staff, guest biologists, and docents that will include:
- Cougars, Bobcats, and Coyotes!
- Hawk Research
- Ghostwalker, Cougar in the Santa Ana Mountains
- Starr Ranch Ecosystems (during a truck ride around the Ranch)
- Starr Ranch History walk
- Bug Walk
- Amazing Spiders
- Nature Walks
Admission is free, but by RESERVATION ONLY. Space is limited, so to ensure
a spot, make your reservations soon by phone or at our website. Each person
chooses two programs during the 9 am sign-up. Programs are available on a
first come first serve basis. Tables will be available for picnic lunches.
Toilets are available. No pets are allowed. Rain cancels. Call:
949-858-0131 or visit www.starr-ranch.org
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