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You can Protect and Restore Nature in OC

01.10.17

If you have the time and want to get involved in giving back to nature, you can join stewardship programs during the winter season through the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks and restore and protect local open space.

OC Parks, the City of Irvine, and the City of Newport Beach partner with nonprofit organizations including Irvine Ranch Conservancy to offer stewardship activities. Winter is a great time for habitat restoration projects, and volunteers are needed to plant native seedlings, water and care for native habitat, and remove invasive weeds. All stewardship work helps local wildlife thrive and ensures future generations can enjoy the natural communities on the open space forever.

Seeds from the Native Seed Farm are an important part of habitat restoration work, and all planting on the Landmarks relies on year-round harvesting programs. Seeds harvested from the Native Seed Farm are planted at one of two nurseries found on the Landmarks, the Quail Hill Native Plant Nursery located at the Quail Hill Trailhead in the City of Irvine and the Augustine Native Plant Nursery located in OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve. Seedlings from the nurseries are used to support a variety of restoration projects throughout the Landmarks.

The winter season is also a perfect time for trail work, when volunteers can help trim back overgrown vegetation, restore native habitat trailside, and manage drainage to prevent erosion on the trails. Joining a stewardship program helps landowners including OC Parks, the City of Irvine, and the City of Newport Beach keep the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks safe and flourishing. Programs can be suitable for nature lovers as young as 8; click the links below for more information and join the Irvine Ranch Conservancy this winter!

Dirty Thursday: Fox Run Trail Improvement on the Irvine Open Space Preserve includes a hike, and trail restoration and repair on Thursday, January 12, and rewards volunteers with a visit deep into Shady Canyon!

Dripping Springs Trail Restoration welcomes volunteers to help convert Dripping Springs ranch road into a single-track trail! Activity begins at 9:30 a.m. on Tues., January 17.

Dig In! Plant Wildflowers at the Native Seed Farm is a reoccurring program that lets volunteers feel the earth beneath fingertips! Join Irvine Conservancy staff as they lead you in harvesting seeds from seasonal bushes and wildflowers.

4th Wednesday Habitat Restoration at Quail Hill kicks off at 8:30 a.m. every month in the City of Irvine, when simple actions such as weeding and planting can greatly improve the Landmarks.

First Friday Habitat Restoration in Buck Gully in the City of Newport Beach offers an opportunity to help birds and other wildlife have a healthy habitat to thrive in. The ongoing program involves a light hike and planting.

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Luxe and Eco Friendly Dog Bed

01.10.17

You can spoil your canine companion with a new B & G Martin luxury dog bed they deserve. These premium plush beds are made from the best (and sustainable) materials like animal-friendly faux leather and eco-friendly poly fill.

They have a strict policy against using animal products, they never use leather, wool, goose down or feathers, and fur. And, to top it all off they are easy to clean. They fit in perfectly with any home décor.

Every time a B & G Martin luxury dog bed is purchased, a pup in need will be spayed or neutered with the proceeds going toward the cause of reducing pet overpopulation. Each time an accessory, like fitted linen, is bought a pooch receives a crucial vaccine that prevents harmful diseases such as rabies or parvo. 

B & G Martin dog beds can be found at high-end hotels, including Five Star and Five Diamond Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills and several other pet-friendly establishments.

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