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Lecture: The Wonderful Life of the Coast Live Oak Tree
Trees play important roles in our lives. Join us for an in depth look at Orange County’s Coast Live Oak tree. Laura Coley Eisenberg, Executive Director of The Reserve, will examine the life of this intriguing tree. Oak woodlands have an impressive diversity of plants and animals that use them. Learn how oaks are important to the local wildlife – from deer, fox, bobcat, and birds…to mushrooms, lichen, butterflies and other insects. Get to know the challenges this tree and other oak species are facing from imported pests and how you can help protect these majestic trees.
Ages: 8 and up
Participants must be registered by Thursday March 5 by 2:00 pm.
| When: | March 5, 2015, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
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| Where: | RMV Presentation Center |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 20 (out of 30) |
The Wonderful Oak Woodlands Family Walk
Come experience the unique Oak Woodland landscapes along Shady Canyon on this interpretive walk. You will learn about the importance of these trees and their habitat. You will make your own name badge using a tree “cookie”. There will be a scavenger hunt along the way while we learn lots of intriguing things from this special, and very important, plant community. This walk is geared toward children but all ages are welcomed!
Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 6th.
Interpretation Level: Medium
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 6 and up
| When: | March 7, 2015, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 18 (out of 25) |
Caspers Park Foundation Nature Talk
Reservations are not necessary for this event.
This nature-themed lecture is held in association with the monthly meeting of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF) volunteers.
Subject: Tracking
This event is presented by the Caspers Park Foundation. For information regarding this event, please contact the Caspers Park Foundation. For more info, email: CaspersParkFoundation@nullgmail.com or call 949-923-2210.
| When: | March 7, 2015, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | Caspers Wilderness Park |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 20 |
Saturday Trail Clearing and Weeding
Volunteer to spend a few hours in beautiful surroundings helping make The Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. Join the crew dedicated to protecting our native ecosystems by maintaining trails and eliminating weeds. Volunteer efforts make an impact! Drinks and snacks provided. (BRING: Work gloves if you have them).
Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up
Please note: participants must be registered by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 13.
| When: | March 14, 2015, 8:00 am – 11:30 am |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: Unlimited |
Caspers Park Foundation Nature Talk
Reservations are not necessary for this event.
This nature-themed lecture is held in association with the monthly meeting of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF) volunteers.
Subject: Wild Flower Walk
This event is presented by the Caspers Park Foundation. For information regarding this event, please contact the Caspers Park Foundation. For more info, email: CaspersParkFoundation@nullgmail.com or call 949-923-2210.
| When: | April 4, 2015, 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
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| Where: | Caspers Wilderness Park |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 18 (out of 20) |
Monday Trail Clearing and Weeding
Join Reserve staff for a Monday morning maintaining our trails!
Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up
Please note: participants must be registered by 4:00 pm on April 5.
| When: | April 6, 2015, 7:30 am – 9:30 am |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: Unlimited |
Lecture: Wildflowers from A to Z:(Almost) Everything You Want to Know about Local Native Wildflowers
After winter rains, The Reserve teems with an endless array of wildflowers. Join us as biologist Tony Bomkamp presents interesting facts (with photos) about many of the most picturesque wildflowers popping up along our hillsides and in our back country.
Ages: 8 and up
Please note: Participants must be registered by 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 9.
| When: | April 9, 2015, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
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| Where: | RMV Presentation Center |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 25 (out of 30) |
Saturday Trail Clearing and Weeding
Volunteer to spend a few hours in beautiful surroundings helping make The Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. Join the crew dedicated to protecting our native ecosystems by maintaining trails and eliminating weeds. Volunteer efforts make an impact! Drinks and snacks provided. (BRING: Work gloves if you have them).
Interpretation Level: Low
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 10 and up
Please note: participants must be registered by 4:00 pm on April 10.
| When: | April 11, 2015, 8:00 am – 11:30 am |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: Unlimited |
Astronomy Night
Orange County Stars
Visitors traveling to sparsely populated areas are usually delighted to discover how many more stars are visible than at home. If you’ve not yet caught a glimpse of the Milky Way, come out to The Reserve for Astronomy Night where you can still view many more celestial phenomena than elsewhere in urbanized Orange County!
Enjoy an evening outdoors, as you gaze into the heavens, learn the constellations, and peer through the telescopes of our volunteer astronomers. Reserve astronomers are all volunteers who enthusiastically share their telescopes and expert sky knowledge with you. (BRING: Warm clothing, Red cellophaned flashlight, binoculars, optional beach chair.)
Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ages: 8 and up
Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 17.
| When: | April 18, 2015, 8:15 pm – 10:15 pm |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 8 (out of 25) |
Spring Wildflower Walk
Enjoy the springtime beauty of wildflowers out on The Reserve. Explore ridges and canyons looking for spring wildflowers with guest biologist Tony Bomkamp. You'll see some of the more common spring wildflowers and may discover some uncommon ones as well.
Interpretation Level: High
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ages: 8 and up
Please note: participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 17.
| When: | April 18, 2015, 9:00 am – 11:30 am |
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| Where: | The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy |
| Information: | Available Spaces: 17 (out of 25) |