Orange County’s great Highland tradition, the Scottish Fest, returns once again this Memorial Day Weekend to the OC Fairgrounds. Orange County’s longest-running celebration of Celtic
Join OC Parks for an 8-mile, moderate-paced fitness hike through Red Rock Wilderness Park. This level-4 difficulty hike moves at 3.5 mph through coastal sage
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join a guided distance hike across Loma Ridge into the newly opened Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine
A moderate-paced guided hike is scheduled through the Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, a section of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. The half-day excursion will
California’s diverse economy has long been a key driver of prosperity—particularly for small businesses and Hispanic entrepreneurs who have built thriving industries statewide. From manufacturing and logistics
Being outdoors in nature is good for kids; it nurtures curiosity and instills a love of the natural world. OC Parks offers an opportunity for
The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors has approved four priority projects under the Coastal Rail Stabilization Priority Project, part of its ongoing effort
Non-native and invasive plant species aggressively compete with native plants for resources in OC’s open spaces, and spread rapidly once established. Monitoring, management, and removal
OC Parks is hosting a Wilderness Access Day for Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve this Saturday, February 1. The public will have access to a wide
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) exists to improve regional air quality. I recently joined its Governing Board, eager to support the cause.
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