Conservation

Home Contact Us Membership Outings View All Newcomer Events Social Events Conditioning Hikes Ski Schedule 20s & 30s Meetings Past Events Photo Gallery Leaders Resources Becoming a Leader Event Submission Maps of Local Parks Conservation Policies & Bylaws Links Few people think there's wild land left in coastal Southern California. But in the heart of South Orange County - within a stone's throw of urban sprawl's front lines - lies 35,000 acres of rare habitat that occurs in only five places in the world. This wildland is a biological reservoir of national importance and a beautiful land of hills, oaks and wildlife. The land, connecting mile-high peaks with world-famous surf at Trestles Beach, is not the stereotypical Southern California of traffic and subdivisions. Saddleback Canyons Conservancy - County-wide group based in Trabuco Canyon, California (South Orange County - Southern California) whose mission is to work together as friends and neighbors to preserve and protect our rural lifestyle and the pristine nature of our beloved canyons. We seek to identify those elements critical to ensuring the quality of life we enjoy today and preserving it for our children. Friends of the Foothills - Friends of the Foothills seeks to protect South Orange County's quality of life by permanently preserving South Orange County's remaining open space, stopping the extension of the Foothill-South Toll Road, and keeping our creeks and surf clean. JUN 22 SUN LITTLE HIKERS DONNA O'NEILL LAND CONSERVANCY O: [SIERRA SAGE]: 3 mi rt. Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery on this slow-paced nearly level walk. We will discuss the ecological importance of the DOLC and the surrounding area and the damage the Foothill-South Toll Road would bring to the Conservancy and watershed. Meet 8:30 am S OC rideshare pt. Conservancy donation of $5 to support the work of the DOLC is appreciated. Bring water. Rain cancels. Ldr: Robin Everett. Asst: Duana Miller (949-831-0890). OCT 4 SAT 8:45 AM UPPER NEWPORT BACK BAY ECOLOGICAL RESERVE HIKE O: Easy paced 6 mi rt to enjoy nature, bird watch, learn about a variety of habitats, review some local history, enjoy some good food at the Back Bay Cafe and have a good time. Reasonably flat terrain with stops for photo shoots. Meet at East Bluff Drive and the top of Back Bay Drive off of Jamboree at 8:45 AM. Bring binoculars, camera, $ for lunch, water and sun protection. Lug sole shoes suggested. We'll walk the Back Bay Drive, tour Big Canyon stop at the Back Bay Café for lunch and return by mid afternoon. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Joe Maynard, Frances Penn. OCT 19 SUN 8:00AM BOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE O:[OCSS, OCG, Long Beach Group, Natural Science Section]: Easy paced 5 mi rt to enjoy the natural beauty of our local wetland. Reasonably flat terrain with stops for photos. No tigers please. Expect a 3-hour walk. Meet at 8:00AM Warner Ave parking lot (East corner of PCH and Warner next to trailer) Bring camera, water, sun protection and comfortable shoes. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Joe Maynard, Fran Penn, Virginia Gregurek.