Sunday 6/9 Volunteers Needed for Upper Newport Bay Habitat Restoration

Stanbridge College REACH – Beyond the Classroom™ invites you to help the North Coastal Operations of the County of Orange, OC Parks at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve with a monthly habitat restoration project on Sunday, June 9, 2013.

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve represent approximately 1,000 acres of open space. This is your opportunity to help plant new life and restore one of Orange County’s largest coastal wetlands!

Volunteers are needed to help habitat restoration projects that can include planting, weeding and watering. Join Preserve staff and other volunteers in enhancing the Bay’s habitat for local wildlife.

Activities may include:

–       non-native plant removal
–       planting native flora
–       watering
–       trash cleanup
–       Butterfly Garden maintenance

No experience is necessary. Water, snacks and tools are provided by OC Parks.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, June 9, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center – 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Registration: Click here to register or email reach@stanbridge.edu – Please note you will receive an email asking you to complete your registration with OC Parks.

This is a great opportunity to celebrate the Earth and contribute to the health of our environment!