Preserve and Protect: Volunteer with OC Parks on Sunday, September 8th, 2013

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 with a monthly habitat restoration project on Sunday, September 8th, 2013.

The Upper Newport Bay is filled with several of the OC regions most dynamic ecosystems. This rich array of plants and animals could potentially be threatened if we do not do our part to protect and preserve this priceless resource.

Volunteers are needed to help habitat restoration with 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, September 8th, 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 help our local environment continue to thrive.