Irvine Ranch Water District San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
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The Irvine Ranch Water District San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary comprises more than 300 acres of restored coastal freshwater wetlands. Located in the middle of the bustling city of Irvine, twelve miles of trails serve as an oasis for walkers, joggers, and birdwatchers as well as a living laboratory for students, teachers, and the public.
Within the marsh the San Joaquin Marsh Campus houses the Audubon House, the Duck Club, the IRWD Visitors Center at the Marsh House, the IRWD Learning Center, the Sea and Sage Audubon House and the Caretaker’s House. The Marsh House, a 1920’s era farm house from the original Irvine Ranch, is now home to an interpretive center where visitors can learn about the Marsh, water conservation and environmental protection. The IRWD Duck Club, once home to two duck hunting clubs, is now available for public use. Please contact IRWD at (949) 453-5656 for scheduling information.
Opportunities for community education abound at the Sanctuary. IRWD, in cooperation with the Discovery Science Center and the local chapter of the National Audubon Society, offer a variety of wildlife education programs and tours, including an active school field trip program.
For more information:
Irvine Ranch Water District – (949) 453-5500, www.irwd.com
Sea and Sage Audubon Society – (949) 261-7963, www.seaandsageaudubon.org.
Discovery Science Center - (714) 913-5030, www.discoverycube.org