THE RICHARD AND DONNA O'NEILL CONSERVANCY

For more information or to register for Conservancy events, please visit www.theConservancy.org or call 949-489-9778. Note: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy is only open to the public during events. Advance reservation is required for all events. To reserve, email: mailto:staff@rmvreserve.org?subject=EVENT%20reservation%20for%20DATE.

Please include:

• Event name & date in email "Subject:" line
• Your first & last name
• Number of adults & children in your party
• Telephone number valid on the day of the event

Admission generally $10.00/adult, $5.00/child, FREE to supporters & event volunteers. See details below.

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February 2012 Event Summary

February 04 Mushroom Hunt II                                                                 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

February 11 Trail Clearing and Weeding                                               8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

February 12 Falconry Demonstration                                                     8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

February 18 Wildflower Walk                                                                    9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

February 18 Trail Clearing and Weeding                                               8:00 AM to 11:30AM

February 24 Fourth Friday Trail Work                                                      8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

February 25 Bird Walk                                                                                8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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March 2012 Event Summary

March 03 Wildflower Walk (Ladera)                                                       9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

March 07 Frogs & Toads: Orange County's Amazing Amphibians  7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

March 10 Trail Clearing and Weeding                                                   8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

March 10 Frog & Toad Walk                                                                     6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

March 18 Sierra Sage/Wildflower Walk                                                 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

March 23 Fourth Friday Trail Work                                                          8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

March 24 Astronomy Night                                                                       7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

EVENT DETAILS:
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EVENT: Mushroom Hunt II
WHERE: Richard & Donna O'Neill Conservancy
DATE: Saturday, February 04, 2012
WHEN: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
AGES: 6 & UP

INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High

FITNESS LEVEL: Easy
DONATION: $10/adult; $5/child; FREE/Supporters
MORE INFO: http://www.theconservancy.org/#_blank

Join our seasonal search for fungi popping up after winter rains. Unlike plants, fungi don't photosynthesize, but they do "fruit," producing mushrooms and other fantastic growths containing spores rather than seeds. Learn more about the mysteries of moistened mycelia by hitting the trail with mycology expert Gregg Miller.
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As a courtesy, The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy publicizes activities organized by volunteers of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF). CPF volunteers hold a monthly meeting with guest lecturers who cover topics which may be of interest to Conservancy patrons. Meetings take place at The Visitor Center of Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, a County of Orange facility located just east of The Conservancy along Ortega Highway. Parking fees are waived for CPF meeting attendees. Lecture topic will be announced when available.

EVENT: CPF Nature Talk
DATE: Saturday, February 04, 2012
TIME: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
WHERE: Visitor Center, Ronald Caspers Wilderness Park
MORE INFO: Call Caspers at 949-923-2210 or email
DONATION: FREE (At the entrance kiosk, mention that you are attending a CPPF meeting.)

A nature-themed lecture is usually held in association with the monthly meeting of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF) volunteers. Lecture start time is approximate; lecture follows the business portion of the meeting, which starts at 9:30a. Topic announced when available.

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EVENT: Trail Clearing & Weeding
WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy
DATE: Saturday, February 11, 2012
WHEN: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
LEVEL: Moderate
AGES: 10 and up

BRING: Work gloves if you have them

DONATION: FREE
MORE INFO:  http://www.theconservancy.org/

Volunteer to spend a few hours in beautiful surroundings helping make Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. You'll join a dedicated crew in protecting the food plants of our native wildlife by eliminating weeds, those pesky botanical invaders. Volunteer efforts make an impact! Drinks and snacks provided. 

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EVENT: Wildflower Walk
WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy
DATE: Saturday, February 18, 2012
WHEN: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate

INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High
AGES: 6 and up
DONATION: $10/adult; $5/child; FREE/Supporters
MORE INFO:  http://www.theconservancy.org/

Local wildflower expert Bob Allen will lead an exploration of The Reserve looking for early spring wildflowers like the Padre Shooting Star. Learn to identify blooms or just savor the smells, sights, sounds and breathtaking beauty of early spring. ____________________________________________________________________________________

EVENT: Fourth Friday Trail Work
WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy
DATE: Friday, February 24, 2012
WHEN: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate
AGES: 10 and up
BRING: Work gloves if you have them
DONATION: FREE
MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org

Volunteer for a few hours to help make Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. Put your trail maintenance skills to work on projects requiring more time or skill than our weekend Xtreme Weeding. Drinks and snacks provided.

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MARCH

EVENT: Wildflower Walk (Ladera)
WHERE: Ladera Open Space - Ladera East Trail
DATE: Saturday, March 3, 2012
WHEN: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate
INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High
AGES: 6 and up
DONATION: FREE
MORE INFO:  www.theconservancy.org

Come see what's blooming! We will explore ridges and canyons looking for spring wildflowers. Join guest biologist Tony Bomkamp as we learn to identify flowers or just savor the smells, sights, sounds and breathtaking beauty of early spring. Enjoy quiet pastoral views from the eastern portion of the trail.

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As a courtesy, The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy publicizes activities organized by volunteers of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF). CPF volunteers hold a monthly meeting with guest lecturers who cover topics which may be of interest to Conservancy patrons. Meetings take place at The Visitor Center of Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, a County of Orange facility located just east of The Conservancy along Ortega Highway. Parking fees are waived for CPF meeting attendees. Lecture topic will be announced when available.

EVENT: CPF Nature Talk: Feathers
DATE: Saturday, March 03, 2012
TIME: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
WHERE: Visitor Center, Ronald Caspers Wilderness Park
MORE INFO: Call Caspers at 949-923-2210 or email
DONATION: FREE (At the entrance kiosk, mention that you are attending a CPPF meeting.)

A nature-themed lecture is typically held in association with the monthly meeting of Caspers Park Foundation (CPF) volunteers. This month, biologist and birding expert Vic Leipzig, leader of birding classes at Saddleback College and elsewhere around the county, as well as custom tours for birders in California and beyond, will give a presentation about feathers, those marvels of natural engineering. Lecture start time is approximate; lecture follows the business portion of the meeting, which starts at 9:30a.m.

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EVENT: Frogs & Toads: Orange County's Amazing Amphibians
WHERE: RMV Presentation Center
DATE: Wednesday, March 7, 2012
WHEN: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
AGES: 6 & UP
INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High
DONATION: Optional
MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org

Join Biologist Ruben Ramirez, frog & toad expert, to learn more about these animals which lead double lives: in water as eggs, larvae, and juveniles, and on land as adults. A variety of local live frogs and toads will be on display for audience members. Seating is limited. This is the first of The Reserve's "Spring Series" of indoor evening educational presentations.

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EVENT: Trail Clearing & Weeding
WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy
DATE: Saturday, March 10, 2012
WHEN: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate
AGES: 10 and up
BRING: Work gloves if you have them
DONATION: FREE
MORE INFO:  www.theconservancy.org

Volunteer to spend a few hours in beautiful surroundings helping make Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. You'll join a dedicated crew in protecting the food plants of our native wildlife by eliminating weeds, those pesky botanical invaders. Volunteer efforts make an impact! Drinks and snacks provided. 

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EVENT: Frog & Toad Walk  
WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy
DATE: Saturday, March 10, 2012
WHEN: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
FITNESS LEVEL: Easy
INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High
AGES: 8 and up
BRING: Warm clothing, flashlight
DONATION: $10/adult; $5/child; FREE/Supporters

MORE INFO:  www.theconservancy.org
Join Biologist Ruben Ramirez, frog & toad expert, to learn more about these animals which lead double lives: in water as eggs, larvae, and juveniles, and on land as adults. In early evening, when frogs & toads emerge from daytime hiding spots, we'll listen for male "choruses" calling to defend territory, signal distress, thwart unwanted amorous advances, and court females.

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EVENT: Sierra Sage Wildflower Walk  
WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy
DATE: Sunday, March 18, 2012
WHEN: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate
INTERPRETATION LEVEL: Moderate
AGES: 6 and up
DONATION: $10/adult; $5/child; FREE/Supporters
MORE INFO:  www.theconservancy.org

Join the Sierra Sage chapter of the Sierra Club as we search for wildflowers and enjoy the beautiful, natural scenery of The Conservancy.

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EVENT: Fourth Friday Trail Work
WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy
DATE: Friday, March 23, 2012
WHEN: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate
AGES: 10 and up
BRING: Work gloves if you have them
DONATION: FREE
MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org

Volunteer for a few hours to help make Reserve trails accessible to our visitors. Put your trail maintenance skills to work on projects requiring more time or skill than our weekend Xtreme Weeding. Drinks and snacks provided.

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EVENT: Astronomy Night
WHERE: The Richard and Donna O'Neill Conservancy
DATE: Saturday, March 24, 2012
WHEN: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
FITNESS LEVEL: Easy
INTERPRETATION LEVEL: High
AGES: 8 and up
BRING: Warm clothing, binoculars, optional beach chair.
DONATION: $10/adults; $5/child; FREE/Supporters

MORE INFO: www.theconservancy.org

For years, the stars have been considered heaven's guideposts. Observers looked to the night sky to predict everything from a change of weather to a change of leaders. Enjoy winter skies, as you gaze into the heavens, learn the constellations, and peer through the telescopes of our volunteer astronomers.