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EVENTS - PROGRAMS - PROJECTS

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OC Habitats (OCH) hosts a variety of events throughout the year.  These events include guided bird tours, guided habitat hikes in various OC locations, MPA hikes in our Crystal Cove MPA, local habitat restorations, and our discussion series, Coffee & Conservation.  Most of our offerings are outdoors, in nature.  You will find this a refreshing change from your everyday routine of work, school, or everyday life that keeps you indoors, at your desk or under fluorescent lights. 

 

We try plan our events about two months out but sometimes create a new opportunity spontaneously. We partner with several other organizations and may share events that align with our mission and goals of habitat conservation and species preservation. 

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Check out our events and sign up today! 

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COVID-19

Dear OCH Friends and Supporters,

September 2023

Although the COVID-19 Pandemic has officially ended, we are aware that the virus still remains within local, regional, and global populations. The disease continues to morph into more variants and, based on CDC, it looks like there will likely be times when we have higher surges of these new variants. At OCH, our team and volunteers health and safety is always a top priority and we respect and encourage people to wear masks if they feel the need and to remain at home if they are feeling sick. We always have sanitizer on hand at our events but encourage our friends to bring their own equipment (gloves, face masks, tools) if they are at all concerned about sharing these items with others. We thank you for you for volunteering and we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event. 

~OC Habitats Team

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HABITAT CLEANUP

 

 

OCH offers a Habitat Tours and clean-ups in our local habitats. We can host a restoration and cleanup event at one of our local restoration sites or take you on a guided hike in a specified habitat (coastal sage scrub, chaparral, grasslands, riparian, wetlands, and more). During these events we will learn about the habitat and do a clean-up as we go.  This is great for schools and corporations that are seeking volunteer opportunities.  

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GUIDED HIKES:
INLAND AND 
MARINE PROTECTED AREA HIKES

OCH has initiated guided hike series. We explore a variety of habitats within Orange County where we will explore beautiful regions in the area, learn about plants and animals that use the area, and even learn about some edible and medicinal plants.

Marine Protected Area (MPA) Hike is a beautiful hike that begins at Little Corona Beach, heads southeast to Crystal Cove, and ends back at Little Corona Beach.  This is a tide and weather-dependent hike.  OCH requires all participants to be in good health, able to walk over slippery and rough rocks for up to 3 miles, wear closed-toed athletic shoes, and bring their own water and snacks.  Our hikes are led by an experienced guide with knowledge of hiking and the marine habitat.  Participants must be 16 years or older or 10 year and older with a parent/guardian.

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RESTORATION

OC Habitats schedules monlty restoration projects around Orange County with a variety of different partners such as Huntington Beach Wetlands Conserancy, Project Grow, and OC Parks.  We are open to all volunteers, 12 and older, and especially like groups from corporations, clubs, and sports teams. We will sign for high school volunteer hours, so bring your paperwork.  

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TIDEPOOL EXPLORATION

 

Tidepool Exploration Hikes are for the whole family, any age. We explore the local tidepools in various locations in Orange Co., such as Little Corona and Laguna Beach. We require that all participants wear non-slip shoes and a sense of adventure.

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TEAM BUILDING and CELEBRATIONS

 

There are a variety of ways to connect with your co-workers, board members, and teammates and OC Habitats is happy to support an alternate experience by providing a tide pool exploration or hike for your team. 

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We also provide events for celebrations such as birthday parties for children and adults alike. If you want to do something different and support your local ecosystems and nonprofits, email us at OCH@ochabitats.org

LIVESTREAMS AND VIDEO CONTENT

OCH does a variety or events via Google Meet. Click the link below to see our previous live streams and other video content!

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ENVIRONMENTAL HOLIDAYS
(Source ECOWatch, EcoEnterprise, NationalToday, and others)

  • JANUARY

  • Green New Year’s Resolution – Jan. 1 (a made up holiday, but why not participate?) 

  • Play Outside Day - Jan 1

  • National Bird Day - Jan. 5

  • Humanitarian Day - Jan 15

  • International Zebra Day - Jan 31

  • FEBRUARY

  • World Wetlands Day – Feb. 2

  • World Bonobo Day - Feb. 14

  • World Hippopotamus Day - Feb. 15

  • Great Backyard Birdcounty - Feb 18

  • Love Your Pet Day/ Wolf Pangolin Day - Feb. 20

  • International Polar Bear Day - Feb. 27

  • MARCH

  • World Wildlife Day - Mar. 3

  • Solar Appreciation Day - Mar. 12

  • International Day of Action for Rivers - Mar 14

  • World Consumer Rights Day - Mar 15

  • Global Recycling Day - Mar. 18

  • Taxonomist Appreciation Day - Mar. 19

  • World Sparrow Day – Mar. 20

  • Spring Equinox - Mar 20

  • World Rewilding Day - Mar 20

  • World Frog Day - Mar 20

  • World Forestry Day/International Day of Forests – March 21

  • World Planting Day - Mar 21

  • World Water Day – March 22

  • International Seal Day - Mar 22

  • World Meteorological Day – March 23

  • International Day of Zero Waste - Mar 30

  • Earth Hour – Last Saturday of March

  • APRIL

  • World Aquatic Animal Day - Apr. 3

  • National Wildlife Week - Apr. 5-9

  • Bat Appreciation Day - Apr. 17

  • National Environmental Education Week - Apr. 19-23 

  • Volunteer Recognition Week - April 20-25

  • Earth Day – April 22

  • Chemists Celebrate Earth Day – April 22

  • Arbor Day – Last Friday in April (each state also has its own observation based on best tree planting time)

  • MAY

  • International Migratory Bird Day – Second Saturday in May in the U.S. and Canada

  • Greenery Day – May 4 in Japan (previously April 29)

  • Invasive Species Awareness Week - May 15-20

  • International Day for Biological Diversity (World

  • World Bee Day – May 20

  • Biodiversity Day – May 22

  • World Turtle Day – May 23

  • Bike-to-Work Day – Third Friday in May

  • Endangered Species Day – Third Friday in May

  • Learn about Composting Day - May 29

  • JUNE

  • World Reef Day – June 1

  • National Trails Day – First Saturday in June

  • World Environment Day – June 5

  • World Oceans Day – June 8

  • Global Wind Day – June 15

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought – June 17

  • Summer Solstice - June 21

  • JULY

  • Clean Beaches Week - July 1-7

  • International Plastic Bag Free Day - July 3

  • World Population Day - July 11

  • Shark Awareness Day - July 14

  • World Nature Conservation Day - July 28

  • International Tiger Day – July 29

  • International Day of Friendship - July 30

  • AUGUST

  • Summer Sun Safety Month - August

  • National Coloring Book Day - Aug 2

  • US Coast Guard Birthday - Aug 4

  • International Clouded Leopard Day - Aug 4

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous People - Aug 9

  • World Lion Day - Aug. 10

  • Mountain Day - Aug 11

  • World Elephants Day - Aug 12

  • International Wolf Day - Aug 13

  • National Science Week - Aug 13-21

  • World Lizard Day - Aug 14

  • National Honey Bee Day - Aug 15

  • National Nonprofit Day - Aug 17

  • World Orangutan Day - Aug 19

  • World Honeybee Day - Aug 20

  • World Mosquito Day - Aug 20

  • Find your inner nerd day - Aug 23

  • World Water Week - Aug 23-30

  • National Secondhand Wardrobe Day - Aug 25

  • National Park Service Founders Day

  • Women's Equality Day - Aug 26

  • World African Wild Dog Day - Aug 26

  • International Bat Night - Aug 27

  • International Whale Shark Day - Aug 30

  • SEPTEMBER

  • National Organic Month - September

  • World Animal Remembrance Month - September

  • World Coconut Day - Sep 2

  • National Hummingbird Day - Sep 3

  • Turkey Vulture Day - Sep 3

  • National Wildlife Day – Sept. 4

  • International Day of Clean Air - Sep 7

  • National Iguana Awareness Day - Sep 8

  • Greenpeace Day - Sep 15

  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – Sept. 16

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  • Coastal Clean Up Day & Clean Up the World Weekend – Third weekend in Sep or Sep 17

  • World Water Monitoring Day - Sep 18

  • Zero Emissions Day – Sept. 21

  • International Day of Peace – Sept. 21

  • World Car Free Day – Sept. 22

  • Fall Equinox - Sep 22

  • World Rhino Day - Sep 22

  • Hug a Vegetarian Day - Sep 23

  • International Rabbit Day - Sep 24

  • World Rivers Day – Every last Sunday in September 

  • OCTOBER

  • Fair Trade Month - October

  • Squirrel Awareness Month - October

  • World Habitat Day – First Monday in October

  • World Vegetarian Day – Oct. 1

  • Animal Welfare Week - Oct 3-9

  • World Animal  Month and Day – Oct. 4

  • World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day - Oct 10

  • International Sloth Day - Oct. 20

  • International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction – Second Wednesday in October

  • World Planting Day – Oct. 22

  • International Day of Climate Action – Oct. 24

  • National Mule Day - Oct 26

  • NOVEMBER

  • Manatee Awareness Month - November

  • National Pomegranate Month - November

  • World Vegan Day – Nov. 1

  • Jellyfish Day - Nov 3

  • National Bison Day - Nov 5 or First Sat in Nov

  • International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict – Nov. 6

  • Polar Bear Week - Nov 6-12

  • STEM/STEAM Day - Nov 8

  • World Science Day for Peace & Development - Nov 10

  • America Recycles Day – Nov. 15

  • National Hiking Day - Nov 17

  • Use Less Stuff Day  Nov 18

  • Buy Nothing Day - Nov 25

  • Turtle Adoption Day - Nov 27

  • DECEMBER

  • World Pollution Prevention Day - Dec 2

  • International Cheetah Day - Dec. 4

  • World Wildlife Conservation Day - Dec 4

  • World Soil Day – Dec. 5

  • International Animal Rights Day - Dec 10

  • International Mountain Day – Dec. 11  

  • National Horse Day - Dec 13

  • Monkey Day - Dec. 14

  • Winter Solstice - Dec 22

2023 - International Year of Millets

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