We all have enjoyed the visually stunning displays of flowers, plants, and trees that gardens offer. If we are lucky, our visits to gardens can leave us inspired and feeling creative. Such inspiration brought a unique garden and art attraction [...]
Bird watching at the Orange County Great Park? You bet! It may look like soccer fields and tennis courts, but our feathery friends have made their home in the middle of all the action. Even open spaces designed for cars [...]
Botanical gardens are birding hotspots! Avid birders flock to botanical gardens worldwide eager to catch a glimpse of rare or seasonal specialties. Annual Birding Festivals boost the local economy and engage the community in the need for conservation. We envision [...]
As 2019 comes to a close, we have a lot to celebrate! The culmination of almost three years of public advocacy to keep a botanical garden at the Great Park resulted in the identification of a site for the Great [...]
Nothing quite compares to the holidays when it comes to conjuring up memories of our childhood and the many traditions surrounding this magical time of year. Gathering the family in the now mythical paneled station wagon to look at holiday [...]
Looking for a way to give back while you shop? Amazon Smile has made this happen! With the holiday season upon us, it's shopping and gift-giving time! Did you know that you can shop and help support the Great Park [...]
It's time to deck the halls with our favorite holiday plant, the Poinsettia! These colorful plants are native to Mexico where they bloom during December and can grow up to 16 feet tall. Today they are a beautiful symbol of [...]
When you have a vision, to make it come true, you need to share the vision with others. When the vision is to create a world-class botanical garden, the best way to share the vision is to take others to [...]
Festival Reaps a Growing Interest in Great Park Botanical Garden The Irvine Global Village Festival celebrated its 18th year, Oct. 12-13, 2019, with more food, art, and entertainment than ever. The Festival has expanded in scale and offerings over the [...]
At Tuesday’s Orange County Great Park Board Meeting, the park development update unveiled a proposed 40-acre site for the future Great Park Botanical Garden. We are so excited. Next step is to meet with city staff and draft an Exclusive [...]
