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Opinion Columns, SOAPBOX

Guest Opinion: Saving Yourself in the Wilds of South OC – Part II

By Mark Loper It’s disheartening that a “Part II” is necessary to alert South Orange County residents of the predators anxious to take their lives….

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EYE ON SJC, News

Outdoor Camp Teaches Kids About Nature, Community

By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux When Laura Tatum—the RanchLife Program Manager and Volunteer Coordinator for Rancho Mission Viejo—visited one of the community’s farms in…

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Guest Opinion: Saving Yourself in the Wilds of South Orange County – Part 1

By Mark Loper We’ve all heard about that Montana family, eating at their picnic table, and being visited by a hungry grizzly bear. Needless to…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Nature Reserve Trains Volunteers

By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux If you’re interested in one day leading educational outdoor events or want to help square away office work, The…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Summer Concerts Return to HTC Park

Staff report San Juan Summer Nites Concerts will be back on at Historic Town Center Park in downtown San Juan Capistrano on Aug. 18 and…

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Bartlett Bulletin: It’s Time to Enjoy the Great Outdoors!

By OC Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, combined with the arrival of summer-like temperatures and warm coastal breezes, it’s easy…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Restrictions Can Further Ease When Orange County Moves to Orange Tier Tomorrow

By Collin Breaux Restaurants will be allowed to increase indoor capacity, bowling centers and other indoor entertainment can open back up at limited capacity, and…

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EYE ON SJC, News

The Ecology Center Launches New Retail Nursery

Staff report As a benefit to people who have been participating in more outdoor activities and gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Ecology Center opened…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Outdoor Yoga Returns to The Reserve

By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Last year, as outdoor activities became the norm and people looked for relaxing activities to help them get through…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Photos: Esencia Sports Park

Photos and text by Collin Breaux Ever since opening in August, Esencia Sports Park has been a popular recreational spot for residents and families from…

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GETTING OUT

Getting Out: Outdoor Day Trips for the Family

By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Though the coronavirus pandemic has put a stop to trips to Disneyland and to movie theaters for now, there…

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Goin’ Native: Evolution of Gardening

by Celina Young Gardening has always been a great avenue for human exploration and innovation. Because gardening has been an essential component to mankind’s survival,…

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Citizens Climate Education: Climate Change’s Negative Impact on Parks

GUEST OPINION: by Chris Kramer “Nature. That’s the one thing that tips the balance in terms of living here in California. Within minutes, I can…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Internship Program Teaches Teens Environmental Stewardship

By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Some students who learn about the environment might do so through a textbook or video. For a select group…

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Guest Opinion: Orange County Gardener’s Spring Is Autumn

By Bailey Van Tassel Autumn is officially upon us, and it is the most ideal time of year for gardeners in Orange County. Our Southern…

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