OCHabitats
@ochabitats.bsky.social
Habitat conservation nonprofit in Orange County, CA
Check out our upcoming events this December! We have a busy month ahead, so please lend a hand if you can. We'd love for you to join us in our efforts to restore the native habitats in Orange County!
December 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Check out our upcoming events this December! We have a busy month ahead, so please lend a hand if you can. We'd love for you to join us in our efforts to restore the native habitats in Orange County!
Mexican free-tailed bats use ultrasonic calls to navigate the night. Roosting in large groups makes them vulnerable to habitat loss. Migrating north in spring, they appear in SoCal, and their dramatic cave emergences can be seen at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.
October 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mexican free-tailed bats use ultrasonic calls to navigate the night. Roosting in large groups makes them vulnerable to habitat loss. Migrating north in spring, they appear in SoCal, and their dramatic cave emergences can be seen at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.
Have you ever called a rattlesnake or a Gila monster ‘poisonous’? 🐍🦎
They’re venomous, not poisonous! Swipe to read about an easy way to tell the difference!
Post Creator: OC Intern Christine Melchor
Sources:
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/bit...
www.explore.com/1803452/top-...
Photos from iNaturalist
They’re venomous, not poisonous! Swipe to read about an easy way to tell the difference!
Post Creator: OC Intern Christine Melchor
Sources:
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/bit...
www.explore.com/1803452/top-...
Photos from iNaturalist
September 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Have you ever called a rattlesnake or a Gila monster ‘poisonous’? 🐍🦎
They’re venomous, not poisonous! Swipe to read about an easy way to tell the difference!
Post Creator: OC Intern Christine Melchor
Sources:
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/bit...
www.explore.com/1803452/top-...
Photos from iNaturalist
They’re venomous, not poisonous! Swipe to read about an easy way to tell the difference!
Post Creator: OC Intern Christine Melchor
Sources:
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/bit...
www.explore.com/1803452/top-...
Photos from iNaturalist
Have you ever noticed these red bumps on the leaves of Arroyo Willows? Although they look strange, these galls are harmless. These galls provide sawfly larvae with nutrients and shelter to develop. Check out the 2nd slide to see how these galls are formed and why they are so important to sawflies.
September 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Have you ever noticed these red bumps on the leaves of Arroyo Willows? Although they look strange, these galls are harmless. These galls provide sawfly larvae with nutrients and shelter to develop. Check out the 2nd slide to see how these galls are formed and why they are so important to sawflies.
Dressed like a bumblebee but far more deadly, the bee killer (Mallophora fautrix) is a robber fly that ambushes bees, wasps, and other insects mid-air. Its mimicry keeps predators away, though it doesn’t sting or pollinate, just hunts
September 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Dressed like a bumblebee but far more deadly, the bee killer (Mallophora fautrix) is a robber fly that ambushes bees, wasps, and other insects mid-air. Its mimicry keeps predators away, though it doesn’t sting or pollinate, just hunts
Have you ever seen this native fish before?
August 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Have you ever seen this native fish before?
OC summers are hot, dry, and perfect conditions for wildfires to spread. A single spark from a campfire, grill, or even trash can ignite dry grasses in seconds. By being cautious with fire, you can help protect the homes of many species including our own and reduce the risk of disaster across CA.
August 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
OC summers are hot, dry, and perfect conditions for wildfires to spread. A single spark from a campfire, grill, or even trash can ignite dry grasses in seconds. By being cautious with fire, you can help protect the homes of many species including our own and reduce the risk of disaster across CA.
Check out what OC Habitats has been up to in the first half of August! From restoration to education, we’ve been staying busy and productive despite the summer heat 🤗
We’d love to see you at our upcoming events!
We’d love to see you at our upcoming events!
August 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Check out what OC Habitats has been up to in the first half of August! From restoration to education, we’ve been staying busy and productive despite the summer heat 🤗
We’d love to see you at our upcoming events!
We’d love to see you at our upcoming events!
Volunteers needed for our Least Tern Preserve event this Wednesday at Huntington State Beach! Sign up on Eventbrite to join us in preservation work right by the beach.
August 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Volunteers needed for our Least Tern Preserve event this Wednesday at Huntington State Beach! Sign up on Eventbrite to join us in preservation work right by the beach.
Did you know California’s only native palm, Washingtonia filifera, supports desert wildlife, survives wildfires, and even uses them to reproduce? Its fruit has long been part of Native traditions, and research shows it may offer antioxidant and diabetes-fighting benefits.
August 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Did you know California’s only native palm, Washingtonia filifera, supports desert wildlife, survives wildfires, and even uses them to reproduce? Its fruit has long been part of Native traditions, and research shows it may offer antioxidant and diabetes-fighting benefits.
Celebrate this month by taking action to reduce our environmental impacts: use fewer chemicals at home by opting for more sustainable products, support policies that advocate for clean water, and join community restoration events hosted by OC Habitats and/or other organizations.
August 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Celebrate this month by taking action to reduce our environmental impacts: use fewer chemicals at home by opting for more sustainable products, support policies that advocate for clean water, and join community restoration events hosted by OC Habitats and/or other organizations.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you are interesting in joining a hands-on event this Saturday, sign up for our monthly restoration at the Huntington Beach Wetlands! Come learn about these ecosystems while removing invasive species and trash.
Sign up on Eventbrite!
Hope to see you all there! ☀️🌿
Sign up on Eventbrite!
Hope to see you all there! ☀️🌿
August 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you are interesting in joining a hands-on event this Saturday, sign up for our monthly restoration at the Huntington Beach Wetlands! Come learn about these ecosystems while removing invasive species and trash.
Sign up on Eventbrite!
Hope to see you all there! ☀️🌿
Sign up on Eventbrite!
Hope to see you all there! ☀️🌿
Restoration success this past July at Huntington Beach Wetlands! Thanks to 50 amazing volunteers, we tackled invasive plant removal, native plant propagation, and removed 567 pounds of invasive species like Algerian and European Sea Lavender!
August 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Restoration success this past July at Huntington Beach Wetlands! Thanks to 50 amazing volunteers, we tackled invasive plant removal, native plant propagation, and removed 567 pounds of invasive species like Algerian and European Sea Lavender!
This past July, OCH was back at the Upper Newport Bay Salt Marsh for another successful restoration event! 🌿 Together, we removed 15 pounds of invasive vegetation and collected 40 pounds of trash from the marsh. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made a difference!
August 12, 2025 at 3:54 AM
This past July, OCH was back at the Upper Newport Bay Salt Marsh for another successful restoration event! 🌿 Together, we removed 15 pounds of invasive vegetation and collected 40 pounds of trash from the marsh. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made a difference!
Join us to clean-up Santiago Creek in Santa Ana!
May 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Join us to clean-up Santiago Creek in Santa Ana!
🌿 This Earth Month, we got to collaborate with so many organizations to celebrate our Earth by providing educational programs, restoration opportunities, and guided hikes for all to enjoy! 🌎
Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list to get monthly emails for events that you can be a part of! ☀️
Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list to get monthly emails for events that you can be a part of! ☀️
April 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌿 This Earth Month, we got to collaborate with so many organizations to celebrate our Earth by providing educational programs, restoration opportunities, and guided hikes for all to enjoy! 🌎
Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list to get monthly emails for events that you can be a part of! ☀️
Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list to get monthly emails for events that you can be a part of! ☀️
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A final reminder: Today, we have our Earth Day Coffee and Conservation!
Join us for some exciting presentations, including a showcase of our local Birds of Prey!
Happening TODAY at 5 PM at our office space in The Village on 17th.
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Join us for some exciting presentations, including a showcase of our local Birds of Prey!
Happening TODAY at 5 PM at our office space in The Village on 17th.
www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-mont...
Earth Month Coffee & Conservation
Join us celebrating Earth Month as we invite guest speakers to speak on parasites and birds of prey!
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April 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A final reminder: Today, we have our Earth Day Coffee and Conservation!
Join us for some exciting presentations, including a showcase of our local Birds of Prey!
Happening TODAY at 5 PM at our office space in The Village on 17th.
www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-mont...
Join us for some exciting presentations, including a showcase of our local Birds of Prey!
Happening TODAY at 5 PM at our office space in The Village on 17th.
www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-mont...
This Earth Day, take action where your feet are planted. 🌎🌱 From opting for a reusable water bottle to participating in a coastal cleanup, there are many ways to conserve! Join us in celebrating and protecting the ecosystems that make our planet so special. 🤍
April 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This Earth Day, take action where your feet are planted. 🌎🌱 From opting for a reusable water bottle to participating in a coastal cleanup, there are many ways to conserve! Join us in celebrating and protecting the ecosystems that make our planet so special. 🤍
🌎 Our Earth Day Coffee and Conservation is quickly approaching! Be sure to join us this upcoming Tuesday, April 22nd to learn about some organisms in our ecosystems! Light refreshments will be provided and parking is free! Sign up on our Eventbrite here! 🌿☀️
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April 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🌎 Our Earth Day Coffee and Conservation is quickly approaching! Be sure to join us this upcoming Tuesday, April 22nd to learn about some organisms in our ecosystems! Light refreshments will be provided and parking is free! Sign up on our Eventbrite here! 🌿☀️
www.eventbrite.com/o/oc-habitat...
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OC Habitats, OneSol, Rivian, Cancer Kinship and more celebrated Earth Month at the One Sol 5K on Saturday (April 12). One Sol generously hosts a 5k quarterly supporting local charitable causes and this event was all OCH with special sponsor Rivian! #OneSol #ochabitats #rivian #cancerkinship
April 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
OC Habitats, OneSol, Rivian, Cancer Kinship and more celebrated Earth Month at the One Sol 5K on Saturday (April 12). One Sol generously hosts a 5k quarterly supporting local charitable causes and this event was all OCH with special sponsor Rivian! #OneSol #ochabitats #rivian #cancerkinship
Our upcoming fundraiser with OneSol is this SATURDAY ! 🏃 Get your steps in while helping OC Habitats raise funds on Earth Month. 🌱 Funds will go to programs on environmental education, native habitat restoration, and species monitoring.
Get your $1 tickets at OneSol! onesol.com/products/one...
Get your $1 tickets at OneSol! onesol.com/products/one...
April 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Our upcoming fundraiser with OneSol is this SATURDAY ! 🏃 Get your steps in while helping OC Habitats raise funds on Earth Month. 🌱 Funds will go to programs on environmental education, native habitat restoration, and species monitoring.
Get your $1 tickets at OneSol! onesol.com/products/one...
Get your $1 tickets at OneSol! onesol.com/products/one...
Make your voices heard on the dismantling of NEPA. It is imperative that we stand up and support the land, air, water and habitats we live in and use each day. Comment period ends in 6 days.
Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations
This interim final rule removes the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) from the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, this...
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March 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Make your voices heard on the dismantling of NEPA. It is imperative that we stand up and support the land, air, water and habitats we live in and use each day. Comment period ends in 6 days.
New parking laws to help pedestrians and cyclists more safely traverse city streetsnin OC and beyond. apple.news/A1BrIeBTSQ0y...
Orange County Grapples With New State Parking Laws — Voice of OC
Some Orange County cities are beginning to enforce a new state law that prohibits motorists from parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk or intersection – but some city officials are wary of what enforc...
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March 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New parking laws to help pedestrians and cyclists more safely traverse city streetsnin OC and beyond. apple.news/A1BrIeBTSQ0y...
Join OC Habitats and OneSol on April 12th for an Earth Day/Month 5K! Your participation will support OC Habitats work in our local ecosystems!
One Sol 5K - 4.12.2025
One Sol Earth Day 5K – Sign Up for Just $1! 🌿🏃♀️ Join us for the One Sol Earth Day 5K on April 12, a community-driven run celebrating health, wellness, and sustainability! This time, we’re partnering...
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March 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Join OC Habitats and OneSol on April 12th for an Earth Day/Month 5K! Your participation will support OC Habitats work in our local ecosystems!