Major Updates to NIOC Website

Hello! Today we have been working hard on adding a list of plants/wildflowers in bloom to our main website. You may now see this page HERE. This page is also featured as one of the "NEW" additions on the site's main page.

We've also been improving our photography skills, and think that you'll find the most recent shots of the wildflowers to be a lot more impressive. To view all of our photos thus far posted online, please visit Nature In Orange County's Photo Albums HERE.

We are developing a "Wild Encounters" page as well - which will highlight special encounters that we have with wildlife as soon as they happen. We urge you to participate with us in this project - if you ever run into an animal and share a moment with it, please share this moment with us! The "Wild Encounters" page can be viewed HERE.

Of course, one of the best experiences that you may be able to have outdoors in Orange County is giving back to the natural community in VOLUNTEERING your time. Visit our developing page on Volunteering Outdoors HERE.

And please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions/comments you may have. We invite you to contribute to our site as often as possible. Contact Jennifer at info@natureinorangecounty.com today!

Plant of the Week on NIOC's Website

If you haven't already taken a look at the beginnings of NIOC's "Plant of the Week," take a moment to do so! Every Monday, a different plant found in Orange County will be showcased, with little tidbits of information and a special slideshow of photos taken by the NIOC crew.

Plant of the Week on NIOC's WEBSITE - CLICK HERE!

Hi ho, Hi ho, It's Off to Work We Go...

For those of you who have been following our blog and website, we are happy to announce that improvements are currently being made on the main website (Click HERE to Visit NIOC's Website). Of particular interest:

A "Plant of the Week" page has been established - visit the site weekly to learn about a different plant found in Orange County.

A "Kid's Corner" has also been created ~ links, book & CD titles, and educational programs all focused on children's Nature activities will become increasingly available over the next few weeks.

Nature In Orange County is also on Facebook (Click HERE to visit NIOC's Facebook Page). Become a Fan ~ it is an easy way to spread the word about us to your friends and colleagues!

CREEC: California Regional Environmental Education Community

California Regional Environmental Education Community

CREEC's Mission Statement:

"The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network is an educational project whose mission is: To develop a communication network which provides educators with access to "high quality" environmental education resources to enhance the environmental literacy of California Students.

The CREEC Network is the best source for Environmental Education resources in California."

(Taken from website on 8 October 2008 - "CREEC Mission")

In Orange County: Orange County CREEC

Orange County: A Biodiversity Hotspot

Did you know that the natural world of Orange County is part of the California Floristic Province, one of the world's Biodiversity Hotspots?
I'll let you click on the link above and read all about it!

Protect our Water - Keep it Clean

The OC Watersheds Program - Something You'll Wanna Check Out!

Of Particular Interest, You'll Wanna See THIS PAGE: Introduction to the 24 Hr.Water Pollution Hotline

Also, Check out the California Coastal Commission HERE... You'll be glad to know of it.

Scorecard.org : See How OC rates in Pollution

A good (yet seemingly old) site on Polluters/Pollution in any county - just enter your zip code and see the results!

http://www.scorecard.org/index.tcl

Also, if you have extra time and want to delve into a more complicated website, The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable is at www.p2.org (that's an easy address, huh?)