The Banning Ranch Conservancy is dedicated to funding the effort to acquire, restore and maintain the entire Banning Ranch.
We are working toward the creation of Banning Ranch Park and Preserve, an open space and wildlife preserve/public wilderness park encompassing the entire Banning Ranch property.
Below is an artists sketch of what we could have if all goes well.
Banning Ranch Park and Preserve could be a place to walk, ride, sit and enjoy a rare piece of uniquely Southern Californian natural coastal environment.
Strategically placed boardwalks and birding blinds could enable enthusiasts to observe the many species of birds that reside in the restored wetlands.
From the bluffs it could be possible to sit and enjoy a sunset along with the ocean breeze.
We would like to acquire and protect this open space to achieve the following goals:
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Provide Needed Open Space for Orange Counties most densely populated areas so more residents of Orange County can enjoy open space within a 30 minute drive.
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Provide recreation for residents--Newport Beach has announced that according to its city charter it is 92 acres short of parklands based on its requirement of 1 acre per 5 thousand residents.
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Provide a home for endangered species and for migrating and wintering birds.
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Provide a local laboratory and observation area for schools, the public and scientists.
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Provide a valuable link between different parts of the proposed 1,000 acre Orange Coast River Park.
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If you are an individual or an organization and wish to support Banning Ranch Conservancy, please join us today!
