Built in 1967, the erstwhile bovine hub underwent a major renovation that included construction of a stage, bridal suite and catering kitchen, along with accessibility improvements and new restrooms.
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The nonprofit partners with the City of Irvine and OC Parks to present an event where visitors can learn about native flora and fauna and contribute to conservation science.
A small interpretive garden on a 1-acre plot, used for more than a century for cattle operations, has been restored with native plants and signs that speak to the history of the surrounding area.