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Back to Natives to host native plant sale as a solution to the drought

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Native Plant Sale

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Contact: Reginald Durant, Executive Director, Back to Natives Restoration, (949) 509-4787

BACK TO NATIVES TO HOST NATIVE PLANT SALE AS DROUGHT SOLUTION

Local non-profit offers Native Plants as one solution to California’s record drought

SANTA ANA, Calif., January 30, 2014 – Back to Natives Restoration, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity, is hosting a native plant sale each Saturday in February from 9 AM to 12 PM. Native plants provide habitat for animals, and reduce the need for water and pesticides. Plant sales will raise funds for environmental education and habitat restoration programs. Continue reading→

Native plant sale to be held at the Natives Nursery at Santiago Park on Jan. 11

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Back to Natives Native Plant Sale

Visit the Back to Natives Nursery at Santiago Park in Santa Ana on Saturday, January 11, 2014, from 9 am to 12 noon, and purchase native plants for your garden. Scroll down to see a partial list of species for sale.  It is still an ideal time to plant natives – they will have an opportunity to become established during the winter and spring! Sustaining members receive a 10% off of their purchase of plants. Back to Natives is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit corporation. Plant sales benefit BTN’s environmental education and habitat restoration programs.

The Nursery location is very rustic. Closed toed, low heeled shoes are recommended. Back to Natives Nursery at Santiago Park is located at 600 E Memory Lane, Santa Ana. After you turn in at the Santiago Nature Preserve Sign, drive past the Nature Center, and park. Walk past the slides, and turn left just before the railroad bridge. If you make it to the Archery field you have gone too far! Check our website for details. For info: info@backtonatives.org Continue reading→

Make a Difference Day at the Santiago Creek Nature Reserve set for 10/26

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Back to Natives and USFS

SANTA ANA, Calif., October 23, 2013 – Back to Natives Restoration, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity and community volunteers will restore habitat at Santiago Creek Nature Reserve in celebration of Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 26 from 9AM to 12PM. Volunteers will remove non-native invasive weeds from around Santiago Creek.

Volunteers will come from: Continue reading→

Things to do in and around Santa Ana on St. Patrick’s Day weekend

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Chapter One: The modern local’s 2 Year Anniversary Party/St. Patrick’s Day

Can’t believe it has been 2 years almost….

What a journey… To celebrate this wonderful occasion, we are having our amazing Sunday Brunch with the live music from Rabbi Blue and our delicious Sinatra Sunday Brunch…. and then on to the evening! Continue reading→

Disney donated $1,000 to the Back to Natives habitat restoration program

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Contact: Reginald Durant, Director of Restoration, Back to Natives Restoration, (949) 335-8655

Back to Natives RECEIVES $1,000 GRANT FROM DISNEY FOR VOLUNTEER HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAM

IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2012 – Back to Natives Restoration, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity has received a $1,000 grant from Disney to support its Volunteer Habitat Restoration Program.

Back to Natives is collaborating with the City of Santa Ana at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve, where student volunteers remove invasive plants and plant native plants. Volunteers learn about the importance of biodiversity and habitat restoration as they perform meaningful community service to improve the Reserve for both wildlife and humans. Volunteer dates for 2012-13 will be listed on Back to Native’s website, www.backtonatives.org. Continue reading→

You can assist Back to Natives at Santa Ana’s Santiago Park nursery

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Come assist Back to Natives at our Nursery in Santa Ana’s lovely Santiago Park! We will be propagating and caring for native plants that will be used for habitat restoration or to help raise funds for our environmental education and habitat restoration programs.

Depending on what needs to be accomplished, you may be seeding, transplanting, weeding, watering, organizing, building displays, constructing a demonstration garden, etc. Bring gloves if you have them, or borrow ours. Wear sunscreen and a hat, bring a re-usable water bottle filled with water. CLOSED TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED! Continue reading→

Back to Natives receives $7K grant from O.C. Community Foundation

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CONTACT: REGINALD DURANT, DIRECTOR OF RESTORATION, (949) 335-8655
BACK TO NATIVES RESTORATION

BACK TO NATIVES RECEIVES $7,000 GRANT FROM ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR VOLUNTEER HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAM

IRVINE, Calif., January 10, 2012 – Back to Natives Restoration, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity has received a $7,000 grant from the Orange County Community Foundation (www.oc-cf.org) to support its Volunteer Habitat Restoration Program.

Back to Natives is collaborating with the City of Santa Ana at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve, where student volunteers will perform habitat quality monitoring, remove invasive plants and plant native plants. Volunteers will learn about the importance of biodiversity and habitat restoration as they perform meaningful community service to improve the Reserve for both wildlife and humans. Volunteer dates are listed on Back to Native’s website, www.backtonatives.org. Continue reading→

Back to Natives receives $5K grant from Ralphs for habitat restoration

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***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
CONTACT: REGINALD DURANT, DIRECTOR OF RESTORATION
BACK TO NATIVES RESTORATION, (949) 335-8655

BACK TO NATIVES RECEIVES $5,000 GRANT FROM RALPHS FOR VOLUNTEER HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAM

IRVINE, Calif., January 4, 2012 – Back to Natives Restoration, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity has received a $5,000 grant from Ralphs to support its Volunteer Habitat Restoration Program.

Back to Natives is collaborating with the City of Santa Ana at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve, where student volunteers will perform habitat quality monitoring, remove invasive plants and plant native plants. Volunteers will learn about the importance of biodiversity and habitat restoration as they perform meaningful community service to improve the Reserve for both wildlife and humans. Volunteer dates are listed on Back to Native’s website, www.backtonatives.org. Continue reading→

Join Back to Natives and restore nature in the New Year, at Santiago Park

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Habitat Restoration at Santiago Park Nature Reserve, on 1/28/12, 9AM to 12PM

Do some good in the New Year with Back to Natives! Come assist us in restoring habitat for animals at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve in Santa Ana. We meet at the Reserve once a month to remove weeds, cast native seed and plant native plants (depending on the season). Bring gloves, sunscreen, a re-usable water bottle filled with water, hat, and closed toed shoes.  RSVP: volunteer@backtonatives.org. Continue reading→

Back to Natives Restoration celebrates grand opening of greenhouse at Santiago Park

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Contact:Reginald Durant, Director of Restoration, Back to Natives Restoration, (949) 335-8655

Back to Natives Restoration Celebrates Grand Opening of Greenhouse at Nursery at Santiago Park

City of Santa Ana provides space for non-profit to grow plants in support of habitat restoration and environmental education programs.

SANTA ANA, Calif., October 30, 2011 – Back to Natives Restoration, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity is partnering with the City of Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Department to establish a Native Plant Nursery and Greenhouse at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve. Plants will be used to support environmental education and habitat restoration programs. The Santiago Park Nature Reserve is located at 600 E. Memory Lane in Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Things to do during Halloween week in and around Santa Ana

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Looking for fun things to do on Halloween, in and around Santa Ana?  Here you go!

1. Halloween Costume Party at the Westfield MainPlace Mall

On Saturday, October 29th, from 1pm to 4pm join Westfield MainPlace for a spooktaclular afternoon of free, family Halloween fun.

Activities include: Continue reading→

National Public Lands Day at Santiago Park

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Back to Natives Restoration “National Public Lands Day at Santiago Park”

Come assist Back to Natives in restoring habitat for animals at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve in Santa Ana!

Bring gloves, sunscreen, a re-usable water bottle filled with water, hat, and closed toed shoes.

Who: YOU! Continue reading→

Edible landscaping with Back to Natives on August 13, at Santiago Park

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Join Brian Maddock from Back to Natives this Saturday, August 13, from 1-4PM, to learn about creating an edible landscape using Native Plants and other non-invasive foodplants that compliment Natives. Participants will learn about the biological relationship between plants, microorganisms, and soil; and discover how to create a harmonious system that recycles waste and adds nutrients to the soil. Homeowners that understand these systems possess the ability to maintain a sustainable food source in their own back yard. Continue reading→

Composting workshop with Back to Natives at Santiago Park on July 23

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Composting Workshop with Back to Natives

Saturday, 7/23/11, 1-4PM

Join Brian Maddock from Back to Natives to learn the step by step process of decomposition and the conditions necessary for composting efficiently. Brian will discuss appropriate composting material and the importance of brown to green waste ratio. This class will explore the many techniques used to compost organic food/yard wastes including proper air flow, moisture levels, temperature, and compost material. Continue reading→