OCLB - Urban Walk in the Niguel Botanical Preserve

Great Outdoors Orange County/Long Beach Chapter

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Urban Walk in the Niguel Botanical Preserve

Date Sunday, May 5, 2023, starting at 10:00 AM

Contact: Frederick Brown E-mail: fredincal346@gmail.com Phone: 562-754-1838

The estimated time for this outing is two to four hours, depending on how much time participants spend at each of the sites. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Bring a liter of water, sunscreen and a brimmed hat.

Information from the preserve's website:

"Purpose

The purpose of the Niguel Botanical Preserve is to display garden-worthy plants appropriate to the Southern California region, collected from five areas of the world with similar Mediterranean climates. The Preserve is an 18.2-acre botanical garden situated above the amphitheater within Crown Valley Community Park in the City of Laguna Niguel. Click here for a map.

History

Established in 1981 as a community vegetable garden, the Preserve represents the vision of local community leaders who dreamed of horticultural education and the enjoyment of future generations. It was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1984. Since then, development has been an ongoing volunteer project working together as Friends of the Preserve in tandem with the city of Laguna Niguel.

Hours of Operation

The Preserve is open 7-days a week, 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset.  Self guided tours are always free.

Pet Friendly

Dogs are welcome at the Preserve. We only ask that you keep them on a leash and clean up after them.

Free Parking

Visitors should park in the main parking area near the Crown Valley pool. The entrances to Niguel Botanical Preserve are located above the grassy area opposite the pool and above the outdoor amphitheater."

Contact: Frederick Brown E-mail: fredincal346@gmail.com Phone: 562-754-1838