Published: Oct 01, 2019 | 14:51 PM

Enjoy Fall Wildlife at IRWD Marsh

The IRWD San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is one of our community’s best-kept secrets. With more than 300 acres of coastal freshwater wetlands, this natural habitat gives visitors the opportunity to commune with plants and wildlife. And you’re always invited.

Enjoy a walk along the 12 miles of trails, or take a photo of some of the 200+ bird species that reside at the marsh. This sanctuary is the jewel of IRWD’s Natural Treatment System—a network of man-made wetlands throughout our community that naturally remove contaminants from urban runoff, preventing them from reaching Upper Newport Bay.

The Marsh also serves as a classroom for students. Discovery Cube Orange County offers hands-on activities and field trips so students can learn the science of water. IRWD also works with the Sea & Sage Audubon Society to provide a variety of wildlife education programs and tours.

Plan Your Visit

San Joaquin Marsh is at 5 Riparian View in Irvine. For a map and more information, visit IRWD.com/san-joaquin-marsh.

• Come any day. It’s open dawn to dusk seven days a week.
• Enjoy the wetlands on foot. No bikes, scooters or horses.
• This is a wildlife refuge and place for quiet reflection. No dogs permitted.