Support OC Habitats (OCH) and make a difference today! Your donation directly benefits OCH programs and events.

Our Mission

To protect the diverse habitats of Orange County through habitat restoration, species monitoring, environmental education, and community outreach. Each of these pillars fosters environmental stewardship and inspires volunteerism among community members of all ages, empowering them to preserve our native ecosystems and wildlife for future generations."

In 2023, with the support of our generous donors, OC Habitats was able to:

• Remove 11,723 pounds of invasive plants and trash from critical native habitats
• Engage 4,070 community members through impactful environmental education and outreach
• Provide eight underserved schools with engaging, hands-on science programs
• Partner with Get Inspired to establish a Sea Urchin Monitoring Program

Testimonials

Thank you for taking the time to provide a great volunteer experience for our Middle School Youth Action Team students. We know how much time and effort it takes to plan these projects and we are so thankful to have found an organization that values the importance of volunteerism for our youth. We look forward to planning more projects in the future with you. Thank you for taking the time to provide a great volunteer experience for our Middle School Youth Action Team students. In total, our 620 YAT volunteers have earned a combined 20,000 volunteer service hours and you were a huge part of this success! - Sarah Deville, Irvine Middle School Youth Action Team (YAT)

I just wanted to write a quick note telling you how wonderful our experience was today at the Intertidal MPA Hike. We attended with our two little kids and we all had a blast and learned so much. The entire team of guides were kind and patient (especially since I'm not much of a hiker and I had to go slow in some areas, I appreciated that guides were at the end of the group to help me find my footing when I was slowing down.) I have lived in Orange County my entire life and it was the first time I have seen the beaches and tidepools in this way. Thank you for offering an awesome, family friendly opportunity to see those incredible habitats with informed guides. My sons loved collecting sea glass and seeing sea life, but I think they loved exploring and having a guide around to ask a million questions to the most. We hope to join in on other OC Habitats adventures in the future. Thank you! - Dyanamaria Leifsson, MPA Hike Attendee

Support OC Habitats Today!

Your generous contribution helps us protect and restore the diverse ecosystems of Orange County.

Make a donation by check:
Please make checks payable to OC Habitats and mail to:
1505 17th St, Suite 116
Santa Ana, CA 92705

In-kind donations:
For more information on donating goods or services, please contact us at staff@ochabitats.org.

Thank you for your support in preserving our natural world!