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Crystal Cove Newport Beach Historical District Outing and Luncheon

Crystal Cove Alliance hosted a tour of the historic state park, with a yummy lunch for OCGUIDE DOGS Alumni Chapter members. It was fun, energetic, and educational. Thank you to Sara Ludovise Sheher, Vice President , Programs and Strategy. 949-791-70425 Crystal Cove, Newport Beach, California 92657

Irvine Regional Park | 11/11/21

We had a great adventure at Irvine regional Park in Orange. Kelley Bruggman was our private docent and she was accompanied by three rangers . We met in the ranger station where a hands-on table was set up  where we were able to touch some animal pelts and skulls  and interact with tactile and braille maps of the park. Our docent gave us an introduction of the Irvine Regional Park before our guided tour. The nature center was open for exploration and afterwards we sat down to eat lunch.

If you would like to read more about the history of Irvine Park, please click the link https://ocparks.com/parks-trails/irvine-regional-park/history

  • Tactile map of Irvine Regional Park, Taxidermied birds, coyote and rabbit pelts, and a mountain lion skull are displayed on the hands-on table.
    Tactile map of Irvine Regional Park, Taxidermied birds, coyote and rabbit pelts, and a mountain lion skull are displayed on the hands-on table.
  • Active and inactive OCGD board members: Paula Pinhero with Joanie, ranger volunteer, Richard King withTraveler, Kelley Brugmann our docent, Mindy Wulff with Moto, Jeff Senge with Waldorf and another awesome ranger pose for a group photo under the shady trees.
    Active and inactive OCGD board members: Paula Pinhero with Joanie, ranger volunteer, Richard King withTraveler, Kelley Brugmann our docent, Mindy Wulff with Moto, Jeff Senge with Waldorf and another awesome ranger pose for a group photo under the shady trees.
  • Valerie and Radar lead the group down the dirt trail.
    Valerie and Radar lead the group down the dirt trail.
  • “Traveler” with handler Richard and “Joanie wearing doggy booties lying down next to handler Paula.
    “Traveler” with handler Richard and “Joanie wearing doggy booties lying down next to handler Paula.
  • A bear display at the Nature Center.
    A bear display at the Nature Center.
  • Career changed ”Beauty” peeks around her raisers legs.
    Career changed ”Beauty” peeks around her raisers legs.
  • Display of a Bald Eagle.
    Display of a Bald Eagle.
  • Richard checked out the skunk pelt by holding it to his nose.
    Richard checked out the skunk pelt by holding it to his nose.
  • Rangers describe the wildlife and history of Irvine Regional Park to our group under shade trees.
    Rangers describe the wildlife and history of Irvine Regional Park to our group under shade trees.
  • Valerie with her guide “Radar” after hike.
    Valerie with her guide “Radar” after hike.
  • Mountain Lion skull.
    Mountain Lion skull.
  • OC Guide Dog members and dogs listen to the information about the park on the trail.
    OC Guide Dog members and dogs listen to the information about the park on the trail.
  • Rangers describe the wildlife and history of Irvine Regional Park to our group under shade trees.
    Rangers describe the wildlife and history of Irvine Regional Park to our group under shade trees.
  • A bear display at the Nature Center.
    A bear display at the Nature Center.
  • Working guide “Moto” meets a new friend; a miniature pony.
    Working guide “Moto” meets a new friend; a miniature pony.
  • Royal blue GDB tee shirt with three silhouettes of a puppy, medium sized puppy and guide dog.
    Royal blue GDB tee shirt with three silhouettes of a puppy, medium sized puppy and guide dog.
  • Red GDB tee shirt with large white letters decorated with paws, hearts, dog bowls and dog collars.
    Red GDB tee shirt with large white letters decorated with paws, hearts, dog bowls and dog collars.
  • Paula Pinheiro presenting our docent an OC Guide Dogs mug as a token of our appreciation.
    Paula Pinheiro presenting our docent an OC Guide Dogs mug as a token of our appreciation.

Irvine Spectrum June 2021

OC Guide Dogs Is planning an outing to the Irvine spectrum on Tuesday, June 22 starting at 11 AM and ending at 3:30 PM. We will start our adventure by meeting up in front of the Wolfpack dog bakery. For those with drivers there is a Nordstrom Parking Structure next to Del Frisco’s and Brio restaurants. You will have an opportunity to relieve and water your dogs across the street in the grassy area, before venturing into the Wolfpack Pet Kitchen and then over to the food courts for lunch. There is a great selection of fast food restaurants to choose from. Tables are socially distanced around the tree in the form of a clock! We will have a chance to socialize and get reacquainted. Following lunch, the Irvine spectrum security will treat us to a tour of the Irvine spectrum. We will walk back to the Wolfpack Pet Kitchen, relieve and water our dogs and  wait for our transportation.

  • Enjoying chatting time
    Enjoying chatting time
  • Gathering for the outing
    Gathering for the outing
  • Group Photo at Irvine Spectrum
    Group Photo at Irvine Spectrum
  • Group walking
    Group walking
  • Group photo of everyone sitting together.
    Group photo of everyone sitting together.
  • Jeff Senge and Mindy Wulff with Spectrum Official
    Jeff Senge and Mindy Wulff with Spectrum Official
  • Jeff, Richard, Paula and others by fountain
    Jeff, Richard, Paula and others by fountain
  • Lance, Mindy, and puppy raisers near fountain
    Lance, Mindy, and puppy raisers near fountain
  • Mindy tries to get everyones attention
    Mindy tries to get everyones attention
  • Resting in the shade
    Resting in the shade
  • Richard and group
    Richard and group
  • Two yellow labs
    Two yellow labs