The Nature Reserve currently totals approximately 6,500 acres including The Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy, the Ladera Ranch Open Space and other dedicated open space associated with the Villages of Sendero, Esencia and Rienda in Rancho Mission Viejo. Over time, The Nature Reserve will grow to include over 20,000 acres of Rancho Mission Viejo lands. The map below shows both The Reserve and the County of Orange habitat reserve lands that together make up the Southern Subregion Habitat Reserve.
The Nature Reserve Map
Access
The Nature Reserve is not accessible to the public, and only accessible during docent-led events as shown on our events calendar. This helps us protect these lands for years to come!
20th Anniversary Kids' Scavenger Hunt:
This Scavenger Hunt is for kids 16 and under who are participating in the Nature Reserve's 20 Connections Challenge. Download the scavenger hunt and search for the items. When you have all 20 checked, circled, or crossed off, take a photo or scan the completed scavenger hunt. Email the completed scavenger hunt to staff@rmvreserve.org. We'll reach out for your prize and invitation to our Celebration in October.
Download the Scavenger Hunt here.