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Project Grow People and Nature Growing Together! The work has a way of turning itself inward. We restore ourselves, our sense of purpose, by restoring the place around us.

We are a group of ordinary peopleโ€”professionals, homemakers, students, and retireesโ€”joined by a common concern for our environment. Participating in restoration work in Upper Newport Bay provides volunteers with the opportunity for respite and renewal, away from the stresses of southern Californiaโ€™s highly urbanized environment.

This past Saturday, our Environmental Leaders and Saddleback College interns went out to remove spanish sunflower and ce...
10/13/2026

This past Saturday, our Environmental Leaders and Saddleback College interns went out to remove spanish sunflower and celery before all the rain! ๐ŸŒง Thank you for all the work that you do!

We're looking forward to hosting public events this week. We hope to see you there! ๐ŸŒฑ

09/23/2026

i know i'm always staying booked and busy with project grow on my weekends! ๐Ÿ˜

interested in volunteering with us? head to the link in our bio to sign-up! ๐ŸŒ

we can't wait to see you there!

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09/18/2026

It's time for ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿชฒ๐Ÿž Do you think you know what this insect is? Comment your guess down below!

09/09/2026

and that's on period... ๐Ÿ’…

with the help of our volunteers, project grow has the ability to ensure our ecosystems are happy and healthy! โœจ๏ธ

๐ŸŒฑ Small progress can lead to big environmental news.Our program provides environmental education through the lens of hab...
08/31/2026

๐ŸŒฑ Small progress can lead to big environmental news.

Our program provides environmental education through the lens of habitat restoration, helping our community understand how local action can create meaningful change for the environment.

But we also know that restoration is just one piece of the bigger picture. We value the good environmental news happening all around us because every positive step, no matter how small, contributes to a healthier planet. ๐ŸŒŽ

This month, weโ€™re highlighting a few pieces of good environmental news that remind us that positive change is happening:

๐Ÿซ Schoolyards are becoming climate-friendly community spaces
๐Ÿ  The Great Barrier Reef is getting a little relief
๐Ÿพ Cougar kittens have been spotted in Minnesota for the first time in over 100 years
๐ŸŒณ Amazon deforestation has reached a 13-year low
๐Ÿ“š Librarians are working to preserve national park history

These stories may seem different, but they all have something in common: progress is possible.

We hope these stories inspire you to celebrate the wins, stay curious, and remember that every step toward a healthier planet matters. ๐Ÿ’š

Art by Sebastian Ilabaca

A big shoutout and thank you to our amazing volunteers this week for still coming out even with the intense heat! We cou...
08/30/2026

A big shoutout and thank you to our amazing volunteers this week for still coming out even with the intense heat! We could not do any of this without you and we appreciate you for all your effort into building this amazing community! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ™Œ

If youโ€™re interested in joining us, register for events using the link in our bio! ๐Ÿ”—

Interesting in coming out? ๐Ÿ˜ Here are some additional location details before you arrive!For more information and access...
08/28/2026

Interesting in coming out? ๐Ÿ˜ Here are some additional location details before you arrive!

For more information and access to the appropriate waivers, make sure to visit the link in our bio. ๐Ÿ”— We look forward to seeing you out there! ๐ŸŒฑ

Youโ€™ve might have heard us say Riparian and Coastal Sage Shrub (CSS) before but what do they actually mean??? ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ’งWell, h...
06/09/2026

Youโ€™ve might have heard us say Riparian and Coastal Sage Shrub (CSS) before but what do they actually mean??? ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ’ง

Well, hereโ€™s a post to explain the similarities and differences between the 2! Both are important in supporting the native plants and animals in our project sites!

Want to restore Riparian and CSS habitats? Join us!!!

Sources:

California Coastal Commission
Headwaters. Science Institute
Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District
UCANR
USDA

Itโ€™s been a while since we posted but WE.ARE.BACK!!! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑWhat have we been up to in the meantime? Weโ€™ve been conti...
05/22/2026

Itโ€™s been a while since we posted but WE.ARE.BACK!!! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ

What have we been up to in the meantime? Weโ€™ve been continuing removing invasive plants and supporting native ones!!! Regardless if we have a small and big group, overcast or warm weather, we keep making room for native plants to grow!!! ๐Ÿช ๐Ÿชด ๐Ÿงค

Interested in joining us??? Register online! No experience needed!

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600 Shellmaker Road
Newport Beach, CA
92660

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