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The Newport Bay Conservancy 501c3 (NBC) is the single nonprofit and non-government organization focus

We organize community-based native habitat restoration and other service activities that involve the public and local businesses in the stewardship of the Bay. We conduct various environmental education programs and nature tours for school and college groups and for the general public to enhance their knowledge and appreciation of the Bay and increase their awareness of the role they play in protecting the environment.

11/01/2026

November blew in and with it came many activities and events to sign up for! 🍂 Visit newportbay.org to snag your spot on the last few Naturalist Nights, join a weekend kayak tour, or get your hands dirty at our recurring Sow + Grow and Constellation Restoration events. We hope to see you in the Bay soon! 🌤

Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday on December 1st! As the holiday season approaches, please consider making a donation, volunteering, or doing something nice for your local community. 💚

10/30/2026

Happy October! This month we are featuring not one but TWO amazing volunteers - Terri and John Kueny. This husband and wife duo has been volunteering since early 2020! You can most often find Terri leading field trips for K-5th and high school students. John is always close by assisting and making sure the tours run smoothly. You may also know these friendly faces from the many weekends they sit at our front desk, greeting and sharing their love for the Bay with guests. We are so grateful for their combined 1900+ hours of service. Swipe to learn more about their volunteer work in the Bay!

10/01/2026

October is upon us! 🍂 Spend your fall in Newport Bay and join one of our many activities this month.

Special Events:
🎃Naturalist Nights, select Thursdays from 6-8 PM!
🎃 Run the Bay with Newport Spirit Run on Oct. 18th: 1 Mile, 5K, and Half Marathon options available.
🎃OC Parks is hosting Boo at the Bay on Oct. 24th at the Muth Interpretive Center from 11 AM to 3 PM

09/30/2026

Our September volunteer spotlight and Volunteer of the Year award goes to Candy Chapman for her exceptional volunteerism on both Newport Bay Conservancy and OC Parks programs! This Naturalist-in-Training has been volunteering with us since 2022 and is an amazing educator, kayak guide, and self-proclaimed bird nerd! We are so thankful for Candy's dedication to protecting Upper Newport Bay. Share your congratulations in the comments! 🏅

09/29/2026

🌿 3 WEEKS TO GO UNTIL NEWPORT SPIRIT RUN!

This year, we’re not just running through Upper Newport Bay, we’re running with the Bay in mind.

Upper Newport Bay is one of the few remaining undeveloped wetlands on the California coast, making it a truly special place to race. That’s why environmental responsibility is built into the 2026 Newport Spirit Run. 🌊

Here are just a few of the changes you’ll see on race weekend:

💧 Cup-less water stations, with reusable, collapsable cups provided to Half Marathon and 5K registrants

♻️ No single-use plastic at our water stations or expo areas

🚴 No motorized vehicles on the course, cyclists will lead runners instead

🗑️ Specialized cleanup crews to help keep this sensitive habitat clean

We’re also proud to welcome the Newport Bay Conservancy as a 2026 beneficiary, supporting conservation, restoration and environmental education efforts throughout Upper Newport Bay.

And there are simple ways every runner can help: stay on designated routes, respect wildlife and sensitive habitat, pack out personal waste, and bring reusable hydration wherever possible.

3 weeks. One incredible Bay. One very special race day.

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026

📍 Newport Beach, CA

🏃 NEW Upper Newport Bay Half Marathon + 5K + 1 Mile + Youth & Family Races

Run the Bay. Help protect it. 💚

09/01/2026

Make it a September to remember in Upper Newport Bay!

🍃Join our naturalist nights, weekly on Zoom from 6-8 PM
🍃Biodiversity Day at on 9/5 at 1-4 PM
🍃Sign up for the annual Coastal Cleanup Day in the Bay on events.humanitix.com/CUD2026
🍃Attend our recurring events: Sow + Grow (select Fri), Kayak tours (Sat/Sun), and Community Day (Sun)

08/31/2026

Join us for FREE Naturalist Nights on Zoom, starting this week! Learn from professionals about topics relating to Southern California and Newport Bay ecology and history. To register, visit events.humanitix.com/naturalist-nights

08/30/2026

Denise Blocher is our August Volunteer of the Month! She began volunteering in 2014 and became an NBC Naturalist in 2015, providing over 1500 hours of service and support in Upper Newport Bay over the years. Read more about her favorite programs and how she came to volunteer on page two.

Soon, Denise will be moving to Colorado! We will miss her, but are so excited for her next chapter to begin. Send your well wishes to Denise in the comments, or share a memory you have with her! 🕊

08/25/2026

We had a great time at our recent Gourmet by the Bay fundraiser dinner! Thank you to all who came out and supported our mission to protect Upper Newport Bay. Special thanks to our sponsors and community partners at OC Parks, Do or Dine Catering, Tap Truck OC, Hammer Vodka, Bristol Farms, and Stu News.

08/08/2026

Gourmet by the Bay is one week away, on Saturday, August 15th! Get your tickets today on Events.humanitix.com/GBTB26

When you attend our fundraiser you get:
🍽 Delicious meal made by Chef Nicoletta from Do or Dine Catering
🍹Hand crafted cocktails by Tap Truck OC
🎹Live music
🍰Bristol Farms appetizers & desserts
🌄Sunset views in the Bay
🌻Bragging rights for helping preserve one of the largest remaining wetlands in Southern California!

Address

2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA
92660

Telephone

+19499232269

Website

http://www.newportbay.org/

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