Strawberry Farms Restoration Site

The Strawberry Farms restoration site is located within the 360-acre Quail Hill Preserve in Irvine. 

Quick Facts

Acres
15
Acquired
2010
Agency
F/ETCA
Habitat
Coastal sage scrub, cactus scrub, perennial grassland
Location
Irvine

Background

Acquired by the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency in 2010, the Strawberry Farms restoration site is located within the 360-acre Quail Hill Preserve in Irvine. At the site TCA has restored and enhanced coastal sage scrub, cactus scrub and native perennial grassland to establish a mosaic of habitat for native species, including the federally listed coastal California gnatcatcher and coastal cactus wren. 

Current Activities

Today, the site is resilient and self-sustaining. 

Species

From birds to butterflies, Strawberry Farms is home to many species. More than 100 plant and animal species have been observed at the site. Some of the wildlife that can be found at the site are:

  • Coastal California Gnatcatcher
  • Coastal Sage Scrub
  • Cactus Wren
  • Cooper's Hawk
  • Red-Tailed Hawk
  • California Towhee
  • Least Bell’s Vireo
  • Coyote
  • Mule Deer
  • California Ground Squirrel
  • Cottontail Rabbits
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