Approximately 60 miles southeast of Los Angeles, in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, the National Audubon Society’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary rolls across 4,000 acres. SoCal’s sprawling development is not far from the sanctuary borders, reminding everyone of the critical need to balance development with open spaces. Starr Ranch is part of that balance, preserving nature for its own sake, and providing fertile ground for research and education and a model for conservation.
To influence the way local Californians appreciate, conserve, and manage wild lands, Starr Ranch offers innovative approaches to land management and environmental education, and seeks to instill a love of nature through educational programs and research.