PPOC - Photo walk at San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary 2025

COME JOIN PPOC... and immerse yourself in the tranquil wetlands and trails of beauty, at San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. This is known to be a hidden gem in the heart of busy Orange County for photographers and nature seekers.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with fellow photographers, exchange ideas, get tips from others and explore the wonders of nature through your lens. Get ready to unleash your creativity and the full potential of your camera equipment. Come join us for a couple hours of inspiration and photography in the great outdoors with PPOC.

EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 8:30am to 10:30 or 11:00am.
WHO: Anyone with a camera, new, professional or any kind of photographer, who wants to join us to talk and learn anything photography!
WHAT: We are so excited to continue our photography networking and meeting. There are always a few very seasoned and professional master photographers who join us, so brings lots of questions.
WHERE: SAN JOAQUIN MARSH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - 5 Riparian View, Irvine, 92612

Let's enjoy a great time and adventure in this natural and beautiful location in Orange County.

**Please register for the Photo Walk at ppoc.org events page, link below**
https://ppoc.org/event-6098819

Location:
SAN JOAQUIN MARSH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
5 Riparian View, Irvine, 92612
**Cross-Streets: Campus Dr. & University Dr. in Irvine (take Campus Dr. from University Dr, head Northwest and make the first right turn onto Riparian View. This small road will run you parallel with the San Diego Creek for about a 1/4 mile to the parking lot on the left, which is where we will meet.

There is a parking lot at the beginning of all the trails, see MAP below.
Paved and dirt paths, with many large ponds to find your images.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/IRWD+San+Joaquin+Marsh+%26+Wildlife+Sanctuary/@33.6612156,-117.8430032,717m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80dcde71ac795e21:0x46dfb96a45894eb8!2sIRWD+San+Joaquin+Marsh+%26+Wildlife+Sanctuary!8m2!3d33.6612156!4d-117.8404283!16s%2Fm%2F0m0dcg_!3m5!1s0x80dcde71ac795e21:0x46dfb96a45894eb8!8m2!3d33.6612156!4d-117.8404283!16s%2Fm%2F0m0dcg_?entry=ttu

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT:
A telephoto lens to capture creatures at far distances or bring any other lens to capture something close by that you will find on a nature walk, whether plants, flowers, creatures or anything else you don't want to miss capturing in your camera.

Hope to see you for a lovely & eventful photo walk!
DON'T FORGET WATER

**Be kind to the marsh and its creatures, see link below to find out more about the Sanctuary Rules**
https://www.irwd.com/san-joaquin-marsh/marsh-rules

Professional Photographers of Orange County (PPOC)
https://ppoc.org/
If you need help with details or directions, please call:
John - 562.825.6903
Brandy - 949.874.3742