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Adaptation Spotlight: UV Light and Bioluminescence

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Join OC Parks Naturalists to learn about UV light and bioluminescence! We will be looking at plankton under a microscope, exploring how bees see in UV, and painting own our glow-in-the dark paintings. 

Age: 7 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Location: Nix Nature Center, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park (18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach 92651, East side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133). 

Parking: $3/car at Nix Nature Center parking lot. Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged. 

Difficulty Rating: 1/5

Materials: Participants must bring plenty of water, closed-toed shoes, and sun protection.  

Safety precautions and protocols: 

  • Advanced registration required. Every individual, including children, must be registered. 
  • Participants must individually sign a waiver at the beginning of the program. For participants under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the waiver. 
  • To protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not attend if you are not feeling well, have symptoms of illness or have been in contact with someone who was ill. 

Contact volunteer@lagunacanyon.org or shelbi.richardson@ocparks.com with any questions. 

Weather, including high temperatures and wet or muddy trail conditions, may lead to cancellation of this event. 


Location
Nix Nature Center
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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