January 31 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Come and learn how to be a scientist by joining OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Naturalists in a BioBlast! Did you know California is a biodiversity hotspot? Help document the species found in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, learn about California’s unique biodiverse flora and fauna, and get comfortable with using iNaturalist. Then you will go out and hike on your own while documenting the species you find along the way!
Download the iNaturalist app on your phone and create an account before arriving at the program!
This event is part of a whole day exploring the different habitats of Laguna Beach, as we count and record as many species as we can find in one day! Click here to see the whole schedule of events for the day led by Laguna Ocean Foundation. Please register through their website (in addition to your registration below) for the “Plant Hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation” event. Register here.
Age: 7 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Location: Willow Staging Area, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park (West side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, just south of El Toro Road).
Parking: $3/car at Willow Staging Area parking lot. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
Materials: Participants must bring plenty of water, closed-toed shoes, and sun protection. Download the iNaturalist app on your phone and create an account before arriving at the program!
Safety precautions and protocols:
- Advanced registration required. Every individual, including children, must be registered.
- Group sizes are minimized for safety purposes. For group registrations or questions, please email volunteer@lagunacanyon.org
- 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 with any questions.
Weather, including high temperatures and wet or muddy trail conditions, may lead to cancellation of this event.
