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Bird Walk

Spot local native and seasonal resident birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists on this slow and easy 2-mile hike through a landscaped suburban parkland setting at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. No experience necessary!   Age: 12 or older. Participants under 18 must…

Trail Stewardship – Rock-It

Canyon View - Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA

If you use the Wilderness Parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, Trail Work might be right up your alley! Get up close and personal with the trails you use; you’ll see them in a whole new way. No experience necessary.…

Event Series EarthCraft

EarthCraft

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Enter a world of creativity by making nature themed crafts and artwork with your little ones. We’ll exclusively use Earth friendly materials that have either been found in nature, reused from regular daily products, or have been responsibly sourced. Sycamore trees will provide shade…

Land Tending – Berns Canyon Reserve

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation at one of our Land Tending days in Berns Canyon Preserve as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their home. Depending on the time of year,…

Event Series Nature Meditation Walk

Nature Meditation Walk

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Do you want to unplug and relax in nature? Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers on a guided walk to experience the outdoors in a new way and allow your natural sense of wonder to take you to a mindful space outside.  We…

Family Hike

James Dilley Preserve James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists in partnership with OC Parks to enjoy an easy, 2.5-mile Family Hike over moderate but uneven terrain (45-ft. elevation gain). Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, we will hike one of the most diverse areas of Laguna…

Native Plant Nursery – LCF Headquarters

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

Join us at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters’ native plant nursery as we care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize…

Trail Stewardship – Car Wreck

Hollyleaf - Aliso and Wood Canyons 65 Hollyleaf, Aliso Viejo, CA

If you use the Wilderness Parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, Trail Work might be right up your alley! Get up close and personal with the trails you use; you’ll see them in a whole new way. No experience necessary.…

Keep It Wild – Aliso & Wood Canyons

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks during our habitat restoration stewardship events in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier home for the native plants and wildlife that call this area their…

Wildflower Wonders: A Hike Through Laguna Coast

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

Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of Laguna Coast’s wildflowers as we hike along Stagecoach South. Along the way, we’ll explore how to identify various species and uncover the vital role biodiversity plays in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. This program involves hiking…

Event Series Let’s Go Hiking!

Let’s Go Hiking!

Willow Staging Area 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA

Do you want to take a hike with other nature enthusiasts? Enjoy a 3.8-mile, moderate (600-ft. elevation gain) hike through Laurel and Willow Canyons led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers in partnership with OC Parks. You will experience a variety of plant…

Discovery Hike

Canyon View - Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA

Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers, where you might see deer, bobcats, and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers – the hippies of the bird world – and the wonderful ways of woodrats, as…

Adaptation Spotlight: Butterfly Wings

James Dilley Preserve James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach, CA

Discover the fascinating world of butterfly wings! In this interactive program, we’ll explore how butterfly wings get their stunning colors, how wing shapes affect butterflies’ survival and flight, and will go on a hike to see if we can find and ID…

Fitness Hike – Ridge Park

Ridge Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness, Newport Coast Bommer Ridge Trail West Entrance, Newport Beach, CA

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, moderately paced, 6.6-mile hike over steep and…

Trail Stewardship – Rock Work Skills on Old Emerald

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

A special opportunity for experienced Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers: join us to gain new trail skills as we construct a rock-armored drain on Old Emerald Trail. Rock armoring is one of the best ways to address erosion on steep trails. This work…

Backyard Bugs

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Planet Earth and make up 80% of all known species. There are more kinds of bugs than all the other types of animals combined! Join OC Parks naturalists on a family-friendly trek around…

Stories Carved in Stone

Willow Staging Area 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA

Join OC Park and LCF Volunteers on this moderate 3-mile program with 300-foot elevation gain over uneven, steep and rocky terrain. Step back 25 million years in Orange County’s history to a time when the seas receded, and the San Andreas Fault…

Native Plant Tea!

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

Join us for a sensory journey into the world of native plant teas! We’ll explore the ecological roles of our Coastal Sage Scrub plants, their cultural significance, and their unique flavors. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own unique tea…

Land Tending – Laguna Coast

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of our Land Tending days in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their home.…

Event Series Nature Meditation Walk

Nature Meditation Walk

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

Do you want to unplug and relax in nature? Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers on a guided walk to experience the outdoors in a new way and allow your natural sense of wonder to take you to a mindful space outside.  We…

Event Series Advanced Fitness Hike

Advanced Fitness Hike

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Please be aware this is an Advanced Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this very strenuous, fast-paced, 8-mile hike over steep…

Event Series Fitness Hike – Willow

Fitness Hike – Willow

Willow Staging Area 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, moderately paced, 5.5-mile hike over steep and…

Little Explorers: Butterflies!

Mason Regional 18712 University Dr., Irvine, CA

Join OC Park naturalists for story time and short hike with your little ones (ages 3-6) as we explore the William Mason Regional Park’s butterfly garden! We will be searching for caterpillars and butterflies!  Age: 3-6 year-olds. Participants under 18 must be…

Event Series Tot Walk

Tot Walk

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Join OC Parks Naturalists and bring your young ones (infant to age three) to explore Aliso’s wild backyard. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and to the creek. We will see bugs, plants, and birds while exploring! OC Parks staff may…

Jr. Ranger Adventure: Monitoring Mason Regional Park’s Turtles

Mason Regional 18712 University Dr., Irvine, CA

Earn yourself a William Mason Regional Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger adventure! We will be learning about what makes an animal invasive and watching the behavior of Mason's turtles.   Age: Designed for 8 to 12 years of age,…

Birding by the Creek

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Aliso Creek is one of the best riparian birding sites in Orange County and gives access for a lovely morning hike. OC Parks staff and Volunteers will lead an easy, 3-mile loop with a 50-foot elevation gain on uneven terrain. Travel along…

Trail Stewardship – Rock Work Skills on Old Emerald

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

A special opportunity for experienced Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers: join us to gain new trail skills as we construct a rock-armored drain on Old Emerald Trail. Rock armoring is one of the best ways to address erosion on steep trails. This work…

Keep It Wild – Laguna Coast

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

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of our habitat restoration stewardship events in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their…

Bats: Heroes of the Night

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

As the day starts to settle into night at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, bats awaken, stir and streak into the evening sky.  Come hear fascinating tales of our flying mammals. We will spend time near the picnic tables hearing stories…

Discovery Hike

Canyon View - Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA

Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers, where you might see deer, bobcats, and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers – the hippies of the bird world – and the wonderful ways of woodrats, as…

Fitness Hike – Canyon View

Canyon View - Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 6.2-mile hike over steep and uneven…

Nature Creativity: Pressed Flower Bookmarks

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

Nature can inspire the creativity within us! Join us on a scenic two-mile hike through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, where we’ll explore the vibrant wildflowers of spring and the incredible biodiversity they support. Along the way, we’ll discover the unique adaptations of…

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

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

Spot local native and seasonal resident birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists on this slow and easy 2-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain with up to 50 feet in elevation gain. We will go to Barbara’s Lake and back through…

Event Series EarthCraft

EarthCraft

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Enter a world of creativity by making nature themed crafts and artwork with your little ones. We’ll exclusively use Earth friendly materials that have either been found in nature, reused from regular daily products, or have been responsibly sourced. Sycamore trees will provide shade…

Event Series Nature Meditation Walk

Nature Meditation Walk

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Do you want to unplug and relax in nature? Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers on a guided walk to experience the outdoors in a new way and allow your natural sense of wonder to take you to a mindful space outside.  We…

Family Hike

James Dilley Preserve James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists in partnership with OC Parks to enjoy an easy, 2.5-mile Family Hike over moderate but uneven terrain (45-ft. elevation gain). Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, we will hike one of the most diverse areas of Laguna…

Event Series Fitness Hike – Dilley

Fitness Hike – Dilley

James Dilley Preserve James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach, CA

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike over steep and uneven…

Little Explorers: Hike! Barbara’s Lake

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

Join OC Park and Laguna Canyon Foundation naturalists as we hike with your little ones to Barbara’s Lake. We will stop a look at tracks, birds, and more as we search for what plants and animals call Laguna Coast Wilderness Park home! …

Trail Stewardship – Wood Creek

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

If you use the Wilderness Parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, Trail Work might be right up your alley! Get up close and personal with the trails you use; you’ll see them in a whole new way. No experience necessary.…

Art in the Canyon – Botanical Sketching with the Sawdust

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation (LCF) and the Sawdust Art Festival at LCF’s Headquarters as we learn about our native ecosystems and how we might explore them through art. This month’s program will feature a short native plant hike and instruction on how…

Event Series Let’s Go Hiking!

Let’s Go Hiking!

Willow Staging Area 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA

Do you want to take a hike with other nature enthusiasts? Enjoy a 3.8-mile, moderate (600-ft. elevation gain) hike through Laurel and Willow Canyons led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers in partnership with OC Parks. You will experience a variety of plant…

Discovery Hike

Canyon View - Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA

Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers, where you might see deer, bobcats, and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers – the hippies of the bird world – and the wonderful ways of woodrats, as…

Tree Exploration

Mason Regional 18712 University Dr., Irvine, CA

Step into the enchanting world of trees with OC Parks Naturalists! Join us as we use our senses to ‘meet’ a tree up close, discover the secrets of how they grow, and stand in awe of their incredible beauty and strength.  Age:…

National Trails Day Trail Stewardship – Meadows and Sheep Run

Join tens of thousands of fellow outdoor lovers across the country on National Trails Day who are taking care of the trails that take care of us! If you use the Wilderness Parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, Trail Work…

Native Plant Nursery – LCF Headquarters

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

Join us at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters’ native plant nursery as we care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize…

Keep It Wild – Aliso & Wood Canyons

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks during our habitat restoration stewardship events in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier home for the native plants and wildlife that call this area their…

Land Tending – Laguna Coast

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of our Land Tending days in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their home.…

Event Series Nature Meditation Walk

Nature Meditation Walk

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

Do you want to unplug and relax in nature? Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers on a guided walk to experience the outdoors in a new way and allow your natural sense of wonder to take you to a mindful space outside.  We…

Little Explorers: Cactus!

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

Join OC Park naturalists for story time and short hike with your little ones (ages 3-6) as we explore the wonderful world of cacti! We will be discovering what makes cactus such a unique plant!   Age: 3-6 year-olds. Participants under 18 must be…

Backyard Bugs

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Planet Earth and make up 80% of all known species. There are more kinds of bugs than all the other types of animals combined! Join OC Parks naturalists on a family-friendly trek around…

The Incredible Squid: A Deep Dive into their Anatomy

Willow Staging Area 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA

Dive into the fascinating anatomy of squid in this hands-on dissection program! Explore how these incredible marine creatures use jet propulsion, camouflage, and ink defense to survive in the ocean. We’ll examine their unique adaptations, from their powerful beak to their complex…

Ales & Trails with Troy Lee Designs

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation for our annual Ales & Trails event with Troy Lee Designs in Laguna Beach to raise funds for our Trails Program! This event is free to enter, has live music, free tacos, and an auction! You can buy…

Discovery Hike

Canyon View - Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA

Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers, where you might see deer, bobcats, and hawks. Learn about acorn woodpeckers – the hippies of the bird world – and the wonderful ways of woodrats, as…

Event Series Advanced Fitness Hike

Advanced Fitness Hike

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Please be aware this is an Advanced Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this very strenuous, fast-paced, 8-mile hike over steep…

Event Series Fitness Hike – Ridge Park

Fitness Hike – Ridge Park

Ridge Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness, Newport Coast Bommer Ridge Trail West Entrance, Newport Beach, CA

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, moderately paced, 6.6-mile hike over steep and…

Event Series Tot Walk

Tot Walk

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Join OC Parks Naturalists and bring your young ones (infant to age three) to explore Aliso’s wild backyard. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and to the creek. We will see bugs, plants, and birds while exploring! OC Parks staff may…

Nature Creativity: Wire Wrapped Stone Jewelry

Willow Staging Area 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA

Join us for a hike through Laguna Canyon as we uncover the fascinating geological history of the area. Along the way, we’ll explore the origins and characteristics of the stones that make up the canyon, learning how natural forces shaped this beautiful…

Birding by the Creek

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Aliso Creek is one of the best riparian birding sites in Orange County and gives access for a lovely morning hike. OC Parks staff and Volunteers will lead an easy, 3-mile loop with a 50-foot elevation gain on uneven terrain. Travel along…

Trail Stewardship – Sunflower

James Dilley Preserve James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach, CA

If you use the Wilderness Parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, Trail Work might be right up your alley! Get up close and personal with the trails you use; you’ll see them in a whole new way. No experience necessary.…

Art in the Canyon – Watercolor Landscapes with the Sawdust

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation (LCF) and the Sawdust Art Festival at LCF’s Headquarters as we learn about our native ecosystems and how we might explore them through art. This month’s program will feature a short native plant hike and instruction on painting…

Keep It Wild – Laguna Coast

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

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of our habitat restoration stewardship events in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their…

Event Series Fitness Hike – Willow

Fitness Hike – Willow

Willow Staging Area 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA

Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers to raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, moderately paced, 5.5-mile hike over steep and…

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

James Dilley Preserve James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach, CA

Spot local native and seasonal resident birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists on this slow and easy 2-mile hike over moderate but uneven terrain with up to 100 feet in elevation gain. We will go through one of the most diverse…

Trail Stewardship – Emerald Canyon

10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA

If you use the Wilderness Parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, Trail Work might be right up your alley! Get up close and personal with the trails you use; you’ll see them in a whole new way. No experience necessary.…

Event Series EarthCraft

EarthCraft

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Enter a world of creativity by making nature themed crafts and artwork with your little ones. We’ll exclusively use Earth friendly materials that have either been found in nature, reused from regular daily products, or have been responsibly sourced. Sycamore trees will provide shade…

Nature Meditation Walk

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Do you want to unplug and relax in nature? Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers on a guided walk to experience the outdoors in a new way and allow your natural sense of wonder to take you to a mindful space outside.  We…

Family Hike

James Dilley Preserve James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach, CA

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists in partnership with OC Parks to enjoy an easy, 2.5-mile Family Hike over moderate but uneven terrain (45-ft. elevation gain). Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, we will hike one of the most diverse areas of Laguna…