Join us for a National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event on Saturday, September 26th!
Nix Nature Center
New to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park? Whether you’re a volunteer, a new hiker, or simply curious about this wild and beautiful landscape, join us for a welcoming orientation hike that will help you get your bearings—both on the trails and in the ecosystem. This guided hike is designed to introduce you to key landmarks, trail connections, scenic viewpoints, and the […]
Canyon View – Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Please be aware that 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, 8.25-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 1,200-ft. elevation gain. There is some rock scrambling involved in this hike. We will hike 2.5 miles on […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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 even host a game or introduce a local resident to the children. Come […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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 and ambiance over the picnic tables on beautiful weather days and […]
Canyon View – Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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 well as the peculiar nature of certain plants. Enjoy wildlife sounds, smells, and […]
James Dilley Preserve
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, 5.3-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 900-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. […]
Nix Nature Center
Join OC Park Naturalists as we explore how sunlight and shadows affect ecosystems, animal behavior, plant adaptations, and more. Afterward we will paint our own scenery using oil pastels. Age: 12 years and 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, West side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133). […]
Nix Nature Center
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 home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Date changed to Sunday, August 30* 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 will walk less than 1 mile on relatively flat terrain and take stops along […]
James Dilley Preserve
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 Coast Wilderness Park to Barbara’s Lake and back. Age: 6 or older. […]
Willow Staging Area
New to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park? Whether you’re a volunteer, a new hiker, or simply curious about this wild and beautiful landscape, join us for a welcoming orientation hike that will help you get your bearings—both on the trails and in the ecosystem. This guided hike is designed to introduce you to key landmarks, trail connections, scenic viewpoints, […]
Willow Staging Area
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-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 1,150-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes […]
10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and the Sawdust Festival staff at the Berns Canyon Preserve as we learn about our native ecosystems and how we might explore them through art. This beginner class is perfect for those interested in exploring watercolor landscapes using watercolor-colored pencils. We will learn how to sketch and layer color with pencils, […]
James Dilley Preserve
Join OC Park Naturalists as we hike with your little ones at our James Dilley Preserve! Let’s see what we can discover! Age: 3-6 year-olds. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent […]
Canyon View – Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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 well as the peculiar nature of certain plants. Enjoy wildlife sounds, smells, and […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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 and uneven terrain, including 730 ft. of elevation gain in 0.6 miles […]
Nix Nature Center
Please be aware that 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 7.2-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 1,150-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. This group […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. Earn yourself an Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing […]
10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Come Grow with us at the LCF Nursery! Gain hands-on experience of native plant care, from the seedling to mature, ready-to-plant stage. As a volunteer, you’ll play a key role in all aspects of the nursery, including seed collecting, sowing, transplanting, and general plant care. You’ll also learn about our native habitat directly from our […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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 Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park to learn all about these amazing animals […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
As the day starts to settle into night at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, bats awaken and stir. Come hear fascinating tales of our flying mammals. We will spend time near the picnic tables hearing stories about our little heroes’ nighttime adventures. We will then take a short walk to see our bats begin their evening of hunting for insects. Be prepared to walk about 1/2 mile. Age: 6 or older. […]
Nix Nature Center
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 will walk less than 1 mile on relatively flat terrain and take stops along the way to engage in playful […]
Canyon View – Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation for a bilingual nature hike in shady Wood Canyon of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. This guided, 5-mile hike with minimal elevation gain invites participants to explore the natural world in both English and Spanish, fostering connection, curiosity, and community. Acompaña a Laguna Canyon Foundation en una caminata guiada en el Parque Natural Aliso y Wood Canyons. Esta […]
Nix Nature Center
New to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park? Whether you’re a volunteer, a new hiker, or simply curious about this wild and beautiful landscape, join us for a welcoming orientation hike that will help you get your bearings—both on the trails and in the ecosystem. This guided hike is designed to introduce you to key landmarks, trail connections, scenic viewpoints, and the […]
Ridge Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness, Newport Coast
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 uneven terrain with a 1,200-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes […]