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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…

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…

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 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! …

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…

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…

Fitness Hike – Nix/Little Sycamore

Nix Nature Center 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, 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, 7.2-mile hike over steep and uneven…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Jr. Ranger Adventure: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

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

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…