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    Canceled Advanced Fitness Hike

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    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 […]

    Fitness Hikes

    Canceled Fitness Hike – Nix/Little Sycamore

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    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 […]

    Jr. Ranger Adventures

    Jr. Ranger Adventure: Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

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    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 […]

    Hike Wood Canyon / Camina Wood Canyon

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    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 […]

    Explorers Hike: Serrano Ridge

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    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 […]

    Fitness Hikes

    Fitness Hike – Ridge Park

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    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 […]

    Tot Walk

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    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 […]

    Birding Events

    Birds of a Feather: Beginners Birding

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    Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

    Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks Volunteer Naturalists for a relaxed birding walk along Aliso Creek. This program is designed to introduce the basics of birding in a friendly and accessible way while hiking along a 3-mile path with 50-foot elevation gain on uneven terrain. While the focus is on beginners, birders of all […]

    Nature Meditation Walk

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    Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

    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 […]

    Native Plant and Wildflower Hike

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    James Dilley Preserve

    Come join Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer naturalists in partnership with OC Parks to learn about the seasonal life of California Native Plants on this enjoyable 2.5-mile hike (175-ft. elevation gain) over moderately uneven terrain.  Age: 12 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.   Location: James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Coast […]

    Discovery Hike

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    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 […]

    Nature Photography Talk at the Susi Q Center

    Do you want to capture the beauty of the outdoors, but aren’t sure where to focus? Join us for a presentation by Christie Sweeney, Senior Director of Outreach and Education at Laguna Canyon Foundation and an avid wildlife photographer, as she shares her perspective on photographing our local wildlands! Christie will cover photography fundamentals, practical […]

    Fitness Hikes

    Fitness Hike – Top of the World at Canyon View

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    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-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with an 1,340-ft. elevation gain.  Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. This group […]

    Family Hike

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    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 […]

    Explorers Hike: Barbara’s Lake

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    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 […]

  • Fitness Hikes

    Fitness Hike – Willow

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    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 […]

    Fall Morning Hike: Little Sycamore Canyon

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    Nix Nature Center

    Come join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks Volunteer naturalists on a morning hike up Little Sycamore Trail. This brisk 2-mile hike with 400 feet of elevation gain connects the Nix Nature […]

    Stories Carved in Stone

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    Nix Nature Center

    The rocks of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park tell a story dating back millions of years. Join OC Park and LCF volunteers as they take you on a journey through history. […]

    Discovery Hike

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    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 […]

    Fitness Hikes

    Advanced Fitness Hike

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    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 […]

    Fitness Hikes

    Fitness Hike – Car Wreck at Canyon View

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    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 […]

    Explorers Hike: Laurel Canyon Loop

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    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 […]

    Fitness Hikes

    Fitness Hike – Dilley

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    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 […]

    Tot Walk

    Registration Full

    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 […]

    Birding Events

    Birds of a Feather: Beginners Birding

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    Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

    Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks Volunteer Naturalists for a relaxed birding walk along Aliso Creek. This program is designed to introduce the basics of birding in a friendly […]