Little Explorers: Poppies!
Registration FullNix Nature Center
Join OC Park naturalists for story time and short hike with your little ones (ages 3-6) as we explore poppies! Age: 3-6 year olds. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a […]
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Jr. Ranger Adventure: Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Registration FullLaguna Niguel Regional 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 […]
Backyard Bugs
Registration FullAliso 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 […]
Nature Meditation Walk
RSVPNix 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 […]
Walk & Wonder / Camina y Maravilla
RSVPAliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Join OC Park and Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers for a bilingual nature hike through the scenic trails of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. This guided, 3-mile hike on Aliso Creek Trail […]
Explorers Hike: Barbara’s Lake
Registration FullNix 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 […]
Art in the Canyon – Watercolor Landscapes with the Sawdust
Registration Full10 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 month’s program will feature a short, guided meditation and instruction on painting a watercolor landscape. This beginner class is perfect for those interested in exploring […]
Nature Creativity: Flower Bracelets
RSVPNix Nature Center
Join OC Park Naturalists as we explore wildflowers! We will get to know a few flowers through a nature journaling activity before making our flower bracelets. 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 […]
Birds of a Feather: Beginners Birding
Registration FullAliso 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 […]
Native Plant and Wildflower Hike
RSVPJames 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 […]
The Wonders of Laguna Coast: An Earth Day Celebration Hike
RSVPNix Nature Center
Earth Day is a celebration and a reminder that the natural world is worth protecting. Join OC Parks and LCF naturalists as we hike the James Dilley Preserve. We will learn about the history of how this park was saved and why this park is worth protecting. We will be hiking about 2.5 miles on […]
Bird Walk
Registration FullLaguna Niguel Regional Park
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 be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: Laguna Niguel Regional Park, at 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, […]
EarthCraft
RSVPAliso 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 […]
Nature Meditation Walk
RSVPAliso 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 […]
Family Hike
RSVPJames 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: West Canyon Loop
RSVPNix 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 […]
Adaptation Spotlight: Butterfly Wings
RSVPJames Dilley Preserve
Butterfly wings are an incredible adaptation! Join OC Park naturalists as we look at butterfly wings under a microscope and go on a hike to see if we find any […]
Art in the Canyon – Watercolor Landscapes with the Sawdust
Registration Full10 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 […]
Jr. Ranger Adventure: Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
RSVPAliso 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 […]
Native Plant and Wildflower Hike
RSVPJames 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) […]
Backyard Bugs
RSVPAliso 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 […]
Stories Carved in Stone
RSVPWillow Staging Area
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 […]
Explorers Hike: Serrano Ridge
RSVPNix 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 […]
Little Explorers: Mountain Lions!
Registration FullNix Nature Center
Join OC Park naturalists for story time and short hike with your little ones (ages 3-6) as we explore mountain lions and wildlife crossings! Age: 3-6 year olds. 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, East side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133). Parking: $3/car […]