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Del Mar Ave. & Balboa Ave. Intersection
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. This is FUN hard work. Whatever your skill level is, there is a […]
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 […]
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. You […]
10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Willow Staging Area
Join OC Park Naturalists as we explore the different ways plants spread and reproduce! We will be making a mini plant terrarium to take home. Age: 12 and older. Participants under 18 must be […]
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 […]
Willow Staging Area
Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers in beautiful Laguna Coast Wilderness Park at our native plant nursery as we care for native plants from their seed stage to […]
10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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. This is FUN hard work. Whatever your skill level is, there is a […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Nix Nature Center
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 a Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger quest! […]
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 […]
James Dilley Preserve
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 plant communities in the United States. No experience necessary! Age: 12 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: James Dilley Preserve, Laguna […]
10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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. This is FUN hard work. Whatever your skill level is, there is a […]
Aliso Viejo Community Park
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks at one of our Land Tending days in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call Aliso Creek their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various […]
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 […]
Nix Nature Center
Join OC Park Naturalists as we explore the native plants of the Coastal Sage Scrub ecosystem! We will learn about how the native plants are connected to other parts of the ecosystem, historical uses of the plants, and we will end by making our own native plant tea to drink. Note: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park does not allow any forms of take. Please note this […]
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. […]