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 […]
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 […]
Nix Nature Center
Join OC Parks Naturalists as we explore one of the most aromatic ecosystems in the world: Coastal Sage Scrub. We’ll reflect on how scent can awaken memories and emotions in our own lives and end the program by making a personalized perfume to take home. Note: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is a preserve and harvesting plants is not allowed. Perfume will be made from essentials oils. Age: 12 […]
10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Come celebrate National Public Lands Day! Do you dig plants? If so, join Laguna Canyon Foundation for a morning of creating healthier habitats at the 18-acre Berns Canyon Preserve! LCF volunteers and staff will work together on various stewardship activities, including hand-weeding non-native plants, hand watering, seed collection, and planting. No experience is necessary, and […]
Mason Regional
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 Mason Regional Park. No experience necessary! Age: 12 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: Mason Regional Park at 18712 University Drive, Irvine (Exit I-405 at Culver Drive south, turn […]
Come celebrate National Public Lands Day! Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks for a day celebrating and taking care of our public lands for the nation’s largest single-day volunteer day. To learn more about National Public Lands Day, please visit the National Environmental Education Foundation’s webpage here. Take your pick of these 3 volunteer […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Come celebrate National Public Lands Day! Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks during our habitat restoration stewardship events in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier home for the native plants and wildlife that call this area their home. Depending on the time of year, […]
Nix Nature Center
Come celebrate National Public Lands Day! 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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, moderately paced 6.2-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 850-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes […]
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 Center to Serrano Ridge through majestic oak and sycamore groves. You will cross a seasonal creek, ascend a steep slope where the terrain can be […]
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks during our habitat restoration stewardship events in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier […]
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 will discover volcanic intrusions, explore rock formations 40 million years old, and experience the only naturally occurring lake in Orange County. This program starts […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nix Nature Center
*Please note: location is changed to Nix Nature Center and program will be moved indoors to avoid the heat* Join OC Parks naturalists for story time and a short hike with your little ones (ages 3 to 6) as we learn about mushrooms! Age: 3-6 year-olds. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: Nix […]
Nix Nature Center
*Please note: this program will be moved indoors to avoid the heat. Join OC Parks naturalists as we explore how nature is used in stories and poetry. We will end the program by making our own pressed flower bookmark to take home. Age: 12 years and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. […]
Laguna 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 of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. Earn yourself a Laguna Niguel Regional Park Jr. Ranger Badge by completing this Jr. Ranger adventure! We will be learning about and monitoring the birds at […]
Nix Nature Center
Take a few minutes to slow down and experience Laguna Coast Wilderness in a different way. Through simple guided observations and conversation, we’ll look closely, immerse ourselves in the landscape, listen deeply, and discover the connections that surround us every day. In this accessible and stationary experience on the Nix Nature Center Patio, participants will […]
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 […]
Hollyleaf Cul-de-sac
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]