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  • Art Programs

    EarthCraft

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    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 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. […]

    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 – 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 […]

    Birding Events

    Bird Walk

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    Nix Nature Center

    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 […]

    Trail Stewardship Events

    Trailoween! Trail Stewardship – Cholla and Lynx

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    Hollyleaf Cul-de-sac

    Trail or Treat? Why not both? Put on a functional for trail work costume and join Laguna Canyon Foundation for a morning of trail work! 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    Native Plant Nursery Events

    Keep It Wild – LCF Native Plant Nursery

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    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 […]

    Trail Stewardship Events

    Trail Stewardship – Sheep Run

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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 […]

    Canceled Let’s Go Hiking!

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    Willow Staging Area

    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 communities, from Coastal Sage Scrub to Oak Woodland and enjoy a view of […]

    Habitat Restoration Events

    Keep It Wild – Aliso and Wood Canyons

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    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 home for the native plants and wildlife that call this area their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship […]

    Nature Meditation Walk

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    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 […]

    Stories Carved in Stone

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    Willow 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 time when the seas receded, and the San Andreas Fault was just starting to form. Discover the geologic processes going on today and […]

    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 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 […]

    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 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 […]

    Little Explorers Program

    Little Explorers: 5 Senses!

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    Nix Nature Center

    Join OC Parks naturalists for story time and a short hike with your little ones (ages 3 to 6) as we explore our 5 senses! 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 at […]

    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 […]