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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 […] |
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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 […] 
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 beginner class is perfect for those interested in exploring watercolor landscapes using watercolor-colored pencils. We will learn how to sketch and layer color with pencils, […] 
Celebrate our nation’s historic anniversary by giving back our local land! 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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, fast-paced, 5.3-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 900-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. […] 
Join OC Park naturalists for story time and short hike with your little ones (ages 3-6) as we explore chemistry! We will think about how chemistry affects biology, make a fun science craft, and play with ooblek! 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Become a community scientist! Did you know California is a biodiversity hotspot? Join OC Park and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers as we catalog the unique biodiversity of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park using iNaturalist! Download the iNaturalist or iNaturalist Classic app on your phone or tablet and create an account before arriving to the program! Age: 7 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a […] 
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 all are welcome to come learn […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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! […]
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Have you ever imagined hiking one of the nation’s most iconic trails, from Mexico to Canada, 2,653 miles over 175 days? Want the dirt? Join us for a presentation by Scott Thomas, Executive Director of Laguna Canyon Foundation. Scott will share lessons learned from his through-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, including his training on […] |
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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, fast paced 6-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with a 1,150-ft. elevation gain. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes […] |
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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 […] |
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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 their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers, and generally […] |
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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 for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities, […]
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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 […] |
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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, […] |
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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 […] |
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**LOCATION CHANGED TO NIX NATURE CENTER** Join OC Park Naturalists as we explore the ancient geologic history of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. We will think about how pressure and movement shaped the hills of today while also exploring the pressures we face in our own lives. We will end by making wire-wrapped stone jewelry. Age: 12 years and […] |
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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 […] 
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 […] |
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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 […]
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Family Hike
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Family Hike
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. […] |
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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 […] |
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Join OC Park Naturalists as we explore how abiotic factors of water affect what lives there by testing water from Barbara’s Lake and exploring what microscopic organisms we can find within it. Age: 7 or older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: Nix Nature Center, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park (18751 Laguna […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] 
Join OC Park Naturalists as we hike with your little ones at our James Dilley Preserve! Let’s see what we can discover! Age: 3-6 year-olds. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park (I-5 or 405 south to 133 south to stoplight at 73 toll road; and make a U-turn, […] |
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