Stories
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Field Trip Season has begun!
Did you know that Laguna Canyon Foundation leads science-based school field trips for 2nd through 5th graders in our local Wilderness…
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Laguna Canyon Foundation presents “What’s so special about spiders?” Talk at the Susi Q Center
[Laguna Beach, CA, Oct 9, 2026] What’s so special about spiders? Come find out with Dr. Lenny Vincent, Spider and Insect…
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Capture the Moment! Nature Photography Talk at the Susi Q Center
Do you want to capture the beauty of the outdoors, but aren’t sure where to focus? Laguna Canyon Foundation’s Christie Sweeney…
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Laguna Canyon Foundation
[Laguna Beach, CA, August 31, 2026] Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, 2026 with Laguna Canyon Foundation by dedicating a day to…
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Pacific Crest Trail journey discussion with Laguna Canyon Foundation Executive Director Scott Thomas
[Laguna Beach, CA, July 2, 2026] If you’re curious about what it’s like to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail, join…
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Laguna Canyon Foundation to host annual Ales and Trails Fundraiser with Troy Lee Designs onJune 13
[Laguna Beach, CA, June 1, 2026] Raise a glass to trail stewardship at the 6th Annual LagunaCanyon Foundation Ales and Trails…
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Laguna Canyon Foundation presents Living with Wildfire in Orange County talk at the Susi Q Center
[Laguna Beach, CA, May 7, 2026] Wildfires are a fact of life in Orange County. In areas like Laguna Beach, where…
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2026 Interns Reflect on their time at the Foundation
Check out Laguna Canyon Foundation Interns Esmée and Jayden’s reflections, photos in action, and interesting finds from their time as interns! Esmée and…
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Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks host Bluegrass, Brews & Blooms event at Nix Nature Center, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
[Laguna Beach, CA, April 15, 2026] Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation for an outdoor Earth Week celebration of music,…
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Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks host Native Plant Nurseries Open House
[Laguna Beach, CA, March 20, 2026] Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation Staff and Volunteers for a special Open House…
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2025 Impact Report
Laguna Canyon Foundation is proud of the work we accomplished in 2025, our 35th year of protecting the South Coast Wilderness!…
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Laguna Canyon Foundation partners with Susi Q to help aspiring hikers get started
[Laguna Beach, CA, January 16, 2026] If you’re curious about hiking, volunteering, or simply learning about the wild and beautiful landscapes…
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Come celebrate National Public Lands Day with us!
“Our public lands are more than just places to visit—they are woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. From the…
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Protecting Laguna Beach: A Collaborative Approach to Wildfire Safety
For the past ten years, Laguna Canyon Foundation has proudly partnered with the Laguna Beach Fire Department on an innovative “fuel…
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Exploring Conservation in Action: My Internship with LCF
Author: LCF Fall 2024 Intern Brie Week 1: Introductions This week is the start of my very first internship. I was…
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Welcoming New Executive Director Scott Thomas
Laguna Canyon Foundation (LCF) has announced the appointment of Scott Thomas as its new Executive Director, effective January 6, 2025. “We…
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Reflections from My Time as an LCF Intern
Author: LCF Fall 2024 Intern Victoria Stepping into the world of conservation with Laguna Canyon Foundation wasn’t just an internship –…
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2023-24 Trail Season Recap, Reflections, and What’s Coming Up!
This past season has been a landmark period for Laguna Canyon Foundation’s Trails department. With dedicated participation from both new and…
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Glammin’ in the Canyon Recap
On Friday, October 21st, 2022, Laguna Canyon Foundation hosted its first annual gala, ‘Glammin’ in the Canyon,’ at the Massen Greene…
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Thanks for a Successful Protect and Preserve Giving Day!
Last Wednesday, September 7th was our annual Protect and Preserve giving day. During the giving day, 10 environmental nonprofit organizations worked…
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Save the Date – Our First Gala!
Laguna Canyon Foundation is excited to announce that we’re hosting our first ever gala – ‘Glammin’ in the Canyon’ – on…
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Reflections on the 21/22 Trail Season
The 21/22 Trail Season represents a return to form for LCF’s Trails Program. Between October 2021 and June 2022, the Trails…
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La Selva – The Wilderness
Growing up in an immigrant Latino household, hiking and exploring the wilderness (much less backpacking) was not part of normal life,…
