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Wed1Sep

Conservation Club

TBD to TBD

Ready to dig in and get dirty? Designed for students aged 2 to 13 years, come work with Preserve staff on establishing healthy habitat for Bay wildlife. Activities may include weeding, watering, planting and debris clearing. There is no fee for this program. Please phone (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to schedule - dates subject to staff availability. Available upon request for groups of 10 or more, only.

Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Age: All

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

Wed1Sep

Sunset Stroll

TBA to TBA

Join us for a twilight nature walk and discover the wonders of our night-time wilderness friends. Discover how nature’s night shift is essential to our habitats and create your own nocturnal critter to take home! Program fee is $3.00 per person aged 3 and older. Please phone (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to schedule - dates subject to staff availability. Available upon request for groups of 10 or more, only.

Event Fee: $3.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: All

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

Wed8Sep

Tideland Tykes - Stinky Smelly Science

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Join Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.

Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 8 years

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

Thu9Sep

Those Urban Bobcats

7:00 pm

Please join us for an informational discussion of Orange County's wildcats with OC Tracker's Dick Newell and Don Millar. Discussions will include the differences between bobcats, cougars ( or mountain lions) and talk about the adaptations that the bobcats have made in order to coexist with humans in urban settings. Dick and Don will be showing recent photos of "Babe" the unofficial mascot of the Bay, with her offspring and will attempt to explain her behavior as she sought the security of our residential yards to protect her newborn kittens. If you have photographs of 'Babe' that you would like to share you are encouraged to do so by email. Please let us know if you plan to attend by email:unbic@ocparks.com or leave a message at (949) 923-2275. NOTE: The theater holds 100 guests, so the first to arrive will have seats. Light refreshments will be served prior to the event.

Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Age: All; but recommended for adult audiences

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

Sun12Sep

Second Sundays

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join Preserve staff and other volunteers in enhancing the Bay’s habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and Butterfly Garden maintenance. No experience is necessary; water, snacks and tools are provided. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please phone (949) 923–2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register or receive monthly e-mail notifications. Minors aged 15 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.

Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Age: ALL

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

Wed15Sep

Tideland Tykes - Marsh Music

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Join Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.

Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 8 years

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

Sat25Sep

California Coastal Cleanup Day

8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Looking for a way to give back? Join us for the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 25th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Upper Newport Bay. To lesson paper and plastic waste, please bring your own re-usable bottle to fill with with water we provide. Gloves and tash bags provided. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing for a fun-filled day in the outdoors. Hats and sunscreen highly recommended. * Free Refreshments! * * Educational Exhibits! * * E-Waste Recycling * Call (949) 640-6712 for more information, or visit www.newportbay.org

Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Age: All

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

Tue28Sep

Bayside Buddies - Awesome Autumn Adaptations

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Attention all junior naturalist! Discover our amazing natural world at the bay through hands-on activities, crafts and nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.

Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 8 years

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

Wed29Sep

Tideland Tykes - Fall Fiesta

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Join Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.

Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 8 years

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

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