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Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park Events & Programs
| Events & Programs... | | Sat1May | Campfire Program8:00 pm to 9:00 pmCome join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Camping not necessary, day use fee applies.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00 Day Use Fee
Age: All Ages
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2210 or (949)923-2207 | | Sat1May | Caspers Park Preservation Foundation Meeting9:30 am to 11:00 amPlease join the Caspers Park Preservation Foundation (CPPF) during the first Saturday of every month where we talk about different topics concerning nature and the park. This meeting is a pot luck and guest speakers are frequent. Learn how the CPPF supports Caspers and what value can come from volunteering with CPPF. Meetings are from 9:30am-11:00am.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.389.4324 or 949.923.2210
Special Instructions: For more information, please email CPPF at CPPF1@cox.net or Park Office at 949.923.2210. | | Sun2May | Nature Hike: Plant Adaptations9:00am to 12:00amJoin our Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. Our topic this week will be Plant Adaptations. We will discuss how many plants survive in this desert climate. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide variety of plant and animal life is found in these areas. Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2208 or 714.277.9023 | | Sat8May | Exploring the Night Skies8:30pm to 9:30pmJoin the Orange County Astronomers for a night of star gazing and excitement at Caspers Wilderness Park. Come look through telescopes to see the wonders of the night sky. Astronomers will be here to answer questions. Bad weather may cancel. For more information contact Park office: (949) 923-2210
Entry Fee: $5.00
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00 Day Use Fee
Age: All Ages
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2210 or (949)923-2207 | | Sat8May | Campfire Program8:00 pm to 9:00 pmCome join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Camping not necessary, day use fee applies.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00 Day Use Fee
Age: All Ages
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2210 or (949)923-2207 | | Sun9May | Nature Hike9:00 am to 10:00 amJoin our Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide variety of plant and animal life is found in these areas. Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00
Age: All Ages
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2210 or (949)923-2207
Special Instructions: Please check with the park during inclimate weather 949.923.2210 | | Sat15May | Campfire Program8:00 pm to 9:00 pmCome join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Camping not necessary, day use fee applies.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00 Day Use Fee
Age: All Ages
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2210 or (949)923-2207 | | Sun16May | Nature Hike9:00 am to 10:00 amJoin our Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide variety of plant and animal life is found in these areas. Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00
Age: All Ages
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2210 or (949)923-2207
Special Instructions: Please check with the park during inclimate weather 949.923.2210 | | Sat22May | Campfire Program8:00 pm to 9:00 pmCome join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Camping not necessary, day use fee applies.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00 Day Use Fee
Age: All Ages
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2210 or (949)923-2207 | | Sun23May | Nature Hike9:00 am to 10:00 amJoin our Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide variety of plant and animal life is found in these areas. Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00
Age: All Ages
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2210 or (949)923-2207
Special Instructions: Please check with the park during inclimate weather 949.923.2210 | | Sun23May | (FULL) Exploring San Juan Hotsprings & Cold Spring Canyon Hike8:00am to 11:00amPlease join Caspers Park Naturalist Karin Klein on a moderately strenous 3 mile journey through history and nature as we explore the San Juan Hot Springs and Cold Spring Canyon. This hike will take you past the Hot Springs while learning its history and geologic significance, then it’s up Cold Spring Canyon where you’ll find a wide variety of flowering plants under this beautiful Coast Live Oak canopy. Reservations Required. Please contact Park Ranger Adam Shuck at 949.923.2208 or adam.shuck@ocparks.com, LIMITED SPACES.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 7 & up
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2208 or (949)923-2207
Special Instructions: Please arrive prepared with Sunscreen, Hat, Water & Sturdy Shoes ready to enter a Wilderness Park. Call for Trailhead directions. | | Sat29May | Weed Warriors8:00am to 12:00pmPlease join us on the last Saturday of every month in the fight against non-native plants! Help Park Rangers and volunteers destroy non-native, invasive plants and learn why we must battle to keep the park pristine for our local habitat. Mustard, Italian Thistle, Russian Thistle, Tree Tobacco, Poision Hemlock, Pampas Grass, Castor Bean & Artichoke Thistle just to name a few. We're looking for a few good WARRIORS! Meet at parking lot near front entrance booth. Reservations required, please contact Ranger Adriana Pfeifer at adriana.pfeifer@ocparks.com or 949.923.2202
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2202 or 714.454.8631
Special Instructions: So lace up your boots, bring the water, spread the sunscreen, dawn the hat and put on the gloves, because this is battle. Snacks and tools will be provided. Contact park office in inclimate weather, 949.923.2210 | | Sat29May | Campfire Program8:00 pm to 9:00 pmCome join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Camping not necessary, day use fee applies.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00 Day Use Fee
Age: All Ages
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2210 or (949)923-2207 | | Sun30May | Docent Led Equestrian Ride at Caspers10:00am to 12:00pmJoin Volunteer Naturalist Julia Chrenow for a ride in a Mediterranean Climate. Discover some of the beauty of Caspers 8,000 acres of protected wilderness on this 3.8 mile out and back ride down Bell Canyon Trail. Enjoy a scenic ride under Coastal Live Oaks & California Sycamores while learning about plant and animal adaptations. Level of Interpretation is medium. Experienced riders only please. Space is limited. RSVP to Park Ranger Adam Shuck at adam.shuck@ocparks.com or 949.923.2208
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00
Age: 16 & older
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.923.2208 or (949)923-2207
Special Instructions: NO HORSE RENTAL AVAILABLE. Must be able to trailer your horse to the trail head. Come prepared with appropriate equestrian clothing and tack, halter and lead rope. Hat or Helmet, sunscreen, water and snacks. |
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