| Events & Programs... |
| Wed1Feb | Bird WalkO'Neill Regional ParkJoin Naturalist Mike Clayton on a bird walk at O'Neill Regional Park and learn about Trabuco Canyon birds and other interesting apects of our natural environment. Birders of all levels are ... read more » |
| Thu2Feb | Fitness Hike at Little SycamoreLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkRaise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation ... read more » |
| Thu2Feb | Tideland Tykes - Ground Squirrel Day!Upper Newport BayJoin 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 ... read more » |
| Fri3Feb | Wild TalesUpper Newport BayVisit with Preserve staff for story-telling fun! After a story, learn more about the natural history of the Bay through crafts, hands-on activities and nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | First Saturday Tours at Key RanchGeorge Key Ranch Historical ParkJoin us at George Key Ranch Historical Park on the 1st Saturday each month for a tour of the park. Tour the 1898 Key Ranch Home, walk through our historic orange grove, picnic under a heritage ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | Weekends at the Nix Nature Center: Rocks & Fossils of Orange CountyLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkGeologist and Teacher Maureen Angle will share her rock and fossil collections and her enthusiasm. Bring your rocks and fossils to share and enjoy a rocking presentation at 2 p.m. Dig for your ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | Campfire Program PostponedO'Neill Regional ParkThe O'Neill Park Saturday Evening Campfire program will not take place until the first Saturday of March. We will resume our Ranger Led Campfire program at 8:00 p.m. each Saturday starting March ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | Birding Basics with Ranger PortiaUpper Newport BayExplore the diverse bird populations of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve with Ranger Portia on the first Saturday of each month. From seasonal migratory species to year-round residents, birders ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | Caspers Park Foundation MeetingCaspers Wilderness ParkInterested in volunteering at Caspers Wilderness Park?
Join our monthly volunteer meeting held in the Caspers Wilderness Park Nature Center. This is a great opportunity to learn just what ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | Geology HikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkEnjoy unspoiled canyon views and learn about the geology of this area. The rocks and fossils reveal fascinating stories about the park’s ancient environments. We’ll examine a cave, several ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | Limestone Canyon Wilderness Access DayIrvine Ranch Open SpaceTrail lovers, this one is for you! Enjoy self-guided access in magnificent Limestone Canyon. Designated trails will be open for self-guided hiking, biking, and equestrian use from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | Nature WalkO'Neill Regional ParkJoin our Naturalists on a nature walk and learn about Trabuco Canyon animals and nature. Light to moderate walk on mostly paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center just inside the main entrance of ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | Wilderness Discovery Series - Beginning BirdingThomas F. Riley Wilderness ParkThe Wilderness Discovery Series is being launched this month at Riley Wilderness Park with the Beginning Birding class.
Regardless of your age or physical condition, Birding is an activity ... read more » |
| Sat4Feb | Third Annual Western Monarch Butterfly DayMile Square Regional ParkChildren and families can learn everything about the California Western Monarch Butterfly and its habitat with an up-close look at the magnificent creatures while they flutter through the ... read more » |
| Sun5Feb | Nature WalkSantiago Oaks Regional ParkCome explore Santiago Oaks Regional Park! The Nature Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park Ranger Reserves lead a beginner level walk at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the wilderness area. read more » |
| Mon6Feb | Listening to Nature and Meditating in Stillness Day 4Laguna Coast Wilderness ParkLearn to calm your mind and body while walking in natural, peaceful surroundings with resource specialist Laura Cohen. Then, learn techniques for sitting meditation. It’s easy and can help reduce ... read more » |
| Thu9Feb | Tideland Tykes - Valentine's Day at the BayUpper Newport BayJoin 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 ... read more » |
| Thu9Feb | Fitness Hike at Ridge ParkLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkRaise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 6-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. ... read more » |
| Fri10Feb | Nature's Adventures with Ranger Lynn - Spider HidersUpper Newport BayJoin Ranger Lynn for an awesome experience that will get you outside and excited about nature! This is a new program, check it out! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please phone ... read more » |
| Fri10Feb | Nose, Toes & Ears - Toddler ProgramOrange County ZooCome learn all about animals that have big ears or small ears, big noses or little noses, and how many toes different animals have! Class includes hands on learning and fun crafts. Please see ... read more » |
| Fri10Feb | Story time at the Zoo!Orange County ZooCome join us for story time under the oak trees inside the OC Zoo! read more » |
| Sat11Feb | Irvine Park Railroad’s Fourth Grade California History Education Program Family DayIrvine Regional ParkOn Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., take a trip back in time with Irvine Park Railroad’s Fourth Grade California History Education Program Family Day. ... read more » |
| Sat11Feb | Nature WalkO'Neill Regional ParkJoin our Naturalists on a nature walk and learn about Trabuco Canyon animals and nature. Light to moderate walk on mostly paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center just inside the main entrance of ... read more » |
| Sat11Feb | Volunteer Orientation DayCaspers Wilderness ParkInteresting in becoming a Caspers Volunteer?
Volunteer Orientation day is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the park, expectations of Volunteers, meet the rangers and complete the ... read more » |
| Sat11Feb | OC Chili Winter Trail Run SeriesO'Neill Regional ParkThe OC Chili Winter Trail Run Series will keep you motivated to stay fit during the chilly winter months! With a scenic 5 mile run through O’Neill Regional Park, great high quality and ... read more » |
| Sat11Feb | Story time at the Zoo!Orange County ZooCome join us for story time under the oak trees inside the OC Zoo! read more » |
| Sat11Feb | 2nd Saturday of the Month Trail Work DayIrvine Regional ParkCome join the Rangers and other enthusiastic volunteers as we perform work on our trails. You will work with our trail leaders to remove non-native plants, plant new native plants and/or repair a ... read more » |
| Sat11Feb | Campfire Program PostponedO'Neill Regional ParkThe O'Neill Park Saturday Evening Campfire program will not take place until the first Saturday of March. We will resume our Ranger Led Campfire program at 8:00 p.m. each Saturday starting March ... read more » |
| Sat11Feb | Saturday Fitness Hike at WillowLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkJoin us on this strenuous 6-mile hike (600 ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Sign up online: read more » |
| Sun12Feb | Intermediate Mountain Bike RideLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkCatch beautiful canyon views on this 10-mile ride over steep and uneven terrain (1,000-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistants. This is for ... read more » |
| Sun12Feb | The Nature of Love - Valentine's Day WalkLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkHumans aren’t the only ones who take loving care of each other and have special courtship rituals. Find out more about the nature of love and the love in nature on this 2-mile slow interpretive ... read more » |
| Sun12Feb | Second Sunday Restoration ProgramUpper Newport BayJoin 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 ... read more » |
| Tue14Feb | Easy Nature Hike to the OaksLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkExplore the diversity of animal and plant species as you explore our ever-changing wilderness on a 1.5 mile, slow and easy hike over rocky and uneven terrain (150 ft. elevation gain).
Sign up ... read more » |
| Thu16Feb | Fitness Hike at WillowLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkRaise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Sign up ... read more » |
| Thu16Feb | Story time at the Zoo!Orange County ZooCome join us for story time under the oak trees inside the OC Zoo! read more » |
| Thu16Feb | Scales, Feathers & Fur - Toddler ProgramOrange County ZooLearn about animals that have scales, feathers, or fur, and what makes them all different. Class includes hands on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions. read more » |
| Thu16Feb | Tideland Tykes - Hip Hop HerpsUpper Newport BayJoin 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 ... read more » |
| Fri17Feb | Wild TalesUpper Newport BayVisit with Preserve staff for story-telling fun! After a story, learn more about the natural history of the Bay through crafts, hands-on activities and nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting ... read more » |
| Sat18Feb | Campfire Program PostponedO'Neill Regional ParkThe O'Neill Park Saturday Evening Campfire program will not take place until the first Saturday of March. We will resume our Ranger Led Campfire program at 8:00 p.m. each Saturday starting March ... read more » |
| Sat18Feb | Keep It Wild Volunteer DayLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkCome and help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Park staff take care of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park by participating in Park restoration projects.
Sign up online: read more » |
| Sat18Feb | Nature WalkO'Neill Regional ParkJoin our Naturalists on a nature walk and learn about Trabuco Canyon animals and nature. Light to moderate walk on mostly paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center just inside the main entrance of ... read more » |
| Sun19Feb | 3rd Sunday Restoration DayPeters Canyon Regional ParkEnjoy the outdoors while volunteering for "3rd Sunday Restoration Day" at Peters Canyon Regional Park!
You can help on the third Sunday of each month with the removal of non-native plants and ... read more » |
| Sun19Feb | Introduction to Mountain Bike RidingLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkLearn mountain biking basics and trail etiquette on this 6.8 mile ride over steep and uneven terrain (800 ft. elevation gain) while enjoying canyon views.Led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer ... read more » |
| Thu23Feb | Animal Art II - Toddler programOrange County ZooJoin us for an hour of creativity and fun with an animal theme! Come ready to get a little messy! Class includes hands on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions. read more » |
| Thu23Feb | Tideland Tykes - What's to Know About Volcanoes?Upper Newport BayJoin 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 ... read more » |
| Fri24Feb | Mendez v. Westminster: For All the Children / Para Todos los NiñosOld Orange County CourthouseScreening of "Mendez v. Westminster: For All the Children / Para Todos los Niños." Documentary film by Sandra Robbie. Discussion following screening.
Held in conjunction with "A Class Action" ... read more » |
| Fri24Feb | Natures Adventures with Ranger Lynn - Have Home, Will TravelUpper Newport BayJoin Ranger Lynn for an awesome experience that will get you outside and excited about nature! This is a new program, check it out! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please phone ... read more » |
| Sat25Feb | Cultural Resource HikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkLearn how Native Americans of this area used various plants on this rigorous, steep and uneven 2-mile hike (400-ft elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists.
Sign up ... read more » |
| Sat25Feb | Campfire Program PostponedO'Neill Regional ParkThe O'Neill Park Saturday Evening Campfire program will not take place until the first Saturday of March. We will resume our Ranger Led Campfire program at 8:00 p.m. each Saturday starting March ... read more » |
| Sat25Feb | Weed Warriors Work Day!Thomas F. Riley Wilderness ParkHELP!! Non-native ‘weeds’ are threatening to take over habitat that our wildlife depends on for food. We need your help in controlling the weed invasion. Please join the park staff in removing ... read more » |
| Sat25Feb | Trail Work DayCaspers Wilderness ParkCome join Caspers Park Rangers and other enthusiastic CPF volunteers for our monthly trail work day. You will work with our Park Rangers and trail leaders in maintaining and brushing Caspers Park ... read more » |
| Sat25Feb | Nature WalkO'Neill Regional ParkJoin our Naturalists on a nature walk and learn about Trabuco Canyon animals and nature. Light to moderate walk on mostly paved roads. Meet at the Nature Center just inside the main entrance of ... read more » |
| Sat25Feb | Story time at the Zoo!Orange County ZooCome join us for story time under the oak trees inside the OC Zoo! read more » |
| Sat25Feb | Irvine Park Railroad’s 16th Anniversary CelebrationIrvine Regional ParkOn Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26, Irvine Park Railroad hosts its 16th Anniversary Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prices will be rolled back to the original 1996 prices, ... read more » |
| Sun26Feb | Irvine Park Railroad’s 16th Anniversary CelebrationIrvine Regional ParkOn Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26, Irvine Park Railroad hosts its 16th Anniversary Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prices will be rolled back to the original 1996 prices, ... read more » |
| Sun26Feb | Laid Back HikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkJoin us for an enjoyable, easy 3.0-mile hike (families welcome) over moderate but uneven terrain (100 ft. elevation gain). In one of our most diverse areas, the Dilley Preserve, you will walk ... read more » |
| Sun26Feb | Nature WalkSantiago Oaks Regional ParkCome explore Santiago Oaks Regional Park! The Nature Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park Ranger Reserves lead a beginner level walk at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the wilderness area. read more » |
| Sun26Feb | Weed Warrior Work DayCaspers Wilderness ParkCome join Caspers Park Rangers and other enthusiastic CPF volunteers for our monthly weed warrior work day. You will work with our Park Rangers and weed warrior leaders to remove non-native plants ... read more » |
| Sun26Feb | Birding HikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkSpot native and winter resident birds, with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate 2-mile hike over uneven terrain (up to 650-ft elevation gain) through one of the most ... read more » |
| Sun26Feb | Wildlife WatchUpper Newport BayJoin Preserve Staff as we survey the populations of Upper Newport Bay's amazing diverse flora and fauna. Together, we will investigate the dynamics of our wildlife in this urban setting with focus ... read more » |
| Tue28Feb | Dilley Loop Nature HikeLaguna Coast Wilderness ParkGet close to nature on this leisurely 2-mile hike (370-ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain as you spot plants, animals (or maybe their tracks and sign) along the way.
Sign up ... read more » |
| Wed29Feb | Story time at the Zoo!Orange County ZooCome join us for story time under the oak trees inside the OC Zoo! read more » |
