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1/1/2009
New Year's Resolution Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Start off the New Year on a healthy foot with this steep but moderate 2.8-mile hike (400-foot gain) up Little Sycamore Trail with OC Parks Interpretive Specialist Laura Cohen and Laguna Canyon ...

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Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Enjoy ocean and canyon views on this 13-mile ride over steep terrain (2,200-ft. gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistant Tito Fuentes. Laguna Coast Wilderness ...

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Wild Tales - "Who Lives in the Snow?"
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Visit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an ...

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Conservation Club
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Ready to dig down and get dirty? Come work with park staff on establishing healthy habitat for UNB wildlife. Learn the importance of native plants as we clear and protect our own special plot of ...

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Tideland Tots - How do the Animals Keep Warm?
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
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 ...

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Fitness Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna ...

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Creatures In The Cold - Toddler Class
Orange County Zoo
Come learn all about animals that live in the cold - reindeer, polar bears, penguins and more! Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions.

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Story time at the zoo!
Orange County Zoo
The zoo invites children of all ages to come enjoy story time under the oak trees at the zoo!

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Elder Trek
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Carol and Dick Maxwell. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore ...

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Volunteer Training & Orientation
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Learn about various volunteer opportunities with Laguna Canyon Foundation. No experience required. For details contact Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteer Manager Bette Lee at betteblee@cox.net. ...

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Native Plant Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Learn to identify native plants with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Nadine Nordstrom and Dave Heuer on this strenuous, steep and rocky, 3.5-mile-hike. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, ...

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Story time at the zoo!
Orange County Zoo
The zoo invites children of all ages to come enjoy story time under the oak trees at the zoo!

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Signs of Life Hike
Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
January 10, 2009 Signs of Life Hike Sat. 8:30-11am Learn about diverse life forms on this 2.4-mile (100-ft. steep elevation gain) hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists John ...

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Ranger Hike
Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
January 10, 2009 Ranger Hike Sat. 12:00-12:30pm Learn about diverse wildlife on this easy .12-mile hike with O.C. Parks Ranger Steve Jax. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Ranger ...

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Second Sundays
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Join Preserve staff and other volunteers in enhancing the Bay’s habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, native plantings, trash cleanup and Butterfly Garden ...

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Wild Tales - "Fridgit's Freedom"
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Visit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an ...

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Yoga Hike
Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
January 13, 2009 Yoga Hike Tues. 8am-11am Stretch your mind and body with this yoga hike led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer Lauren Robinson. Canyon View staging area, Gate 7 (from ...

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Bayside Buddies - Amazing Octopi
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
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 ...

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Tideland Tots - Wacky Weather
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
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 ...

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Fitness Hike
Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
January 15 Fitness Hike Thurs. 9am-11am Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Canyon View ...

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Nose, Toes & Ears - Toddler Class
Orange County Zoo
Who has tiny ears? Who has big ears? How many toes does a bear have? Who has a big nose? Come find out in this fun class! Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please see special ...

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Story time at the zoo!
Orange County Zoo
The zoo invites children of all ages to come enjoy story time under the oak trees at the zoo!

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Story time at the zoo!
Orange County Zoo
The zoo invites children of all ages to come enjoy story time under the oak trees at the zoo!

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Tot Walk
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Bring your wee ones to explore our wild backyard on this easy walk with Laguna Canyon Foundation Education Director Kimberly Leeds Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 ...

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Native Plant Hike
Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
January 17 Native Plant Hike Sat. 9am-11:30am Learn about Wood Canyon’s diverse plant life on this 4.4-mile hike along lovely Wood Creek (100-foot steep elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon ...

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Keep It Wild Volunteer Day
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with clean up and restoration projects. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side ...

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Keep It Wild Volunteer Day
Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
January 17 Keep It Wild Volunteer Day Sat. 8am-11am Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with clean up and restoration projects. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park ...

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Weekends at the Nix Nature Center - Orange County Rocks and Fossils
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Meet geologist Lee Shoemaker and discover the identity and origin of Orange County rocks and fossils. Find a fossil to take home in our simulated dig and enjoy other “rocky” activities. Bring your ...

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Cultural Resource Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Learn how Native Americans used various plants on this rigorous, 2.8-mile hike (400-foot gain) with OC Parks Ranger Jacky Velasquez and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Dave Heuer. ...

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Wild Tales - "10 Friendly Fish"
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Visit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an ...

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Conservation Club
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Ready to dig down and get dirty? Come work with park staff on establishing healthy habitat for UNB wildlife. Learn the importance of native plants as we clear and protect our own special plot of ...

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Tideland Tots - "Cool" Coats
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
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 ...

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Fitness Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike (480-foot gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James ...

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Story time at the zoo!
Orange County Zoo
The zoo invites children of all ages to come enjoy story time under the oak trees at the zoo!

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Scales, Feathers & Fur - Toddler Class
Orange County Zoo
Learn what makes reptiles, birds and mammals all different! Meet some zoo creatures up close! Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions.

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Story time at the zoo!
Orange County Zoo
The zoo invites children of all ages to come enjoy story time under the oak trees at the zoo!

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Habitat Hop
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Learn about the different habitats in Willow and Laurel canyons on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Annie Stoeckmann and Penny ...

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Ranger Hike
Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
January 24 Ranger Hike Sat. 12:00-12:30pm Learn about diverse wildlife on this short 1/2 hour talk with Park Ranger Steve Jax. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, ...

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Family Fun Walk
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Want nature? Then come join us for some natural R & R on guided walks along various trails located at the bay. Together, we’ll explore the beauty and tranquility of Upper Newport Bay while ...

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Birding Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Spot winter and migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Paul Klahr and Len Gardner on this easy 2-mile stroll through one of the most diverse plant communities in the ...

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Wild Tales - "Ugh a Bug"
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Visit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an ...

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Bayside Buddies - Stories From the Ancients
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
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 ...

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Tideland Tots - Sea "Stars"
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
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 ...

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Fitness Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this fast-paced, 4.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Helen Flanagan, Sheila Morshead and Chris Fox. Laguna Coast Wilderness ...

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Story time at the zoo!
Orange County Zoo
The zoo invites children of all ages to come enjoy story time under the oak trees at the zoo!

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Geology Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Enjoy unspoiled canyon views and learn about the local geology on this moderate, 2.8-mile hike up Little Sycamore Canyon led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers John Wilkerson and Norris ...



 
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