 | 5/1/2008
Fitness Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, up to 5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon ...
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 | 5/1/2008
Wild Tales - Goodnight, My Duckling
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 nature walks. Come prepared for an ...
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| 5/3/2008
Family Fossil Day
Clark Regional Park
This is a 3 hour program for families and the general public
You will be met by a trained paleontologist who will then spend approximately one hour talking about fossils and paleontology. These ...
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| 5/3/2008
Saturday Morning Nature Walk
O'Neill Regional Park
Join Park Rangers or Park Naturalist for an easy 1.5 mile nature walk through various park habitats to learn about the park's diverse plant communities and local wildlife. Meet at the Nature ...
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| 5/3/2008
Saturday Night Campfire Program
Caspers Wilderness Park
Bring family and friends to camp out and join park staff for the Saturday Night Campfire Program at Caspers Wilderness Park. This 1 hour program will include various activities such as slide ...
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 | 5/4/2008
Bugs and Butterflies
Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park
Insect and native plant gardening specialists will have displays and demonstrations about our local species and how they survive in the wilderness areas of Orange County and in your backyard. ...
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| 5/4/2008
Sunday Morning Nature Walk
Caspers Wilderness Park
Join Park Rangers for an easy 1-mile nature walk through various plant communities to learn about the park's diverse plant communities and local wildlife. Meet near the old windmill Sunday ...
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| 5/4/2008
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Enjoy ocean and canyon views on this up to 15-mile ride led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists and mountain bike trail assistants. Be prepared for some steep uphill and downhill ...
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| 5/7/2008
Toddler Time - Are Snakes Slimy?
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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 | 5/7/2008
Stewardship Days at Upper Newport Bay
Upper Newport Bay
Join the Community Based Restoration and Education Program. For a more intimate experience, join a dedicated group of volunteers who tend to the cultivation of native plants for our restoration ...
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| 5/8/2008
Fitness Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, up to 5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley ...
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| 5/9/2008
Elder Trek
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Enjoy a leisurely, easy, 2-mile hike to Barbara’s Lake with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Annie Stoeckmann and Penny Lewis. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Nix Nature ...
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| 5/9/2008
Bayside Buddies - Mammal Moms
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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| 5/10/2008
Sunset Stroll
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
When the sun goes down, many of the Bay’s animals are just beginning their day. Join us for a twilight nature walk and discover the wonders that nighttime brings to our nature preserve. This ...
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| 5/10/2008
Saturday Morning Nature Walk
O'Neill Regional Park
Join Park Rangers or Park Naturalist for an easy 1.5 mile nature walk through various park habitats to learn about the park's diverse plant communities and local wildlife. Meet at the Nature ...
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| 5/10/2008
Native Plant Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Learn to identify native bloomers on this moderately strenuous, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Dick Newell. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon ...
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| 5/10/2008
2nd Saturday Restoration at Mason
Mason Regional Park
Mason Regional Park is looking for five (5) volunteers/day to assist with restoring the habitat on site. Age requirement, 18 years and up (17 years old and younger can volunteer if with a parent). ...
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| 5/10/2008
Saturday Night Campfire Program
Caspers Wilderness Park
Bring family and friends to camp out and join park staff for the Saturday Night Campfire Program at Caspers Wilderness Park. This 1 hour program will include various activities such as slide ...
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| 5/11/2008
2nd Sundays at Upper Newport Bay 2008
Upper Newport Bay
During the summer months, Upper Newport Bay is looking for volunteers to concentrate on non-native plant removal on site. During the rainy season, volunteers would assist with planting native ...
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| 5/11/2008
Sunday Morning Nature Walk
Caspers Wilderness Park
Join Park Rangers for an easy 1-mile nature walk through various plant communities to learn about the park's diverse plant communities and local wildlife. Meet near the old windmill Sunday ...
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| 5/11/2008
Mother's Day Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Bring mom and the whole family on this moderately strenuous 2-mile hike up and down Little Sycamore Canyon Trail with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness ...
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| 5/14/2008
Stewardship Days at Upper Newport Bay
Upper Newport Bay
Join the Community Based Restoration and Education Program. For a more intimate experience, join a dedicated group of volunteers who tend to the cultivation of native plants for our restoration ...
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| 5/15/2008
Fitness Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, up to 5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation naturalist Helen Flanagan. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon ...
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| 5/15/2008
Down On The Farm - Toddler Program
Orange County Zoo
Come learn about pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and cows, then feed the animals in our barnyard! Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions.
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| 5/16/2008
Toddler Time - Butterfly Beauty
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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| 5/17/2008
Keep It Wild Volunteer Day (STEWARDSHIP)
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with exotic plant removal and other restoration projects. Bring your own work gloves or use the ones provided. Wear sunscreen, a hat, ...
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| 5/17/2008
Native Plants & Pollinators Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Join Sarah Jayne, Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist and president of the Native Plant Society, to learn about the plants of Laurel Canyon and their pollinators. This is a moderately ...
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| 5/17/2008
Rancho Days Fiesta
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Visit Heritage Hill Historical Park on Saturday, May 17th and celebrate the colorful history of Saddleback Valley. RANCHO DAYS FIESTA takes place from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm with entertainment and ...
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| 5/17/2008
Saturday Night Campfire Program
Caspers Wilderness Park
Bring family and friends to camp out and join park staff for the Saturday Night Campfire Program at Caspers Wilderness Park. This 1 hour program will include various activities such as slide ...
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| 5/17/2008
Saturday Morning Nature Walk
O'Neill Regional Park
Join Park Rangers or Park Naturalist for an easy 1.5 mile nature walk through various park habitats to learn about the park's diverse plant communities and local wildlife. Meet at the Nature ...
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| 5/18/2008
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Enjoy ocean and canyon views on this up to 15-mile ride led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists and mountain bike trail assistants. Be prepared for some steep uphill and downhill ...
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| 5/18/2008
Sunday Morning Nature Walk
Caspers Wilderness Park
Join Park Rangers for an easy 1-mile nature walk through various plant communities to learn about the park's diverse plant communities and local wildlife. Meet near the old windmill Sunday ...
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| 5/19/2008
Sunset and Full Moonrise Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Join Naturalists Laura Stahlberg and Bette Lee for a sunset and full moonrise 3.5 mile Bommer Ridge loop hike. We will leave promptly at 6:10 p.m. Bring a flashlight and water (binoculars, ...
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| 5/21/2008
Toddler Time - Fungus Amongus
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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| 5/21/2008
Stewardship Days at Upper Newport Bay
Upper Newport Bay
Join the Community Based Restoration and Education Program. For a more intimate experience, join a dedicated group of volunteers who tend to the cultivation of native plants for our restoration ...
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| 5/22/2008
A Day at the Ranch
Irvine Ranch Historic Park
The Orange County Historical Commission and OC Parks invite the public to explore the County’s newest historic park, Irvine Ranch, with “A Day at the Ranch.” This special preview event is free and ...
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| 5/22/2008
Fitness Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, up to 5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon ...
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| 5/22/2008
OC Parks Event Volunteer: A Day at the Ranch
Irvine Ranch Historic Park
OC Parks is looking for 10-15 volunteers to assist with the “A Day at the Ranch” Event: assistance is needed with set up (putting up event signage, assisting Historical Organizations with booth ...
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| 5/23/2008
Bayside Buddies - Colibri and Me
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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| 5/24/2008
Family Fun Walk - Nature Detectives at Mesa Drive
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Want nature? Then come join us for some natural R & R on guided walks along various trails located through the bay. Together, we’ll explore the beauty and tranquility of Upper Newport Bay while ...
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| 5/24/2008
Spring Wildflower Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation naturalist Dick Newell as he brings the intricacies of nature in focus and helps you spot some late-spring bloomers. This moderately strenuous 3.5-mile hike has some ...
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| 5/24/2008
Narco Channel Habitat Restoration-Laguna Niguel Regional
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Laguna Niguel Regional Park is looking for a maximum of 25 volunteers to assist with non native plant removal at “Narco Channel” on site. Work w/County staff and learn about non-native plants and ...
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| 5/24/2008
ROOTS Day at Upper Newport Bay
Upper Newport Bay
Join the Community Based Restoration and Education Program and be a vital part of the restoration process. On one Saturday per month, join a large group of volunteers to remove invasive plants, ...
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| 5/24/2008
Saturday Night Campfire Program
Caspers Wilderness Park
Bring family and friends to camp out and join park staff for the Saturday Night Campfire Program at Caspers Wilderness Park. This 1 hour program will include various activities such as slide ...
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| 5/24/2008
Saturday Morning Nature Walk
O'Neill Regional Park
Join Park Rangers or Park Naturalist for an easy 1.5 mile nature walk through various park habitats to learn about the park's diverse plant communities and local wildlife. Meet at the Nature ...
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| 5/24/2008
Cultural Resource Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Join Park Ranger Jacky for a rigorous interpretive 2.8 mile hike, Little Sycamore Trail (steep) to Serrano and back down. Learn about the various Native American uses of Orange County native ...
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| 5/25/2008
Sunday Morning Nature Walk
Caspers Wilderness Park
Join Park Rangers for an easy 1-mile nature walk through various plant communities to learn about the park's diverse plant communities and local wildlife. Meet near the old windmill Sunday ...
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| 5/27/2008
Magnificent Mammals - Toddler Program
Orange County Zoo
From tiny furry creatures to large furry ones, you'll learn all about mammals in this fun class. Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please see special instructions.
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| 5/28/2008
Stewardship Days at Upper Newport Bay
Upper Newport Bay
Join the Community Based Restoration and Education Program. For a more intimate experience, join a dedicated group of volunteers who tend to the cultivation of native plants for our restoration ...
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| 5/29/2008
Fitness Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, up to 5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley ...
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| 5/30/2008
Toddler Time - Wetland Wildcats
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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| 5/31/2008
Narco Channel Habitat Restoration-Laguna Niguel Regional
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Laguna Niguel Regional Park is looking for a maximum of 25 volunteers to assist with non native plant removal at “Narco Channel” on site. Work w/County staff and learn about non-native plants and ...
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| 5/31/2008
Saturday Morning Nature Walk
O'Neill Regional Park
Join Park Rangers or Park Naturalist for an easy 1.5 mile nature walk through various park habitats to learn about the park's diverse plant communities and local wildlife. Meet at the Nature ...
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| 5/31/2008
Fitness, Flora, Fauna and Fun
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Exercise your mind and body with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Dan Carreras and Dave Terrack on this 3.5-mile moderately strenuous hike. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, ...
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| 5/31/2008
Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park General Volunteer Day
Aliso And Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Aliso & Wood Wilderness Park is looking for a max of 10 volunteers to assist with their GENERAL VOLUNTEER DAY on the LAST SAT of EVERY MONTH, 9am-12noon. Doug Condon will be supervising this ...
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| 5/31/2008
Saturday Night Campfire Program
Caspers Wilderness Park
Bring family and friends to camp out and join park staff for the Saturday Night Campfire Program at Caspers Wilderness Park. This 1 hour program will include various activities such as slide ...
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