Celebrate fall by making an autumn-colored pressed flower jar perfect for candles or small lights! We will also go for a short meditation walk and explore the different meanings of fall.
Closed-toe shoes, sun protection and plenty of water are recommended.
This program is designed for ages 12 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
*This program begins at the Bommer Ridge Trail West Entrance, Ridge Park Road, Newport Beach, CA 92657*
Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile.
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 6.6-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with 1,100 feet of elevation gain. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water.
*This program begins at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*
Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities, including removal of non-native plants, hand watering, seed collection and/or planting of native plants. Come help restore the land we all enjoy!
No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water.
Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon home.
Volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities including removing non-native plants, cleaning up the creek or planting native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water.
The program will meet at the Nix Nature Center parking lot.
This program is for ages 16 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. The program and parking are free. Participants will receive a parking voucher after signing in.
Adverse weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel this program.
*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651*
Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers in beautiful Laguna Coast Wilderness Park at our native plant nursery as we care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers and help maintain the nursery.
Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing and sun protection. This program is for ages 16 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
The program is free and participants will receive a parking voucher.
Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile.
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 7.2-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain with 1,050 feet of elevation gain. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water.
The program will begin at the Nix Nature Center parking lot.
*This program is cancelled due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
Join OC Parks on a guided hike and learn about key landmarks, trail connections, scenic viewpoints and the incredible wildlife and native plants within Laguna Coast Wilderness Park! We’ll share tips for exploring and stewarding the land responsibly along the way. This program is perfect for first-time visitors, new volunteers or anyone who wants to feel more at home in the coastal canyons.
This moderate hike is approximately 5 miles with 800 feet of elevation gain. Closed-toe shoes, sun protection and plenty of water are recommended.
The program is designed for ages 12 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Join us for a youth-friendly hike beginning at the Nix Nature Center into the pristine habitat of Shady Canyon. We’ll hike 5 miles on single-track trails and old ranch roads.
This hike is a great opportunity for Girls Scouts and ScoutsBSA as it fulfills the following:
Girl Scouts USA journeys: Trail Adventure, Eco Trekker
ScoutsBSA requirements: 2nd class 3a–c, 4; 1st class 4b, 5a; Nature Merit Badge 4–6
Wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing and sun protection and bring plenty of water.
This program is for ages 10 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are not required to be in the Scouts and all are welcome.
Unplug and relax outdoors on a nature meditation walk through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
Allow your natural sense of wonder to engage in playful activities, deepening connections with the outside world and ourselves during this guided program.
The program will begin on the patio at the Nix Nature Center and include a brief walk and tea ceremony of reciprocity. Please note this activity involves making and drinking tea from sustainably sourced native plants and participants are asked to notify park staff upon arrival of any food allergies or sensitivities. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water.
This program is designed for ages 10 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*
Join OC Parks naturalists as we hike to Ghost Rock along Laurel Canyon Trail. We will stop and explore the different plants, animals and insects we find along the way! Sunscreen, sturdy footwear and water are recommended.
This program is designed for ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program.
