*This program begins at the James Dilley Preserve, 350 Artisan Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*
Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation naturalists to learn about the seasonal life of California native plants on this enjoyable 2.5-mile hike with 175 feet of elevation gain over moderately uneven terrain. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring plenty of water.
This program will meet in the James Dilley Preserve parking lot.
This program is designed for ages 16 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
*This program begins at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips St., 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.
*This program begins at the Willow Staging Area, 20070 Laguna Canyon Road, 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.
Participants must be 16 or older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Join Mile Square Regional Park staff and volunteers in enhancing the park’s lake habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include removing trash, cleaning the lake, collecting fishing line and learning about the plants and animals found in the park.
The program will meet in parking lot H and will take place near the North Lake. No experience is necessary. Participants are encouraged to please bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and refillable water bottle. Tools will be provided. Community service hours verification will be available as needed.
Minors 16 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.
Walk-ins are encouraged. Feel free to drop in during this time frame to join for as long as you like. Click here to learn more.
Irvine Regional Park is expecting an increase in visitation throughout March and April, especially on weekends. The park entrance may be impacted and the park could close to vehicle traffic if parking reaches capacity.
Overflow parking will be available at Santiago Canyon College, 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA on the following dates:
Sunday, March 15* (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Saturday, March 21 (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, March 22 (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Saturday, March 28 (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, March 29 (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Saturday, April 4 (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, April 5 (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Santiago Canyon College is approximately a half-mile walk to the park. Overnight parking is not permitted.
Parking is $2 per vehicle during weekends in March, $5 per vehicle on Saturday, April 4 and $15 on Sunday, April 5.
Special events permits and shelter reservations will not be issued during this time.
Please note: OC Parks annual passes are not valid for parking at Santiago Canyon College.
*Overflow parking is not available Saturday, March 14.
Advance registration is required for this program.
Experience the beauty of Red Rock Wilderness from the back of your horse.
Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, Red Rock Wilderness trails will be open for self-guided hiking, biking, and equestrian use. Equestrian riders who have trail
riding experience with a fit and able horse can enjoy a scenic ride that offers 360-degree views of the nearby iconic red rocks, Black Star Canyon Wilderness, Irvine Lake, Santiago Canyon and beyond.
3 miles of multi-use trails within Loma Ridge Nature Preserve, also part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, will be accessible for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
There is limited space for equestrian parking. Riders must also be able to transport their horse to the staging area.
Rain or inclement weather will cancel the program.
Advance registration is required for this program.
Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, Red Rock Wilderness features more than 8 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding along with a scenic overlook that offers 360-degree views of the nearby iconic red rocks, Black Star Canyon Wilderness, Irvine Lake, Santiago Canyon and beyond. 3 miles of multi-use trails within Loma Ridge Nature Preserve, also part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, will be accessible for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Rain or inclement weather will cancel the program.
Come along for the fun, we’re going on a paleo run! Don’t be late, it won’t be drab – we’re going to look for shells and crab!
Join us for a guided tour of the Clark Regional Park hillside fossil bed, followed by a trip to the Interpretive Center. Closed-toe shoes are required due to uneven terrain, and sun protection and water are recommended.
The program will begin next to parking lot A and then we will walk north across Rosecrans Avenue to visit the fossil bed. After the hillside exploration we will return to the south side of Rosecrans Avenue and view the fossil exhibits at the Interpretive Center.
